I could just…sign off of Twitter.
Turn off the notifications.
Mute the words “coronavirus” across my social media platforms.
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Tune out the news that my parents are watching on the TV in the other room.
But I can’t.
It was the first time, in a long time, that I really broke down and sobbed.
I just couldnt stop thinking about whats happening right now.
The corona pandemic has completely taken over the world.
The world has been a bit unnerving and scary lately.
People with anxiety are having a harder time dealing with things.
I fled New York City and went home to suburbia in New Jersey.
Still, not everyone is safe.
Not everyone has the things most of us have.
Andthatswhere my anxiety started to kick in.
Always have been, always will be.
Some people are concerned for those with depression or ED who might relapse.
I saw someone question what they should do if their social distancing is in an abusive household.
My heart just…aches.
I see people on Instagram and Twitter*stillgoing out to bars and restaurants.
Im concerned for my friend and my uncle who are both nurses.
Icouldjust…bounce of Twitter.
Turn off the notifications.
Mute the words coronavirus across my social media platforms.
Tune out the news that my parents are watching on the TV in the other room.
I refresh social media to see if there have been updates on how long this will last.
I watch theTik Toksand I laugh at thememesbecause I, too, use humor as a coping mechanism.
How will public and national leaders help make sense of things and find solutions to this epidemic?
So how do I deal with my anxiety?
How can I deal with it, especially during a time like this?
Ill just have to do what feels right in the moment.
Living with anxiety has always been a hard thing for me.
Even at 23 years of age, I still struggle from time to time.
But during the time of this pandemic, it doesnt feel like its enough.
Are you struggling with your anxiety during this time of the Coronavirus?
Heres some insight onhow you’ve got the option to take care of your mental health and wellbeing.
Well get through this.
Thats just what I keep telling myself at least.
