Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
Hello All,
I found out yesterday that my best friend was possibly exposed to the virus on Mother's Day by her Son who is a Police Officer. He was sent home from work with the symptoms of the virus and I'm scared for my best friend who gave her son a hug before he left after his visit on Mother's Day.
I have this nervousness in the pit of my stomach that I haven't been able to shake since. I am crying inside and hating this situation we all are in more and more. Maybe even getting angry a little.
I just can't get going with any projects, including cooking for myself, self-care, let alone any good distracting projects to while away the hours and days. Luckily, I am no longer working, so that's a lot of stress off my back.
Has anyone had ANY success getting out of their own heads so to speak and getting on with a project or just doing everyday chores or past times? Especially, without medication!
My motivation is about down to zero again since the news from my friend and I'm worried I'm going to slip into depression if I can't get myself going again.
I did manage to start a private journal here on DS the other day. I intended to write in my journal yesterday, but I forgot until I had already signed off.
I know everyone says that we are all in this together and that I'll be fine. But, somehow I have not been able to turn that into feelings that will make me feel better or motivate me to get up and get going around the house.
Thank goodness I have a phone appointment next week with my Therapist. The last time we spoke she was concerned I was showing signs of depression and I'd tend to agree with her now. It's all just so overwhelming, depressing, and downright sad!
I'm probably in the best situation I could be in to go through this unprecedented time, but I still can't seem to get out of my own head and get moving!
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read my concerns, Bless You!
Be Well,
goldsky
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Yeah, this whole thing has just been so weird. No, I can't concentrate on my usual things anymore either. And "usual" is a strange word to use, since I can't go out to DO the things that I need to do. I worry about when I can make all my appointments such as my dentist (my tooth is really hurting now), and the eye doctor (scratched my cornea awhile ago, but the office is still closed). And, what will the appointments be like once they open, and is it safe to go, etc.
Very strange times we are living through. You are not alone. We're all just doing the best we can. Don't be hard on yourself.
Thank you!
I'm in Calif. too.
My Dad says the tests that are currently being offered are only about 70% reliable as far as giving accurate results. So even if she got tested the results probably would not be accurate. This is all so new to all of us, we just don't know yet.
Yes, my teeth are so dirty now, they really need to be cleaned. I'm so sorry about your toothache, that's the worst. Is your vision OK with the scratched cornea?
I'd imagine every business will have to follow a strict cleaning routine before reopening for business, especially medical & dental offices.
It is hard to know what the post-virus world will be like. But I'm holding out hope that life will go on after we are vaccinated, but I'd imagine it won't be the same as before.
Thank you and yes it is very strange times and I'm trying to accept it and move on with my new quarantined life, but so far it's not working and I'm still confused, anxious, sad, mad and generally so over it already.
Take Care and Best Wishes for your tooth and cornea!
goldsky
I think a lot of people are under stress right now Goldsky. Some days I wake-up and I’m like, why even get dressed, I have no where to go, but my living room or kitchen. I know though, when I break my routine my depression and anxiety are at their worst.
My husband is an essential worker, I worry everyday about him contracting the virus or bringing it home. We are constantly sanitizing.
This morning I had an online appt with a surgeon. I guess I will be having knee replacement in the midst of all of this. The surgeon said they are starting to schedule surgeries. I am hoping that by the time they get to me at the end of summer that things are better with the pandemic, but I am not sure since they are predicting it will spike in the fall. Best Wishes Goldsky.
Oh, I hadn't stopped to calculate how many days it's been since Mother's Day. They may have been wearing masks but not when they were eating dinner together. So, I guess she will just have to wait and see if symptoms develop in both of them and their families.
Yes, I have trouble with the two adult family members I live with and the impulse to control their actions around the house and how I perceive 1 member's carelessness at times. So to keep from pissing them off I just note it in my calendar as a point of reference if one of them ever gets sick, then I'll have the incident noted. But, yes, it's hard to watch loved ones do things that are increasing the risk of exposure and probably be putting themselves in increased danger.
I would not answer the door for anyone and write a big note that I'm keeping myself inside and safe or something. I hope everyone stays healthy through this. We aren't going anywhere until we can go get our vaccines which probably won't be until next year some time.
Stay Safe and Healthy,
goldsky
Oh dear, talk about stress and anxiety, Yikes!!! I'd be a nervous wreck. Yeah, I think this virus will be a threat until we all get vaccinated sometime next year.
Good luck with your surgery! Hopefully, the virus will wane at the end of the Summer, but yes I've heard that it will spike again in the normal Fall/Winter flu season.
Also, are you and your husband keeping your immunity strong? Staying hydrated and well-rested.
Take Care & Stay Healthy,
goldsky
Then we get to the anxiety pandemic of Coronaville. . . Science has yet to identify, much less measure it's infecting pathogens but I am utterly convinced anxiety pathogens are far more contagious than any virus or bacteria in Nature. Coronaville is a veritable anxiety feeding frenzy. It's hard for me to focus on much of anything under the influence of anxiety.
It sure is unnerving to know someone who may have the virus and to know that it could have been avoided is pretty hard to swallow. But, I'm trying to remember it's not my cross to bear so to speak.
I am counting the days to my next phone appointment with my therapist. But, last time she suggested that I start moving and getting outside and I haven't done either. But, I wasn't expecting the news from my friend either.
I've been wondering if some of the feelings we all are experiencing are related to mourning for our old lives & freedoms. The human psyche and what causes Anxiety, Depression (and/or Mourning) feelings are very interesting in relation to my struggles with both.
I have a friend I used to work with and She puts on some inspiring music and dances around her apartment too. I'd rather put on a good Audiobook and color :D
Keep Dancing & Be Well,
goldsky
The author has anxiety and depression (and so many other issues) and reads her own work, and it is stinking hilarious!!
Thank you, I'll look for it! I could use a good laugh :D
Be Well,
goldsky
I texted my Best Friend and her Son tested negative for the virus and is back at work and my friend is just fine. Phew, crisis averted!
Thank you all for your comments and support, it was very much appreciated.
Take Care All & Be Well,
goldsky
Yes, I am so happy for my friend and her Son.
Celebrate life’s little joys,
goldsky