Thread by @GodlessNZ

(1) I'm still #prepping for when COVID19 gets near me. Pretty sure it is in the country and cases will be reported in 3-4 days.

I have multiple medical issues so cannot afford to brush it off like it's just a cold.

Have met with my doctor. Still gathering info etc

(2) I've never taken Tamiflu. Dr is willing to prescribe it if needed. If I had influenza, I might consider it but I worry about side effects esp on the brain. I often react to meds.

If I get COVID, Tamiflu might make it worse, or do nothing. IDK.

(3) I'm not keen on being prescribed prednisone but will take medical advice if I get this bug.

I have stocked up on every med or therapeutic product I can think of that is safe for me to use at home.

I hate hospital at the best of times. If I have to go there I will though.

(4) If you see me not on Twitter please don't panic. It could be a technical outage, or I'm sick & likely to recover soon. I will make arrangements for someone to get the word out if I don't recover.

The thought is terrifying but we all need to put on our big girl/boy pants.

(5) Visit cdc.gov to learn what you can about this virus. You need to be ready to challenge medical services if they are getting things wrong. Your vital signs say more about your health than any lab test. Don't ignore your intuition. Be bold if you have to.

(6) And remember, your body uses a depressed mood to get you to stay in bed and heal. Expect it, then you will be ready for it. Do not soldier on. Do not spread the virus.

Go to bed, & follow doctor's orders. I will, if it happens to me.

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