AdamJLeigh
07-02-08, 16:23
Loyal friends at NoMorePanic...
I am in need of a little support today... Here is my story:
Over the weekend, I developed the first signs/symptoms of a cold or a flu bug. I was very congested, began running a low-grad fever (never higher than 99.8), cough, stuffy/runny nose, etc). Well, the bug continued to get worse and I was home sick Monday-Wednesday. I attempted to return on Wednesday morning only to get to work and develop diarreah... so they sent me home.
Now, as a true health anxiety sufferer, I have worried all week that these symptoms are due to a underlying condition that will kill me... and I will be honest... I cannot stop symptom searching... I cannot stop taking my temp. (even to the point on buying a second thermometer to keep in my car for days just like this...). I take my temp probably every 20-30 minutes... and I am making myself crazy... not to mention my wife, mother, etc.
Do any of you have any suggestions to help me get through my day. I have been a-ok when it comes to anxiety recently until this illness came up... I know through reading that the flu is on the rampage in my area... so my heart knows that there is nothing wrong and this needs to run its course... but my head won't listen.
Thanks for your support...
-Adam
I am in need of a little support today... Here is my story:
Over the weekend, I developed the first signs/symptoms of a cold or a flu bug. I was very congested, began running a low-grad fever (never higher than 99.8), cough, stuffy/runny nose, etc). Well, the bug continued to get worse and I was home sick Monday-Wednesday. I attempted to return on Wednesday morning only to get to work and develop diarreah... so they sent me home.
Now, as a true health anxiety sufferer, I have worried all week that these symptoms are due to a underlying condition that will kill me... and I will be honest... I cannot stop symptom searching... I cannot stop taking my temp. (even to the point on buying a second thermometer to keep in my car for days just like this...). I take my temp probably every 20-30 minutes... and I am making myself crazy... not to mention my wife, mother, etc.
Do any of you have any suggestions to help me get through my day. I have been a-ok when it comes to anxiety recently until this illness came up... I know through reading that the flu is on the rampage in my area... so my heart knows that there is nothing wrong and this needs to run its course... but my head won't listen.
Thanks for your support...
-Adam