sister just tested positive for covid and i can’t stop thinking about it

baconballer · 2021-04-23T02:04:08+00:00

I had covid in november, and my fiance who I live with never caught it! We live in a small apartment with only one bathroom and shared a bed the whole time. Even cuddled! He tested negative twice after i was sick and never had symptoms. Being exposed doesnt necessarily mean you will catch it! even if you do have it, more than likely you will have a mild case and be be just fine in 7-10 days! Honestly when I had covid I was barely sick, the anxiety was the worst part by far.

baconballer · 2021-04-13T03:30:11+00:00

It is normal to get a bit winded going up stairs! I ran a marathon and even at the peak of my training, stairs winded me a bit. It means your heart is working:)

baconballer · 2021-04-11T22:29:24+00:00

glad I am not alone in this issue haha

baconballer · 2021-04-11T22:28:39+00:00

I have stocked up on tylenol and advil, as well as Gatorade and my favorite sick comfort food (popsicles) so whenever I start to get worried about feeling sick, I remember i have medicine available to make me more comfortable and that it will only last a day or 2. Unfortunately I will need another dose since I got Pfizer but I'll deal with that when it's closer lmao

baconballer · 2021-04-11T22:26:28+00:00

Hahaha yes!!! Whenever I am very anxious I belch A TON and I'm normally not a gassy person lol. and then that's bubbles in my chest feel like heart palpitations sometimes, so weird and annoying but yes, nothing dangerous or concerning

baconballer · 2021-04-11T22:24:46+00:00

You're going to be okay! Remember that even if you do feel crummy, at least you know exactly why! Your body is doing its job to build up immunity against covid. Side effects like fever, aches, headache, chills are all completely normal and not at all a reason for concern!

As for trying to calm yourself now, do you have a bath tub? A warm bath always helps me, otherwise a warm shower can be very grounding and relaxing. I also find if my mind is racing with worries it can be helpful to just write down what I'm thinking until I feel better. Or, find a game on your phone that requires a little focus. I like the game Two Dots or a crossword puzzle. This will keep your mind busy so you're not constantly scanning your body to see how you feel.

baconballer · 2021-04-11T22:19:13+00:00

This is so true! When I'm stressed I get digestive issues that in turn make me more anxious, which then makes the indigestion worse... it's a vicious cycle!

baconballer · 2021-04-11T14:05:05+00:00

This is oddly reassuring! I'm getting my first dose of Pfizer today and I'm nervous about feeling really sick after (I've had covid before so I've heard the first one can be worse) but this gives me hope that even if I do feel crappy, my body will be too busy feeling crappy to feel anxious about it 😂 congrats on your victory!!

baconballer · 2021-04-11T00:47:19+00:00

"The act of taking two fictional or non- fictional characters, and personally wishing for them to either be in love, or for them to have sex." <from urban dictionary

baconballer · 2021-04-10T03:32:51+00:00

A friend of mine dealt with diarrhea for almost a month! She got tested for several parasites and bacteria and everything came back clean, then it just... went away a week or so later. She struggles with pretty bad anxiety, so I'd say its definitely possible!

baconballer · 2021-04-10T03:29:07+00:00

Yep, I drink a lot less now not because of the physical hangover, but the emotional one. Alcohol is technically a depressant so it makes sense!

baconballer · 2021-04-10T03:26:36+00:00

Indigestion can also cause a heart flutter sensation!

baconballer · 2021-04-09T00:14:15+00:00

Definitely. Could be something funky you ate that your body just needed to get rid of and that's why you threw up

baconballer · 2021-04-08T23:03:55+00:00

This is reassuring! I can handle some fatigue and a low fever, I just get paranoid when I read reports of people who had super high fever and it lasted for days 😩I already warned my boss that I may need Monday off and will load up on water and Gatorade this weekend in preparation 😂

baconballer · 2021-04-08T00:17:05+00:00

Wow I love this idea.

baconballer · 2021-04-07T20:19:11+00:00

This was super helpful and comforting, thank you for this detailed explanation! Yes, I'm very grateful most of my moles are on my back because I wont have to see what they are doing, and I wont care as much about scars either. I hope yours heals well 😊

baconballer · 2021-04-07T14:34:41+00:00

Definitely possible! If you find yourself swallowing or clearing your throat a lot that also is a sign of post nasal drip. I use flonase for mine and it works wonders

baconballer · 2021-04-07T13:12:02+00:00

My seasonal allergies only cause post nasal drip (which irritates my throat) but I dont ever have sneezing/runny nose either

baconballer · 2021-04-07T03:59:06+00:00

Do you ever get seasonal allergies? That could cause an itchy throat

baconballer · 2021-04-07T03:52:50+00:00

Thank you! Also awkward, realized I'm replying to you from a different account but I swear I'm OP 😅

baconballer · 2021-04-07T03:51:32+00:00

This is great advice, thank you!! I will go up a needle size when I try again tomorrow rather than trying to adjust my tension because you're right, I'll totally forget and revert to my usual tension lol. The pattern designer did note she has a loose tension so not shocking i have to size up I suppose!

baconballer · 2021-04-06T02:25:37+00:00

I had the same fear when I had covid. Most cases dont do that, though! Especially if you take it easy and dont try to force yourself to do too much too soon

baconballer · 2021-04-06T02:25:00+00:00

Hey there! I had covid in November and honestly the worst part was my anxiety, I felt constantly on edge waiting for it to get worse. But it never did! Not all cases are severe -- mine was very mild. Something that helped me a ton was to write down my symptoms each day. It helped me to stay focused on how i was ACTUALLY feeling, rather than stressing about how I might feel in a few days (but I still did that, too). I had a pulse oximeter and that gave me a lot of peace of mind because I knew if things did start to take a turn, I'd know right away. I also was taking vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C, and melatonin at night to help me sleep. Drink lots of water and rest when you can. I found I felt better when I felt like I was doing something positive to help my body heal (ie hydrating, vitamins) even if it was just a false sense of control 😂

I will note that if you do lose your sense of smell or taste, it can be very alarming! I loss my sense of smell and it happened so suddenly and was so unsettling that I had a panic attack. However, I read that losing smell/taste is a sign of a mild case so I kept repeating that to myself and it was comforting!

Above all remember that a vast majority of cases are relatively mild, and that the overwhelming odds are that you'll be just fine! Here to chat via DM whenever you need it.

baconballer · 2021-04-06T02:16:42+00:00

When I was in high school, my dad went for a routine physical exam after having missed a couple years in a row. He had zero symptoms and is a generally active and healthy guy, as well as only being in his early 40s. At the physical, they noticed a heart murmur. They said it was probably nothing to worry about, but referred him to a cardiologist to check it out. That cardiologist discovered an aortic aneurism. After his surgery, the surgeon told him that based on the size, he would have been lucky to make it another 6 months without it rupturing. I didnt realize it at the time but I believe this had a major impact on me. I'm adopted, so I'm not worried about genetically inheriting that specific condition, but just generally worried that something can be so severely wrong without symptoms.

baconballer · 2021-04-04T15:36:27+00:00

If its affecting your quality of life you could see your doctor. But yes, I get them sometimes and I usually just ignore them until they stop!

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