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    I have a head cold and have felt like shit all week.
    Now I am having anxiety attacks - this always happens when I am sick.

    Why cant I just be like normal people when I am sick and relax?

    I feel nervous and anxious and feel like calling my bf and asking him to come home from work....

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    ^I do that too. I think it has to do with my fear of throwing up. I got sick in front of him last christmas and he helped me through it so now I've got it in my head that he's the only one that can help me when I am sick. Calling him and asking him to come home from work is always first inclination.
    Try to do whatever you can to relax, although I know it isn't easy. Take a bath, read a book, light candles, play some of your fav relaxing music and make your place into a "wellness spa." Might take your mind off of it for awhile.

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    yeah this happened to me a few days ago, even though its never happened before. Call someone else, maybe, just to talk?

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    I have the same problem sweety. My attacks get worse when I am sick, because I don't want to be sick and I start stressing that I won't get better right away. It really sucks. It makes it worse, cuz I feel even more sick when this happens, and I feel like I have to throw up, too...and I end up missing out on work because of it. I fucking hate it, and I truly feel your pain. I usually call my mommy and whine about it.
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    I'm afraid of throwing up too. Also, I tend to think things like "OMG it must be *insert bizarre fatal disease here*!" Just remind yourself that you're being irrational when you start having these thoughts and find something to occupy your mind before the feeling takes hold. Try Neopets.com or Subetax.org that should keep you out of trouble.

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    Thanks ladies. I actually fell asleep right after I made this post and I have just woken up.

    Im glad that Im not the only one who has panic attacks when I am sick, it's good to know im somewhat normal.

    I know I have work this weekend and I cant afford to miss it and Im stressingt hat I wont be well in time.

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    Are you taking any cold meds that have pseudoephedrine (or some other such compound) in them? Stimulants can contribute the the anxiety. It happens to me to, and for that reason, when I have a cold, I take vitamins, Airborne, Zicam, etc...no regular cold meds. I have general anxiety anyways, but notice that it sometimes gets worse when sick. I hope you feel better soon!
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    yes i am taking cold meds, u r right something in them might be increasing my anxiety!

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