A cold symptom or anxiety?

This is kind of non-anxiety relatd in a way... But maybe it is anxiety i dont know? So a few people in my family that im living with have had a cold....sore throat, running or stuffy nose, a little cough...ive had it for the lastcouple days and tonight ive been up all night tossing and turning and feeling shortness of breath. Is shortness of breath a possible cold symptom? Dnt know if anyone else in my family is having this or not but maybe it could be anxiety? Idk... Thanks in advance

Hi MasonsMommy,

I know shortness of breath can be a symptom of the flu. Since you said a few members of your family had the cold and now you're experiencing it, maybe you're getting the flu or cold. The cold can last for a couple of days.
Are you taking any cold or flu medications?

I hope you feel better soon.

UA

MM,

I agree with Larry. You are more likely to have increased anxiety symptoms when you are ill.

For one, our symptoms are exacerbated...such as shortness of breath with a cold/flu...or stomach issues with a stomach virus...so naturally our anxiety is going to get ratcheted up a few notches!!

In addition, we are not able to deal with anxiety as well because of our weakened state. Not feeling well and losing sleep is of course going to make us more vulnerable.:(

If you develop a fever or your cough gets worse, it wouldn't hurt to give your doctor a call and see if you need to go in...otherwise, rest up and drink liquids...use those coping skills to get you through.:)

Feel better!

S.C.