such a relief

[Daisy425]

my PCR test came back negative! Such a relief! Still feeling some anxiety though. Does that happen to anyone? Sometimes after an anxiety provoking Event I feel anxious for a few days following it

[012703060610]

We love a negative COVID test! That's great. I tend to stay anxious around a topic for quite a bit of time even if resolved. I never experience that exhale of getting past something causing anxiety. So, yes I suspect others fee like this too. I guess it may be a cycle of some sort since anxiety can manifest in so many ways. You may still be anxious but what is bothering you may still not pop up yet. Not sure if that makes sense. It is like one level deeper. Yesterday I decided I would not visit my parents for the kids Spring Break this year. It's about a grand a flight and there is a lot of drama where they are with my other sister and her family. So the first stress was should I go? Yesterday I cancelled all flights. Boom, you'd think I would feel good I made a decision. Now this morning I am worried and anxious that I am not making enough effort and my Mom is in end stage Parkinsons. So the stress/anxiety continues even though I thought I made a good decision for me. I should add that traveling for me is very difficult, I need a wheelchair. Throw on towing 3 young kids, what was I ever thinking? Give yourself the grace to say--I have not idea why I am still anxious, I may figure it out or it may go away --and maybe you can slog through this bout of anxiety. No one here has the perfect answer or solution. It's why I love the site. At least we get ideas and here of other's journeys along the way.

[Daisy425 in reply to 012703060610]

thank you so much for sharing and for the advice. You are absolutely right. I love hearing from others. It’s comforting to know we are not alone in this journey

[Gillyflower18]

Sure I think we all do this from time to time! I listen to a podcast called The Golden Hour. This week was a rebroadcast about Anxiety. It was very good and explained what you can do about calming anxious thoughts. You may want to listen to it. In the meantime congrats on your negative test!

[benmaise in reply to Gillyflower18]

I do too. Takes me a while to settle down again.I think its cause we are anxious anyway.

[Daisy425 in reply to Gillyflower18]

thank you for the suggestion!