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Do I have HIV

Good morning Sir,
I had unprotected sex with my partner assuming that we are both healthy but now I have some doubts which are driving me crazy. I would like to specify that I’m what we can call a hypochondriac and this disease is giving me the most anxiety, which make it mentally impossible for me to get tested.
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Being a hypochondriac and having health anxiety is something that happens to a lot of people. You aren't alone.  It is a part of anxiety disorders which can be treated.  I know it feels really bad to be so worried.  Have you considered talking to a doctor about this to start treatment for anxiety?  There is help out there for that so you don't have fear all the time.

Your partner means someone you know?  Trust?  In a relationship with?  Have they ever tested?  There is not a risk of HIV at all with someone who doesn't have it.  

Can you talk to your doctor about anxiety?  There is an anxiety forum here where you can talk about that as well.  They aren't allowed to assess an hiv risk there but they can talk to you about your anxiety and some ideas for working on it.  
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