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Originally Posted by BethRags
Wow, I'm glad your husband's friend has mostly come through the covid psychosis. I saw something on the news about covid psychosis - apparently it's showing up with more frequency.
Yeah, having an appointment every day can be stressful. I also have thick, curly hair. I used to love hair appointments, but they've become like everything else - hours of anxiety that I try to hide. Does your stylist know how to cut curly hair? Sometimes I'm not sure mine does, but I like her so much...at least I'm comfortable enough with her that if I DO really panic I'd be able to tell her and she'd be supportive.
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Yes, I think the psychosis presentation of covid is getting more attention. My husband and I actually read about it for the first time shortly before his friend got covid. It was in the NY Times.
I find with my bipolar disorder that I MUST have plenty of breaks between heavy activity and stressors. If I go on too long without, it catches up to me. I have built up a bit more endurance for such things, but unfortunately I can't and may never again be able to handle what people without such challenges can. It's OK. I don't shed any tears about it. Such self-care is so important.
The good thing about nice salons is that they usually offer ice water. Often ice water is necessary for me in order to not sweat from anxiety/stress. I tend to sweat in such cases, which only exacerbates the situation. I did even in the US, but here the language barrier makes it worse. I do give myself some credit for managing, though. But again, I have my limit. Us curly haired gals do understand about that. It's a blessing in one way, and a hassle.
How are you doing today, @
BethRags?