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religion problem

malinaC505
malinaC505
i've decided to forego church until flu season is over, just because of the immune system being weak. I commute to college, and am honestly worried that i'll get kicked out if i don't go to church on sundays, i'm from a verrry catholic family. i work after school, but if i moved out, i'd have to take a loan, and i don't want to be in debt after college, because who knows how expensive medicine will be then.

i've only gotten sick once this winter, which is like a miracle. i usually am sick constantly in the winter. i feel like i made a really good choice, but feel guilty and worried since i'm not going.

lol maybe just venting, but i really don't know what to do because if anything is threatened, i'll obviously go, and then get sick, and i can't miss class.

i also have asthma and a cough turns into pneumonia almost overnight, and i think upper respiratory infections can make it easier to have a relapse. it's unfortunate, because the easiest thing is just not to go, but i don't know if that will be an option soon. i'm already starting to get crap for not going, it's only been a few weeks so i don't think they'll be okay with the whole winter.
almairis
almairis
Hi
You should have no problem if you wear a mask to activities. People that have transplants do and thats ok, you get to satisfy both needs. Buy the good ones, disposable. I have the same issue, I hear someone sneeze and I get goose bumps and feel like running away.

Alma
deleted_user
deleted_user
We have a new policy in our church NO hand shaking! we used to "pass the peace" or reach around and greet our neighbors with a hug or handshake, but now we wave hello instead.

Watch door handles, and public things like water fountains, public sinks, and so forth.

Best advice is NEVER touch your face unless you are washing it. 99% of the stuff we pick up is thru touching our own faces after touching an infected object. It was the hardest lesson to learn in nursing school but the one that served me best. I worked 20 years in prison and not once did I have the flu.

STay safe!
sherizi
sherizi
I agree with the others who mentioned wearing a mask. It is a good idea! I have worn masks at times. Not fun, but it does keep you from breathing the germs!

I honestly feel that going in to see a doctor is likely the worst place to be, as that is when people are at their worst, and that is when you shouldn't be breathing their germs! But, grocery stores, churches, everywhere people are, can be danger zones! Just be careful! And, yes, don't "touch" your own face after touching things like doorknobs and faucet handles!!
Be wise!
sherizi
sherizi
oh, and there are online options, to hear sermons! My church does podcasts! You could likely find a service online...just sayin'!
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Podcasts are nice - my church has them too. They don't give me any grief for not going - a friend reminds me every so often that he's keeping my seat in the front row warm for me though. :) My daily supplements seem to keep my immune system in good order, and I suppose the diet does too. I started to feel woozy Friday and actually stayed home from school. My professor was very understanding though. I made sure I got my rest and then I took a homeopathic remedy and it cleared up right away. I was fine by the evening. :)

I really like going to church... I just don't always feel like the walking or taking the time from studies. I'm in the church choir too but they too are understanding that it's when I can make it... no pressure.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Mask are a good idea when going out in public especially Dr.s offices I don't want what the others are there for.
Church?Being worse than school and public transportation,confuses me. But to each there own.
I carry the hand wash and us it instead of washing my hands at public places,and after using public shopping carts door knobs.
I learned to do all this things while in chemo treatments.
Best of luck.
AusSue
AusSue
I agree with all that has been suggested. I have a small hand sanitiser attached to my handbag - on a key ring, that I use when out. I use it esp when going to eat out, after using door knobs, public toilets etc. Any time used something or touched other things outside home I use it, even if I am not about to touch my face as you dont know when you might touch your face accidentally.
lchoppel
lchoppel
God does not penalize/leave you because you cannot make it to church.
ezone
ezone
I dont understand organized religion. What would Jesus say? He wouldnt care about church. He would be concerned about your health.
The people posted above have good suggestions. So sorry about your dilemma.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Honey you carry your religion in your heart- God can see you at home.I know you like me, enjoy sitting in the church with the peacefulness, pretty windows, music and friends, but I have some good talks and thoughts with God on my back porch. I still I read my devotion book(short daily ones - something short to read and absorb is enough for my brain to handle at this point).I can't always go to church if my son is having a bad day- he is autistic and has been known to cry at the altar or in the pew.I got your reply to my message and soooo glad you are ok and just got busy with school. I was worried. See how my typing has improved .I have gone digently to my OT sessions and do OT stuff at home for me!!! Ellen
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