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Thank you so much for responding, I've checked out the materials during my creeping of this forum haha. They've helped so much. I think that's part of why I can grasp that this is not as big of a deal as I mentally am making it. But oh boy does it pull those rejection and intimacy fears right up! I just can't seem to get a grasp on the massive fear that is occasionally popping up, I keep trying to tell myself it will be ok when those fears arise, and that more people than you think have this visitor as well.

Hi all. I've been reading around this board for the past few days and have found the posts very encouraging. I went to the doctor yesterday and am still waiting on the swab results, but she felt confident it was the h. For the most part, I know this won't be something that defines me as a person and see it as a minor skin problem. HOWEVER, I'm still experiencing horrible moments of anxiety and self-doubt. Truly, I have to say that I am completely terrified. Fortunately my symptoms are mild, only minor itching and pain only occurred during the swab. I had been experiencing a terrible cold, and I understand this can stimulate this little friend into action. I think I am reaching out to this community for encouragement as I wait for this initial diagnosis.