The "OMG I'm dying" hypochondria/mental health thread

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Originally Posted by markolas

Not really pertinent to the topic at hand, but why do sooo many men have such wimpy handshakes? I don't want a death grip, but gimme a good, firm handshake, or don't bother.

I agre for both sexes. it's kinda gross. Like holding a dead fish. Grab on, people!

Originally Posted by markolas

And I agree with KC about the germ thing. This anti-bacterial craze is going to be the death of us all.

It has gone overboard. You have to draw the line somewhere. I shake hands for the most part. I am not afraid to touch doorknobs or anything like that. Realistically, you're probably going to "catch something" by droplets being inhaled after someone coughs or sneezes rather than touching something, so unless you want to wear a mask all the time, you're kind of screwed to a certain extent. Germs are not all bad, and our body needs to be exposed to them & get sick from time to time to recognize wtf they are to protect itself for next time - immune response.

I DO purell after I've left a really crowded place like a grocery store or restaurant. And I am careful not to touch my eyes, mouth or nose very much. Shaking someone's hand who has just blown their nose, then you scratching your inner nostril can easily get you sick.

Originally Posted by jannieC

Okay so I am all about washing hands after going to the restroom, but if someone is only urinating, what kind of germs are we worried about on their hands. I do know that Hepatitis B can be passed along from fecal matter, even from a healthy person. And again, please don't misunderstand- I wash my hands after number one AND number two! But I do it because I was taught to, not because I have concerns about someone touching their penis.

I also wonder if singers are more prone to throat infections due to the constant strain on the vocal chords.

That's Hep A, actually. Scenario: Karma's guy has Hep A, goes poop, doesn't wash his hands, then prepares your food. And there ya go.

As for washing hands after peeing, there aren't really contagious germs in pee (it's actually sterile.) Chances of spreading something to someone from pee on your hands are slim to none . HOWEVER - what if that person has active genital warts or herpes lesions? Still not a high likelihood of transmission, but definitely possible. I am not paranoid about "catching something", I just think it's gross not to wash after being in the bathroom.

Originally Posted by markolas

I've decided that I have Hepatitis B even though I have no idea what any of the symptoms are.

Dude, I doubt you have Hep B. But if you're that freaked out, just ask your doc for a blood test. Chances are no, but it is spread the same way HIV is spread so technically you are at a slight risk because you are a man who has sex with men.

And don't go freaking out thinking you have HIV now too!