reflecting on today but scared

[Daisy425]

today was definitely a better day which I need to celebrate. I am proud of myself for being able to push through work and eat three meals and some snacks. Big win. However I’m becoming very anxious about getting the stomach bug. I have a huge fear of throwing up. I’m currently 24 and the last time I had the stomach bug I had to have been a kid. I keep thinking I’m “due” to get it which i know isn’t how getting sick works. But it’s making me anxious. Idk if it’s even possible to go many years without getting it. I don’t know why I’m so focused on it. When I was first struggling with anxiety in middle school I would get so anxious I would throw up every morning before school. I think I have some ptsd from that.

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kudos….three meals yay! Win!

I’m sorry though for the anxiety. The what if scenarios can run you ragged. If you are super worried mask up! I am on immunosuppressive drugs and I still wear a mask at large events. Puts my mind at ease. I think we will see a lot more masks going forward. Just a thought!

[Artistfriend]

Thats great, glad you can acknowledge your victory. I would just add that i try not to overdo it right away when it comes to eating. ive been trying to have smaller, lighter meals throughout the day as opposed to bigger, heavy meals, just be gentle with your stomach. Remind yourself that youre not in middle school and that you have good resources as an adult to manage however anxiety appears