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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...

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So Much Anxiety

ddasilva101
ddasilva101

Hello everyone my name is Diana and I live in Massachusetts USA.  I am in so much anxiety right now...because of the corona virus, it's really getting to me I have  both heart disease and diabetes and anxiety of course so I feel if I catch it it will be a death sentence for me and they still have me at work and our building has more than 25 people.  I am just so upset right now...




Diana

malibumark
malibumark
I hear you that it's a difficult time. Could you get a note from your Doctor to be excused from work as a HIGH RISK person? Just a thought. Also, I know during this collective state of alert that we all have right now, it's our instinct to want to help each other. Maybe there's something you could do for others (either in youc apt or community or wherever) that you could focus on
that would put all that 'go go' anxiety to work? Just a thought.
Peace.
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Perhaps you can talk to HR about working at home.

Drink lots of fluids and avoid non essential contact.

It’s ok to feel the anxiety. You’re not alone.
serenityspeaks
serenityspeaks
I am sorry it's causing myself anxiety as well. I know I most likely will get it just a matter of when. Spring break went from a fun planned vacation to this corona mess. If work from home is option I definitely be asking about that. I feel many jobs that can do this just aren't.
MaryContrary
MaryContrary
I am upset too. It isn't so much for me but my Mom. I feel like I live on the edge of disaster anyway and this makes it worse.
CatsNBirds
CatsNBirds
Hi Diana. I’m sorry you’re feeling so anxious and can completely relate. I hope that something changes with your work situation and you are able to stay home.
I too work in a department with over 30 people and it’s impossible to practice social distancing. My anxiety is off the charts and is aggravating my autoimmune. My Dr. told me to download the Calm or Headspace app and try to practice mindfulness to help with the anxiety. Maybe that would help you. Can you wear gloves and a mask at work? I’m wearing gloves and hoping for the best.
eli_mom
eli_mom
Hello Diana,
Try to talk to your boss and ask if possible for you to work from home.

Take care of yourself. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose and practice social distancing.

I pray for peace and safety as we all go through this journey. Keep us posted.
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