Covid 19 worries

[Mding]

Hi there, I've never done anything like this before so a little scared. I suffer health anxiety. My question ATM is how so I deal with this virus. I'm isolating as my sister has just had a premmy baby and I want to be able to be there for her. The issue I have is my family work and are attending a funeral tomorrow which gives me anxiety over how I keep myself safe in my own home. What measures other than cleaning surfaces not using the same bathroom etc can I take. They may not even get the virus but I am so anxious about it.

[Sophie_M]

Hey Mding, thanks for joining us here on the Beyond Blue forums. We're sorry to hear that you're living with health anxiety and understand that this must be a very difficult time for you. Please know that you've come to a safe, non-judgemental space to talk about your thoughts and feelings, and our wonderful community is here to provide you with as much support, advice and conversation as you need.

If you feel up to it, we'd recommend reaching out to our Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. The website will be regularly updated with information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during this time. You might find some of the following  resources helpful:

• Living with OCD in the time of COVID-19
• Ways to reduce stress during the coronavirus pandemic
• How to maintain a healthy relationship during the coronavirus

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[MiaG8227]

Hey!

i’d suggest the obvious 1.5 metre social distancing firstly but another thing not many people are aware of is that we should be cleaning our shoes too (once home) like spraying them down with disinfectant just to be sure. Also wearing a mask and sanitising your hands before you go.

Stay safe. Hope this somewhat helps 🙂

[MarkBt]

Hey Mding,

I'm right there with you a fellow health anxiety sufferer and I live in Melbourne (what a place to be). Sounds like a tough situation, living with a family where people are going out to work all of the time. Do you trust others in your family to be careful? Sounds like you are doing everything you can to keep separate. The anxiety is real and understandable for you and your sister but the threshold for me is when I can't function normally. Find it hard to work, eat, sleep - just recently went through that and seeking help now. I'm still anxious but functional. Keen to hear how it plays out for you.