Anxiety gone wild

[Mrspjsmom]

My anxiety is overwhelming me right now because of the coronavirus. Every moment I'm awake my logical mind is battling my emotions and losing. I'm not concerned about getting it myself. I'm concerned about my husband (an Emergency Room nurse), my daughter who has autoimmune issues and also works in a hospital and my son who is a firefighter/paramedic with asthma. Locally the medical personnel and first responders don't have the safety equipment they need. This morning my husband said he knows he will get it eventually. When they are working I cry. Guess I just have to wait things out and hope for the best. Thanks for listening.

[CanuckAnon]

A vaccine has started human trials in Seattle. Dr Fauchi announced this the other day. Many anti virals are attacking virals and a very large majority of people are recovering from it....

[Mrspjsmom in reply to CanuckAnon]

Thanks for sharing this information. Gives me some comfort.

[Mary-intussuception]

This is so wrong. They should all have adequate supplies of protective equipment.

We have to keep our staff in the medical profession well so that they can be there as & when needed AND because we just should - anyway. If we don't protect them - how can they be there for us.

We must pray for protection for your husband, daughter and son. And all .

Ask for miracles xx

♡

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Thank you.

[Kkimm]

I really feel for you all. Your family are all amazing doing such important jobs and so brave.

My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family

Kim

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Kkimm]

Thank you. I am very proud of them and trying not to worry.

[Anij3443]

Oh I'm sorry this is wreaking such havoc on your nerves. Yes, its hard having someone you love be on the front line. I think the absolute best thing you can do is be their support system. Worry and stress will only weaken you both physically and emotionally. Pray, care for, see to their needs, etc. put your worry into work. Maybe I'm suggesting this because my love language is acts of service....LOL! I guess that's how *I* show people I care for them...especially when I'm heavy with anxiety. Praying for you!

P.S. I work at a nursing home and our facility has been plagued with Influenza B and Norovirus. I'm so hoping we avoid this. Our elders are in serious danger. I just want to love on them and protect them!

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Anij3443]

Thank you. I am doing everything I can to take care of them and if they get sick I'll be the first one there to help. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers as well. Hope you and your patients stay healthy.

[Hidden]

I totally understand your feelings ! My husband is a Nurse and I myself have a respiratory condition and autoimmune issues too. We’re currently in separate rooms and I’m in complete isolation... it’s difficult 😢 but news of recovery is now coming through so that’s good news x stay positive and safe and do take time away from the media etc if you can even for a hour.. it helped me x

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. I'm doing everything I can to stay safe and keep my anxiety at a manageable level.

[Hidden in reply to Mrspjsmom]

We’ll be okay , try not to worry too much 😊 even though its hard not to

[KittenMittens22]

Wow what an amazingly brave family! You should be proud. I know it’s easy to worry but try to remind yourself that the worry won’t make it happen any less, and the fear will not help you get through it. In other words, the worry does nothing to help the situation but make it harder. I try to remind myself of that when I worry about something I can’t change.

Just keep positive thoughts that your family is strong and they will be able to handle anything that comes their way. Just keep those hands clean and support and love one another. It’s amazing how many people are recovering from this. We will all prevail. Have faith ❤️

[Mrspjsmom in reply to KittenMittens22]

Thank you. I am very proud of all of them. I know in my heart everything will be ok now I just have to convince my mind of that.