How do you "cope" when you're sick???

Hi too much- sorry you aren't feeling well :( I know I definately feel more anxious when I am sick. I try to give myself permission and be as whiney as I need to be (even if I am just whining to myself!) and give myself some extra tlc- s good snack, a nap, cozy socks or anthing that gives some physical comfort. It's also good to have a distraction- a good book or movie or something.

Deep breaths...don't forget your coping skills. Doc said its nothing terrible. You are getting yourself all wound up. In the words of a wonderful person "hello, chill out."
Get some rest and don't focus on the medical stuff.
I am proud of your ability to realize that you are putting too much energy into this. find another outlet for your mind and things will feel better.

Hi TMA

I hope you are feeling a little better today?

Sorry to hear you are feeling ill I find that when I am ill my anxiety always goes through the roof and it sounds like you are having that problem to.

Try and trust in what your doctor said they are the experts did they suggest there was anything you could do or take to make you feel better?

Pull on those coping skills you have and try and do something to take your mind of things like listen to some music or watch a film.

I hope you feel better soon.

Healing thoughts coming your way.

Hibee

Little wing, Thanks for that advice. I definitely need to give myself some more space to be whiney, because I sure am when I'm sick. :( I wish I could snack, but this is a major belly issue...yuck..!!

Larry, Thanks. You're so right. I'm dwelling on this. I always do when I'm sick. I need to get my mind off of it...somehow.. I just don't know how to do that yet. Hmmmph... :(

Daesin, Thanks so much. This is tough, so tough. But I am going to have to find a way to get my mind off of this. :( I did good for Monday & Tuesday, but then Wednesday came and I was still sick. Then Thursday.. Now Friday. Yuck. I have no idea what's going on!

SC- Yes. That's a good idea. I was thinking of doubling up on the caffeine, but probably the coping skills would do a better job.

Hibee, Thanks. :D It's day 5 now. :( The doctor's suggested a certain medicine, Prilosec, but I can't seem to keep it down in my belly. It keeps flying back out. :/ I think music would be a good choice. I turned some on the other night, and it was a bit relaxing!

Park. I know right. Stomach bug or something is going on here. Totally losing my mind. 5 days now. Ugh....


Thanks so much guys. I made it through last night, but am still feeling ill....

Oh well... time to put my strong face on. :D Happy Friday....

Hi TMA- I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. It's the worst to be sick and have anxiety on top of it! I was sick for a month in the fall and it was torture.

I would say just be easy on yourself. Give your body time to heal and do good things for yourself. A bath, tea, a good book or movie. You might even want to do a full body relaxation video to help you relax and let your body heal. Oh, and whine if you need to. ;)

Thinking of you and I hope you are feeling better soon!

hope your feeling better.. Im the same way right now with allergies giving me bad anxiety.. and not wanting to mix my allergy meds, with anxiety meds. so just taking allergy meds for 2 days now,,. grrrr... and feeling like I cant breath wanting to run to the ER but trying to believe its only anxiety,...and it will pass... good night,.. hope you get well soon

TMA,

Sorry you are not feeling better.:(

Do you think you should see your doctor on Monday? If you are not improving by then...make an appointment.

If your do get worse to the point of high fever, not being able to hold things down, or a wheezing cough (I don't know what you symptoms are...just naming a few red flags...)

Then go ahead and be seen at the ER...better safe than sorry.

Healing thoughts and prayers!

S.C.

TMA,

I thought at one point, early on in my anxiety journey...but definitely when I was probably most stressed...that I had an ulcer. I was simply convinced it must be.

The pain I felt after eating was really horrible, and I would practically double over.

It could be anything...once it was just some salad, another time a handful of grapes almost made me cry.

Well, I got the ulcer/H-pylori test done, and it was...negative?!?!?

I couldn't believe it. (especially since my father struggled with ulcers, even a bleeding one that nearly took him out.)

Long story short, it was anxiety all along. Our guts are so sensitized to stress and its effects. Stomach issues are and can be pretty debilitating...without there being anything medically 'wrong'.

Keep working on your anxiety management. Are you practicing your quite time and coping skills 3x's a day?

Are you on a PPI and journaling your food to find your triggers?

I hope that today marks a turn around for you. I understand and send my support!!

S.C.

Wow, SC, that is a great idea too. I amped my coping skills today with hopes that I would see some positive changes. Unfortunately we held a baby shower for my little sister and I couldn't withstand the temptation of the buffalo chicken dip! Ooooops... Not sure how that will sit later..... :/.

Overall my "sickness" has improved in certain ways, and than gotten worse in others. It feels like someone is stabbing me with a knife all over my belly. This whole day it has felt that way, but especially when I walk! Very tender to touch as well.

I'm clueless! No idea what to do. Dread the idea of going to the doctor or ER for them to possibly tell me that it must be my anxiety again!


Hibee! Thanks!!! I have considered ibs, but I think that would have to involve lower belly......is that right?? Or am I confused!?? My suffering is mostly upper belly and maybe a bit in the upper intestines (sorry for that gross word!!!)

Thanks so much for the encouragement and even a hug!!! :D