Am I going to die :(

[Iwannabelikeyouohh]

My husband has just had a positive LFT.

I’m absolutely petrified. I’m extremely obese with a BMI of 40.

I am fully vaccinated but I have had two different vaccines. 1 AZ and 1 Pfizer.

I feel physically sick with worry. 😓

@Mykittensmittens

Well I knew I didn’t have to Isolate but I thought that was dependent on a negative PCR.

Hi Op my BMI was 38 when I had covid, just lost my taste and smell and not had the vaccine! Was pretty devastated I couldn't taste anything though

if youre negative i would just go to the caravan keep to yourself mainly but enjoy the break

[quote Iwannabelikeyouohh]@Mykittensmittens

Well I knew I didn’t have to Isolate but I thought that was dependent on a negative PCR.[/quote]
No.

The guidelines verbatim are:

‘ If someone you live with has symptoms of COVID-19, or has tested positive for COVID-19, you will not need to self-isolate if any of the following apply:

you're fully vaccinated – this means 14 days have passed since your final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine given by the NHS
you're under 18 years, 6 months old’

You will NOT need to self isolate until the result if you have no symptoms. Simple.

Hence many teachers I know teaching in classes of 30 when their DH/DC has tested positive, and siblings of positive siblings also now being allowed in schools whilst awaiting PCR results.

Go to the caravan. You'll be in contact with less people there by the sounds of it then you would be at work with your son in nursery. It is totally within the rules and it sounds like the break will do your mental health good.

Not in Scotland. People who are fully vaccinated have to wait for a negatiive PCR before going back to work if they have been a close contact of someone who has tested positive. Just to clarify, its not the same in other parts of the UK. No idea about Wales.

Just in case someone else is in this position from Scotland.

In a way it might be a blessing if you test positive and face your fear. Obviously I hope all your symptoms stay mild and you can start to recover mentally, as you've been so much more ill since covid began than anyone I know who has actually had the virus.

If your PCR is negative, and your son’s is too, and you have booked time off work and paid to go away for some nice wholesome outdoor time, please just GO!!

Feeling a bit bemused by this. When I read your thread 🧵 earlier you were convinced you were going to die but now you Are thinking of going on holiday - WTF?

@CiderWithLizzie

Feeling a bit bemused by this. When I read your thread 🧵 earlier you were convinced you were going to die but now you Are thinking of going on holiday - WTF?

Yes I’m also confused. IIRC last month the Op and her Dh were splitting up.

[quote Iwannabelikeyouohh]@makelovenotpetrol

I’ve answered that already and explained what I do as part of my treatment.[/quote]
It seems like you may need different treatment

But like a PP I am somewhat bemused that you can have such crippling anxiety about covid at the start and middle of the thread but by the end you're quibbling over whether you can go on holiday or not!

Something does not add up!

Given you've had 1 dose of 2 vaccine study results show a really good antibody response.

Do all you can regarding handwashing, and general safety measures.

I hope you stay well

@CiderWithLizzie

Feeling a bit bemused by this. When I read your thread 🧵 earlier you were convinced you were going to die but now you Are thinking of going on holiday - WTF?

I find it confusing too.

Omg DS PCR is positive 😩

My PCR is negative. It’s a waiting game now isn’t it. 😞

I'm sorry to hear this OP. You're right, you can't isolate from a toddler and if he's positive you're already fully exposed now. If he falls unwell you will have to care for him. I had to make my peace with this early in the pandemic when I was unvaccinated and heavily pregnant with a diabetic pregnancy. Luckily we haven't had it yet but I understand your anxiety... I think you just need to roll with what comes next.

But don't forget children don't transmit it as easily. And you're in a great position being double vaccinated - I'm sure the study said mixed vax was just as effective.

@YukoandHiro

My DS is positive 😩

He has no synonyms yet

Well, at least your DH can take over all of the childcare now. I would be tempted to go on holiday alone and work on eating healthily, exercise and relaxation. See it as an opportunity to put your mental and physical health first.

I have the same vaccine combination and was told how lucky I am. Initial data suggests that it's a very effective combination, which might explain why you haven't caught it!

Actually I think you are unlikely to develop it now. But you can't go on holiday. Are you going to isolate from the other 2 ?

I cannot isolate from my toddler. He’s still breastfeeding.

@Carrierpigeon

I have the same vaccine combination and was told how lucky I am

Can I ask how long the gap was between doses.

@CiderWithLizzie

Feeling a bit bemused by this. When I read your thread 🧵 earlier you were convinced you were going to die but now you Are thinking of going on holiday - WTF?

I thought this, too.

If you're so worried about getting ill with covid @Iwannabelikeyouohh surely you wouldn't want to be away from home and alone with your DS if you did?

I'm afraid I agree with PP that something doesn't add up.

@GoldFrankensteinAndGrrr

I'm afraid I agree with PP that something doesn't add up.

Oh for goodness sake.

I want to get out of this house! I had done LFTs on me and DS we were negative.
We’ve kept completely away from DH so naively I thought we could escape on holiday and both avoid catching it.

Should I have stayed here and driven myself insane with worry? At least there I would’ve had a distraction and been less likely to catch it from DS.

Stop creating something that isn’t there.

I had an out of hours call with my psychologist on Saturday and even she had suggested going away would be good for me at this stage.

She knows how much I have struggled with Covid anxiety.