u/blackcloud247

I was exposed to racoon poop that could contain roundworm that can kill you. My doctor contacted the health department and I am on preventative medication but they think its still low risk. I have been having a 4 day straight panic attack. I call 988 last night because I couldn't handle the panic I was in it helped. But now I feel like I can never go out on my back patio and pool. I feel like the whole house is contaminated. Its killed easily by heat (boiling water) but i cant take my pot out there to dump boiled water everywhere AND VRING IT BACK IN MY KITCHEN. The pest control company is cleaning up but just the specific area. I need to clean the shovel I was using and it is in the garage now but I cant ring myself to do it. I bought a tyvek suit. I just cant handle the insane anxiety and panic I am feeling over this because it is REAL. I honestly want to to ve sedated fir the next 3 weeks and monitored and then it will be over.

Im not sure how to break my ruminations and feelings thay absolutely nothing is clean and never will be again.

I cleaned up what I thought was cat poop on my patio area. Used gloves and bags and was careful but no mask. Triple bagged and then washed an continued working outside. Doused the are in bleach because it was in a rock bed. Realized later it was racoon poop. Docs are working on what dose and for how long (800mg fir 20 days?!l) for prophylaxis per the cdc. I played with my 2yo and held her outside nearby and while I was wearing the same clothes. I am freaking out about getting these worm as the infection eyes and brain and can kill you. But also freaking out about the medication

Has anyone had to do prophylaxis? Should I def treat my kiddo too?

I peed 13 times so far today and have been awake for 12 hours. My hands are chapped from washing and I cant get anything done because I have to pee literally constantly. Like 10 minutes after I go I have to go again. I have a phobia of public restrooms. I cant go anywhere. Its actually causing me to think about stopping.

And no, I dont have a UTI.