so much anxiety I don’t know what to do

[Daisy425]

hi everyone. My throat has been sore since last Sunday so I went back in the walk in. They tested for strep again and it was negative. I do have pink eye though. At the end of the appointment the doctor told me if my throat still hurts by this time next week (Sunday) to come in for a mono test. This has freaked me out. I don’t want mono. And I’m confused I would assume if she thought I had mono she would’ve tested me then and there. I’m somewhat easily fatigued but not extremely fatigued. I haven’t had body aches or chills. I assumed this was just a virus, which she said when she said it caused pink eye. Idk if she was just saying this as a precaution, but now I’m scared. I’m supposed to see my boyfriend tomorrow which would be 24 hours after starting my eye drops, but now idk if I should with this mono stuff looming over me.

[Dolphin14]

Hi Daisy

I was just reading about the increase in pink eye.

Is your house dry? Do you need a humidifier? I only ask because I went through this a couple months ago.

One of my daughter's had mono. Fatigue was extreme. She would have been able to think about going out.

I agree, if mono was a possibility you should have been tested right there.

I don't really have an answer for you. I just wanted to share those thoughts

I hope you feel better soon

🐬

[Daisy425 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you so much for your response. I’ve been feeling somewhat alone. My apartment is dry so I bought a humidifier.

My boyfriend wants to come over and spend the night which is fine with regard to the pink eye as I’ve been on antibiotics for 24 hours. I’m more worried about if I have mono. I don’t feel extremely fatigued. I just have a sore throat that won’t go away.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Daisy425]

If you really want company look up the ways to prevent the spread of mono and be very sure to adhere to those guidelines.

I would just go back and get tested tomorrow. If it's a possible issue you should know now

[Daisy425 in reply to Dolphin14]

You’re right thank you. My throat actually feels a lot better this morning after doing two more rounds of the pink eye drops. I’m wondering if the pink eye was causing a sore throat.

My stomach is a little off today but I wonder if it’s anxiety or if it’s from all the meds I was taking to help with my throat. I was taking to recommended dose so I don’t know. But now I’m anxious about throwing up. I had some crackers four hours ago, and I was going to try some soup in two hours or so.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Daisy425]

Take the food slow. They say the best way to eat is something every few hours

I get anxiety in my stomach so o know how you feel

[Daisy425 in reply to Dolphin14]

I just am so sick of being sick. It’s been over a week. I’m starting to feel better but I almost feel like going to the doctor made me more anxious. I can’t tell if my stomach being upset is part of being sick or if it’s from anxiety. And now I don’t know if my boyfriend should come over or not. I don’t want him to have to deal with me. I just want to be back to normal.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Daisy425]

Maybe take tonight off from the visit then

I'm sure hearing about mono just magnified the anxiety. Personally I would just go back and rule it in or out and be done with it

[Daisy425 in reply to Dolphin14]

I just hate being alone when I’m sick which sounds pathetic as a 25 year old. I really just want my mom. I want to stay over her house

[Dolphin14 in reply to Daisy425]

Go to your mom. That's so beautiful you feel that way.

❤️

[Daisy425 in reply to Dolphin14]

I wanted to yesterday but she wouldn’t let me because of my pink eye and how contagious it is.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Daisy425]

Ok that makes sense