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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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bpswan
bpswan

Right before thanksgiving I got a flu.  I self quarantined and the moderate flu symptoms passed in a few days.  Just some fatigue remained.  Well almost 2 months later and I am still fatigued.  I also developed some issues similar to a uti or enlarged prostate.  Frequent urinating and sense of incomplete bladder emptying.  I have also felt pretty nauseous as well regularly and have had some gerd flare ups. Went to the doctor and had full blood work done including psa for prostate infection.  Also 2 urinalysis tests.  My blood work was absolutely perfect.  Urinalysis culture showed no infection whatsoever.  I also had a covid antibodies test which was negative.  I was also just slightly low on my testosterone count but it was borderline.  Anyways, my anxiety has been ramped up pretty high.  Multiple attacks and I frankly just don't feel good at all.  Poor appetite poor sleep poor energy etc....I have suffered with anxiety/panic for 20 years off and on and obviously anxiety has the potential to amplify everything.  Any words of wisdom?  I'm feeling pretty drained after a couple months of feeling unwell...

arfie
arfie
Gentle empathy, BP. One of the more vicious triggers for my own, strictly personal anxiety cycles is power of suggestion. We are nearing the 10th contiguous month of intensive, aggressive power of suggestion to be afraid of the unseen world. I'm short-circuiting from all the isolation and marshal law. I'm feeling so low that I need a ladder to look over a dime.

Wish I had easy answers for all of us. We are going to be a long time digging our ways out of this hole we are in. Wish I felt safe enough to *stay* safe.

With no end in sight for the Coronaville antics, my best guess is to vent openly and honestly in hopes of finding coping mechanisms.

Healing hopes for all. No exceptions.
swan2
swan2
Feel for you BP swan. You have gone through a lot of stress which causes more anxiety, it will take time to feel better. Find a cosy place, preferable by the window and cover yourself in a blanket. It will give you warmth and comfort. Also drink peppermint tea or any calming tea. Watch tv shows that make you smile. Breathe deeply and focus on positive things in your life. Hope this will help you. Get better soon
Community LeaderMid
Mid
When your bladder is affected by anxiety sensations, it becomes a balancing act to get moving actively at regular points during your normal daily living activities, to keep your hydration active, and to do more to give it action in general.

We move less when we feel 'off', so to get back into a better routine after all that less movement, takes work.

Best wishes as you find your better balance and continue to recover your comfort zone.
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