One Week to go before my Vaccination

Melancholy Yogini
Community Member

I need some advice please. Before this second wave of Covid 2.0 smacked us in the face June this year, I booked in for my Covid vaccination - recommended for me was Pfizer. I couldn't get the location I wanted so I chose the main vaccination hub at Sydney Olympic Park thinking this would be safer and easier, and the earliest appointment time for me was August. Yesterday I read and saw how busy this vaccination hub was due to people who are just showing up as well as those who already have appointments and my anxiety has hit the roof. I practice and teach yoga so have all the tools and have been practicing as many breathing techniques as I can think of but I feel the anxiety swelling inside me. The thought of being around that many people is making me physically sick and I cannot stop shaking. I have tried to see if I can call the vaccination centre to check if I have to wait in a line like the pictures would suggest however I can't speak to the clinic directly, I need to call the main Covid hotline.

My appointment is next Friday, so I would just like some advice on anything different that may have worked for anyone who is reading this that I may not have tried before. I do not drink, smoke or do drugs of any kind so I am not on any medication. I always try to heal myself naturally when possible.

Thank you for any advice x

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SR2333
Community Member
I had my first shot the other day, I didn’t actually consider I’d have any issues, but I have PTSD and I have huge paranoia against my state govt. Booking at a hospital was terrible but I did make it, I’m sure I looked and sounded strange, as I kept telling them to give me the shot and I’d sit in the toilet for the 15 minutes. They but sat me away from everyone and I journaled, I’ve made sure for this second one but I’m nowhere near anything that resembles a govt building/hospital and I’ll take my headphones to block everyone out.
I’ve probably just worked out also why for the last several days I’ve got conspiracy theories going rampant within brain and my paranoia is off the charts. It’s terrible what our brains put us through isn’t it.

Melancholy Yogini
Community Member

Thank you everyone for your support and guidance.

Yes SR2333 our brains are wondrous things. Thank you romantic_thi3f and The Bro for your concern. Sorry for the delay I have been away from the forum this past week. My 2nd visit to the vaccination hub went surprising well. There were not nearly as many people there this time and I didn't need to be whisked away to a quiet room. I was prepared this time and was a lot more calm. When I went on the 20/08 was at the time when the gov was pushing for people to have their first jab so there were more people than normal.

I am so glad that I have both my vaccinations now. While I know they don't stop me from getting the virus I feel more protected and that calms my anxiety when I am around others.

Hugs to you all. Stay safe x

I just wanted to say congratulations. You just did so well. I hope you are treating yourself!!!!