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1st Vaccination Anxiety

Rainbowpolly — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:09:23 GMT

I'm getting my 1st Covid Vaccination today and its causing major anxiety, I'm actually not as worried about myself but I'm seriously having anxiety about my 17 year old daughter, I left the decision up to her if she wanted to take it as she is 6 months off 18 and figured it should be a decision she makes, and now I wish she had decided not to have it, recently the Dr put me on medication to help with the anxiety but these feelings Im having about my daughter are so overwhelming I can't stop worrying about her having it....please can someone offer something its 2 hours away and I'm so worried I will have a full blown panic attack in the Drs in front of my daughter which will cause her to then worry about having the vaccine and I will be back on the ride again going in a vicious circle, sorry if this makes no sense I'm all jumbled in my head at the moment.

1st Vaccination Anxiety

Guest_2496 — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:17:09 GMT

Hi Rainbowpolly

just remember that any side effects from the vaccine are incredibly rare and that you and your daughter will be protected from the much Much greater risk of covid.

you couldn’t be at a better place than your drs if you’re anxious, right? They know you and will I expect guide you through this.

take a book? Or headphones for you phone and listen to headspace or something like that?

you got this x

1st Vaccination Anxiety

HappyHelper88 — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:25:01 GMT

Hello Rainbow Polly, Thankyou for your post,

I understand your anxiety around this as some people have experienced side affects but everything will be okay.
I think its great you allowed her to make a decision by herself and I understand you worry about her as its a maternal thing.
Is there anything specific you are worried about or just worried in general?
I think you could have a conversation with your daughter about how you are feeling and why? and also speak with her about what lead to her decision to have the vaccine

Also have a conversation with a nurse or doctor about your concerns so you can feel more comfortable with the decision
if you want to talk this through with a Beyond Blue counsellor, we’re on 1300 22 4636 please call if you need

I hope this helps

1st Vaccination Anxiety

Rainbowpolly — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:29:50 GMT

Thank you for your reply

I am going ro my GP and she knows my mental health issues, shes the one referring me to and what I need and I know the possible side effects, I suppose I may just be worried mum, I'm going to try and stay positive for her sake....

1st Vaccination Anxiety

Rainbowpolly — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:48:29 GMT

Hi HappyHelper88

I suppose why I'm worried is that as a baby and toddler she had alot of allergies and I'm concerned that she could react because of that. I dont want to cause her any stress as she made the decision by reading information on it for herself, I have discussed the possible side effects with her however being young doesn't see an issue with any of it. I wish I was like that. I will ask Dr I tried to bring up previously however she took my question the wrong way, so I will talk to her before we get it done.

Thank you so much

1st Vaccination Anxiety

jaz28 — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:46:03 GMT

Hi there,

Anxiety and panic are not fun. Especially involving your children.

Just know that the vaccine is just as valid and researched as any other vaccine out there (e.g. flu shot, polio, meningococcal etc.). There is just a major moral panic at the moment around the COVID vax. It is well-researched and there are no adverse side effects reported (aside from some potential flu-like symptoms that will disappear after 24 hours). It will be OK.

Maybe consider seeing a psychologist.

Stay strong,

Jaz.

1st Vaccination Anxiety

Rainbowpolly — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:33:57 GMT

Thanks Jazz

We had our Vax at around 4 today and so far we haven't experienced any symptoms well except me I have tingling in my arm and raised heart rate which I am putting down to my anxiety, if it continues I will call someone but just trying to relax and bring down heart rate, watching TV with my daughter and keeping a check on myself....i already talk to a Psychologist and have a prescription medication for my anxiety so im just trying to use strategies to relax and hopefully get some sleep

Thank u

1st Vaccination Anxiety

Learn to Fly — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:51:35 GMT

Hello Rainbowpolly,

How did you and your daughter go?

It's no surprise some people feel anxious about vaccinating as there is still so much unknown and the unknown rarely puts people at ease. Usually works quite the opposite.

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/goldcoast/programs/mornings/dr-karl-debunks-vax-myths/13513514

I found dr Kruszelnicki's explanations fair, reasonable and spoken "in English" so easy to understand and make some sense out of them. Hopefully, this will keep some of your worries at bay?

Take care there.

1st Vaccination Anxiety

jaz28 — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:52:44 GMT

That’s good to hear!

Mindfulness is always a good idea along with Breathing exercises.

glad you are feeling OK.

jaz

Anxiety rearing its head again

Rainbowpolly — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:11:20 GMT

Hey all,

After months of start to feel myself again, in the last few weeks I have started having panic attacks again, mainly again related to the Covid Vax long term side effects, I was doing so well and now I feel I'm heading down that rabbit hole again and are having panic attacks over what the vaccination will do to me and my kids long term, eg heart and health problems....I dont know if anyone else gets these overwhelming feeling of dread related to this or not but I sometimes feel so physically sick when it all pops into my head

Re: Anxiety rearing its head again

Bob_22 — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 02:11:07 GMT

Hi rainbowpolly,

Thanks for the update and sorry to hear that your panic attacks have started up again. It is perfectly natural to feel anxiety around vaccines and medication but when it starts interfering with your life that is a sign you might need to touch base with your psychologist again. I personally like to use relaxation exercises when I am experiencing panic attacks such as the ones found here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/staying-well/relaxation-exercises . Also, although it doesn't discuss much about long term side effects there is a page on the beyond blue website that discusses anxiety around the covid vaccine and also offers evidence based sources where you can do your own research. Link here. Hope that helps! 💙

Bob

Re: 1st Vaccination Anxiety

gloria10 — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:54:33 GMT

Hi Rainbowpolly. I'm sorry that you're having a tough time, but I understand. I was nervous before all 3 and all were okay. I made a point to allow a day or two to relax and I found eating well before and after seemed to help. Having water will you does too.

I also think its great that you are giving your daughter the choice with the vaccine. I think she would appreciate the trust to make the decision. I hope it goes well today for you.

Re: Anxiety rearing its head again

Rainbowpolly — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 01:20:02 GMT

Thanks for the reply Bob_22 appreciate it, I had an appointment with my Psychologist today so I feel a little better, I suppose the problem with me is I'm inquisitive and want to know everything and when I actually read what I thought I wanted to it plays in my head and causes the attacks... I just have to learn not to delve into the negatives of situations, I'm a work in progress

Re: Anxiety rearing its head again

Bob_22 — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:36:30 GMT

No worries Rainbowpolly! That's what we're here for. Thanks for the update. Great to hear you had a catch up with your psychologist. It's a very understandable condition and something quite common, especially since covid and the fears around infection etc. Feel free to let us know how you go or if you need any tips controlling the anxiety. 😊💙

Re: Anxiety rearing its head again

Learn to Fly — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 01:58:45 GMT

Hi Rainbowpolly,

So sorry to hear you have started to have panic attacks again. The given advice has been amazing, hope this has helped you. I hope you don't mind me asking: has anything changed in your life just before the panic attacks hit you again? Anything changed? Just wondering, if you could think of anything as maybe this would help you see the source and hopefully recognise the warning signs and change the trajectory before the panic attacks hit you with their full force.