COVID

[Daisy425]

One of my fears is now becoming a reality. I had covid in July and I struggled so much with living alone during that time. I felt so trapped and isolated. My anxiety was so terrible. I cried 24/7. This morning I tested positive for covid. It’s like I’m reliving thag nightmare. I know it sounds dramatic because all I have to do is hang out in my apartment and chill for five days. But the thought of being stuck and alone just freaks me out. My boyfriend had been sick so I haven’t seen him in two weeks. This weekend I was so excited to see him and now that’s not happening. I’m upset and anxious. Mostly anxious about feeling the way I did last time I had covid. Idk how to get through four more days of this

[Kelkel00]

prayers for you. I agree, sounds rough. I hope it doesn’t get as bad as before.

[Daisy425 in reply to Kelkel00]

thank you so much I really appreciate it

[Hidden]

I'm sorry that you have covid again. Do you have any hobbies you enjoy doing to keep you from getting too anxious?

[Daisy425 in reply to Hidden]

I like to paint. I might try to do that. I’m feeling pretty tired today from being sick but also my anxiety is contributing to it. It’s just the thought of having to do this for four more days that terrifies me and keeps me extremely anxious. I’m afraid to reach out to my family because sometimes it’s too much for them to deal with

[Hidden in reply to Daisy425]

That's neat! Easier said than done I know, but try to reframe it. Instead of it being 4 more days of isolation, it could be 4 more days of not having to do anything. Just a thought....

4 days isn't eternity. It will end.

[Daisy425 in reply to Hidden]

that is a great way to look at it! I’m trying to see it as an opportunity for rest and self care. It is just hard!

[Blueruth]

i don't think you have to isolate that long anymore. it depends on what symptoms you have. I like painting too.

[Daisy425 in reply to Blueruth]

you don’t have to isolate for five days?

[Blueruth in reply to Daisy425]

I don’t think so as long as you don’t have symptoms

[Blueruth in reply to Daisy425]

I don’t know what country you are in. I’m in us.

[Daisy425 in reply to Blueruth]

I’m in the US. I have some symptoms but I think if you test positive you have to isolate for five days. Then you can go out in public and work and stuff but you have to wear a mask for another five days

[Blueruth in reply to Daisy425]

Yep you are right …tbh I only keep up with the crucial information now. It is probably a good idea to avoid any risk of flu at the same time anyway

[RemySue]

I had COVID in July and the flu in November. Both times the aloneness was the worst part for me. As soon as I could I got out and walked, or I'd go sit in the car at the park.

[DodgeDhanda]

Hi D425.

Firstly ur not being dramatic at all, as I too fear covid & have done from the very beginning due to other underlying health issues & the sheer anxiety attacks that produced was horrible & lockdown for me was a god send .

I still fear covid even though I'm fully vaccinated ( 4 jabs to date ). I don't think covid will ever go away but let's hope the medical world can find a fulltime vaccine.

We now live in a post & still covid world & some of us have had the vaccines & others not & for me those who have had the vaccinations aren't the big worry it's those that refused to have any vaccine that worry me as one day they may think they have a flu yet its covid & as they have no immunity they are living live playing metaphorical Russian roulette.