Give yourself time
Even after the bed bugs are gone, you may experience related anxiety and stress. This is normal, especially considering the looming prospect that the bed bugs may return. Bed bugs can lurk for a year and a half without feeding. But days and weeks of no bed bug bites when they had previously been regular are a strong indication that they are gone for good. Go easy on yourself during those weeks, and continue to get emotional support.
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