Not able to cope when unwell

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Thank you. I’m sorry you go through this too.

Sorry you go through this. Take care

Sorry you’re going through this. Take care

I’m sorry you go through this too

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Hi Ava 

Hope you are feeling a bit better today?

Yes my anxiety goes through the roof when I'm unwell so I'm definitely more likely to panic. I can get really worried that symptoms are more serious than they are. I also struggle to know when I'm actually better because I don't know which symptoms are illness and which are anxiety.

I have had a flu and Covid jab in the past 24 hrs. I’m definitely more anxious and panicking about future events (like income when NTs are not employing me) at the moment. My head feels like I’m in dark mode. I try to pick myself up and go for a walk like I would in summertime. Also focus on food and sleep. 

HiAva 

I can relate. I suffer with migraines too, they make me feel miserable and the pain in my head scares me sometimes. I must admit I do panic a bit. I know I definitely suffer from health anxiety.

How far north are you?

I live around the Sheffield area and there are a couple of in person autism groups I can send you a link to.

I hope by the time you read this you have recovered from your migraine.

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Thanks stuart. 

I always feel extreme panic when I am unwell with a virus, my routine changes, sleep is disturbed, I think I’m dying and my sense of self is uncomfortably different. I cannot function physically in the same way I normally can when too unwell which adds a severe level of guilt. I also struggle to associate that unwell feeling with physical discomfort as the mental strain the virus takes on me overrides everything else. 

Hello, I'm sorry you are in pain. I'm sure you've thought of paracetamol. Make sure you aren't clenching your teeth.

Pain is dysregulating. Your heart rate may also be higher. Your body may interpret this as a threat and cause panic. Try to relax, don't pressure yourself, think of something nice. 

I have lower limits when I'm ill I think, but I'm not sure I have more panic sensation, as I do less.