Supermarket melt down

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So I had a melt down in the supermarket today or a panic attack. I'm so tired at the moment and I'm still ill. Everything is an uphill struggle. Even getting groceries is difficult. There were so many people and so much noise and they were playing music over the speakers for Christmas and it was too much.

I hid in a quiet aisle and tried to compose myself.

I can't cope with housework right now. My house is a mess. I sleep and sleep, but I'm still so tired anytime I exert myself I get a sore throat and stuffed nose and a headache and a fever.

The doctor says it's just a virus. I've been ill for about 6 months. I'm taking Echinacea everyday. Its not helping.

I'm just glad I don't have to.commute anymore.

I'm sorry this happened to you, Hurtloam.

I'm glad you're home safe.

Ive read about people being sick all winter. Im not sure why it would last that long. Maybe something stronger like orange juice would help. That always ends my colds. Honey, garlic, lemon...all good remedies. You gotta have vitamin c.

Or maybe antibiotics. I had to take them once to end a virus. It worked.

Thanks.

They wouldn't give me antibiotics because it's a vral infection rather than bacterial.

What kind of virus makes you ill for six months or more? Did the doc say what is the locus of the infection?

Last edited by BeaArthur on 14 Dec 2018, 9:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Send someone to grocery shop for you

Go during not crowded hours

Order them delivered

Headphones

Go to a less crowded store

Do you wear earplugs in those environments? I find that earplugs can make all the difference.

Tonight was a perfect example: I went to a small but very loud restaurant with my family. Everyone was laughing and almost yelling at times at every table around us. If I wouldn't have been wearing earplugs I would have been nonverbal for the first half staring at the table and would have had to leave and sit in the car by myself for the remainder. Even with earplugs I had fleeting moments of panic but I was able to keep calm.

They make clear earplugs that are nearly invisible. I take them everywhere in case I need them.

I'm sorry you felt that way.

Occupational earplugs are a nickel and dime type item. Many are a small cylinder of foam that fit in your ears. They should help with stress from loud sounds.

Today at one of the larger grocery chains such as Krogers, one can do their grocery shopping over the internet and drive up to the grocery store and wait in your car and they bring it out to you.

In a panic attack, a person takes shallow breathes which trap higher levels of carbon dioxide in the lungs. That triggers the brain to panic and go into a great meltdown. You can control a panic attack by remembering to take deep breathes and exhaust your carbon dioxide levels.

You might try herbal teas for the flu and also I would recommend essential oils that you can periodically apply a dab to your wrists.

About 4 months ago, I had flipped out in a gas station parking lot because I couldn't find my wallet, and someone mistook that for something different and called the police on me.

Idk how much you believe that you'd be able to avoid another incident like that, but at least try to keep that in mind for the future that someone could be scared to the point that they would call the cops.

I hope you feel better.

i am fighting off that stuff every time i need to get my food. thankfully, local food store isnt really big, and i can be there among like 5 other ppl, if time chosen right. and they dont have that nightmare jingle stuff. going anywhere NEAR a real big store with crowds and jingles can get me melted before i get there. i run from there like its plague at my heels. used to be more reselient when younger, but now i just cant stand it. what im trying to say, i absolutely relate. u had a horrible experience. and being ill that long (also related, happens to me), really sucks. and ya, my house is a mess too. take it easy, okay? i understand there might not be smaller store nearby, plus smaller means more expensive, usually, which is why u have to go to big one. for me it is easier if i am not alone, but with another ADULT person. i can just well, disconnect from it and be taken care of in this enviroment. i know it could not be an option, or not help u. being there alone is a nightmare. i very much feel for u on this. please take this easy, and allow urself a rest now. u need it.

Earplugs is a great idea. I'll keep some in the car!

Dr order lots of blood test for me, but they all come back clear.

I thunk he thinks I'm getting a virus, getting over it, catching another coz I go up and down I have good weeks and bad weeks.

What can I do when the Dr doesn't think it's serious?

I saw my dad die right in front of my eyes just two days ago. What's your point?

I'm sorry for your loss.

I'm not gonna die. I have a head cold.

I'm sorry for your loss. My Mom died in front of my eyes 11 months ago. May your Dad rest in peace.

I'm sorry for your loss and the trauma of being there. At the same time, I also feel for hurtloam's difficulties. We all have different challenges and sorrows.

Hurtloam, your doctor might be right about successive illnesses. Did they give you any advice about strengthening your immune system? I take a multivitamin and have done so for decades. I do have some physical problems, but successive viral infections are not one of them - it's more orthopedic stuff.

Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks Bea.

Dr suggested Echinacea and rest.

I've done a bit of research and I'm trying to add immune boosting foods to my diet. I've been making fruit smoothies most days. Spinach, avocado and blueberry is my favourite. I've been eating high protein breakfasts. Poached egg instead of muesli to give me energy at the start of the day.

I've also been making chicken stock from chicken bones.

Also taking some disgusting oregano oil. It's hot like chilli pepper hot. It's meant to kill viruses.