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[Andypandy30]

Iv had a cold couple weeks bk and was put on antibiotics now Iv def got full blown flu been crying all morn y does the crying feel so outof control I feel so vulnerable and scared cos I'm sick . Have a temp aches and pains but can't relax anyone else feel more depressed or anxious when they're sick

[mrworry2468]

I feel a 1000x anxious and depressed when I'm ill as I suffer from health anxiety I constantly think I'm dying from a bad illness but best thing to do is just rest drink plenty of Water and let it pass I know it's easier said than done but thats best thing to do you'll be fine pal it'll pass but answer to you question a big YES lol as I am the same good luck

[Andypandy30 in reply to mrworry2468]

Thank u for replying I just feel so physically unwell and emotionally not good . I just felt this down feeling last night prior to knowing it was full blown flu . Wish I cud cope better wen things go wrong . I'm on sertraline 75 and beta blockers so question y they just stop working wen ur sick it's a rough ride but thank u im trying to rest and sleep if I can drink fluids and paracetemol for temp is that all I need to do . Having someone look after me wud be nice also but haven't got that 😟

[Agora1 in reply to Andypandy30]

Oh, I'm so sorry Andypandy. It is scary to suffer from anxiety as well as being sick. I can't cope either when things go wrong, so you are not alone feeling like that. It sounds like you know what to do for yourself. Some hot tea and chicken broth are comfort drinks when having the flu. Sorry you don't have someone to look after you, but you can do it. Wishing you well soon. Sending a hug for good measure

[Andypandy30 in reply to Agora1]

Thank u agora not getting a lot of sleep due to this annoying nose 😿yes chicken soup for the soul that's wat il make tmoro wen Iv some more energy . Diddnt cry tday tho so happy about that still overthinking too much tho and not getting out sets me back but I'm concentrating on getting well here and now and try not to worry ahead of myself thank u for your kindness it's really appreciated when u feel low xxx

[Agora1 in reply to Andypandy30]

You're welcome, just take care of you now....

[Andypandy30 in reply to Agora1]

Doing my very best hour by hour and so it goes 🌞

[miarose]

Hi ,yes just had tummy bug,and then the flu,and yes it did depress me.antibiotics will not cure the flu,so you just keep taking flu remedies,and try to relax,it happens to us all.but it has to take its course.curl up with a lemsip max strength with a fluffy blanket .you will be great in no time. xxxxx

[Andypandy30 in reply to miarose]

Did u cry Mia rose I never used to cry like this and knew i was sick now I quesrtion everything due to anxiety and depression . I wish I cud be stronger emotionally to fight the rough times like this .

[Andypandy30 in reply to Andypandy30]

How long did u have flu for ?

[miarose in reply to Andypandy30]

yes I cried, but I cry somedays for no reason,it realises tension,and i always feel better afterwards,I had the flu for 3 weeks,a week coming,a week at its worst,and the next week i started to feel better.my anxiety is very high now, i just feel awful,hope you feel better soon.xx

[Andypandy30 in reply to miarose]

So sorry to hear that mi arose . I'm way too emotional can't help it it comes with the anxiety I know that and not feeling well makes me anxious . Are u ok what has made u feel so bad right now and what can you do to relieve it enough to make life bearable ? X

[miarose in reply to Andypandy30]

my doctor give me xanax for my anxiety,without them I couldn't function,I have agoraphobia too,and health anxiety,and i'm afraid to take antidepressants.after having a few bad reactions to them..when i'm really anxious i do my breathing exercise., it helps to calm me down.but to be honest somedays I just want to ly in bed and speak to no one , are you living on your own,or have you anyone to talk to ,I Find someone calling in for a chat,usually takes my mind of my anxiety,I nearly always feel panicy when im on my own...worst feeling ever..I have to talk to myself then and tell myself its anxiety and i'm not going to die...coming on here and talking to people who understands is great too.Anxiety is a living hell.let me know how you are getting on...love Miarose xxxxx

[Hidden]

Hello

O dear you are really going through it

Last year I had a cold followed by flu and I wanted to cry and no doubt if I think back I will have

The antibiotics were they for an infection you got with the cold ?

Try and accept not easy I know that this is not life threatening even though I know you will feel it maybe but to rest as much as you can , plenty of fluids and lots of TLC is a good recipe , put a movie on or anything that distracts your mind as when we are not well I know our anxiety takes advantage and goes into overdrive

If you feel you are getting worse or you still have infection then contact your Doctor

I hope you feel better soon

Take Care x

[Andypandy30 in reply to Hidden]

Thank u bounce i was never like this wen I got sick I just got on with it . It's an overwhelming fear and then the crying starts im so sick of it im trying to self care and stop thinking . It really gets us nowhere and we end up feeling worse . Puffy eyes now as well as a red nose . I know I have to allow myself a break if I'm sick it just makes me so down xx

[vik3642]

In 8 weeks iv had dv virus then flu then dv virus and now a cold doxs say my immune system is nil . So iv had 8 weeks od anxiety everyday thinkin am dying had ct scans bloods yesterday all ok just ur mind plays tricks i guess . 😐

[Andypandy30 in reply to vik3642]

Thank u vik so hard dealing with anxiety on top of illness x

[vik3642]

Am struggling sat here face hot feel paniky every day the same. Worrying all time something will hsppen to me x

[Andypandy30 in reply to vik3642]

Are u on any meds vic