Hello and thank you for getting in touch,

I'm sorry to hear how much this is worrying you. It sounds like it's having a real impact on your day-to-day life.

From what you've described, any possible exposure would have been very brief. People who are most at risk of asbestos-related illnesses are usually those who have had regular exposure over many years. Short-term exposure is likely to involve only a small number of fibres and is very unlikely to cause long-term health problems.

It's good to hear you've arranged CBT. Anxiety can make us search for certainty, but unfortunately searching the internet can't tell you what your individual risk is and often ends up increasing worry rather than easing it. Hopefully CBT will help you find ways to manage these thoughts and stop them taking over.

Be kind to yourself, and lean on friends and family if you can. You're always welcome to post again.

Take care

Jemma