Fear of hiv

Wait! Do I understand this correctly?

He took your blood sample first. Then he got pricked by the syringe.

Is that what you are saying? If so, I don't see how that would work.

Just before collecting the sample (i doubt) though he seemed alright after that and took the sample.

Yes, if he pricked himself with the syringe that he used to take the sample, that would be a problem. I find it a little hard to believe that a medical professional would do that.

To spread HIV, you need to come into contact with an infected persons blood. If you didn't come into contact with his blood, then there is no risk. I also am pretty sure that medical professional are tested themselves... the chance that he was infected is pretty low.

I would be troubled if a medical professional didn't follow safety protocol. I still think the risk of you contracting HIV from this is very low.

I agree. The chances are pretty much minuscule these days.

Thank you so much. I am just thinking too much. I dint know why i have developed this fear of contracting this disease. I have got myself tested several times and the results are always negative even then this anxiety doesnt go away. Even if he got accidentaly pricked he would have given a reaction or atleast looked at his finger to see if something happened but nothing of this sort happened. He just took the sample and collected my details. Even i had this doubt only what if he got accidenatlly pricked? I guess i need to stop overthinking coz it will just ruin my mind 😅

Have you considered therapy? There must be something behind this fear you have, and it seems to be really bothering you. Having this level of anxiety doesn't sound like fun.

Talking to a therapist might help.