swimming
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You’re not wrong actually! My dad is 70 and have never been sick this whole entire life - even as a child.
Emetophobia - any fellow sufferers? What do you do to cope?
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I've been in London for the weekend so missed the recent posts, but thank you @RachRN86 for that N article. There's some really useful information in there. I don't know what my sanitiser contains and to be honest, I thought they all worked the same so your comments about ingredients is really helpful and I'll check before I buy now. But my bottle ran out over the weekend! I almost fell down an escalator because I can't bear to hold the handles and we avoided the tube for obvious reasons, along with the fact that you see so much more waking around! Anyway, I hope everyone and to their little people are doing ok. And I totally sympathise as far as the kids getting up to report a bad dream, but then tuning into the husband's digestion sounds - that's absolutely my life! I also tune into the kids movement noises in bed too, some nights I wake every time they move...it's exhausting.
My husband goes to China on business for 2 weeks on December 1st, I'm so worried already...it's no life this, is it
My husband goes to China on business for 2 weeks on December 1st, I'm so worried already...it's no life this, is it
I've read that people with the phobia are more likely to be those who don't get sick as often - due to lack of exposure.
Yep, my therapist told me that too. Makes perfect sense doesn't it.
Oh lovely! It's so hard isn't it. Hopefully the parents at this school will be much more respectful of the rules and adhere to the 48hr rule. Try not to worry, I know it's easier said than done of course. I know no one can tell me anything that helps when I'm in the midst of worrying, but don't forget we're here if you need to vent xx
YellowMellow14
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I was up all night with an awful upset stomach and nausea. Not been sick though. I helped out at school earlier this week so now worrying I've caught something from one of them germ goblins.
Ladeepfriedmarsbar
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It's so the worst time of the year isn't it xx
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If it helps, I have IBS and feel permanently sick xxx
swimming
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I’m just mentally drained from being on high alert. I seem to live in a constant bubble of the 48-hour countdown to safety which is ridiculous. I went into my sons class yesterday to watch them do some singing and I couldn’t enjoy it because almost every child in there had a filthy snotty nose, a hacking cough and there was 1 in particular who I’m certain I heard say to another parent “I was late because mummy was sick” and I looked over at his mum and she looked really rough and unwell. I might have been imagining him saying those words but I asked my son if he ever played with that little boy and he said “no because he just shouts all the time” 
Summer2011
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I’ve had an irrational fear of sick for I think my whole life, well what I can remember anyway. I’ve have used extra strong mints for at least the last 16 years and I eat them all day everyday. I panic when I’m running low. Does anyone else have any coping techniques?
swimming
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Just quoted you over on the IBS thread….. welcome. You’re safe here! We’re all scared but keep each other company
InanimateObject
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I'm a big bundle of worry today.
Eldest just looked a funny colour this morning, sorta pale but a greeny tinge (looked the same yesterday and was fine). Her friend is off today after picking up the sickness bug that her sibling had 10 days ago and mum likely had last week.
I'm stressing that it will be our turn next (despite not being near them when actively ill) and that it's just spreading through the school. Urgh.
Eldest just looked a funny colour this morning, sorta pale but a greeny tinge (looked the same yesterday and was fine). Her friend is off today after picking up the sickness bug that her sibling had 10 days ago and mum likely had last week.
I'm stressing that it will be our turn next (despite not being near them when actively ill) and that it's just spreading through the school. Urgh.
Welcome, we're all here to support each other so I hope you'll find us useful!
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Oh goodness...how is everyone? Hopefully it bypasses you all and everyone stays well
it's awful feeling like a sitting duck isn't it. I totally understand how you feel. Handwahing is key, hopefully your eldest is old enough to understand the importance too, I just wash hands all the time! My mum thinks I'm mad but I've got to cope somehow!InanimateObject
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Oh goodness...how is everyone? Hopefully it bypasses you all and everyone stays well
They're all fine, I'm just silently freaking out in my head. The logical part of me knows there should be no direct risk and it's obviously a surface within their household that hasn't been cleaned.
I had the 'wash your hands or use your hand sanitizer' (it's the good ecohydra stuff that definitely works on stomach bugs) talk with the kids this morning. It's such a simple thing to teach kids and it drives me bonkers to see kids sticking their hands everywhere then straight into their mouth.
swimming
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My nerves are so bad this morning. Woke up feeling a bit sick and I’ve got tummy trouble. Now my head is spiralling as usual wondering if I’m not well.
I’m so exhausted by it all I really am. I’m so hyper aware of every little twinge in my stomach or body. Something feels like a millimetre out of place and I’m convinced I’m sick.
I’m so exhausted by it all I really am. I’m so hyper aware of every little twinge in my stomach or body. Something feels like a millimetre out of place and I’m convinced I’m sick.
InanimateObject
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And so it begins... Youngest told me someone in her class was sick in class today. Cue me asking lots of questions about where they were and where the sick kid was. Luckily, the opposite end of the room but you know kids.
I'm worried but not too much since it was the other end of the room. But I worry about droplets and not being cleaned thoroughly enough, especially any play trays near there. And also about other kids that were nearer and whether they pick it up and spew tomorrow or the next day.
That is also jumping straight to the assumption that it is a sickness bug and not any other random cold/COVID/ear infection/UTI/random puke.
I hate this time of year.
I'm worried but not too much since it was the other end of the room. But I worry about droplets and not being cleaned thoroughly enough, especially any play trays near there. And also about other kids that were nearer and whether they pick it up and spew tomorrow or the next day.
That is also jumping straight to the assumption that it is a sickness bug and not any other random cold/COVID/ear infection/UTI/random puke.
I hate this time of year.
RachRN86
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How are we all doing?
If you're struggling I recommend keeping a note every time you're convinced somebody is going to get unwell or you think you are unwell. I've been doing this and every single time nobody was ill (touch wood it stays that way) and it's a reminder that it happens far less often than we think it does
If you're struggling I recommend keeping a note every time you're convinced somebody is going to get unwell or you think you are unwell. I've been doing this and every single time nobody was ill (touch wood it stays that way) and it's a reminder that it happens far less often than we think it does
That's a good idea. Build up a bit of proof that you won't always get ill!
Hubs is off to China for 2 weeks on business on Sunday, I'm dreading being on my own!
