I often struggle with health anxiety, but rationally I know that most of my fears are unfounded. This week, however, I tested positive for COVID, and now I’m really scared. I am vaccinated, so I know the chances of getting a severe case are low, but I still find myself getting panicky with every cough. I am isolating alone so that makes it worse. Any advice on how to handle health anxiety when you are legitimately sick?
Tested positive and am scared
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cheer_mom
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How are you doing? When I had covid, I too was terrified and felt so alone. I had it 2 weeks after my dad passed away so that made my depression and anxiety even worse. I hope you were able to get through it and had someone to call or text to keep you company. I am sorry I just saw this thread.
Thanks for checking in with me. I survived it just fine. In retrospect I didn’t get it too bad. The fear was worse than my actual experience, and being totally alone was hard. I’m sorry for your loss of your father. That must have been a terrible time. Glad you came through covid ok.
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I am positive as well. I am not vaccinated anc neither is my husband. He developed pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital 6 days ago. Being sick with just a normal virus makes me very anxious so when I tested positive for Covid the panic was on. The worst part has been going through it alone.
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How are you all feeling now?
I'm sorry to hear that, it must be very hard. How is he doing?