mono aka "the kissing disease"

sjennings45

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Joined : Jan 2012

Posts : 102

Posted 1/8/2014 7:26 AM (GMT -5)

Hey all,
I met a guy about 2 months ago and things were going good with him (or so I thought) until he left for the week. Since he's been back I've hardly heard from him at all. Well to add to that heartbreak I've also been diagnosed with mono, so I guess he gave me a lasting present afterall.

It's making my anxiety rise to extreme levels. I read about it online (as usual, HUGE mistake) and it seems like there's quite a few complications that can occur from it... I'm scared :(

A common thing I've been reading is that the fatigue and weakness can last for months! I don't think I can deal with that... I'm already going crazy and I've only had really noticeable symptoms for 1.5 weeks.

How can I stop obsessing about all the complications that can occur and start focusing on getting better? I feel like worrying is just making me weaker.

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 1/8/2014 12:00 PM (GMT -5)

Hi SJ.,

I am sorry to read this.:( Being sick, along with anxiety and the natural dissapointment in relationship troubles would all add up, and naturally have you feeling down.

What has your doctor remommended for treatment? I believe that Mono/Epstein Barr is a virus...however, there are things that can be done/given to lessen the severity of the illness, symptoms and longetivity of your illness.

Complications are just like with any other sickness...rare, and the thing that we naturally focus on! Because you are otherwise in good health...and will certainly follow your doctor's advice and take care to rest and get well...I have no doubt that you will be alright.:)

You may want to check in with the Chronic Fatigue Forum here at HW if you have not already. I think that they would have some good advice regarding this virus. (CFS and Epstein Barr are sometimes related)

Keep taking care of yourself. Use your coping skills. Get good rest and nutrition, ect...

...also keep talking with us, and we will do our best to keep you in a calm and peaceful state of mind.:)

S.C.

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