Could someone please tell me

TeddyIsaHe · 21/10/2020 19:14

First of all - CALM DOWN!! Even if she does have it you’re not going to end up on a ventilator or dead. Blimey.

She only has a stuffy nose, so it’s probably not even covid. There’s still normals colds etc.

Autumnleavestime · 21/10/2020 19:15

Is this a wind up?

Waxonwaxoff0 · 21/10/2020 19:17

A stuffy nose isn't a Covid symptom.

Asterion · 21/10/2020 19:17

Stuffy nose is not a symptom. You're probably not going to die just yet.

MarcelineMissouri · 21/10/2020 19:20

Stuffy nose - probably not COVID
Chances of someone under 80 ending up in ICU or dead - very small
Chances of you and your husband both getting severe illness - even smaller

Fridgeandkitchen · 21/10/2020 19:21

Blimey. You need to calm down. A stuffy nose is not a symptom of Covid. Given your reaction id suggest speaking to your gp for some help with your anxiety.

ChaChaCha2012 · 21/10/2020 19:21

Pretty sure you've posted about your anxiety before. What help are you getting for it, have you spoken to your GP or a therapist?

Tfoot75 · 21/10/2020 19:21

I hope this is a joke 🙄 the average incubation period is 4-5 days but can be up to 14. But since you're obviously not interested in facts, you'll probably have an incubation period of 5 seconds and be in hospital/dead by the end of the day

cakeforbreakfast1 · 21/10/2020 19:25

It's a cold

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SomethingM1ss1ng · 21/10/2020 19:33

@Autumnleavestime

Is this a wind up?

@Autumnleavestime no it’s not..you can be a bit understanding and rephrase it as is this your anxiety speaking? The answer is possibly- it’s not been easy from March.

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PollyPelargonium52 · 21/10/2020 19:33

Just 50 per cent chance of catching covid with whom you cohabit. Odd isn't it.

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SomethingM1ss1ng · 21/10/2020 19:35

@ChaChaCha2012

Pretty sure you've posted about your anxiety before. What help are you getting for it, have you spoken to your GP or a therapist?

@ChaChaCha2012 I referred myself to the therapy service and spoke to the therapist this week. Expecting a call next week about the CBT sessions on offer.

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Cait73 · 21/10/2020 19:35

I understand anxiety better than most but you've gone from stuffy nose to ventilator in a matter of seconds!

If you're THAT concerned go online and book a test but don't unless you're daughter develops a temperature for more than 48 hours

wondersun · 21/10/2020 19:37

@SomethingM1ss1ng

If you had Covid and pretty sure caught it off your children, how many days after your child showed symptoms you or your partner started yours? My daughter finished primary school on Friday and has woken up today with a stuffy nose. I already suffer with anxiety so really struggling.. we have no one to call for help so if this is it we are pretty much fucked. I’m trying to see how long me and husband have before ending up in a ventilator or dead..

You’re going to be fine. Unlikely to be covid and you’re unlikely to be really poorly if it is. I think sending your child to school for half term in this situation is stressful for a lot of people. You’re relaxing into the holiday and it’s normal to feel like this but you’re going to be ok x Ignore the unkind comments, what you’re feeling is perfectly reasonable and I suspect very common xx enjoy your holiday! Are you a member of BRTUS on Facebook?

Autumnleavestime · 21/10/2020 19:38

@Autumnleavestime no it’s not..you can be a bit understanding and rephrase it as is this your anxiety speaking? The answer is possibly- it’s not been easy from March.

I apologise. I genuinely did think this may have been some kind of wind up post.

The chances are your dd just has a cold. It's that time of year. Of course we are all thinking about Covid right now but the likelihood is it's a cold.

Even if she did have it, it doesn't mean you will. Even if you did, it most certainly doesn't mean you will be seriously unwell.

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SomethingM1ss1ng · 21/10/2020 19:39

I think I’m panicking because I’ve been speaking to my colleague whose daughter started off with a stuffy nose, sore throat and tested positive- then one by one the whole family ended up with positive tests over the course of 3 weeks. She ended up with pneumonia- her symptom was a migraine. Non of this are listed on the official symptoms list...

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Honeyandapple · 21/10/2020 19:40

Well that isn't a common C19 symptom. It's most likely just a little cold. Like they all seem to get the autumn term of school.

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SomethingM1ss1ng · 21/10/2020 19:42

@wondersun thank you for being kind. It’s a rarity nowadays. I’m not a member of these groups, will check this out. It has been very stressful, but I sent her to school as it’s best for her. I just hoped we can have a bit of a break these two weeks but of course life throws you a curve ball.

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Sunnydaysarethebestdays · 21/10/2020 19:47

Since children have gone back to school the normal colds and tummy school bugs have started to circulate again, I’m sure it’s just a cold and you’ll probably find a lot of children in school have had it.
My daughter has a cough and we are getting her tested tomorrow, I’m an anxious person but thinking rationally it’s probably just a cough, if she tests positive then I will probably worry a bit more but if I get Covid I’m a healthy 40 year old so I’m not anticipating being hospitalised from it and I’m trying not to think that far ahead just yet.

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SomethingM1ss1ng · 21/10/2020 19:50

@Sunnydaysarethebestdays yes I’m planning to keep an eye and book a test if she develops any if the ‘approved’ symptoms. I’ve purchased home test kits for me and husband do we should be able to send those off if need be..

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wondersun · 21/10/2020 19:52

It’s a really stressful time and it’s very easy to make leaps when you’re stressed.

I recommend accepting that you’re stressed and that it’s normal to be stressed in this situation but that it will pass. I think starts of holidays are often about the adrenalin leaving your body so that in itself switches hormones around.

Then do all the self care stuff with sleep, rest and distraction.

Starts of holidays are often about colds too. Mine haven’t gone back and we’ve only done outdoor stuff but they are more sniffly and coughy than normal.

Ps Loads of people in the group sent to school because it’s the best thing in their situation, it’s more about wanting things safer and supporting each other. Worth a look as everyone is so kind! I have largely come off mumsnet for that reason.

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SomethingM1ss1ng · 21/10/2020 20:02

@wondersun just had a look through..yes you are right, although I recognise I’m panicking and the stress in driving my irrational thoughts there are some people in there who do recognise my fear - I was never comfortable sending her but had to grit my teeth and do it..

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wondersun · 21/10/2020 20:06

You’ve done it, you’ve made it through and I’m sure she’s loved it. Just try and be kind to yourself now and gently relax - I think you said you’ve got two weeks? Plenty of time to properly rest if you’re not at work - enjoy the well deserved rest! 😁 Hopefully the sun will make an appearance ☀️ 🤞

IncludeWomenInTheSequel · 21/10/2020 20:20

@Tfoot75

I hope this is a joke 🙄 the average incubation period is 4-5 days but can be up to 14. But since you're obviously not interested in facts, you'll probably have an incubation period of 5 seconds and be in hospital/dead by the end of the day

What a kind and supportive thing to say to someone suffering from anxiety.

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SomethingM1ss1ng · 21/10/2020 20:36

@IncludeWomenInTheSequel Thank you for acknowledging this..and we wonder why Mental Health topics Still remain a taboo? We live in a society whereby the stance seem to be ‘if I don’t understand it/I don’t have it/it doesn’t affect me , then it’s not happening’...

Majority of the responses have been supportive and I choose to focus on those...

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