I'm having a lot of anxiety.

I had an interview a week and a half ago, and I've received no word on my status. I emailed the recruiter on Wed to inquire about my status, and I got no reply? Am I being ghosted?!? Was my interview with the hiring manager that bad? I know I faltered in a couple of spots, but I made my points and talked about how I am a good fit for the role. I didn't think I did THAT poorly to warrant ghosting???? UGH!

And, I only have 1 real job lead right now, through a former colleague. He referred me to his hiring manager, telling me they are hiring for their Growth team, yet the hiring manager hasn't reached out to me even though he told my colleague that he would. I checked in with him this week as well, and he said he would ask the hiring manager.

Otherwise, I am only just receiving rejections on my applications. I haven't had an interview in a week and a half. Are people freezing hiring practices because they think a recession is looming????? We're not in a recession right now, I've read.

Anxiety is creeping up again.