Sitting alone

[Bostonjimmy]

I had got the flu end of January, after 4 days got over it. About 3 weeks ago I began to feel Ill again, my boss told me to take off at least a week. I went back to work alone, but was experiencing chest tightness and coughing, waited a week and still no improvement, went to urgent care, flu again, no fever but tightness in chest and dry cough, xray was clear. I was also tested for covid 19.

I've being sitting alone quarantined in my room for the last 3 days, just thinking how did I get the flu again, am I immune compromised? Urgent care just called saying my covid test came back negative, which is great, but part of me wishes I had it just so I could get it over with.

The Anxiety creeps in, did the doctor miss something, was the test a false negative, is there something wrong with my heart, will I expose my kids if it was a false negative, why isn't the cough improving, do I have lung cancer, will I develop pneumonia and sepsis..
These thoughts are overwhelming, along with so much negative news that's running constantly, it's hard to figure out if alot of pain in my chest is stress related.
Anyway I'm sorry if I stress anyone out here with this post, it's just difficult to communicate to others who dont suffer from anxiety and depression.
I hope all of you stay well

 

[Daisymae]

You feel really bad because you got the flu plus your anxiety on top of that but thank goodness no coronavirus. Just get rest and lots of fluids try getting your mind off of things by watching A movie or two

 

[Bostonjimmy]

Thank you Daisymae

 

[Bobnnat]

I typically don’t get sick. However in January I got the worst head cold I ever had. Went away in 10 days and 3 weeks later, another head cold. It was less intense and shorter duration. Then 2 weeks ago, what started as a tickle in my throat became acute bronchitis. Thank goodness it’s gone and I’m finally feeling well.

i also wondered why this happened. I’ve read the average person gets 4-6 colds a year so perhaps we’ve just been lucky till now. The awful stress with this COVID virus in and of itself lowers ones resistance.

 

[Wyattlove]

I am sorry that you are struggling emotionally and physically. It's hard being sick for an extended period of time.

Your said you have kids, right? How old are they? I have three and personally, since having children I get sick SO much more often than before. Like, twice in a month at times and have suffered through the flu every year for the last three years. Prior to that I don't think I had it since I was a teenager.

I agree with Bobnnat too. Stress, especially in light of recent days, can do a real number on your immune system. Also, sometimes we just get unlucky. My sister got the flu right before her wedding a few years ago then got sick again with the flu two months later. Nothing wrong with her, no medical issues, just bad luck. I hope you are feeling well soon.