Waiting for test results

[FirstPost99]

I have a cold which last night/this morning turned into a cough too. Nothing major, I don't think but I took a test this afternoon so now waiting for the results. But I'm terrified. I'm only 28 but I have a high bmi, 18 weeks pregnant and I have generalised anxiety disorder which is presenting as health anxiety since the pandemic and if I'm honest, I'm freaking out I'm going to die. Mainly because of my bmi. I know it's probably unlikely but I keep feeling like I have chest pains even though I know it's probably just my anxiety. I had cbt during lockdown but they basically said "if there's nothing you can do about it, then don't think about it" which I can't do.

I don't even know why I'm writing this, just feel like I need to get it out somewhere..

I had a test today. Also have a high bmi. My symptoms right now are very mild. I’m not even sure it’ll be covid. Very similar to covid but not the usual. DS has a covid test earlier in the week which was negative. I probably have the same! I have anxiety too, it’s so hard. You are you young despite your bmi, even if you had covid you will likely be fine! Hugs 🤗

Thank you for replying. It's is so hard and because of the anxiety and pregnancy I find it so hard so know what is real/pregnancy related/just a cold/covid. I don't trust my judgement at all. I hope yours comes back negative soon

I'm waiting for a home test result which I think has been misplaced! I too suffer with health anxiety & I'm overweight 😞 I'm scared that I'll die! If I don't have my results by morning I might go & have another test

I’m not pregnant but I do get it. Ever since the pandemic started I’ve convinced myself I’ve had covid all the time. Odd tickles in my throat, sore throat, sneezing etc I start panicking. But this time I really did need a test as I’ve noticed a change in smell and taste and an awful sore throat. I also won’t let people in the house fearing they could bring covid in. Tough times. I can’t imagine what it’s like to be pregnant during this. My pregnancy days are long over!

The pregnancy is making things harder as I feel like everything that happens to my body happens to this baby too and I'm worried if I do end up in hospital with covid my treatment options will be different as I'm pregnant/could harm the baby.

I understand the feeling about convincing yourself you've got it. This is the worst I've felt too, although assumed it was just a cold but then the cough started. Worrying you might die is a horrible feeling, have you called 119 to chase it up @JEE87?

I know this is really harsh and selfish, but I feel angry and like it's unfair too. I've followed all the rules, seen no one, been no where, missed my family and worse masks and carried hand sanitizer.. while watching other people break all the rules, go on holiday, brag about not sanitising anything and now here I am wondering if I have it. I know that's unfair, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone I just feel so frustrated.

@FirstPost99 I have called them but I didn't keep record of the barcode number! Stupid of me I know! She said I have to wait until day 5 if still not heard anything then they can escalate it..There's a centre near me that you can go & get a test & get results back in an hour...but also reAd you can't get a test within 10 days of each other x I'm so scared x

Oh @JEE87 I'm sure it will be ok. I know there's nothing I can say though, as I know exactly how it feels when people tell you to stop worrying, if only it was that simple! I would try and get another test, the worst they can say is no. How do you feel?

@FirstPost99 I feel ok & I don't know if I feel poorly because of covid or anxiety! Just a viscous circle!!

It really is. It's so hard to know what is 'real' and what is you are causing by feeling anxious.

Hi op

I also get really bad health anxiety.
I'm having the vaccine on Sunday and I'm even anxious about that, I was awake till 3 this morning worry about it,
I'm having it as I work fir nhs and have asthma.
I feel privileged to have it, but at the same time really anxious.

I was only saying tonight to DH I need to go somewhere and get this anxiety sorted out.
This year has been terrible and has really taken its toll on my mental health. Why can't we just relax!
What courses health anxiety it is awful.
Hope your test come back negative and you feel better soon

I hope your vaccine goes well & takes away some of the worry from covid!