Aibu to think people really don’t get it?

Sending hugs,best wishes and hoping you will soon be better. Take care

Youcantchoosethem I'm really sorry that you have Covid and I really hope that you feel much better very soon. All you can do is your best, at home...it's so hard not to entertain all the 'what ifs' isn't it, but try not to give them house room. Try to take one day at a time and remember that there are people here who will be sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.

My son caught Covid very early on in March, prior to knowing he had it he shared his girlfriend's bed, he ended up in hospital very ill in ICU on a ventilator for 3 weeks, he returned home, still positive but despite sharing the bed, eating together etc, she never did catch it.

I hope that your family will all recover quickly x

Daftbag - sorry to hear about your son; how is he now, if you don't mind me asking? Thank you x

I hope and pray that all will be well for you and your family. What a horrible situation for you all. It’s not surprising that you are so anxious with the health conditions you already have. It’s such a lonely time to be sick without support.

My thoughts are with you and your family. ?

youcantchoosethem thinking of you both

isn't one of the theories that people with ? is it O blood group are less likely to get it ?
there are so many variables, and so much to learn about this virus, esp as to how and why it affects different individuals.
all the more reason to maintain caution.
good luck OP.

That's interesting welbeck.
I've been thinking about this a lot.
I've noticed that people are reporting quite different symptoms than the ones that were publicised in March.
I'm still not sure whether I've had it or not.

It feels as though the worst aspect of this virus is the unknown. Initially there was information/advice but over the months there have been so many variations in both symptoms and how it is passed on it's become increasingly difficult to assess risk.! We know roughly which groups are vulnerable but even within those groups people survive.etc.
I think only in years to come will we have a better idea.
On the Hospital programme on BBC2 last night a patient who was recovering said the worst aspect was the unknown. If you break a leg you know what will happen. Even with flu you have an idea what to expect. With Covid it ranges from asymptomatic to death.
I'm diabetic and I think for many of our fear of getting the virus is the unknown ,its like a game of Russian roulette!
Several people I know,including myself wonder sometimes if we've actually had it. A diabetic friend was really unwell before Christmas. After Christmas I had what appeared to be a very bad virus,hacking cough,didnt want to get out of bed,I remember at times feeling breathless and telling myself if it didnt get better by the next day I would have to call the Dr. My youngest daughter in April had a chest infection that didnt go and at one stage her breathing was really bad. Of course in the case of myself and friend the virus not really on radar then. It was with my daughter but tests of any sort hard to get.
So, I remain cautious and my life is restricted like many others. If I was younger and not diabetic I would be cautious but this year would have been very different.

You are so right, people don’t realise how serious it is. Fortunately we have avoided it in our household. Hope you get better soon.

Have you got the In you area app? They list groups who can help, shopping ,prescriptions , someone to chat too. Hope you feel better soon

Thank you. Sorry for not responding yesterday- am feeling so tired. I can feel it at the bottom of the throat but thankfully chest is still ok - just coughing to clear the throat. It just seems to tire you out so much. At the moment DS is still ok so that’s good. The efforts seem to be working! I must have a look at what blood group I am - my other half was shocked when I said I couldn’t remember despite having been in hospital so much! Because I have had transplants I can’t give blood, even though I would love to, so it’s never a reminder as it is for him I suppose. Someone said about O’s been less affected. Who knows... keep safe all xx

@Hymnbook what a terrible nurse to say all that! No that’s not going to help at all is it!

@maybee70 yes I have 4 windows open all the time and the vents all open to improve air flow. We also have an open fire and they are believed to change the air in a room every 30 minutes because of the draw pulling through so have had that lit every evening - actually from early afternoon because of the gloom!

DS is coping better. He still asks for a hug and asks throughout the day how much I’ve coughed and how am I doing as he knows that isn’t good but otherwise he’s settled down and is content enough with his “room service” and I think is quite enjoying that. I managed to get another Tesco delivery as well which came last night so have easy meals and snacks for us both to reduce the effort. Although must admit the delivery person wasn’t at all as good as the last one - I did feel like quite a leper - I can completely understand they don’t want it either and I wore a mask and gloves to the door, I have notified them and I have it on the door that we are positive Covid household, he said he couldn’t deliver without it being bagged - the other ones had stood right back and I emptied the crates then I went right back and they antibaxed everything and were really sensitive about it. This one just went back to the van, threw everything into bags - raw with cooked, bruised bananas etc, and didn’t bother explaining any of the substitutions, some of which I wouldn’t have taken (sugary drink instead of the no sugar for example which my DS can’t have) but just didn’t have the option to do anything about it. Oh well at least we have some more food although I can’t taste it!