Opinions on Mad Cow scare in Washington State - Anxiety Message Board

Just-A-Boy · 12-26-2003, 06:06 AM

You probably by now heard that Mad Cow disease is in Washington State officially.

Well I live in Washington State, and the red flags are up. My grandmother went to the store the other day, and she said there were no shoppers in the beef area.

I’m personally worried about if I contracted Mad Cow disease, and this is the surprise the government gives right before Christmas. I did A LOT of research on Mad Cow disease; I was totally surprised to the things I’ve gotten to learn about Mad Cow disease. THe things the News wont talk about!

So yeah, it’s sad… but what can you do.

Just try to live another day, and act as if everything is perfect, after all the summer is around the corner

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So how did you guys handle the news?

hry33 · 12-26-2003, 01:29 PM

we have never had it in australia so I guess it will help our beef exports, is other meat safe?

lori j · 12-27-2003, 12:16 AM

Well, I was a bit concerned as I had roast beef ordered from a caterer for xmas eve & heard about the mad cow the day before xmas eve. We went ahead & got the beef and ate it, but I did read some up on it first. I'm in Illinois, so I wasn't too worried, but then you never know where beef goes after it leaves the factory. I guess we could worry about everything & I do tend to obsess, but some things I can reason out & let go.

GlamourStarlet8 · 12-27-2003, 01:18 AM

i am freaking out.. even though i live in Michigan.

My muscles will not stop twitching and I feel like i have this disease. I've looked up the Vcjd ( which is the human form) and it scares the **** out of me. Do you guys think i have anything to be worried about? I'm so scared. I know I have anxiety but then i also read that anxiety is one of the symptoms.. AHHH.. Help me.

Jen

lori j · 12-27-2003, 01:54 AM

I've learned reading about things is the worst thing you can do if you obsessively worry about your health. I have not heard anything about it being in any other state, which I think they would have said by now.