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Crazy over Covid

Onnyyxx
Onnyyxx

I'm not going to lie. I thought this whole covid-19 was just a hoax and it was something to scare us all during the election....With that being said. Last week Monday I developed a fever and breathing problems. I really thought I had the virus. But in reality I was showing symptoms of a panic attack. But in my mind I believed I was dying and that there was nothing that was going to save me. I started to get better by the end of the week. Last Sunday I was having horrible chest and sinus pressure. I again believed that I was dying and that I had the virus. That wasn't the case either. My symptoms were none other than panic attacks and now I'm slowly getting better. Still some tightness in my chest, but not as bad as it was before. I've had panic attacks before. But none like this before. I think we are all a little on edge and are so afraid of what is going to happen to us. At this point I am now more calm and more aware of what the symptoms are and been really good at cleaning and staying inside. I hope and pray none of you have it and if you did I pray that you get over it quickly.

Community LeaderMid
Mid
Understanding that panic attacks are real, they are scary, and that they provide the symptoms to help protect you in times of overwhelming anxiety, is a great step forward in helping you find your new balance.

Calm and more aware. Good for you!
Onnyyxx
Onnyyxx
Thank you:)
Acewolfe
Acewolfe
Those are horrible sorry you had to go through that. Just try to be kind to yourself. Do something to make yourself feel better...whayever that looks like. I take baths. Read. Watch YouTube videos.
arfie
arfie
Yea, the similarities between my anxiety symptoms and those listed on the public advisories is enough to trigger a panic attack, all by themselves. Doctor Google is not my most trusted physician and them ERs are microbial hotspots on the sanest of days.

My hatches are batoned and I am hunkered in the bunker with the crew of my little ship of fools. It is a good day to die. Don't much care what kills me as long as I make my journey to whatever's next with honor and courage. Despite what the anti-smokers tell me, I still don't believe there is a Good way to die any more than I believe I can be young and cute on my 500th birthday, even with youthfully tinted hair.

Is this The Big One? Has Mother Nature finally unleashed her extinction powers on the human species? For the sake of Her other-species children, I kinda hope so. I have never once doubted the brass ovaries bitch had the capability and motive to do so.
lucillegem
lucillegem
its a hard thing to process. It felt really surreal and, I am having a similar experience in how overwhelming sad this situation is. Your not alone in that. It took me about a few days for let it all sink in, and trying to keep up with all the changes... I am still struggling with motivation and finding a routine. Its a work in progress... so again, just wanted to emphasize Your not alone and that our feelings of anxiety our valid.
These are tough times but we are all in it together - for better days ahead!
Stay healthy and safe.
imquese
imquese
Onnyyxx, anxiety, and panic attacks can make you feel as if you are going to die. I have been dealing with it for the past ten years, and I am at a place where I have learned how to control them better. As silly as this may sound, deep breathing throughout the day is beneficial. I would recommend doing it at least three times a day. In addition to that, exercise, get plenty of rest, and journal. If you have not already, I would also suggest making an appointment with a psychologist at the very soonest. Until then, I would avoid caffeine and alcohol because they increase the likelihood of having a panic attack.
Tisha0630
Tisha0630
I understand completely. I developed a sore throat a couple of days ago and I was convinced I had it. I was convinced I was dying. I felt like I couldn't breathe because I was panicking and I was panicking because I couldn't breathe. A couple of days later my finance started to get a sore throat and a fever. I knew it was the virus but I was too scared to find out. Today we visited the urgent Care and we were diagnosed with strep throat. I'm always in a battle of convincing myself that I have something or I'm going to have something, rather it's a heart attack, stroke, seizure ect. At this moment I'm scared that if I relax my body I'm going to have a seizure. I know it's unreasonable but it's how I think and it's something I really believe.
goldsky
goldsky
Hi Onnyyxx,

I'm glad to hear you are OK. I too suffer from GAD and Panic Attacks and a bit of germophobia. This whole health crisis thing is a lot to handle for sure. Every time we receive an order of food that has to be sterilized and handled carefully I panic. I have a hard time believing it's OK after its carefully cleaned by my Dad. This is all just too much to handle for sure.
Welcome and Take Care, Keep writing too, it has helped me.
goldsky
goldsky
goldsky
Hi @lucillegem,

I just read your reply to Onnyyxx's post and just had to say thank you for your kind words and reassurance that we are indeed all in this together.
I too am struggling to make sense of things and trying to find ways to both keep busy and to control my Fears and near-constant anxiety.

I am leaning on my Faith and Hobbies to distract myself and keep busy. This support group is helping me feel less isolated and alone.

Take Care and Keep Writing! We all need your encouraging words right now.

Be Well,
goldsky
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