Hello sophiakaile: I see this is your first post here on PC. Welcome to Psych Central.

I think I can sympathize with what your friend is experiencing. (Probably a lot of us, here on PC as well as elsewhere, can. I was struggling with what I sometimes refer to as "generalized fear" (fear that is not directed at anything in particular) before Covid-19 came on the scene. But I have to say that, since Covid-19 showed up, my "fear-level" seems to be increasing. It's not even that I'm particularly afraid of the illness itself. It's just all of the over-the-top scary stuff you hear about in the news as well as on-line.

I'm glad your friend is doing well now & that he has this consultant he's in touch with. Here are links to 4 articles, from Psych Central's archives, that address the current Covid-19 situation & our emotional reactions to it:

5 Emotional Precautions to Take During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Pandemic Survival Guide For the Emotionally Neglected

Anxiety, Depression and COVID-19: Now's the Time to Feel Our Feelings — Here's 8 Ways How to

The Role of Hope As We Fight the Corona Virus Together

I hope you find PC to be of benefit.