sleeplessinsoutheast
21-08-19, 00:46
Hi pals,
Long time lurker here (2yrs and counting!) first time posting as I am at my wit's end. A week and a half ago I was waiting at a bus stop under a bridge in London in the evening when I felt some dropping sensation on my backpack. I looked up and could see no water falling, but then got pain the back of my neck, like someone was pulling on my neck hair. It happened a couple of times then and once on my walk back to my flat later. I felt the back of my neck on the last pang of pain, but not the first two, which was foolish of me.
Thought nothing of it at the time, but I am moving jobs soon so my anxiety has gone haywire. I have convinced myself since that a rabid bat fell on my backpack, crawled up my bag and bit me a few times.
I got examined by a doctor, and spoke to two more and a nurse - all of which said I was fine and could see no bite marks. I stupidly then consulted Dr Google who said bat bites are 'often felt, rarely seen'. I was doing so well with my health anxiety but this has sent me totally spiralling. I can't sleep and can barely eat as I am waiting for the symptoms to start and to die :(
Any shared experience/chats would be much appreciated.
Huge love <3
Long time lurker here (2yrs and counting!) first time posting as I am at my wit's end. A week and a half ago I was waiting at a bus stop under a bridge in London in the evening when I felt some dropping sensation on my backpack. I looked up and could see no water falling, but then got pain the back of my neck, like someone was pulling on my neck hair. It happened a couple of times then and once on my walk back to my flat later. I felt the back of my neck on the last pang of pain, but not the first two, which was foolish of me.
Thought nothing of it at the time, but I am moving jobs soon so my anxiety has gone haywire. I have convinced myself since that a rabid bat fell on my backpack, crawled up my bag and bit me a few times.
I got examined by a doctor, and spoke to two more and a nurse - all of which said I was fine and could see no bite marks. I stupidly then consulted Dr Google who said bat bites are 'often felt, rarely seen'. I was doing so well with my health anxiety but this has sent me totally spiralling. I can't sleep and can barely eat as I am waiting for the symptoms to start and to die :(
Any shared experience/chats would be much appreciated.
Huge love <3