Anxieties when being sick

[XmasCarol52]

I do not know if this happens to anyone,but do you find that when you are sick your anxieties become worse? I know when I do get sick my anxieties get to be so bad they develop into a panic attack.I cant breathe even though I did try the breathing thing but it never works for me because my heart races and I become more anxious.Actually I begin to gag.Plus my entire body starts to shake.Just last Sat when I was sick it felt like I had something caught in my throat.My anxieties sky rocketed. Then I couldn't do anything good thing nobody was around I would have been so uncomfortable.Whenever i do get sick I really do not want people near me.I get all tense .

 

[Concernedgal]

Yes. Of course I get more anxious. I will tell you that one of the reasons i get so anxious is are the medications I have to take for my illness especially anti histamines. Consider your cold medications interacting with your anti anxiety medications. Call your local pharmacy and ask about this. You feel better sweetie and calm down.

 

[XmasCarol52]

I just wish the anxieties were't so bad.I hate this awful illness.It is like for me my adrenaline goes up so high no matter what I do I cannot relax.I have to take Benydrol just about everyday because my allergies are so bad. The doctor told me that is alright if I take them.Matter of fact that is the only allergy pills i can take. Hope u r well.

 

[janemariesayed]

With me, I think that the illness consumes me. I've still been getting flashbacks and I'm still crying out when they happen but I haven't had a panic attack while I've been sick. I've been in and out of bed most of the time, trying to sleep and relax so I can recover quicker. Whenever I used to get a cold years ago, before my nose operation, a cold or flu or a cough would last for a few months. Now I've got it down to much less. Thank the Gods that I don't get allergies and have to suffer as some other poor folks do.

 

[XmasCarol52]

having allergies can really take its toll. They can make u sick and very tired with me i have allergies to grass,smoke,dust,ragweed.and of course milk.If someone cuts the grass i immediately have to close my windows because if I dont my throat starts to burn and I get all filled up.It is especially bad if you develop a sinus infection which i had about three of them alone a couple of years ago.

 

[janemariesayed]

That sounds absolutely horrible to go through when someone cuts the grass. All that you are missing because you have to stay indoors, what a pain.

 

[XmasCarol52]

It sure is.Allergies suck anyway

 

[janemariesayed]

It would really bother me if I couldn't go out and enjoy the sunshine. The weather hasn't been too bad these last few days but I've not gone out or sat in the garden because of this damn flu! As I felt a wee bit better last night, my dogs got a ball game. We played indoors as it was the evening anyway and slight drizzle. They were both overjoyed to see me up and about again, even if I'm still not up to doing much. The fact that I'm out of bed has made them really happy.

This flu is going slowly mowly so I'm looking forward to giving the dogs some lovely morning runs when I'm fully better. It has been a bit annoying and frustrating that I've not been well enough to enjoy the sunshine and that is just while I'm recovering from this flu, so God knows how you must feel being affected by it all the time.

Tell you what Carol, I'm sending you a jar of sunshine that you can open up anytime you like. When you can't go out and enjoy the sun, open up my little jar and just breathe in those beautiful rays!

 

[XmasCarol52]

Well at least I was able to sit outside this afternoon for about an hour,the sun is nice now they say a thunderstorm is possible ugh and you know how I feel about those>No wonder my stomach is gassy geez I could run my own gas station lol

 

[janemariesayed]

We've got a thunder and lightning storm this morning. With lots and lots of rain. I love the smell of the rain on the grass it is so therapeutic.

 

[XmasCarol52]

We never did get that thunderstorm thank God.Isnt the smell of rain nice?It just smells so nice and clean.I dont mind getting wet anyway it is just rain you take a shower in it dont we?My mom use to yell at us kids to get out of the water because it was raining whatever for cause u r already wet.The onlytime when I would get out of the water if there was a thunderstorm coming,My husband and I use to sit in our enclosed porch and watch them,i wasnt scared then but I am now probably because I am alone.

 

[Rinka]

I find summer rain the absolute best. After a very humid and muggy day. You have sweat all day and all you have done was blinking. And then, then comes the rain...
those big drops start drumming down on you on the pavement and the air becomes breathable again. Your skin start to feel clean and everything seems cleaner and lighter then before.

 

[janemariesayed]

If only I lived around the corner from you Carol! I would love to come and sit with you and watch the thunder and lightning. My nephews were very scared one night when I baby sat for them. It was past their bed time but they couldn't sleep because of the noise. They were crying out and shedding lots of tears. I found a really cool window in the house and took them both up there. I totally ignored their fear and pointed quickly at any fork of lightning in the distance exclaiming, 'WoW, look at that! Before many minutes the two boys were waiting excitedly for the next fork to show itself so they could count the thunder miles.

Perhaps imagine your hubby there beside you when a storm happens.

 

[XmasCarol52]

Thank you I would love it if you could come and sit with me unfortunately it is only a dream,Nice thought though.I do that every time I pretend that Bob is with me,yet I still have to hide my head underneath the covers.Oh my goodness it was freezing outside this morning I had to come inside after being out for only a half hour it was only 56 out,

 

[Concernedgal]

Hello carol haven't spoken to you in a while. How are you?

 

[XmasCarol52]

Hello carol haven't spoken to you in a while. How are you?

I am doing alright just a little bit of depressed today weekends are always hard for me.How are you doing?I miss you,hugs to you.

 

[Concernedgal]

I miss you too. I have anot her appointment to the cardiologist on Wednesday. We will see what he's got to say . Kinda nervous though.

 

[janemariesayed]

Thank you I would love it if you could come and sit with me unfortunately it is only a dream,Nice thought though.I do that every time I pretend that Bob is with me,yet I still have to hide my head underneath the covers.Oh my goodness it was freezing outside this morning I had to come inside after being out for only a half hour it was only 56 out,

It is lovely and warm here, but only if you are outside. I've got flu or something and indoors I'm shivering. So the heating has been on, on and off for the last week even though it is beautifully warm.

 

[XmasCarol52]

I do hope that you feel better soon.I had to turn my heat on the other morning because I was freezing inside,I guess that means fall is among us.I love to look at all the trees outside when they change color.good thing my underwear dont change color lol .Here's a hug for you i hope it helps hug

 

[XmasCarol52]

I miss you too. I have anot her appointment to the cardiologist on Wednesday. We will see what he's got to say . Kinda nervous though.

Good luck with your doctor on Wed.pretend I am right there with you maybe that will help.