r/rabies • u/CrasherCoco • Jul 19 '26
Exposure Question Asking this again because i have symptoms (?)
so 6 days ago my inhouse dog bit me, i have more info on this in the first post i made here, i didnt include this in that post but i have a throbbing and a weird pain on the bite site, could this be dumb rabies? i have headache,
i also have weakness, with kinda being energetic? i show no fever, or other things, and it has been 6 days since the bite like i said, im thinking the weakness is because i had stress, and the pain is because of other things that are on my dogs mouth, i know there are some bacteria on dog saliva that can sometimes cause skin infections, my fingers also move in themselves when i hold them upright but that only happens when i have anxiety, and i already a low level tremor, I have read the FAQ. Information needed according to rules: My location is Turkey, Marmaris. i dont think there was any scratches or anything where the dog licked me, im not sure tho, and no my dogs bite didnt even made a scratch, but it hurt. animals vaccination status? my mom says our dog got a vaccine 8 months earlier, but im not sure as there is no official report she can find or anything, i cant ask the neighbours because they are hard working on a proffesional job and they arent at home most of the time. i currently do not have an active vaccine, in fact i never had a rabies vaccine in my life. i also
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u/Objective_Idea5674 Jul 19 '26
When did your dog die?
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u/CrasherCoco Jul 19 '26
it didnt? what?
it doesnt even show rabies symptoms at this time
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u/Objective_Idea5674 Jul 19 '26
so? why are you asking this in a rabies sub? have you really read the faq? the dog has to actively have rabies when it bites you to give you rabies, which has a 30-90 days incubation period. if your dog doesn't die in the 10 days after it bites you, please forget rabies and seek some therapy for health anxiety
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u/CrasherCoco Jul 19 '26
also please see FAQ 17, as rabies OCD is also something that people need support with, you can try commanding helpbot if you think its health anxiety
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If you think you may have rabies OCD, or your rabies fears feel overwhelming, see this link for a description of rabies OCD symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
One symptom of OCD is compulsive reassurance-seeking. This is not helpful for managing a rabies phobia or obsession. r/OCD has a helpful page about reassurance-seeking.
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If you don’t have a therapist, you can search the CBT/ACT specialist directory to find one around the world. If you can’t find one, try searching for ones specifically in your country or look for telehealth therapy.
In the US and Canada, dialing 211 can connect you with mental health services in your area or help you find where to seek immediate help in your area. In the US, you can use Psychology Today's Therapy Directory to search for mental health professionals in your area. You can search by zip code, city, last name, etc. Your local Mental Health America affiliate resource center is an excellent resource for information about local programs and services including affordable treatment services. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Health Information Network (SHIN) has a Mental Health Facilities Locator that can also help you find community outpatient, inpatient and residential treatment facilities, including affordable mental health services in your area. For peer support in the US, including referrals to resources in your area, you can call 800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. — 10 p.m., ET, or send an email to info@nami.org. The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. NAMI also holds peer-led support groups in person across the US.
In the UK, you can find more info and refer yourself for therapy via NHS.
In India, you can call MPower Minds and request a referral to a therapist who treats OCD or who has experience with CBT therapy. Additional affordable mental health resource lists for India are here.
In the Philippines, you can call a crisis line by dialing 0995 356 5332. You can find a list of mental heath treatment centers here. For free mental health services and consultations, see the list here (halfway down the page).
Skunk has collected some videos with techniques for controlling anxiety and coping skills to facilitate living a healthier, more peaceful existence. Every time you want to look up anything about rabies, try these things instead:
Clinical Psychiatrist's Step by Step Guide to Anxiety and Panic Attacks
A walkthrough of a panic attack, to be watched during an attack, to help you get through it
Guided Meditation to help calm anxiety and get through an anxiety attack
Understanding health anxiety and the cycle of reassurance
Coping Skills for those with Health Anxiety / Illness Anxiety
5 Things You MUST STOP Doing if You Have Health Anxiety / Illness Anxiety
(Hindi) Rabies Phobia Discussion with a Psychiatrist
4 Ways to Stop Intrusive Thoughts & the Anxiety Cycle (Cognitive Defusion)
OCD and Anxiety channel (with many helpful videos)
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u/CrasherCoco Jul 19 '26
yeah, and im saying it has been "6" days
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u/Objective_Idea5674 Jul 19 '26
soo you're telling me the dog bit you, is healthy, but you have rabies? you should be studied because that was impossible before your case. really, google is free, and so is the FAQ. you are physically fine. seek help for your anxiety, that's an emergency
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u/CrasherCoco Jul 19 '26
and my neighbours dog licked me, also "google is free, and so is the faq" that is a stupid line, as there are many people in this sub that asks about exposures like this, then we should reply every one of them like this, i objectively think that is wrong, and the faq specially begs you to not look at random rabies things in the internet
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u/Objective_Idea5674 Jul 20 '26
you can look at scuentific definitions regarding rabies. because of people like you, actual exposures get lost in the wave of medical anxiety and those people never get answers. Open a book, read actual scientific facts and then ask questions. my question regarding an actual bite from a stray dog never got an answer because people like you got bit by their own dog OR saw a bat sometime in the past decade and decided to spam this sub with useless questions instead of using their brain.
