Anxiety surrounding COVID

Butterfly_Wings_of_Hope — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:34:28 GMT

Hey guys, so I am in a place where are currently in COVID lock down and I have anxiety.

First of all, I just want to say that if your anxiety has been triggered by COVID, I just want you to know that I am with you in spirit. I understand how hard it is to think rationally when people are panic buying and everything... and I just want you to know I support you.

Where I live, we have just gone into another lockdown and we have to wear masks to walk outside. There has been insane panic buying... and I just don't know how to do my part, to encourage people that we live in a SUSTAINABLE country, and we don't need to bloody panic! The panic is infectious and I don't know how to get my city to stop being so silly ... I suppose I can't control other people. It's just really frustrating.

Today, I was really anxious to go to the shops cause I ran out of milk. But I called a help line and managed to get to the petrol station, and buy milk and toilet paper.

I am really proud.

I also managed to get my living room table clean even though I am stressed and sleep deprived. I'm proud about that too.

I am a disability support worker (part time) and I am really grateful because I am getting paid to stay at home and not work for five days, which I think is a huge blessing. Perhaps God knew that I needed a break, haha.

I am trying to surround myself with positive and relaxing activities during the lock down, like my mindful coloring and I have a jigsaw puzzle ready to do if I get bored.

I am trying to stay relaxed but sometimes it's hard ... last night I had a dream that our beautiful country god invaded and that we were at war, i woke up terrified and i had to cling onto my husband.

COVID just messes my anxiety up so bad... and if it messes you up too just know you are not alone.

Love and peace.

~Butterfly 💙

Anxiety surrounding COVID

Gambit87 — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:10:30 GMT

Hey Butterfly!

I'm really sorry to hear that your anxiety is high!

We just got thrown into lockdown yesterday (i'm in perth) and Im in one of the hotspots! My anxiety kicked in at the thought of another lockdon but then I thought 'No, I will NOT allow this situation get the better of me. I got through 1 lock down and I will get through this one too' Then I started feeling better.

My partner and I stood inline for a little over 5 hours yesterday to get covid tested.

we'll get through this! my thoughts are with you! 🙂

Anxiety surrounding COVID

Butterfly_Wings_of_Hope — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:01:10 GMT

I am a Perthite too!

Stay strong and keep well.

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