Anxiety is hitting me hard

[1121]

I spend alot of time crying i will just start for no reason trying to be strong and not worry but this virus has me scared

[Agora1]

1121, this virus is vengeful and has a lot of people as well as the Medical Profession

scared and feeling helpless. Staying in a state of fear does nothing but wear us down

mentally and physically. We need to stay positive in order to keep our immunity high.

Follow the rules put out by the CDC will protect us the best it can. As they say across

the world, we are all in this together. We can support each other and give courage

and strength to the vulnerable. That is our purpose right now. Stay safe. xx

[1121 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you

[AiryFairie]

1121 You're not alone! I'm sure just about everybody is feeling the same. I said to Hubby this morning, I haven't felt like this since my darling Mum died, 5 years ago. It's a kind of grief for the normal lives we had before, and at times I am fearful for the future. Although I try and imagine a future where we CAN house the homeless, we CAN feed the poor, we CAN have more funding for Mental Health Services. And for our beloved NHS etc etc. I am prone to anxiety and have good(ish) days and bad days, too, and I am struggling. When I feel overwhelmed, I find it helps to write everything down, and then look at it the next day, somehow this seems to help, as many of the worries on my list may have a different, better, perspective, and I can cross some of those worries off my list of fears.

My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones, and my greatest fear is for my family and friends. There are times when this spirals out of control, not gonna lie. Try and focus on a brighter future for those of those who survive this, which is the vast majority of the population. About 80% of people who catch Covid recover at home, although it's not nice, obviously.

Two close family members suspect they have had Coronavirus, around the 3rd week of February, but they recovered quickly. My daughter has her own business and several of her clients have caught Coronavirus, none of them had to go to Hospital and coped at home, and are now recovered. Unfortunately the media only seem to focus on the negative side of this, I have noted their coverage is disproportionate. It's Bad News which sells newspapers, as always!

Keep your chin up. Take some deep breaths. And don't be afraid to reach out, be it to family and friends (with all this wonderful technology we have nowadays), or your GP. There are loads of resources on the Web, with many places you can phone for support. I reached out for some professional help last night, and it helped so much to talk to a stranger, it put me back into a frame of mind where I feel, this morning, more in control of my emotions. (((hugs))

[1121 in reply to AiryFairie]

Thank you so much it helps hearing from others

[rsherma]

Hi, you are definitely not alone in this. My anxiety has been pretty high since the stay-at-home orders in US took effect.

I am trying to stay with my gratitude practice to remind myself that even though this time is really tough, a lot of others have it much much more. I have so much to be grateful for.

Best of luck to you. This time will pass eventually.

[1121 in reply to rsherma]

Thank you

[pink318]

Hi- You are not alone. During the first few days of lock down I was worried and afraid. I cried while I was praying. Giving all my concerns to God has helped me to have peace. It was not an immediate answer to my prayer but as I continue to pray and sing worship songs I started to feel alright.

We will all get through this by the help of God. I pray that you will remain strong and hopeful. Stay in the forum, we are here to uplift one another. Take care, God bless.

[1121 in reply to pink318]

God bless you and thanks

[1121]

❤️Elle 😊It warms my heart to see you reaching out! I try my best to get you to realize your amazing & never alone in anything you feel,think or do! Bottling it up isn’t healthy & Communication is key! Change your life 😇thank you to everyone for helping her & easing each other’s piece of mind! She means the world to me & all that love her!

Z458E❤️

[1121 in reply to 1121]

I know im trying i love what you said 458Z 💞

[1121 in reply to 1121]

If I didn’t love you would I still b here? You haven’t seen anything yet.. you’d have it all if only you change your life❤️ I’ve waited long enough.. 58E

[Yasmin41]

I’m feeling the same way also

[1121 in reply to Yasmin41]

Its hard to explain to other people who dont know how anxiety makes you feel

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This virus is scaring everyone. It’s hard but I know we will get through it ❤️

[Yasmin41]

Yes it’s hard to explain why my nerves are all over the place to people they will not understand