Absolutely terrified for vaccine can someone reassure me

[Scaredmum21]

I'm 26 and haven't yet had the vaccine I've spoken to friends who haven't either and all for similar reasons I won't go into as this isn't an anti vax thread

I have to have it for work I've put it off as long as I can but my role includes working around extremely clinically vulnerable patients so I am going to put my opinions aside and do the right thing

I'm literally shaking at the thought of it I'm terrified my original concerns aside today I've managed to convince myself I'm going to be one of the few to have a severe reaction and be left permanently disabled by it I'm being irrational I know but I'm terrified

What could we possibly say that you haven't heard already?

It's not a reasonable position to be that terrified, so providing reasons why you should not be aren't going to help.

Perhaps look for resources online to help you manage and deal with fear? Therapists can provide concrete action plans to help people manage stress and worry.

It sounds like someone professionally trained would need to talk to OP. Anxiety is a psychiatric condition & can't really be remedied by chat on Internet.

Millions have had their vaccines and been fine. Millions have had covid and been fine. In both groups there are miniscule chances of a bad outcome, but the chances of a bad outcome are higher in the covid group than the vaccine group. And being in the vaccine group means you are protecting not only yourself but the people you care for as well.

Go do it, and treat yourself to something nice afterwards as a reward, it’s a good and brave thing to do.

I agree that you should talk to someone about your fears, your GP if possible. The best thing to do is look at the statistics for the vaccines, how many have been given and how few serious reactions there have been. Because of your age I would have thought you would get Pfizer or Moderna, I've had Pfizer and aside from a sore arm I felt completely fine.
I really think talking to a Healy professional would be best, you could talk to them about any fears you may have and I'm sure they'll answer them for you.

You need to find professional support rather than post on the internet - we can't help and this will just become another anti-vax thread.

I spent 40 mins with a patient yesterday discussing their vaccine concerns, they was very similar in that they were so anxious and scared about it they were actually shaking. We went through all their concerns and they are feeling much better about it. We also arranged a referral for NHS counselling for the underlying anxiety issues. Would you be able to speak to someone at your practice about this?
You may not get 40 mins of their time (fortunately I'd had some cancellations!) but someone should be able to have to chat with you.

Just have it

Millions have had their vaccines and been fine. Millions have had covid and been fine. In both groups there are miniscule chances of a bad outcome, but the chances of a bad outcome are higher in the covid group than the vaccine group. And being in the vaccine group means you are protecting not only yourself but the people you care for as well.

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Absolutely this. Rather be proactive than sit and wait for a virus.

I posted this on another thread, it is worth reading. You are at risk of being disabled if you get a severe dose of covid. It is a small risk of course, but worth considering when weighing up pros and cons.

Complications in patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 are high, even in young, previously healthy individuals - with 27% of 19-29 year olds and 37% of 30-39 year olds experiencing a complication. Acute complications are associated with reduced ability to self-care at discharge - with 13% of 19-29 year olds and 17% of 30-39 year olds unable to look after themselves once discharged from hospital.

www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/tl-tlo071421.php

The chances of having a severe side effect are absolutely minuscule.

Have you searched online for podcasts to calm you down? My dd has a huge needle phobia (she usually passes out) and she listened to these hypnotherapy podcasts before she went. She was fine (and said she didn't feel a thing)

Inspect the stories being pedalled.. i saw the one yesterday. "can't wear my favourite shoes, cause COVID made my feet bigger". That is the science you are expected to make the decision on!

No it is not.

No. Have it or have COVID. Your circus, your monkeys.

@Scaredmum21

I'm 26 and haven't yet had the vaccine I've spoken to friends who haven't either and all for similar reasons I won't go into as this isn't an anti vax thread

I have to have it for work I've put it off as long as I can but my role includes working around extremely clinically vulnerable patients so I am going to put my opinions aside and do the right thing

I'm literally shaking at the thought of it I'm terrified my original concerns aside today I've managed to convince myself I'm going to be one of the few to have a severe reaction and be left permanently disabled by it I'm being irrational I know but I'm terrified

OP, what specifically are you worried about?

Starting a thread such as "I'm worried about getting vaccinated because my friends have said it can make you infertile, is there any truth behind this?" is totally different from "the vaccines can make you infertile so I don't want to have it"

Loads of informed posters hanging around who I'm sure would be happy to answer questions or point you to some reputable articles

I went I forced myself to go and I did they almost didn't give me it after I told them I am allergic to hair dye but they gave me moderna instead of pfizer because of this now my hands hurt and have this swollen area on both in same place and my veins are all raised am I having a reaction or is it just my anxiety

None of us can tell you that. If you are worried 111 is your best bet.

Sorry that you are still feeling anxious, OP.

None of us know what your hands normally look like, but if you are worried then call 111. A lot of people do have some weird (yet harmless!) reactions to the vaccine, and if you think something odd is going on then it may just be one of those. Worrying about it, and hyper focusing on it is going to make you feel like crap, and more likely to get physical symptoms of anxiety... which I know you will put down to the vaccine.

Get a nice cool drink down you and try to distract yourself. You got through your appointment today and that is massive. Did you reward yourself at all?

@Scaredmum21

that's great you went and had it done :)

my hands look similar because it's so hot, but obviously only you know if it's something that's specifically developed because of the vaccine. I'd ring 111 and chat through your concerns

Go and have a cool shower. If you still feel in an hour yours hand are different then give 111 a call.

Just drink some water and put the telly on to distract yourself.

Well done for getting vaccinated. I agree, call 111 about your concerns. Remember you are asked to wait 15 minutes because that’s the timeframe for extreme reactions. Lots of people have minor reactions which is perfectly normal. These minor reactions go away after a couple of days

I am really pleased you went and had it.

Well Done OP! Your hands are more likely swollen due to the heat rather than the vaccine.

Place your hands in cool water for a while (10 mins) then keep them elevated above waist level. I’m sure you will be fine.

Well done again for conquering your fear and being part of the solution