Mark Is Home Sick - I'm Up The Walls! Help

[Edward_1980]

I'm in a terrible state. My head is buzzing and racing 90mph.

I was feeling emotional yesterday after my visit with my Dad and a little anxious this morning and then came the call from Mark that he is after coming down with the flu and is coming home.

I'm in an awful way:

Making soup
Making him coffee
Making him comfortable
Worrying I'm annoying him
What will I do if he needs to be hospitalized?
Giving him pain relief every four hours.

I just can't slow myself or my head down and I'm about to have an attack.

[nomorepanic]

Oh no not the dreaded man flu Edd :whistles::winks:

[Edward_1980]

Oh no not the dreaded man flu Edd :whistles::winks:

I know what you're thinking Nicola - Man/Flu/Drama

This is about my welbeing. Why poke fun at my state of mind?

[nomorepanic]

Edd you know me well enough by now to know that I was only joking to lighten the mood.

Sorry.

[Edward_1980]

I know you were Nic. I apologize. I didn't mean anything,m but I am really up the walls, and yes, Mark looks like it's the end of the world happening :D :hugs:

[nomorepanic]

It is fine Edd :hugs:

He will be ok, just make sure he has plenty of fluids and TLC.

[Edward_1980]

It is fine Edd :hugs:

He will be ok, just make sure he has plenty of fluids and TLC.

I will, thanks Nic Xxx:hugs:

[Annie0904]

I hope Mark gets well soon Edward, like Nicola said, plenty of fluids and maybe so me paracetamol :hugs:

[MRS STRESS ED]

sending you both a :bighug1:

[Col]

Ed really feel for you right now, I'm sure mark will be ok, it's probably all the anxiety from your dad visit that's making you feel that little bit more wound up. Get a DVD and Cosy up, u both need rest at the minute.
X

[nicola1980]

Hi Edward, i hope mark is feeling better, i always panic if my husbands ill it drives him up the wall me fussing round him but i can't help it, Im sure mark appreciates the tlc your giving him, its not nice seeing someone you love not well and you can't make them better, hope your anxiety has lessened but sounds like your doing a great job looking after him x x

[Edward_1980]

Oh guys. I'm up since 3am bringing him water, wiping him of sweat and giving pain relief. He's burning up and I'm stressed to the core with Anxiety.

[bernie1977]

Sorry to hear Mark's ill Edward. As others have said rest, fluids and paracetomol for his temperature are the best way to go.

As you suffer with panic disorder it is natural that this will cause you great anxiety. Try and break it down in your head and rationalise the situation. He will get better soon and your routine will return to normal. Also try and get some rest yourself when Mark sleeps as tiredness is no good for anxiety.

[Kim51]

You sound like you are doing a wonderful job Edward and good you can support Mark when he needs you, you are a very lucky couple to have each other.
Take care Kim xxx:bighug1:

[Edward_1980]

Thanks guys.

I've been to the chemist. I bought 4-Flu yesterday and it made his hears race (Mark has GAD) so he's now resting up on the couch with water and paracetamol.

You are all wonderful:hugs: