Poison ivy is not contagious and is not spread like an infectious disease from person to person. However, it can spread if the oily chemical on one person's skin is touched by another person. Even if the oil is on a person's skin or clothing, anyone who comes in contact with the irritant may develop symptoms.
(Watching Hannibal in action can give anyone anxiety!). Burt Reynolds, Kim Basinger, Nicole Kidman and Sir Laurence Olivier are just a few actors who have also suffered anxiety disorder issues. Yes, just about anyone can have trouble with anxiety, feel panicky sometimes or even have full blown panic attacks in public.
A major, often unrecognized cause of anxiety and panic attacks is accumulation of toxins in body tissues, including the nervous system! ALL of us (even animals in the wild) are burdened with toxins. We don't like to think about it, but we DO live in a toxic world. This is why virtually EVERYONE can benefit from body cleansing.