Booked the vaccination but couldn’t sleep last night

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Anyone else like me? I have finally booked the dreaded thing. But I couldn’t sleep at all last night. There was a feeling that I will not make it - blood clot/anaphylactic shock whatever that might be. It’s next week so feel I only have a few days to live..thought it’s the initial wobble but no feel pretty much the same. I was planning to place an order online for some stuff but mentally I just cannot bring myself to do it today morning- there is a voice which keeps saying what’s the point you are not going to be here are you?

I’m 40-just turned, and guess would be injected with AZ.

Atleast I’ve taken the 1st step - but unfortunately I’m struggling to see this as the amazing magic bullet- rather the opposite

I cried when my daughter said goodbye before going to school as it felt that I don’t have a long time to spend with her.

Yes- Covid is worse
No- I haven’t had the pill ever, the clots are very different
No- I’m not a troll
No- I am not an anti vaxxer
No- I have no one to talk to irl- my family are in a country currently being ravaged by corona- and most likely my dad will have to undergo a heart surgery in the next week so don’t want to trouble mum with my issues
Yes- I am getting help for my anxiety but nothing is helping today

I'm astonished that so many people on here make such a fuss about having a life saving vaccine

[quote GoddessKali]@MRex people need to know the real risks and listen to their intuition.

We are being hounded and pressured into getting something many people don’t want. If it was a relationship you would be told to listen to your gut reaction.

If the OP isn’t 💯 sure then they shouldn’t have it done and people should be ashamed of themselves if they try to persuade someone to.

There are some very adverse side effects including death - it’s a real risk that people should be aware of.[/quote]
You can't compare a vaccine that save lives to a relationship.

It's not about a gut reaction. It's about following the advice of experts.

You might get AZ but my brothers 42 and he got Moderna.

Stay away from stuff that will make you more anxious. Focus on your hobbies or your daughter. You can call anxiety help lines where they'll let you express your fears.

You can do it. Just take it one step at a time.

If you have any knowledge of statistics then the vaccine is LITERALLY a no-brainer. Have the bloody thing, get on with your life!

Why not try being grateful that it is available?

I had AZ with no particular concerns but the idea of refusing to be vaccinated did not even come into question. This is not all about me but also protecting those I come into contact with.

It’s not unreasonable to question this , the majority of people who get covid will survive so the scaremongijg about you could end up on a ventilator is not statistically true unless you are very old and/or are ECV.

The fact is people are having adverse reactions so it’s rational to also worry about that and no one knows the long term issues so it’s ok to worry about this.

Originally this was jab the vulnerable, now it’s all. I am not saying never personally but I want to weigh up and address all my personal concerns. This doesn’t make me selfish, I would never dream of telling others what to do with their body and respect all individual choices

So OP if you are not sure do the reassurance needed for you, talk to a doctor , do more research but don’t do anything either way you are not comfortable with

The choice is ultimately yours OP, its true you don't have to have it, however if you don't is your anxiety going to be worse and prolonged with the worry of Covid?
If you do decide to go for the vaccine, explain your worries to the vaccinator, no one will rush you, they'll take the time to discuss anything you want to know, take a friend for support if you need too. Most importantly be kind to yourself.

Thank you all for the kind responses- I do struggle with anxiety, I am pushing myself everyday it it’s not easy.

I do have inhibitions about this vaccine and am very uncomfortable but know it’s the best option as of now hence pushing myself to book the appointment

I am in the office today after almost a year but it’s killing me. People coming too close,someone coughing all the time...