Scared of Covid

[Natz36]

Hi

I’m new here . I’m from the UK and if anyone is then with restrictions being slowly reduced it’s making me more anxious.

I’m terrified of catching it . I wear a mask carry my hand sanitizer when I go shops . Wipe all my food down or any packages we receive.

These past few weeks I can’t stop thinking I’ll get it and end up in hospital.

I’m 37 look after myself exercise and walk every day when I can .

Don’t drink or smoke yet I know that’s doesn’t matter .

I also have health anxiety which has caused problems for me as I’m constantly needing reassurance I’m not dying or have cancer from the doctor .

I know a lot of this is due to my dad dying of cancer and my mum having a stroke.

I do yoga meditate when I can but it’s such a dark cloud and I don’t know what to do .

Thanks for reading listening

[Hidden]

Hi Natz36, I understand your worry but remember that it's such a small chance that you will get it and if you do you'd probably be ill for a very short time. I understand that you probably know all this. Have you had the vaccine yet?

[Natz36 in reply to Hidden]

Hi thanks for replying. Personal reasons I’ve choose not to have the vaccine. It’s just horrible some days I’m okay but this week I’ve been really anxious. The terrible news hasn’t helped either regarding the lady was killed walking home . The worlds a scary place . I’m 38 and still struggle with so many things .

[mvillarreal]

Hi, Natz36 . I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with this. One thing that might help is to reassess the thoughts you're having. It's good to take Covid seriously still, but if it feels like doom and gloom, it may help to remember that, even if you do catch it, you will most likely survive. Also, if nothing else, it might help to remember that you will probably get the vaccine within a few months, and you won't have to worry about it anymore. Challenge some of those automatic thoughts that come up, as they are usually not realistic but a catastrophizing of things that might (not) happen.

[Natz36 in reply to mvillarreal]

Thanks so much I appreciate it . I get such bad physical symptoms of anxiety that can mimic me feeling like I have it or something else. I have good days and bad days but this week has been hard . The news hasn’t helped regarding that poor girl who was murdered walking home. X

[Sillysausage234]

You’re very low risk of getting seriously ill from it

[Natz36 in reply to Sillysausage234]

I kee thinking that but then you have people say that I’m no different from anyone else x

[propjock]

"Terrified" is the main word, not "Covid." You probably know you are low risk of getting it, and even lower risk of dying from it. Yet the fear is still there, and so intense. If it's not Covid, it's something else.

A good therapist can teach you how to talk yourself through what mvillareal named, "catastrophising." There are even do-it-yourself cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) books (I have one) and phone apps. Your doctor may be able to recommend one.

A good therapist can also ask questions, get you talking, and drain what I think of as "mental abscesses" from things like losing a parent and seeing the other stricken when you're in your 30s. That's too young to have to be dealing with that. I'm so sorry.

[b1b1b1]

You are afraid of covid, yet you don't want the vaccine. This doesn't make sense. Are you afraid the vaccine will make you sick. I have had the first shot of the Moderna vaccine and the only thing that happened was that I was tired that night and slept like a log. When it is available to you it is best to get it-to protect you, your family and those around you.

[Natz36 in reply to b1b1b1]

I have personal reasons not too have the vaccine. I can be afraid yes but I don’t need to take the vaccine.

[Hidden in reply to Natz36]

All I would say is I was less anxious after having the vaccine. I respect it's your choice not to have it though.

[Natz36 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks yes I know lots of people who don’t want it . I keep myself safe I only have my daughter my parents are both dead . I just hate the whole Covid thing .

[Hidden in reply to Natz36]

Natz you do you. I know you are careful when it comes to doing things. I pray that you and your daughter will be safe thru this terrible time. Seems life isn't fair sometimes and we have to walk thru those time. Life is a challenge and so far you're doing good. Keep up the good work!! R

[Natz36 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much . I think because it’s f my anxiety I get so many physical symptoms I’ve felt strange all week . So much going on in the world . Today I’m switching off going to meditate and read my book . Thanks I appreciate your words instead of questioning and judgment x

[Hidden in reply to Natz36]

I know before I had my vaccination it seemed like I had symptoms of covid too. The mind can be a funny thing sometimes. Tricks you into some things that can worry you. Meditation is a good thing to do.

[Natz36 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks I’ll be okay I’ve just found this week hard and other personal stuff x

[Hidden in reply to Natz36]

Hope it gets better for you.

[kenster1]

hi it`s only a few weeks hopefully till your first vaccination I`m only one stage above you and getting mine in 2 weeks time.

[Natz36 in reply to kenster1]

Hay I’ve been offered it for personal reasons I’m not having it . Good luck with it x

[mcginnmx]

Hi welcome to the group and it is alright. A lot of us are feeling like your feeling. See I live in the United States. I am 29 and I am terrified of giving it to my parents who are around 60 and younger. One has diabetes and one had cancer just remember to keep your mask on and wash your hands before you get home or be like me and be a pure germaphobia and take a shower every time you come out from the outdoors.

[AnxiousCanadianChic]

I also suffer from horrible anxiety when it comes to Covid. I’ve always had bad anxiety but with Covid it’s at a new level. I’m in Canada and we are slow rolling with our vaccines. For me, I can’t wait to get even the first dose, I know that’ll alleviate a lot of my Covid anxiety. I have severe asthma and although I stay home, by bf is still working and around people. We haven’t shared a bed or kissed in 10 months due to my fears. With Canada finally getting some vaccines, I’m hoping that I can qualify soon so I don’t have to live like this anymore.