Traceypo
03-09-15, 12:39
Hi all, I've been coping with my HA for some time and doing ok. I was bitten or stung two weeks ago, coped ok until Monday when I woke up to the wound being very angry and swollen. Needless to say, I had MRSA and images of my leg being amputated. I was at the Walk In prior to opening, was given antibiotics. Convinced myself it was getting bigger and ended up at A&E on the evening. Had a few nasty side effects from antibiotics - feel tired, drained and shaky (could also be anxiety!).
Was at the Doctors on Tuesday, more reassurance seeking. Discussed referral for Psychotherapy. Was back at Doctors today for a change of antibiotics. In all of this time, I have spent most of the day googling what is 'normal' etc.
I'm frustrated with myself for doing this as I was managing this previously. I have a lot of stress at work, and anxious I may be avoiding returning therefore fabricating illness and also feeding the anxiety. I'm angry that I can't just accept I'm a little run down and need to rest.
Any advice on breaking these negative behaviours?
Was at the Doctors on Tuesday, more reassurance seeking. Discussed referral for Psychotherapy. Was back at Doctors today for a change of antibiotics. In all of this time, I have spent most of the day googling what is 'normal' etc.
I'm frustrated with myself for doing this as I was managing this previously. I have a lot of stress at work, and anxious I may be avoiding returning therefore fabricating illness and also feeding the anxiety. I'm angry that I can't just accept I'm a little run down and need to rest.
Any advice on breaking these negative behaviours?