Having a set back thanks to an infection

pearpickinporky · Post by **pearpickinporky** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:47 am

I've not had any real symptoms of anxeity or depression in quite some time, However over this past week I've had a cold which has developed onto a sinus and ear infection. I went to the doctor today about this infection and thought I was going to lose it, even in the car my stomach churned with anxiety and nerves, Once I got to the doctors I had to run to the toilet, Then all evening I feel very very low, almost like I am going to lose my mind, I've not felt this way for years and I know rationally its just my body working overtime to try and fight the infection but this doesn't help my symptoms. Have you ever felt like this? I feel a bit scared to be honest.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:55 am

I would imagine that the infection is really wrecking havoc with your body right now. I can see how that would trigger the anxiety and depressive thoughts. You're very lucky that you have gone so long without these symptoms. I envy you that. In fact, I should be at work right now but had a MAJOR panic episode and felt like I couldn't function.

Regardless, I the symptoms you describe are ones that I have. If I give in to the panic or have a full-blown attack, I feel the same way afterward - bewildered, depressed, worthless, like I'm losing my grip, etc. If I am able to work through a panic attack successfully, I do NOT have these feelings.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:13 am

Originally posted by JT_Money:
I would imagine that the infection is really wrecking havoc with your body right now. I can see how that would trigger the anxiety and depressive thoughts. You're very lucky that you have gone so long without these symptoms. I envy you that. In fact, I should be at work right now but had a MAJOR panic episode and felt like I couldn't function.

Yep I know where you are coming from, Just have to grin and bear it although its not easy

Regardless, I the symptoms you describe are ones that I have. If I give in to the panic or have a full-blown attack, I feel the same way afterward - bewildered, depressed, worthless, like I'm losing my grip, etc. If I am able to work through a panic attack successfully, I do NOT have these feelings.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:48 pm

Hi PPP-

I'd feel yucky too if I was stuffed up in the nose, my head felt like it was filled with cotton and my ears were clogged so it made me feel dizzy. It's all OK. It's OK to feel crappy, and it's OK to feel nervous because these symptoms are harbingers of anxiety, but Hallejuah!! You have a real reason to feel like crud. And it will pass. And you'll go back to being feeling awesome again. Let yourself be human and heal up.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 3:23 pm

Omg i wish i could laugh about it, but insted of laughing i cry, I am so scared, been with chest pain since november of last year and anxiety, worries and more. My second day with the program and finally with hope...if someone else did it why not me...right?????

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 3:41 pm

hi, malenna - remember what lucinda said, we cannot control the way others feel about us or treat us, really, and stuff just happens, at work, home, family, etc. - i guess we're learning to just BREATHE, be positive in the way we think, feel, and act, and pray daily for strength, courage, and calm - the way i figure, EVERYBODY has some kind of "glitch" that they have to deal with - this is ours ! - but it's curable, just temporary - so don't give up - do your best and leave the rest to God! -

mj