When to worry?

[yellowflowers82]

I've tested positive for Covid and I'm on my 7th day of symptoms. The past 4 days I have been unbearably breathless whenever I do anything - rolling over in bed, going to the loo, getting changed. I can't speak in sentences without taking a break to catch my breath. I'm utterly fed up now and terrified I'm not going to get better by myself.
Each activity I do makes me cough afterwards, my heart races too.
When do I need to worry? When do I call 111? I'm scared of going to hospital.

Take care , I’m sorry you’re going through this .
Hopefully your on the mend soon

Try not to be frightened. Stay calm, you will receive great care. Sending you love and strength x

Sending lots of love your way

Good luck OP, best thing to get checked over and you’re in the best hands now. Will be thinking of you today, let us know how you’re doing when you feel up to it.

I hope you feel better soon op. You've definitely made the right decision phoning.

Try to stay calm, you've done the right thing & they will help you. I hope you feel better soon x

Try to keep focussed and calm. The paramedics will know what they’re looking for and what needs to be done.

It’s scary but this is better than you struggling alone.

They will help you. You’ll be alright.

Good luck OP

Hope you will be ok OP. They will look after to you.

Well done for phoning today, sorry you felt scared to not do so yesterday. But you’ll get help now

I'm okay! Well, I'm clearly NOT okay but my oxygen levels are ok and I don't have to go to hospital.
I'm so so relieved. They said that after today (my 8th day I think) things might start improving.
I'm still struggling to catch my breath but I'm not panicking now. Thank you everyone for being so kind, you made me cry.

They'll take care of you OP

Oh cross post!

Good to hear

Oh that's brilliant! So happy for you! It was the right thing to get checked and hopefully your anxiety levels will be much lower now having been reassured. Hope you feel better soon xx

Great news, glad your oxygen levels are ok, hopefully your oxi will arrive and you can keep an eye on that yourself.

Rest up, drink lots of water and eat if you can.

So glad to hear that. Rest up and get well soon.

What a weight off your mind, try to relax now and rest as much as you can xx

Excellent news. Try some of the recommendations on this thread and getting some fresh air circulating.

Please don’t hesitate to call 111/999 if you feel you need to again. Covid needs proper monitoring from experienced people to deduce whether or not you are managing and it’s always better to do this as early as possible.

Really glad to hear you can stay at home. Hope you start improving soon.

Fab news, hopefully that will help you relax a bit. Take care & focus on getting better. Plenty of rest

Oh fantastic news, I bet you feel so relieved and that will help you immensely to recover.

I’m really glad you’re ok x

Thank you for updating. I'm glad you have been reassured and hope to start to turn a corner very soon.