The-red-centaurSenior Contributor
Coping when physically not well
I have had the flu and a possible chest infection the last week. It's really hard to look after myself when I'm so sick. Even simple things like breakfast zapps all my non existent energy.
So I need some simple tips on coping mentally with being sick. I can't go and do my regular activities and I'm confining myself to the house. I just want to spend all day in bed which is making my depression worse.
I also get health anxiety so it's hard not to think the worse. I keep imaging I'm getting phenomena or some other serious illness as I just can't breathe and my chest hurts.
I want to get through this flu safely despite my si and dsh thoughts. I know ill get through it and just have to hang in there despite it being really hard.