Re: Please help
Originally Posted by
mary8
Hi, I am a 60 year old female and I suffer dreadfully from health anxiety. I have had a really nasty cold for the past 10 days. The first couple of days I didn't feel very well, then I started to improve. But 5 days ago it came back again but much worse. I have a hacking cough, which has now made my stomach sore from straining, an aching head and generally feeling unwell with little energy or appetite. I went to my GP on Friday as I was worried I might have a chest infection. He checked my chest, throat and ears and everything was infection free. He explained that I had a virus rather than an infection and that I should rest up, drink lots of fluids and keep dosed up on paracetamol. This I have been doing since Friday but I still don't feel any better. I am now getting myself into such a state of worry and don't know when I will ever feel well again. Has anyone else had a cold virus that has gone on for days? I would so appreciate any comments please. Thank you for reading my post.
Hi Mary,
These winter viruses can linger on for weeks. Normally, we understand that and just get on with keeping well but when you have anxiety, the mind overthinks stuff. I also think that anxiety has an effect on the immune system which might keep the virus lingering on longer than they normally would so it's worth working on those anxiety levels. Also, taking a high strength Vit C supplement might help shift it. Keep warm and dosed up and just accept it for what it is and you will soon get better.
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