Anyone dealing with post-vaccine anxiety?
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When I decided to get the vaccine, I knew I would be doing it at the worst possible time because of my health anxiety.. I was a bit nervous before 1st dose but it went well, I got my 2nd dose last weekend and since then I've been obsessively thinking about all the possible (rare and sinister) side effects.
I experienced quite a bit of twitching (among other symptoms) about 2 months ago when my anxiety was at an all time high, but it had slowly subsided. Now after the 2nd dose, I'm experiencing twitching again, not as bad as before but still noticeable and worrying.It doesn't help that I found a few forum threads where people talk about such rare side effects happening to them (and much worse). Most say it's temporary.
Anyway, I worry about every single symptom now (I did that before too, but now I feel like I have a stronger reason): slight pain in chest area - myocarditis or heart attack, calf pain (after walking 10+ km) - blood clot, headache - stroke, etc. It's horrible and I want it to stop.
I'm getting some blood tests done (antibodies and more) soon, and I wish I could visit all the doctors so I can be sure this is just temporary or it's just caused by anxiety.
Anyone else going through this or something similar?
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jan34534 andreea53999
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sorry you are going through this. Keep in mind that we can actually create our own symptoms just by worrying about them. Also remember the fact that millions of people have gotten the vaccine with no complications. We always hear about a much smaller percentage of people with complications.
only take one day at a time.
thinking about what if‘s is a waste of time.
sounds like your symptoms are from anxiety. The twitching,, Etc. Remember that we can be our own worst enemies. Switch to positive thinking and enjoy your life!
andreea53999 jan34534
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Ohh Jan, you always have kind, wise words for me! I'm trying to be realistic. But being a serial worrier, I always think I'll be the exception... if the majority of people do not get hurt by something and a few do, I tend to think I'll be part of the few who do.
The timing of all this is just terrible. Had I taken this vaccine 2 or 3 years ago... even last year, I wouldn't have given it so much thought. Obviously I would've still done my research, but I wouldn't have panicked so much. 😦