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Posted 5/6/2013 8:37 AM (GMT 0)
So I was sick with a stomach bug all last week which left me feeling pretty weak. I finally went back to work without really thinking about what I was coming back to. I work at a floral shop and mother's day is just one week away now. I thought I'd be able to take it easy and get back into the swing of things, but not a chance.
Sunday's are cleaning day so we were trying to do the normal stuff, when the owners all the sudden show up with a huge truckload of stuff to unload. I was going in and out of the cooler, trying to get everything to fit back there and the combonation of sudden cold to sudden hot air over and over almost made me pass out. I felt like I couldn't tell the owners how I was feeling, so I just went out front where no one could see me to try and breathe and calm down.

I somehow survived but this is literally what my entire week is going to be. I want to cry just thinking about it. Then after that,we have proms. It never ends.

Also, ever since yesterday I've had this weird feeling in my upper, right abdomin. That's the only way I can describe it is weird. It doesn't hurt, it just freaks me out because i've never felt anything like it. I'm worried its something serious and I really just wish it would go away.

I'm exhausted and weak and I feel like I'm suffocating in stress.. I need some advice on how to make it through this.
Posted 5/6/2013 11:52 AM (GMT 0)
I'm also having this weird thing in my stomach right now. It's located in the middle upper right part of my stomach. Once in a while there's like a motorcycle muffler inside of me like I'm farting inside though it's not making loud noises it's audible using the stethoscope. It happens every 15-20 mins. I also easily feel full even after eating just small amount of food. I've never encountered this before. It makes me think it could be my aorta or I already have cancer inside. When I think so much about the what ifs, it only makes me feel more terrible and susceptible to a panic attack. I think we can make through this if we start and try hard not to feel bad for ourselves and think of other important things instead of the what ifs. I also noticed if I keep myself busy, there are less weird symptoms. Thinking so much about how terrible our lives had become, it gives us more stress and makes us feel weak.
Posted 5/6/2013 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi s.j.,

I am sure it is just a matter of too much too soon. It can take a couple of weeks to fully recover from the flu!

It really leaves you depleted of energy as well as needed nutrients and fluids.

Hydrate and take it easy as much as possible. Go ahead and explain to your boss that you need to recover properly, or you will most likely not be of much use for the coming crush of work.

I know how you feel...it is almost harder to come back to work after being out, than it is dealing with the illness.;(

Pace yourself, and use your decompressing skills when you can. You can get through it, but take care of yourself and easy does it!

Wishing you wellness and peace.

S.C.

p.s. oh, the stomach sensation is probably just your system adjusting after the 'blowout' of the virus! If it changes/gets more pronounced, go ahead and call your doc for peace of mind....but I bet is will subside soon.
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