Another night

[Alaska17]

Hi everyone, I’m up late again and I was wondering if anyone here has this intrusive thoughts about something bad happening with your health specially at night.

I’ve always had issues with being too worried about my health, and even looking for symptoms on line, but lately this feeling has intensified and it doesn’t let me sleep at night

I’m afraid that something bad could happen to me or my mom while I sleep, I feel like a crazy person but I can’t stop thinking about this, and with the current situation whenever my mom goes out I wonder and check if any of us has symptoms of Covid

Anyone has any advise ?

[Hidden]

You’re not alone. I’m constantly thinking every little thing could be a complication from having the virus or maybe a recent contraction. I had a very bad upper respiratory infection back in March. I think maybe I did have it and it has wreaked havoc on my immune system. Or, if I didn’t have it, most of my ailments are stress related. Stress can really play its own part with your health and well-being. As long as we play our part in keeping as safe as we know how. I’m thinking we will dodge this. Wearing a mask if you have to be around close groups of people (especially indoors), Is the most important. Also, the repeated “wash your hands” phrase is most effective. If you practice this, your chances of getting the virus are low. It’s all we can do for now. I’ve been trying to train my mind to focus on other things. Meditation and breathing apps help a lot. I was told to get a puzzle or find something to do with my hands to keep my mind busy with other things. I’m not much of a puzzle person but I’m willing to try. It’s funny because I’m an artist, but every time I try to create, my mind draws a blank. Hopefully, we can distract ourselves from these thoughts because it’s very tiring. I have good days and bad.

[Alaska17 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for answering me, I think I could try the puzzle thing I really enjoy a good challenge so it might work to keep my mind in check

[Hidden]

Are you seventeen ?

If so you are not alone at this age, everyone when young goes through the same sort of . First I would recommend you stop looking up various conditions on the internet. All you are doing is making yourself Anxious and that will unsettle yourself and make you feel over anxious and believe me you do not want that.

However in My Teens I was like you I chewed and chewed over what if, and that just prevented me from sleeping because if I closed my eyes I would never open them again.

Eventually given time you will let go to live your life without thinking of the worse. We are generally long lived. I remember when young I would always be worrying about my Grandparents and Surrogate Family if they would die in their sleep. They all lived into their late seventies, my mother lived until ninety two. So you see we all generally have quite a long way to go.

I am seventy in two months time and I do not worry now, disabled I live my life, I expect to live a couple more decades.

Worry about how you are going to live through this wonderful life you have a great deal to do and learn

BOB

[Alaska17 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for that, although I’m not 17 I’m 23 my birthday it’s July 17 so that’s always been my lucky number

I will remember your advice and experience any time I feel upset about the future

[Galen_Writer]

So many of us feel this way right now. My son’s experience is almost exactly like yours. I believe it is a normal reaction to very abnormal circumstances. The world is just weird right now.