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Bronchitis and Anxiety

pinkflowers
pinkflowers

Hi Everyone,


I am feeling a little bit lonely today and I wanted to share this with you. 


I have suffered from anxiety for many years, but I kind of have it under control for the most part now. That being said, this week I got bronchitis, and I am feeling really sick so I went to the doctor and the doctor saw me for less than a minute, said you probably have bronchitis and completely dismissed me. I am originally from a different country, so I don't know if that is normal here or not. 


Anyways she didn't give me any medication and on top of feeling really sick my anxiety is putting thoughts in my mind like, what if I can't keep breathing? Can I die from this?


The smart part of my brain is saying you are going to die dummie but how do I make those bad thoughts go away? I am always thinking in the worst case scenario even when my anxiety "kind of under control" 


Bewteen my fever, cough, difficult breathing and night sweats I find it really hard to not worry. 


Thank you for your support as always!

Carolin57
Carolin57
If you have bronchitis and a fever you probably feel like death warmed up. It's not surprising you feel like you are going to die as you feel so bad then the anxiety will start it's process of overthinking. Keep warm drink plenty and take something to help with the fever. Here in the UK we take paracetamol to bring down the fever.
I hope you start to feel better soon, if not in a day or so get on the phone to the doctor and seek some advice. Sounds like you need more than just rest.
pinkflowers
pinkflowers
Thank you. Those were the same thoughts I had, but my phisytian said let the fever run if it doesn't get really high and wait 3 days before calling.
It's sad that I have fight so much to get proper medical attention.

Thank you for your input
Carolin57
Carolin57
Yes it is sad to have to fight when you really don't feel up to it. You are probably pretty tired after the trip to the doctor and need to sleep. But if you need some company I am here off and on for a while.
pinkflowers
pinkflowers
I appreciate it. I will probably take a shower soon, to see if that makes me feel a little bit better.

I have a quick question for you that is not relevant to this, do you like living in the U.K.? I have been thinking about moving there in a couple years
Carolin57
Carolin57
Yes I live in the south of the UK, the weather is often changeable but the people are nice once you get to know them. Well most people are and you would get more than just one minute with the doctor, or at least I would like to think you would.
pinkflowers
pinkflowers
Nice! Thank you!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
It is actually is better to wait to take medication. Rest, relax, and take time to stay hydrated, it will help you heal naturally. I hope you feel better!
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