To be absolutely terrified of catching covid/flu that's going around?

[Possiblycrazy212]

Basically just that really. I'm currently 29 weeks pregnant and ridiculously scared of catching this illness that is currently running rabid around me.

I've have 2 vaccines, the last one being only 3 weeks ago. Not managed to have booster yet as it hasn't been long enough. Just in case anyone wonders the reason I've only just managed to get my second vaccine is because I suffer from agoraphobia so getting outside is a struggle but one I am working really hard to solve.

I have had covid last August when I'd had 1 vaccine and I ended up with long covid which I'm only just starting to recover from. I'm just convinced now that if I catch whatever this illness is that because I'm pregnant I'll end up seriously ill in hospital and the idea terrifies me.

Please someone talk me down as its effecting how I'm going about my life. Having agoraphobia is bad enough but I'm not stopping my friends and family from visiting me out of fear I'll get ill and my agoraphobia is getting worse because I'm too scared to even go to the chemist to pick up a prescription in case somebody there has it.

I'm exhausted 😩

Not really sure what I want from people on here either if I'm honest. I suppose I was just hoping for some reassurance but apparently I'm just mental🤷

@Possiblycrazy212 using the term mental is totally inappropriate, please don't be so unkind to people suffering mental health issues.

Is this a joke?

I am suffering from mental health issues, as keeps being pointed out

@Possiblycrazy212 you may be suffering from MH issues, still doesn't mean you can call people that suffer from MH issues mental.

There is no excuse for that.

I would suggest you ask this thread to be deleted, it's not going to help you.

You're already being angry, won't help the situation at all.

I completely understand your concerns especially when pregnancy can make you more vulnerable. On top of healthy anxiety it’s a lot to deal with.
Catastrophic thinking can be a huge part of anxiety which sounds like what is happening here. I know it’s easy for a stranger to say but even if you did get Covid you’ll most likely feel rough for a couple of days and that’s all. I shielded for two years due to being vulnerable and found it to be like a low level cold virus.

You’re in a really good position having recently had a vaccine it’s the most protected you can be.

If/ when you go out would wearing a mask help you feel safer?

Keep going with the CBT it’s hard but it will be worth it when you can enjoy life with your baby.

I called myself mental, not anybody else suffering from mental health issues.

And I don't feel that I am being angry at all but I am entitled to defend myself when being questioned about my ability to bring up a child.

Not sure why me calling myself mental has been turned into an attack on other people 🤷

@Possiblycrazy212 it's a horrible inappropriate word! You do realise life it's not just about you?

I'll defend people suffering MH issues, I assume that's ok?

You are very angry and aggressive.

Maybe part of your issues, which is why you should step away from the thread.

I know that I am definitely catastrophic thinking because I tend to do that a lot, it is something I am working very hard on stopping.

I honestly don't think I'd be so concerned about catching covid again if I wasn't pregnant. It's just such an uncertain time and hearing all the horror stories about pregnant women with covid ending up seriously ill makes me panic.

I have been wearing a mask whenever i leave the house and have been taking my sanitizer everywhere with me also and it does make me feel a bit better.

Okay you're genuinely really confusing me now because from my end you seem to be the one who is getting angry.

I'm speaking about myself, nobody else, I never called anybody any names other than me.

Maybe you should leave the thread as it seems to be triggering you so badly, I'm not really sure what else to say to you as it feels like you'll find a problem no matter what I say.

Sorry if I offended you but it seems you've taken what I said completely the wrong way.

If its any consolation to you OP I had covid at 4-6 weeks pregnant before I even knew I was pregnant and other than feeling like crap was totally fine, the usual breathlessness but nothing serious.

I then had covid again at 40 weeks, only found out as I had a PCR before being admitted for induction, had approximately 24 hours of fever and breathlessness but no symptoms otherwise and only tested positive for 3 days. I gave my nan a kiss on the cheek the day of my PCR and she didn't catch covid from me.

I'd say get your flu vaccine, take the usual precautions (mask, sanitiser) and try not to worry, you're more likely to be absolutely fine than not.

@Possiblycrazy212 I'm not triggered at all OP, I wish you well but as I said previously covid is not the issue.

Already have my flu vaccine booked in so will definitely be getting it.

Really appreciate hearing from people who've had it whilst pregnant because it helps me to see that it's not always the worst outcome possible. I think you read so much about the bad cases that you start to think it's like that for everyone.

Hoping if I keep up with masking and doing whatever I can to stay protected that I'll be okay.

It's not Covid. It's your mental health problems. With the things the way they are, I'd be worried about your relationship dynamic with your husband first of all (you are vulnerable) and your baby too.

But if we make this about Covid - I have my own struggles (ADHD) that place me on the polar opposite of your behaviour.
I can't and I won't be locked down. I've never owned a hand sanitizer or worn a mask. I'm completely unvaccinated. I spent the lockdowns on Tinder seeing strangers. And yet here I am all fine. I've had Covid once and started recovering on day three. With all the odds in the world - you'll be just fine.

I know that a lot of my fears are made worse by my mental health problems, I am addressing this with therapy and hoping I can keep making progress.

My husband has helped me a lot and I know it must wear him down which is why I'm trying so hard to solve this. For him and our child.

I probably shouldn't have posted this in all honesty, I was just having a bit of a spiral after hearing of yet another friend who has come down ill and I obviously panicked a bit.

I think a lot of the ventilated pregnant women with covid are unvaccinated so you've done the right thing by having yours. Being recently as well is good.
I had covid during pregnancy and was really worried it would affect the baby. I felt rotten for a few days and spent time resting in bed but quickly recovered and I've now given birth and baby is absolutely fine too.