newbie..vaccine anxiety

Hello all,

I have OCD anxiety mostly all about health-related but it can be over other pending stressors of life. So, I will think and think and think about all of the scenarios. I have made and cancelled my appointment for the vaccine daily. every time i make it i get the blood rushing feeling anxiety in my legs and body and I had flare up after flu vaccine many moons ago so that is the driving force so the what if just take over like crazy and ofcourse I know too much. I am trying to rationalize that nothing in future is in our control and never anything has panned out from anxiety of thinking about the what ifs but now I am over thinking about my thinking if that makes sense. Like ok its not in our control what will happen after the vaccine and chances are so low but I am worried that after I will go into panic, fight or flight thing and that always triggers my nerve issues. so I am thinking even if nothing happens well i know myself and if i go into panic and wonder every second whats happening that will trigger my nerves. So I am more scared to go into the dark space of panic post vaccine until i snap out of it.

How in the world you cope with this anxiety and actually walk in take the shot and keep ur self from self-check and worry?

Thank you

Hi

Welcome to the forum.

I also have ocd health anxiety so know what your going through.

I was very anxious about getting the vaccine but I was more anxious about getting COVID so I did some mindfulness meditation before I went for my vaccine and when I got there I told the nurse that I was feeling really anxious about getting it and she was really supportive and got me to calm down and answered all my questions.

Hibee

I was very anxious getting my jabs - but to be honest, the prospect of getting Covid was causing me a lot more daily stress. Once you get there you'll realise you're surrounded by professionals who deal with all kinds of people regularly. They won't be surprised by your anxiety, and they're prepared for if someone faints or has a panic attack. So at least don't think that you're 'strange' or all alone in this.

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I have OCD/anxiety as well, including around health issues. But I would be much more worried about Covid than the shot. Maybe take a Benzo and then go get the vaccine? Don’t let the anxiety stop you from doing what could save your life and others’ lives.

Congratulations. You over came yourself.

Hip Hip Hooray!

This board might have helped. You got a lot of encouragement.

Of course, you helped by writing in for assistance.

As they say, the person you have to defeat is the person you look at in the mirror every morning.

Great news! Must feel good to have overcome the anxiety in this instance and done the right thing.

Your accomplishment reminds me of a song:

You Are My Hero

You are my hero, don't ever let me down
You are my hero, don't let me see you frown
It's only a mountain you can climb that high
No that's not a teardrop there's something in your eye
I know you can do it I know you'll come through
And if I will follow I'll be a hero too

You are my hero, I know that you can win
You are my hero, my hero and my friend
You know if you take it one step at a time
You can climb that mountain hero friend of mine
I know you can make it there's little you can't do
And if I will follow I'll be a hero too

You are my hero, there never was a doubt
You are my hero, it makes me want to shout
I know you can get there a winner by a mile
When I think about it makes me want to smile
You know where you're going, you know what to do
And if I should follow I'll be a hero too, a hero just like you

Hear it on: youtube.com

Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Tom T. Hall