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Hey all,
I'm pretty certain this is just a tick since I picked it off my scalp while sitting at work. My previous experiences with bedbugs mirror those of others here - that they bite at night and then scurry away. On the rare time that I saw them on a piece of clothing they were very small and trying to get back to a seam where they could hide.
It's been a year since I went through my bed bug episode. I originally picked them up in a military barracks. Took about three months to get rid of them and about 2-3 more months after that to feel comfortable in the apartment and slowly unpack. (Happy to discuss further if there's interest. Everything I did I learned in these forums.)
I was recently required to do an abnormal amount of hotel travel and staying in multiple barracks. Not a fan due to the high possible risk of re-infection.
If anyone can help with the ID, I'd appreciate it. And for anyone who is freaking out: it can get better. Do the steps, follow the treatments and one day the anxiety (and bugs) will be gone.