Feeling soo sick its bringing on bad anxiety and depression

Chloekat84 · ‎12-09-2014

Everything was fine this morning then around midday i started getting bad aches and pains all over my body and since last night had a really bad sore throat my glands r killing me and ive also ot no energy and a bad headache. Ive also lost my appetite. Firstly i thought it might be the flu but my nose is clear and im getting to the end of a respiratory virus i had so not really coughing up anything. I dont know whats wrong and its gettin me down. Im single parent aand i dont know how im going to deal with looking after my daughter its that bad. as soon as my appointment was over today i came home and didnt get out of bed until i had to pick up my daughter. I need help but my sister cant as she has a friend staying over she hasnt seen in a long time and my dad is recovering from an illness as well and hes 70. No1 else is close by and they are too sick mentally to help anyways like my mum has bipolar and so does my step dad and they are on the yorke penin anyways. DOnt know what to do and feel soo crap im trying hard not to cry :'(

Jo3 · ‎13-09-2014

Hi Chloekat

I wish I could come over and help you with your daughter. You sound like you really should stay in bed and rest up - but I know that is difficult with a little one.

Is there a neighbour you can rely on to help you even have your daughter for a few hours while you get some rest?

Could your sister have your daughter for the night or even a few hours? I'm sorry I can't remember how old your daughter is.

Pls take care, sending you a big warm hug and a cup of tea with honey and lemon

Jo xx

Chloekat84 · ‎13-09-2014

Hey Jo. Unfortunetely im not that close to the neighbours to do that and i know they wouldnt anyway. My sister wont cos her friend is over i dont think she realises how serious this could be. i cant stop sweatig as we speak i get hot and cold flushes bad. I went to the doc this morning and my tonsil is very inflammed so most likely tonsilitis. Its killling me i know that im on double antibiotics and taking electrolyte formula and mouth wash and even stronger pain killers and it still isnt getting rid of the pain. Im takign strong lozanges as well. The doc said if the is no improvement in 24-48hrs then i need to go to the hospital to have a drip put in cos im losing a lot of fluid cos im not drinking much cos it hurts to swallow and im not eatin either i just dont know what will happen with my daughter if that happens. Im also gettin tested for glandular fever and well everything really. Really hope i feel better soon otherwise i duno what'll happen the doctor said i would need to stay in hospital 6 hrs day/drip so my daughter can be there. Anyways enough with the negative just concentrating on trying to get better atm x Thanx for listening

LoveSummer · ‎14-09-2014

Hi Chloe

i don't know if this will make you feel any better, but I am exactly the same. I've been sick for 4 weeks now. I came off anxiety meds about 4 months ago but this is definitely related to this flu/cold that I've got. Being sick is really bringing back my depression which I'm trying so hard to fight off.

Big hug for you and me both! I hope you feel better soon.