Sore Throat, Runny Nose, Feel Cold - Help talk me down!

[Rathgar]

all the virus stuff has me on the edge.
I can't go back on anti - anxiety meds - I had an allergic reaction and ended up in hospital.
The last place I want to go right now is a hospital!
I am thinking myself into feeling coronavirus symptoms.
I take tylenol in case I have a fever -
I do have xanax to take the edge off but i don't want to overuse it
HELP

 

[Souris]

If you have a cold, it's likely just that -- a cold. There are so many people I know sick with run-of-the-mill viruses and head colds. It's that time of year in the northern hemisphere. The corona virus is all over the news, but it's not an especially virulent illness, except to the elderly or those with compromised immune systems.

I don't think you should take the Tylenol UNLESS you actually have a fever. Try to accept that any symptoms you're feeling are either just a normal cold or you're fixating so much on the news that you're talking yourself into having them.

 

[Rathgar]

It's terrible - whenever anyone coughs around me I panic,
and I'm just depressed - this has really taken a toll on me lately
I know people say not to read or listen about it but how?

 

[Glassgirlw]

It’s almost impossible to not hear/read something about Coronavirus these days. But you have to just keep telling yourself that unless you’ve personally been to Wuhan, or sleep next to someone that has, the statistical odds are almost zero that you’re going to get it. Much more likely to be a cold or flu (flu is running rampant where I live, had it myself last week!!). I know it’s super hard. Just keep positive self talk going, drink lots of fluids, and try to rest!

 

[Rathgar]

thanks for your sensible words -