I have covid. Husband positive. We are both so sick. Every day so far gets worse. When a fever hits, I get so emotional, incredibly weepy. It’s debilitating. Is this common symptom? Cont

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I had it back in March/April. In NYC. 🥺 It was the strangest sickness I’ve ever had in my life. The exhaustion was like nothing I’d ever experienced before.

For the first time ever, I was keenly aware of my breathing: it felt like I was trying to breathe air through a straw. The weight and pressure on my chest was terrifying. I couldn’t walk from my bed to the bathroom without being overcome with sheer exhaustion. I couldn’t smell or taste a thing; orange juice tasted like viscous liquid with zero taste. I’d race through the house in a panic, trying desperately to smell anything. I couldn’t.

When I’d get the little bursts of fever where my body would flash with heat and I’d break out in a sweat and my temperature would hit 101.5, that’s when I broke. I was terrified I was going to die. I was hyperventilating from the intense fear. I was afraid to go to sleep.

I finally realized I had to treat the symptoms. I drank kava tea mixed with ginger and turmeric to relax myself. I got Mucinex Clear and Cool and took it while sucking on Halls honey and lemon cough drops to open up my lungs. I used a Vick’s Warm Steam vaporizer to help clear my lungs at night. Left it on all night right near my bed. Took Motrin for the pain.

And I watched and read nothing but fun, trash TV and contemporary romance, lol. It was terrifying- this disease really messes with your mind, so I focused on things I enjoyed to remain calm. And I slept ALL THE TIME.

That’s what I’d recommend you do. Find an herbal tea that relaxes you but that’s also good for you. I used Yogi Kava Tea mixed with the herbs above. Put honey in it. Take Vitamin D, zinc and Vitamin C. Drink Gatorade and water. Eat soup - I ate chicken broth because eating food without taste or flavor repulsed me. 🥺

Check with your doc before doing any of this. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Getting ahold of your thoughts and finding a way to calm down is really, really important.

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This comment made me so weirdly uncomfortable - you described it so well!

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Omg I’m so sorry to hear that. Yes. I’ve read that the whole body is under attack-brain, heart, lungs, organs. Are you under doctor’s care? I have heard that the sickness can be pretty bad, really difficult with weeks of sickness. Hang in there. Call your doctor. Drink tons of Gatorade & water. Make sure you’re keeping yourself hydrated!!

May I ask where you are located?

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Oh man, that’s terrible. I’m so sorry about your father, and I don’t even know what to say about your sister. I heard that there are so many people getting sick who aren’t telling people because they weren’t following protocols/didn’t believe it existed 😳/whatever. Sending good energy to the two of you!

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I am fortunate to not have gotten it, but it sounds terrible - both physically, mentally and spiritually. I hope u and ur loved ones get thru this, OP. It's terrible wat COVID has done - to our bodies, minds - and this society. I read all these articles about COVID, but hearing first hand experiences on this thread makes me feel lucky & scared at the same time. My heart goes out to complete strangers. Count ur blessings, those who are healthy. Sending blessings, to those who unfortunately got it!

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Pedialyte is also great for hydration! You’re allowed to be upset, so much in your body is in pain! I wish you and your husband wellness and happiness.

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Has anyone else experienced or heard of this? It’s awful to feel this way on top of feeling so physically horrible already. I’m scared.

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@CD1 how are you doing??

I hope you’re under the care of, or seeing, a doctor. What does s/he say? God, I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this.

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