Next few months…

[FeelingJittery1]

I feel quite nervous about the next few months- I’ve had my first vaccine Pzifer last week after a massive mental battle with myself..

My second is due early Oct - if I don’t have any adverse reactions

My dad is on oxygen in another country
Mum tested positive but double vaccinated - doing ok
Sister who was with them is negative so far

Mentally I’m in pieces

Doctor prescribed some meds and waiting for IAPT call back

NOW I’m petrified about the next few months- school opening, more mixing etc

I’m trying to distract myself but spoke to my mum snd dad still grind on oxygen has tipped me

I feel like I’m waiting to fall ill

You are going through so much!
So sorry about all of the stress. It is an unknown regarding school and I’m also concerned. When you have someone poorly like this it does put an entirely different complexion on the pandemic.
One day at a time is all that we can do right now. Try to stay busy and distracted if you possibly can and focus on what you can control.

@Lelivre yes I am- struggling to concentrate on work - I’m skipping between one task to another just to keep myself occupied

But so many scenarios are playing up in my mind…

Of course! Try to control those thoughts as far as you can. Do all the boring things like rest, walks, good food and be reasonable to yourself. Try enjoy what you can (doing things with the children) meeting a friend. It’s awful being far from family you must feel helpless but what can you do, can you send something they need? Can you write cards to support mum?
You can’t control what happens next try not to live the fearful possible scenarios. Push them out put on some uplifting music or go for a walk with the kids or something if you can. Take care.

Thank you- yes trying to take each hour as it comes

I’m still nervous around the vaccine- I’m only 6 days post vaccination so very much still in the danger zone for blood clots and other adverse reactions

How long is the danger zone after vaccination? I'm desperate to be able to walk in and get my first one but I just can't do it.

@Pinkpowderpuff I was just like you- it was a huge battle to get there band get it done. I’m not happy about it..I’m not entirely sure if the days are hard and fast rules per se- but what I’ve read any severe headaches or changes in the first 4 days need to be investigated.

There are so many confusing data out there and doesn’t help people like me with anxiety

Could you talk to a doctor?

OP If you are worried about IPT and blood clots as I was you must read what the IPT support society says in the UK and US because there’s lots of data on the community who suffer from chronic or acute IPT who decided to have the jab. From memory on the USA site you can see a breakdown of who had what (vaccine) and if they had any flare ups (increase or decrease of platelets)

If you don’t feel like reading up…Remember IPT can be induced by a virus including covid (there is data on this I think it is a 1 in 350 chance) certainly at a much higher rate than the vaccine.

It’s a balance of risk. My advice is this: Now you have decided to have the jab just own that decision and be positive or you could induce symptoms through becoming stressed. I don’t mean IPT but headaches and high BP then you will get more worried.

You have thought long and hard, it’s done now, try not to think the worst.

Imagine how you would feel if you remained unprotected as this third wave runs its course perhaps into and through the seasonal flu. In any case you can’t go back. I know it’s hard because you feel so stressed with the family but try to be positive about your carefully made decision.

@Lelivre thank you - There is another thread which is questioning the Pfizer deaths snd stupidly I read it. Now I’m petrified - this is so difficult

@Lelivre but you are right- it’s in my body , no amount of worrying is going to change it..