scared to be sick

[Daisy425]

I am a teacher and one of my students was hugging me all morning. I was in and out of my room for meetings today so I wasn’t around him all day. But again he hugged me multiple times. I picked them up from lunch and he hugged me. Then he said he didn’t feel good and I sent him to the nurse after he hugged me and he threw up. I have such a fear of throwing up and I’m so scared I’ll throw up because I’ll catch what he has.

[litethatnevergoesout]

hi Daisy, I was wondering how you were doing. I’m sorry you had a student bombing you with hugs and turned out he was sick. sort of your worst nightmare. seems like the bug has already gone around a bit. I know you have great anxiety over all of this. listen to your body and not the anxiety. Drink plenty of water and vitamin C. Have the school nurse check your temperature. hang in there.

[Daisy425 in reply to litethatnevergoesout]

Do you think I’ll get it just from a few hugs? They said he was fine right after he threw up. Maybe it wasn’t a bug

[litethatnevergoesout in reply to Daisy425]

depends on what it is, somethings are really transmittable. kids are just big germs. chances are you’ll be fine.

[Daisy425 in reply to litethatnevergoesout]

I’m really scared. I don’t want it. And I can’t function bc I’m so worried about getting it

[Swilly97 in reply to Daisy425]

See, he probably wasn't sick. You're fine.

[Artistfriend]

Regardless of what happens, youll be fine, you can handle it

[melbrown]

Hoping it's something he ate or he just had an upset stomach... poor guy, no wonder he needed the extra TLC. I know it can be very worrisome to get sick... my anxiety spikes when I get ill. Hopefully you'll be fine & the little dude is feeling better.

[Swilly97]

Oh hun I'm so sorry. I've been there, I have the same fear as you know (I think.) Anyway⬇️

➡️Chances are though, you're fine. You didn't eat from his food or share utensils or breathe in his sneeze or cough. Ya know?

This fear that controls us is irrational. I challenge my thoughts and try to be rational (though it's hard I know), and sometimes it helps.

I grabbed this from Mind Peelings:

"This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy technique can be achieved in 6 steps by reframing negative thoughts and over time your thoughts will be replaced with more rational thinking.

Recognize and Isolate the Thought

Write Down the Thought

Identify the Distress Level

Identify the Cognitive Distortion

Challenge & Reframe Your Thoughts

Reevaluate the Distress Level"

That's what I meant there. I hate this fear I totally understand. Virtual hug and sending you positive vibes ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️