Hello everyone how ls everyone holding up with Anxiety from this virus? I’m hanging there lots of anxiety. my mom did get tested on Weds not cause she was having symptoms but cause she works in a doctor office and they tested them no results yet so I guess no news is good news right? I normally do my grocery pick up but I messed up and forgot to hit check out and lost my time slot so my mom had to mask and glove up and go into the grocery store still we can pick up our groceries tomorrow evening we are expected to have some bad weather tomorrow and Monday (I hate bad weather) So anxiety from that and this virus really has me on edge what are some things you are doing to ease your anxiety? for me its journaling, Watching funny sitcoms and movies, AVOIDING social media and lots of animal crossing. I’m lucky to have you all cause beyond this site no one understands the Anxiety
Good Afternoon
Thank you for your thoughtful post. I am glad you are staying away from social media (its the devil) specially when every man and his dog share fake news all the time. I deleted my facebook and have never looked back !!
Try to enjoy the time you have at home. Follow the advice of the governments and you should stay safe. Dont let the thoughts of the virus stop you enjoying your days.
Personally i have had almost no anxiety since the outbreak as mine was focused on health and being alone, but having my family around me constantly during this time seems to have worked wonders on my mental health ! Just make sure you are getting some exercise even if it is in the back garden.
Have a look at the prime now app by amazon they deliver groceries in my area if thats a worry for you.
I hope you feel better and are able to find some calm amongst the madness around us
I pray for you good health.
my doctor told me to turn off the media as well. my anxiety was at a 10 when this virus started and yes i had panic attacks and the major common symptoms associated with anxiety, the throat closing up, sweats, heart racing, pain up and down the arms and legs, chest tightening, etc., and i am medicated, so i can imagine what unmedicated anxiety sufferers must be feeling. i am not good with hysteria or change, which we have had a lot of both in the past weeks. my govenor has now made it manditory to wear a mask in public and i am extremely nervous about it. i find it constricting to my breathing. i also get nervous when i cant see others faces for their reactions or facial expressions. so now i have to deal with that. hang in there guys and gals, we will get through this
Just keep on working through this brother ! I dont use medication as it disagrees with me ! I am on the exercise, yoga, mindfulnes route which has its benifits ! avoid international news stay local and only once a day for updates will help ! Try to jot let this all consume you ! There is still a confident person hiding inside there ! remeber that !
yesterday was your easiest day ! Today is your hardest day and tomorow is a new day and even your worst day will only last 24 hours. we are all here for you
thanks for that, it was great. i tried the excercise route, like you, but it didnt work for me. i have PTSD, ADHD, and anxiety/depression disorder. i have been on meds, on and off for 20 years. i usually am pretty aware of my condition, and take my meds regularly, but this virus hysteria has really put me (and others noted on this forum) on edge. first i thought i am gonna catch this virus and die, and boom, the panic attacks started and the anxiety went from a 2 to a 10 in a matter of a day. my therapist talked me down, but it took a good week before my anxiety came back down to a 2. now my govenor of my state has made it manditory to wear a mask. this raises my anxiety to a 5, because i feel a mask constricts my breathing. i also depend on seeing others facial reactions and mouth movements when they talk (is that weird?), so i am nervous about this as well. i am not good with hysteria or change and we have had a lot of both the past few weeks. i just want it to end, so i can enjoy my life again
My friend i completely understand ! I was feeling exactly the same and then i caught the virus, 6 days later i was fine, im not saying thats the same for everyone but remain possotive ! The fact you are here and talking, figuring this ■■■■ out proves how strong you are !
I totally get the breathing situation it is an absolute nightmare ! At my worst point it was so disabaling it hard to believe you will move foward
I have stayed off Social media 
I download it first thing in the morning then no more my anxiety was really bad before this but this isnt helping. I stay home except for groceries which I try to do curb side if possible but this wed when I do my orders to pick up on Friday or Saturday I forgot to check out and my mom had to go into the store yesterday morning I was able to pick up my order today prime grocery delivery isnt in my area sadly I wish it was. i’m glad your anxiety isn’t bad
Thank you Kelvin I pray that for everyone this def has everyone on edge
Hey David! good to hear from you how are things on your end?