Flu!

[Wyattlove]

Anxiety is a little high right now. I was feeling a little off this morning with scratchy throat. Went out and felt mostly ok. Upon arriving home this evening I developed a really sore throat, chills and a fever of 102.9F. I’m really afraid about having such a high fever and scared about having the flu. I also feel kinda dizzy when I stand up or move and it’s freaking me out. Any words of solace? I know being anxious won’t help but it’s hard not to be with this.

 

[anxiousinamerica]

Did you get the flu shot? If so, the symptoms should be a lot less severe than if you didn't. And even if you didn't get vaccinated, it doesn't mean you won't be OK...I remember the year the swine flu was going around, and it was all over the news. I didn't get the flu shot that year, and I caught the flu, as did my mom. I felt absolutely awful for a few days, as did she, but we both recovered. We definitely made sure to get vaccinated the next year, though.

Many people come down with the flu ever year, and most get over it. You may feel awful for a few days, but chances are, unless you really have a compromised immune system due to other medical issues, you should be OK.

 

[Wyattlove]

I did not get my flu shot and that’s why I am worrying about this. I had the flu last year and the year before so the obvious thing to do would be to get the shot but I wasn’t early enough. Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s one virus I always get anxious about. I have three small children so sickness in our home is extremely common. Hard to know if I picked it up from one of them since two out of three just had a cough this week and nothing else.

 

[Jennifer]

Sounds like a bug for sure, the fever is a good thing, it serves a major purpose, killing off the intruder. Be grateful for it.

I'm sorry you're sick, you'll be better in a few days, grab a blanket, pillow, hot tea and binge watch a favorite tv show.

 

[Wyattlove]

Thank you Jennifer. I will try all those things! Tylenol seems to be keeping fever low for the moment so at least I feel somewhat human. Definitely a doozy of a virus. Appreciate your kind words.

 

[bin_tenn]

Thank you Jennifer. I will try all those things! Tylenol seems to be keeping fever low for the moment so at least I feel somewhat human. Definitely a doozy of a virus. Appreciate your kind words.

I'm glad you're finding at least some relief from Tylenol. I know it doesn't feel good regardless, but hang in there, you'll be fine. Flu or otherwise. My fiancee and I had a flu-like virus early this year (not flu though) and it felt so terrible, so I get it.

 

[Wyattlove]

Thanks Bin! Uuuugh, it’s so lousy! Glad you understand but sorry you’ve been through the same. I am an impatient sickie. I get bored being stuck in bed but barely feel well enough to watch tv.

Off topic but is the anxiety-central forums still up and running? It hasn’t been functioning on my phone for quite some time.

 

[Jennifer]

Off topic but is the anxiety-central forums still up and running? It hasn’t been functioning on my phone for quite some time.

Barely functioning. It was down for a couple months and not the format is unreadable. Apparently they do not care.

 

[bin_tenn]

Thanks Bin! Uuuugh, it’s so lousy! Glad you understand but sorry you’ve been through the same. I am an impatient sickie. I get bored being stuck in bed but barely feel well enough to watch tv.

Off topic but is the anxiety-central forums still up and running? It hasn’t been functioning on my phone for quite some time.

Indeed. I'm currently getting over a cold that started around Wednesday, but I'm still impatient. I keep thinking I should feel much better by now. LoL.

Barely functioning. It was down for a couple months and not the format is unreadable. Apparently they do not care.

I believe it may be an issue with the software that runs the forums. I haven't looked on a computer, but I suspect there's an issue on the server that's preventing the necessary CSS (style) files from loading, and possibly script files as well. It may not be something in AC's control, but rather a problem on the software vendor's side. I did find that other people are experiencing similar problems using that same vendor.

 

[Jennifer]

Bin... the website is even worse. I get there are tech issues but no response from Admin is my biggest issue.
This is a beautiful site

 

[bin_tenn]

Bin... the website is even worse. I get there are tech issues but no response from Admin is my biggest issue.
This is a beautiful site

I've never tried to contact the admin, so I don't know. That's unfortunate because it was a great community, but I feel like they're going to lose many members permanently and go the way of AnxietyZone.

 

[Wyattlove]

Anxiety Zone was a great resource. It’s really unfortunate that it’s no longer around. It would be sad if anxiety-central ended up going the same way.

