Aibu to think people really don’t get it?

Thank you all for your comments and support. @wellbeck unfortunately my partner is also having to self isolate because of close contact with me. He has his own house still which he mainly uses for work so is staying there where he was anyway when we got the results - he is desperate to come and help but I won’t let him as he has underlying issues too and is also vulnerable. I couldn’t live with myself if he got ill and had it worse and I recovered because of him helping me. If he had tested positive as well then he would have been with me but he and my son both tested negative. A friend has also offered to have my son at hers but again he could develop symptoms and then be tested positive anytime within the incubation period which is 11 days generally and again wouldn’t want to put her at risk. Luckily I did have a shop slot booked that came on Saturday from Tesco - have to say they were brilliant and did it all properly as I had let them know I was positive. Thankfully that meant I could get some supplies and did include some ready meals to try to help. Just feel exhausted and all out of sync at the moment x

OP, could you not get your partner or other relatives/friends to deliver some meals to your door, so you do not have the burden of cooking.
what about take-aways, deliveroo.
the less you have to bother about, the better.
good luck.

Iam64

Sorry to read of your situation.
You are right, many people continue to believe this virus "only" affects a few people badly.

Urmstongran - your daughter's family experience is very similar to that of a young family we know well. Their children are a similar age and the parents were exhausted and quite poorly with the virus. Family delivered food to the door step but as with your family and the OP's, no one can step in to help.

I do hope you recover well yccthem.

Yes, plus some people argue that it’s only those with underlying conditions who are seriously ill as if those people don’t count.

Youcantchoosethem, I'm sorry to hear of your illness - and yes, people generally don't really 'get it' until it's close to home or in their family.

Make sure that you get plenty of fluids and rest. Delay doing anything that's not essential (keep meals simple, leave heavy housework) and try to keep your spirits up by maybe watching films or reading books. The time will soon pass.

Sorry to read of your situation.
You are right, many people continue to believe this virus "only" affects a few people badly.

Urmstongran - your daughter's family experience is very similar to that of a young family we know well. Their children are a similar age and the parents were exhausted and quite poorly with the virus. Family delivered food to the door step but as with your family and the OP's, no one can step in to help.

I do hope you recover well yccthem.

Your underlying health concerns are adding to your anxiety and making you upset. I hope your case stays mild.

My daughter and son in law tested positive at the end of September. They had extremely high temps, breathlessness and fatigue - much more than tiredness. Their two jumping bean children at 8y and 3y had to isolate with them for 2 weeks. It was very hard. They tag-minded the children so they could take turns having a couple of hours sleep each during the daytime.

Yes, a ‘mild’ case but debilitating and exhausting for them to cope. No one allowed in to help. The children had a garden to burn off energy fortunately.

I hope you get better soon.

This is a nasty virus.

You are correct, many people do not 'get it'.
But for now you need to concentrate your energy on taking care of yourself and your son.
If I were you I would call my GP first thing tomorrow.
I hope that you get some reassurance

Good luck, I hope you escape lightly and the rest of your family aren’t affected, it’s so hard to keep everything virus free.
I do think you’re right, there are plenty of people who really don’t understand the nature of this virus - it’s more comfortable to bury your head in the sand I think, I bet they won’t post on this thread.

Oh what a horrible situation. Please keep hope, the infection could well stay mild. Every good wish to you, if you can please let us know how you are. .

Sending best wishes that the infection stays mild and for a speedy recovery?

Every good wish to you for a good recovery. I hope people who claim it’s not that serious a situation read your post.