[BrokenNBeautiful]

Greetings, everyone.

I am also glad to see some new faces.

I have a terrible cold, which is shutting me in now.

I have been attempting to break out of isolation, avoidance, and antisocial behavior by going out every day, but since Friday, I've been inside, sick.

My symptoms get worse when I have to isolate.

I am glad to see all of you today.

I did go to an online meeting, and it's not the same as face to face.

My new behavior: I am not running away from the world now. I am inside because I am sick, not because I am isolating.

I used to like calling in sick to avoid things, but now I hate being sick!

i used to welcome sickness for this reason, but now I don't. In fact, I really crave going out and dealing now.

I feel like when I first learned to swim---find me a pool now! lol

billi

[Trippin2.0]

Hey billi so sorry you're sick, I hope you get well soon Your observation on your isolation tactic is very profound, you've come a long long way my friend. I'm über-proud of you

[BrokenNBeautiful]

I am glad someone answered this.

this work that I am doing is really a big deal to me.

thanks, trippin.

Billi

[BrokenNBeautiful]

I tried to go out today, but still felt too sick.

Me and Bruce went grocery shopping out of bare necessity and I actually did not have too much anxiety.

B.

[Trippin2.0]

Glad you atleast got some fresh air, albeit just to get some groceries. Your cold still nasty?

[BrokenNBeautiful]

Originally Posted by Trippin2.0

Glad you atleast got some fresh air, albeit just to get some groceries. Your cold still nasty?

It really is nasty. I have a bad cough. It might be going away, but it's hard to know. I keep thinking it's going away and then it feels worse, esp. at night. It keeps me awake, tickling my throat.

I have been on antibiotics for 2 years for dental stuff and will not go on more of them unless it's a real emergency. And I don't have a primary care doc anymore. Will go to ER if I start to have trouble breathing.

This is so frustrating. I think since I was always agoraphobic, I am not used to the weather or the germs anymore and I am sensitive. I hope I get tough again.

I needed to come on here for a few min's at least. I hate this; feeling like I am stuck on my bed---or possible pneumonia if I overdo.

Bruce is the same.

Billi

[Trippin2.0]

Billi, please get to a Dr, I'm not familiar with colds this bad or that lasts this long, and a persistant cough is not a good sign, also the fact that the antibiotics have not helped doesn't sit well with me either if Bruce is ill too, you guys might be keeping eachother sick. Please look after yourself

[BrokenNBeautiful]

Originally Posted by Trippin2.0

Billi, please get to a Dr, I'm not familiar with colds this bad or that lasts this long, and a persistant cough is not a good sign, also the fact that the antibiotics have not helped doesn't sit well with me either if Bruce is ill too, you guys might be keeping eachother sick. Please look after yourself

1) I don't have a doctor.

2) I AM familiar with my colds.

3) I am getting better.

thanks for your concern.

Right now I need reassurance.

And I already mentioned that antibiotics are not an option. I am resting, pacing myself, diong Reiki. I am trying.

Billi

[BrokenNBeautiful]

and Bruce does not have a cold; he's recovering from surgery.

[Trippin2.0]

My bad. I thought you were still on the dental antibiotics. Keep well

[BrokenNBeautiful]

I am feeling better today.

I went to my AA meeting and did my work, too.

I think my mental wellness program has a lot to do with my health being more manageable.

today, my roommate told me he's having trouble again with money and although I got scared, I kept myself together (for today).

B.

[Trippin2.0]

Glad you're feeling better Billi