[Here is the original post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Anxiety/comments/kw2aej/i_was_covid19_vaccinated_today/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=ios_app&amp;utm_name=iossmf), it seemed to help a lot of people in my position so I just wanted to give you guys an update.

I got my first Moderna COVID-19 vaccination about a month ago, and it went great! I didn’t have any side effects.

Yesterday morning, I received my second dose, so I wanted to wait a full 24 hours before posting an update. For those like me who have health anxiety, you have absolutely nothing to worry about! Even with the second dose, it’s not bad! I had a couple very mild symptoms last night, but was better by morning. Just some chills, a bit of a fever and I felt kinda tired. I slept it off and then felt great this morning. If you get your second dose and have some side effects, just remember, it’s okay! It’s your body’s natural immune response to the vaccine, it’s a good thing! It means your immune system is working. And it is totally manageable and short-term. (Mine barely even lasted through the night.)

I personally was terrified to be vaccinated, as someone with major health anxiety, a brand new vaccine that was rushed to production was scary. Especially with the second dose, because I kept hearing from everyone that the second dose was what hit them hard. But it totally wasn’t even as bad as I thought it was going to be, and it’s totally safe! Don’t let your anxiety keep you from protecting yourself and taking this opportunity to be vaccinated, if you are able to. I hope you are all well and healthy! Remember, everything passes, and then you come out of the other side stronger than you were before. Much love to you all!