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I had a high-risk exposure last year. Now every small cut makes me panic. I record every wound, test monthly, and get sudden numbness in my arms and legs, plus palpitations. I can’t live normally. What can I do?

What you’re going through is very common among people with HIV anxiety (AIDS phobia). You’re not being “overly sensitive”—these are real, distressing reactions rooted in fear, not infection. Let’s break this down clearly and give you actionable steps to regain control.

1. Your HIV status is already clear

You’ve had multiple tests after the last high-risk exposure, all negative. Medically, you are 100% HIV-negative.

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