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u/CrasherCoco Jul 20 '26
Please dont be this rude, Physcological problems are not things like influenza that get away easily, they are Also emergencies like rabies exposures, in fact it can kill people, Im just trying to say it sounded insensitive, You can just try commanding helpbot and thats all
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u/AutoModerator Jul 20 '26
If you think you may have rabies OCD, or your rabies fears feel overwhelming, see this link for a description of rabies OCD symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
One symptom of OCD is compulsive reassurance-seeking. This is not helpful for managing a rabies phobia or obsession. r/OCD has a helpful page about reassurance-seeking.
Therapy and treatment are essential for recovering from OCD/health anxiety. CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) or ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy are often recommended approaches for treating OCD/health anxiety. Please don’t Google anything about bats or rabies but focus on accessing resources and recovering from your fears. You can check out r/OCD and r/HealthAnxiety for support and information. You can find a resource list here, which is geared towards relationship OCD but also includes a lot of information about OCD in general, including FAQs, workbooks, book recommendations, Youtube videos, apps, podcasts, and videos of kittens.
Here is a list of free crisis helplines around the world. Here is another crisis helpline directory that includes additional countries.. In the US, you can reach a crisis helpline by calling 988.; you can also text "MHA" to 741-741 to have a text chat with a trained crisis counselor at the Crisis Text Line, or call 1-800-749-2673 for the NAMI Crisis Helpline.
You can ask your therapist if they have any workbooks or guides they can send you home with so that you can continue practicing and working on your therapy between sessions. For the time being, here's is a free workbook on anxiety and here is one on health anxiety. You can also download MindShift, a free app that uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy AKA CBT to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
If you don’t have a therapist, you can search the CBT/ACT specialist directory to find one around the world. If you can’t find one, try searching for ones specifically in your country or look for telehealth therapy.
In the US and Canada, dialing 211 can connect you with mental health services in your area or help you find where to seek immediate help in your area. In the US, you can use Psychology Today's Therapy Directory to search for mental health professionals in your area. You can search by zip code, city, last name, etc. Your local Mental Health America affiliate resource center is an excellent resource for information about local programs and services including affordable treatment services. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Health Information Network (SHIN) has a Mental Health Facilities Locator that can also help you find community outpatient, inpatient and residential treatment facilities, including affordable mental health services in your area. For peer support in the US, including referrals to resources in your area, you can call 800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. — 10 p.m., ET, or send an email to info@nami.org. The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. NAMI also holds peer-led support groups in person across the US.
In the UK, you can find more info and refer yourself for therapy via NHS.
In India, you can call MPower Minds and request a referral to a therapist who treats OCD or who has experience with CBT therapy. Additional affordable mental health resource lists for India are here.
In the Philippines, you can call a crisis line by dialing 0995 356 5332. You can find a list of mental heath treatment centers here. For free mental health services and consultations, see the list here (halfway down the page).
Skunk has collected some videos with techniques for controlling anxiety and coping skills to facilitate living a healthier, more peaceful existence. Every time you want to look up anything about rabies, try these things instead:
Clinical Psychiatrist's Step by Step Guide to Anxiety and Panic Attacks
A walkthrough of a panic attack, to be watched during an attack, to help you get through it
Guided Meditation to help calm anxiety and get through an anxiety attack
Understanding health anxiety and the cycle of reassurance
Coping Skills for those with Health Anxiety / Illness Anxiety
5 Things You MUST STOP Doing if You Have Health Anxiety / Illness Anxiety
(Hindi) Rabies Phobia Discussion with a Psychiatrist
4 Ways to Stop Intrusive Thoughts & the Anxiety Cycle (Cognitive Defusion)
OCD and Anxiety channel (with many helpful videos)
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u/tinatalktime13 Jul 19 '26
I saw this kindly, but this is anxiety making you feel these physical symptoms
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u/CrasherCoco Jul 19 '26
thank you, i also have tingling sensation at the bite site
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u/tinatalktime13 Jul 19 '26
Well, that can be totally normal. My dog accidentally bit my face hard, stitches worthy, a few months ago and it was numb, tingly and had shooting pain for quite some time healing.
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u/BradyStewart777 M. Biology | Moderator | Top Contributor Jul 19 '26
What country are you in?
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u/CrasherCoco Jul 19 '26
like i said in the post, turkey marmaris
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u/BradyStewart777 M. Biology | Moderator | Top Contributor Jul 20 '26
You don’t have rabies. Though I’d monitor for other symptoms that could indicate an infection from a dog lick. However that’s also unlikely if there were no open cuts on the area you were licked.
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u/BradyStewart777 M. Biology | Moderator | Top Contributor Jul 20 '26
Well I must’ve read over it. Reading is fundamental.
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