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Emmaneedshelp
Emmaneedshelp

I am freaking out!


All that is happening because of the coronavirus. This is making my depression worse and my anxiety. I've been having more panic attacks. Before the coronavirus became an issue I have always been paranoid about everything. but now I'm even more paranoid and scared. I'm experiencing a panic more and more. I feel so overwhelmed I feel sick to my stomach. I might throw up from all this stress and anxiety. Never have my anxiety and depression been so strong at the same time. I have been feeling suicidal and so overwhelmed with it all. Today just made everything worse. At first, I wasn't so worried. However today my church sent an email saying they are closing the church worldwide and since my church is taking this seriously this makes me more afraid. Maybe all the people that are buying toilet paper are doing the smart thing, since before my friend thought it was a waste of time. But now my full panic mood is kicking in and I need to go to the store and buy toilet paper and supplies. maybe it's not necessary but it will make me feel somewhat better. Just being prepared just incase makes my anxiety less extreme. My college might be closed too next week and then it will be an online school.


Right now I'm just kinda venting while panicking. I just need all these thoughts out my head... I am terrified since anything can happen now. I just google coronavirus and it came up an SOS Alert. I feel so overwhelmed... I'm just one small person and this coronavirus is such a big thing that I can not fix. It also makes me so anxious because no one knows how long this coronavirus will be a problem. Will it take months or years for this to go away and everything back to normal? and how many more people will die? Will we have a summer? everything is gonna change. everything is already changing... I'm scared. If schools are closing are jobs gonna close? will we all just be in our homes forever? I'm terrified. I had such a horrible panic attack today that my heart was having more pain than usual. when I have panic attacks my heart does hurt but this time it was an extreme amount of pressure. 


It's really hard to get my mind to stop all these thoughts. I know I must just focus on the things I can control, like going shopping tomorrow even if it's not necessary but it will make me feel better. I will make a list of items to buy and hopefully, the stores will have more of the items I need since I know the stores are running out of stuff.


I just want things to be ok. I just want to be ok. I just want everyone to be ok.



Restful
Restful
You’re not alone. I think all of us who suffer with anxiety have been reeling over this outbreak. We will get through this though, one day at a time.
Froggie83
Froggie83
Wash your hands. That's the best prevention method.
There is so much media hype and false information circling around that people are panicking for nothing.. The cdc website has the information you need to know. I do suggest getting a 2 week supply of stuff like toilet paper, and food. Because stores may close.
Tashio2x
Tashio2x
Yeah its spring break for me but my college is switching to online classes till at least April 10th so will be weird not going back after the week of spring break. And yeah I'm also worried about everything closing and everyone just being stuck at home. I get restless if I stay at home too much :/ but I will say that music is helpful in staying calm as is tv/movies or any other distractions you can think of. Talking to people online is also nice. Let's us know that we are all in this together and we will get through it and help each other through it. If you want to talk to someone one on one feel free to message me. Stay strong.
Anna1212
Anna1212
don't panic. I don't think anyone under 30 has died from the virus. just read that somewhere recently. I know that it is much more dangerous for the elderly. I think a lot of people are getting it and recovering from it also. if it makes you feel better, stock up. but don't let it disable you. just wash your hands frequently, especially before eating and try not to rub your face too much and stay away from people who are visibly sick. your local or state health dept might have a hotline where you can talk to someone about this. I actually did call my state department and got to talk to someone on their hotline. we talked for about a half an hour. got lots of good info and reassurance. get good rest and eat well and keep your immune system up. take some deep breaths and distract yourself with a video or something. you'll get through this.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
There's nothing wrong with being prepared, you can let your rational mind know that, it's not a paranoid thought. Using coping skills like relaxation exercises, deep breathing exercises to calm you, when the panic comes can help. When the anxiety comes focus on a rational thought, such as: common sense says, good hygiene is a safety measure. Washing your hands after going to the market or bank or anyplace where your touching a lot of things other people are. Not going to places where a lot of people might be coming and going, if you don't have to. These are not paranoid thoughts, their rational, practical advice being given by the CDC and Government Officials to limit possible exposure.

It doesn't mean you have to panic or let your brain get caught in a constant, "if I go "X" am I in danger loop". Sometimes its a matter of physically telling yourself, "no i'm not going to think that panic thought, I'm going to think this rational thought." And yes many Churches are not meeting right now, because most large group meetings of any type are not meeting, as a safety measure. But you don't have to be at Church to be with God right. Perhaps your Church will do an Online Service or Prayer Group....that's what our Church does when they can't meet...so check the website or with your Minster and see if there are plans for that. Remember you are not alone, this is new for just about everyone, none of us have been through anything of this magnitude on a worldwide scale, its a scary situation, but we all have to help each other get through it.

Take care and keep reaching out.

Kat
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Great job venting Emma.

Sometimes airing it out can release some anxiety.

We are all here. Keep venting.
shakyinside
shakyinside
I was wondering how people with health related anxiety would react to this. I feel for you. I’m a fatalist so if it happens, it happens. Take care, take precautions and hope for the best.
bbr00ks78
bbr00ks78
I've been feeling the same way lately especially with all that's going on. Glad I stocked up before people started panic buying! Our store shelves are almost empty! And they were fully stocked just a day ago! All we can do is be well informed and educated about this virus and be well prepared as much as possible. And practice good hygiene. Try not to worry so much about it though. Worrying never does anyone any good. Just do what you can to be as prepared as you can so you will at least have some piece of mind. Best of luck to ya'll! Be safe and wash your hands!
mfb
mfb
Take a deep breath and realize that the warnings are just that - warnings and precautions to reduce the spread of it. I think it is unfortunate that people are feel so scared and overwhelmed by this. It is a natural reaction but think of it more of a brief pause to reset. If buying supplies makes you feel better, do it. But this is not something that is out to get YOU. It is just a virus. It is all in God's hands anyway. I am a Christian and have been disappointed in many church reactions to this. We should not fear. Scripture tells us that. Just pray, take a deep breath and relax (and maybe buy some toilet paper and canned tuna if it makes you feel better. LOL). Prayers coming your way.
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