Worried that the coronavirus will cut off my support

[JaneC76]

I'm not worried about the virus itself even if I was to catch it. I do remain concerned about the older people in my family.

But seeing people behaving badly & selfishly has really upset me and set off my anxiety.

I'm also worried I won't be able to see my psychotherapist or my psychiatrist, both of whom work out of a hospital.

And what about my medications? What if I can't get them?

What if have a flare up of my mental illness? In the past I've been hospitalised in psych wards, would I still have access to psych wards?

And how will I manage my mental health if I'm required to be home with both children. I tend to count on regular 'breaks'.

[cakeboss]

Hi i had the exact same thinking yesterday to .It stressed me out to the limit seeing everyone in supermarkets justfilling trolley loads full to the top .It gave me pains in stomach and set off my anxiety for the day tried to unwind from it all wasnt easy

[romantic_thi3f]

Hi JaneC76,

Thanks for your post. I can see where you are coming from and feel the same in a lot of ways. I think your worries and concerns are shared by so many people here.

Have you had a chat with your psychologist and psychiatrist about what their plans are for the coronavirus? I saw my psychologist just yesterday and she's organising phone calls and using programs like Skype to connect to people at home. Perhaps yours might do the same?

As for the medications and the psych wards, I don't see any reason why they would stop. Even in other countries that have gone into complete lockdown have still had pharmacies open - and if this does worry you still - you can always ask for a couple of weeks worth for a bit of reassurance.

I hope that you'll keep chatting with us. I know it's overwhelming but I think it's tackling one little battle at a time.

rt

[cakeboss]

Hi i had a appointment with my psycoligist yesterday and it was cancelled due to the psycoligist being ill.They cant help that but gee i was desperate to talk to them .I have a great gp who is kind of like my psycoligist dr all in one they are brilliant have app them tuesday next week.I have good days and bad days and yes yesterday was not a good one for me and to top it off my car broke down which is in a garage being fixed today .I find music is my saviour i tell you got it up so loud this morning to forget about the coronia virus .Does anyone here love adam lambert his music seems to calm me down .Thankyou adam lambert your my saviour in times of high anxiety panic disorder