Got 1st vac booked this afternoon and terrified!

[BlueEyesWhiteDragon]

Can someone talk me down with links to all the reassuring data!

I've got horrendous anxiety and depression and as a result for various reasons have kept putting off getting vaccinated including a terrible reaction to a flu jab about 15 years ago.

I finally managed to book and have an appointment (along with the DSs) this afternoon.

Someone has just said they've done away with the 15 min monitoring and proceeded to tell me all the horror stories about people being really ill from the jab.

I really want to go and get it but am almost in full on panic attack mode. Could do with some reassuring data and positive vaccination stories.

Distraction is a great technique if you can. Maybe getting your Mam telling stories or you as you’re waiting. In terms of after I had no side effects after first two at all. After the 3rd I did java bit of an off day with a bit of head fog and aches but paracetamol worked wonders and after a good rest I was fine. You’re doing great! For you and your family. Keep your eye on the prize and the big picture and know we’re all supporting you.

Well done! Do you actually KNOW anyone personally who has had any problems from the vax in all this time? I don't. It's been a year and millions of people, since the vax came in. You'll be grand! Well done again.

Good for you.

I haven’t got a phobia but what I find helps for things I don’t want to do is to break things down into increments of time. So check my watch before I go in and tell myself in an hour I’ll be back at home drinking a coffee. Keep looking ahead and past the event that’s affecting you.

When I had my booster I didn’t even feel the needle! You’ll be fine.

Well done for booking it OP, you should feel proud of yourself! 😊

I hate needles, always have done so wasn't looking forward to it. I've also had bad reactions to the flu jab every year I've had it as an NHS employee so was feeling particularly anxious.

I've had 3 covid vaccines to date (two whilst pregnant and I had to fight tooth and nail to get the first dose in January this year, feels a bit validating that they're now openly recommending it for pregnant women). I was absolutely fine after all 3 jabs despite assuming I'd have a terrible reaction like I do to the flu jab. My DH randomly felt unwell for 24 hours after one of his covid doses but recovered as quickly as he felt ill.

You can totally do this! 😁

I’ve had 2 Pfizer jabs and recently volunteered for the GSK/Sanofi booster trial. I had no side effects or illness whatsoever from any of the 3 jabs. Very very mild pain at injection site for Pfizer only.

You should be proud you overcame your fears to have it done.

I am vaccinated

Tingling in my arm where the needle went in but nothing else so far :)

well done! Really pleased for you. I love hearing stories of people brave enough to finally go and do it.

well done! Enjoy your takeaway and film night as your well earned reward !!

@BlueEyesWhiteDragon

I am vaccinated

Tingling in my arm where the needle went in but nothing else so far :)

I swear to god I'm going to be a blubbering wreck by the end of today, with the way its going (DS has come home from school and cried for good reasons).

You are not helping me holding it together!

Good for you. Well done. I hope you don't feel too unwell.

Brilliant! Have a lovely evening with your family - which film have you decided on?

@BlueEyesWhiteDragon

I am vaccinated

Tingling in my arm where the needle went in but nothing else so far :)

Well done to you, you're a superstar

So so glad. Make sure you drink loads of water and take paracetamol if you are able to.

Such great news

Congratulations OP :)

I think in approx 8 weeks you get to do it again haha. Did you chat to the staff and volunteers about your worries or just go for it? Enjoy your weekend.

Jo

@BlueEyesWhiteDragon

I am vaccinated

Tingling in my arm where the needle went in but nothing else so far :)

Well done

You might feel a bit ropey tomorrow, but it’s perfectly normal and will pass as quickly as it arrives.

Ohhh I haven't decided a film to so open to ideas!

We seem to have done most of Netflix. Or at least more recent ones - the DSs rule our most anything over 10 years due to CGI! They missing out on loads of classics because of this but I can't think of a film spectacular enough to lure them in so they forget there frankly ridiculous prejudice against "old" films!

I might do that new one on Amazon. I'm going to watch a cheesy Xmas romcom after but won't subject them to that so will pick something comedy / action for us all :)

Well done OP - that was a brave thing to do. I hope you feel well (I just had a sore arm all three times). Enjoy your film - Red Notice is quite good fun, as is Jungle Cruise!

Well done!!!

Just wanted to say a big well done!! The hardest part is over now 👏

Fantastic @BlueEyesWhiteDragon You have taken a big step in so many ways! Have a lovely evening

Well done!

A total stranger here really proud of you. Well done OP

@BlueEyesWhiteDragon

I am vaccinated

Tingling in my arm where the needle went in but nothing else so far :)

Congratulations 🥳