Bin... the website is even worse. I get there are tech issues but no response from Admin is my biggest issue.
This is a beautiful site

I’m really liking this site. Although it seems whenever I find a new site it disappears!

 

[bin_tenn]

Anxiety Zone was a great resource. It’s really unfortunate that it’s no longer around. It would be sad if anxiety-central ended up going the same way.


I’m really liking this site. Although it seems whenever I find a new site it disappears!

Welcome to the internet age - that's how I sum it up. Unfortunately this is not uncommon. Many sites I've used, ranging from anxiety communities to technical resources (I'm a software engineer), have come and gone in the past decade. It happens all the time. Sometimes it's due to lack of funding - operating a web site full time is not cheap. Sometimes the member base shrinks significantly, which can lead to lack of funding. Other times something better comes along, and people migrate to it.

Technology, and especially software, is highly competitive. Even moreso because YouTube and Google and coding bootcamps mean anyone and everyone is learning to write code, and so new things pop up all the time. Everyone is looking for the next big thing.

 

[Wyattlove]

Welcome to the internet age - that's how I sum it up. Unfortunately this is not uncommon. Many sites I've used, ranging from anxiety communities to technical resources (I'm a software engineer), have come and gone in the past decade. It happens all the time. Sometimes it's due to lack of funding - operating a web site full time is not cheap. Sometimes the member base shrinks significantly, which can lead to lack of funding. Other times something better comes along, and people migrate to it.

Technology, and especially software, is highly competitive. Even moreso because YouTube and Google and coding bootcamps mean anyone and everyone is learning to write code, and so new things pop up all the time. Everyone is looking for the next big thing.

So true! I’m sure the operating costs are not cheap and like many avenues these days so much is readily accessible to anyone and everyone to try their hand at. Guess that’s just world we live in. I’m only in my mid thirties and I often find myself saying how much I miss the simpler days of channel surfing, buying cds and no social media!

 

[bin_tenn]

So true! I’m sure the operating costs are not cheap and like many avenues these days so much is readily accessible to anyone and everyone to try their hand at. Guess that’s just world we live in. I’m only in my mid thirties and I often find myself saying how much I miss the simpler days of channel surfing, buying cds and no social media!

I'm in my early 30s and still feel that way. Haha. As much as I'm a tech junkie, I still miss when technology hadn't consumed everything.

 

[Ashleyspicer84]

Both of my kids were sick for a week. Fever for four days, sore throat, and a little cough. They tested negative for flu and strep. Just a virus going around mimicking the flu/strep. Hope you are feeling better.

 

[Wyattlove]

Thank you Ashley. I was doing ok yesterday (fever gone) but as if this morning the congestion has hit strong and fever is back. Guess I was being too optimistic! Hopefully I’m suffering from something similar. And thank goodness I have help today with my kids or else I’m not sure I could do it!

 

[bin_tenn]

Everyone in our house has been sick recently. Not flu-like, but common cold. Started with me. Mine started about a week ago and I still have a bit of nasal congestion. Everyone else still has a lingering cough and some sniffles. It takes time, unfortunately, but it'll be fine.

 

[Ashleyspicer84]

Thank you Ashley. I was doing ok yesterday (fever gone) but as if this morning the congestion has hit strong and fever is back. Guess I was being too optimistic! Hopefully I’m suffering from something similar. And thank goodness I have help today with my kids or else I’m not sure I could do it!

My kids did the same exact thing. There fever was gone and then all of a sudden it was back. Then it was like a really bad cold. It seemed like when their fever broke that’s when they felt the worst. It lasted for about 5 days.

 

[Wyattlove]

My kids did the same exact thing. There fever was gone and then all of a sudden it was back. Then it was like a really bad cold. It seemed like when their fever broke that’s when they felt the worst. It lasted for about 5 days.

Ashley, sounds exactly like what I have. Weird virus. Well here’s hoping I can kick it to the curb!

Everyone in our house has been sick recently. Not flu-like, but common cold. Started with me. Mine started about a week ago and I still have a bit of nasal congestion. Everyone else still has a lingering cough and some sniffles. It takes time, unfortunately, but it'll be fine.

Do you have young kids Bin? Mine are sick endlessly. This is our third year of being pummelled every month during the school year. My husband and I catch their viruses every other month on average but I am amazed that we are still in the trenches three years out. Was certain that their immunity would have improved by now.