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MTCTCS
MTCTCS

Hello,


This is my first post. I wanted to vent a little about my cocnerns during the COVID pandemic in Reading,PA. I live with my boyfriend and our 3 children and overall we are doing well, getting things done around the house, working from home, spending time with the children, doing a better job with balancing the differnt hats we wear.


However, I am getting anxious about the length of this pandemic. I see people wearing masks and gloves. I go from being upset that they have them and did not donate them to hospitals from concerend  if they are sick. Is that paranoia or smart? I wonder how safe it is to take my children outside, I know what the CDC says but how are we doing at anational level with this war on this virus? Are we tasting more negatative than postiive for Covid? I worry about the educational system and what will happen with my son's kindergarten registration. I can not find basic household items and its frustrating. I know I am one of the lucky ones to maintain employment, and my bf field for unemployment. How long will it take to flatten the curve? I feel I am constantly questioning my thoughts and if they are rational or not and then I see that my county , Berks is on a shutdown at 8pm. I am 32 years old. I litterally see people living in fear and it creates fear within me.

Trudy1021
Trudy1021
I am in philly and I am wondering the same things. When is it going to slow down the powers that be are all saying we are wks behind other countries that are showing improvement like China and Korea so I am holding on to that will be us soon

I took my 1st kolonopin tonight and I feel like I'm a lil jittery I keep waking up. Maybe it keys up your anxiety in the beginning. I am just so nervous I keep nodding off and jumping up out of my sleep
MTCTCS
MTCTCS
Be safe! , i would look into mindfulness activities, deep breathing works for me and i smoke to reduce my anxiety. It helps me slow down and process my thoughts. I agree i see that we outnumbered Italy already. I keep checking cdc as well and the stimulus plan. Distractions help. stay safe!
Siku
Siku
I suppose taking comfort in knowing there is nothing you can do about the outcome might possibly help with the worrying of the future?

I'm fairly hopeful that the government, landlords, employers, lack of supplies etc. will work together in any relief so I hope that spreads to you as well. :)

Try to live in the present and keep yourself distracted. The media and facebook are not helping with the panic and anxiety. I'd suggest keep looking at those outlets to just once a day.

Ignorance can be bliss too. <3 :P

Stay safe!