Corona Anxiety

[Rmp77]

Is anyone else losing their mind during this quarantine?? I have bad anxiety, so I worry even when there is not a scary virus killing people all over the world. I also struggle with being locked in the house with endless time to think. I feel myself falling back into my depressive habits. All I want to do is sleep all day. How is everyone else dealing with this, and do you have any suggestions?

[Don0929]

My anxiety is also running wild. The fear is outrageous and the health is anxiety doesn’t help everyday I feel as though my nose is running (nothing comes out) my throat hurts then stops minutes later... I feel pain in my leg then it jumps to my chest and hands then disappears... and it sucks it’s not every day but when it comes it comes bad... it just sucks because I have been to the doctor tested negative for everything and now I’m living fearful every time I go to get groceries ... it’s just sad

[Celtic27]

Hi there you definately not alone in feeling stressed at this time being in lock down affects everyone differently I liken it as being like been a caged animal coupled up all day! But there are different was of dealing with it you will find which way will suit you you could try wearing a surgical mask and carrying hand sanitizer if you can avoid public transport I tend to use private taxis as there's no one else to sneeze and cough all over you! Simple things like this will keep you safe take care and I wish you all the best david 💐

[SunnyDay13]

Hi. Like you, I am typically anxious and this situation has me in a constant state of stressful worry to the point where each day is difficult to face. What I have found is that each day can be a little different. Some are ups and some are downs, so I just keep accepting one day at a time. I started to quit listening to all news several weeks ago and that has really helped. I have been reading some new and positive things. I remind myself that things aren’t going to feel like normal life like I want right now and I can accept having to ride the flow of ups and downs. Despite how tough this is, I try acceptance as my coping strategy to face every day. Please feel free to talk to me on here if you need someone who relates.

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As far as I can tell from Quarantine, everyone is really going nuts. Now I am sick and afraid to go to the ER! You are not alone.

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I suggest watching Thich Nhat Hanh videos on YouTube. Look for PlumVillage. I also suggest my old psychiatrist's site, fullcapacityliving.com