Well life just got crazy

[Bay123]

I’m sure all of you are feeling just as anxious right now. Truthfully, it’s all been manageable for me, which is surprising because just 6 months ago I was having a complete breakdown over what now feels like nothing. There is definitely those moments where I start to panic but overall I feel okay. The one thing really setting me off today is a family member that is not taking Covid seriously.

My family and I have a group text that has turned into funny memes about the virus and I have expressed my occasional worry with them but hey, that’s what family is for. I’ve stayed mostly positive.

Because my husband and I live in LA, we replenished our emergency stock right when the news from China started. I went to the store today to get a few comforts and last minute quarantine necessities and saw how low everything is getting. My family lives in Phoenix and there seems to be a little delay compared to LA in panic so I warned them about what was going on. One of my sisters lost it on me saying it’s all hysterics and I was part of the problem. I know I’m anxious and an over-planner but I feel like I’ve been rational and my concerns for them only come from a place of love. The rest of my family backed me up but now I’m starting to question my sanity again.

[Poodie]

Hi Bay 123.

I think you are fine. If course it comes out of concern and love.

This reminded me of what two dogs sometimes do when they are inside barking at the same thing, Sometimes they get so uptight they will briefly start to fight with one another because neither can get to what they are barking at.

You were merely telling your family what is happening with peoples’ hoarding. Hearing about that situation makes a your sister feel more anxious. She does not want to feel anxious so she takes it out on you, the messenger.

Don’t worry about it. It just normal anxiety all around.

[sweetiepye]

Hi Bay, You sent a nice, normal message intending to be helpful, how is that hysterical ?Personally I want to know what is happening in other areas without media spin. Thank you for being kind and concerned. Pam

[Dodo1943]

I came across your post by accident but wanted to reassure you from ‘across the pond’ that your action was absolutely rational, in my humble opinion. Our leaders in the UK are striving to keep everyone safe but your President was reported here as treating the Coronavirus as a hoax, so lost precious time in recognising the gravity of the situation.

Bless you for your fortitude: you are a sister I’d be proud to call my own!