Hi everyone, I am new here and not really sure how to begin.
I'll start with saying I'm sorry if this thread is a little long or jumbled, but I am very anxious and having trouble putting down what I am thinking.
I tested positive for covid 19, 13 days ago fourteen if u include day of positive test. I have had strange symptoms that have included mouth ulcers, face flushing, eyes puffing up and red, headaches, swollen glands, really bad stomach, no appetite, nightmares and strange dreams and hot and cold flashes to name a few.
I have been isolating away from my family in a spare bedroom for the last 14 days and wearing a mask everytime I have had to leave the room to use the bathroom so as not to pass anything on ( I have medically vulnerable daughter). Each day has been a rollercoster of emotions and I have struggled to remain positive on times. However I am now really starting to get anxious that I will never get out of this room. People I have spoken to have recovered in 5 days and most by day 10 I am now day 13 and still positive.
I am scared I am reinfecting myself, or not going to get better or I will suddenly deteriorate. I have fallen into bad habits with my anxiety and started googling, not a good sign or thing to do. I am just wondering if anyone has had similar things and has taken longer to fight it off. Is it common to test positive after 14 days? I am starting to spiral with anxiety and its hard
Ant advice or reassurance will be greatly appreciated
I have spoken to drs and they all say as long as I'm positive no matter how faint I'm still contagious