My kids had the stomach flu last November and my husband and I caught it too (but I made it through without V*), and I know exactly what you mean about the worrying/waiting. The sun also helps my moods a ton, and getting out of the house, living my life. My anxiety gets out of control when I stay home more, I just start worrying and it's a vicious cycle because than I'm too afraid to go anywhere, so I stay home, thus feeding my anxiety.