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Covid fears ruining my life

Lnflorida
Lnflorida

Does anyone else constantly have the fear they have Covid or will get Covid?It's ruining my life. I've had a persistent cough since March and when this virus thing hit I really freaked out. I've had 2 Covid tests between March and September and all negative. Every day I think this is the day I actually have it and I work myself up to the point where I have symptoms and I go into a panic attack.  I'm a single mom of 2 children with no emotional support or family left who are living. I fear if I get sick my children will be left alone and forced into foster homes. I'm so sick of living in fear every minute of every day.

Littlechef
Littlechef
Hello You are not the only one who is in fear of covid 19 I should imagine everyone one is all over the world I feel it every day my anxiety is building so high but we must try our best to keep going as we will all go mad .
I have 2 special need boys who I can't even see because of covid and I'm at a high risk. .
Try and find something to take your mind of things play some music or read a book .
You will be fine keep smiling.
Ash122
Ash122
All you can do is protect your self and your children to the best of your ability. This applies to Covid and any other sickness.

I know it's hard not to worry when every where you turn you have someone or something telling you to be scared. Just know you're doing the best for yourself. That's got to give you some of your confidence back.

Also taking a break from the news and social media has significantly helped me with my Covid worries.
jny
jny
Covid is testing everyones resolve these days.
Every day we are a step closer to a vaccine though.
Wear a mask and wash your hands often.
You have tested negative twice so that is great.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Stop thinking about it as a 'fear'.

You're doing all you can to be healthy.

Start enjoying doing things with your children and be present for them in the moment.
Tropicaloo
Tropicaloo
I understand what you are saying and why you would worry, especially with two young children and little support.
I have mostly stopped watching the news these days because it only increases fear.
Try and live for the moment, are you safe and comfortable right now? The future hasn’t happened yet and is unknowable so don’t spoil your present, especially time you could be enjoying your children. They grow up so fast. I think a vaccine will happen quite soon. Good luck and enjoy your day.
arfie
arfie
Yea, this covid mania is scaring me to obsession, too, but maybe from the opposite end of the spectrum. My fears are of the social changes. My social anxiety was rough enough before. Now? ? ? What planet am I on? ? ?

I will need a spaceship to increase my social distances any further.
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