What's your biggest covid related anxiety that isn't directly related to the virus?

I stopped therapy temporarily as I have explained elsewhere on this forum. Now I have to explain my weight loss to my therapist and exactly how I lost it. I could always lie though.

^^ This. The world economy will go into a depression. I don't see how I will get my job back.

I'm not sure but this causes some anxiety. I don't want another break because I might forget to wash my hands , social distancing etc.

In regards to the Op question, No question when asked is ever foolish when it related directly or indirectly to our thinking and our thoughts. Without such questions evolution would ground to a halt.

As for my own feelings on the matter, my main anxiety is still dealing with people in person.

My biggest covid related anxiety that isn't directly related to the virus is the power dynamics that seem to become much clearer as a result of actions taken to combat the virus. It seems like there exists a hierarchy which I don't want to acknowledge but keeps glaring back at me. In terms of who stays safe, who has masks, who gets tests, what is prioritized over what, etc.

I live in the United States and COVID-19 may be what makes me leave it.

That I'll have health issues that should have been addressed earlier by a personal touch from the doctor.

Right now I have teeth concerns that I'm worried about, for example. But I don;t want to get out to the dentist, and don't think he's even seeing patients.

This is really embarrassing, but I have not been self-aware about passing gas in public. I guess I've been indoors so much I forgot my manners/other people. No one's said anything but I just think "oh my gosh, I can't believe I did that in public!" *blushes*

That they can't stimulate the economic downturn away. We might be in another Great Depression. During that depression, it was not just one big downturn. There were many. The government tried many things (this is why we have social security and unemployment plus there were many public works projects) but excess and debt takes time to work off. I worry about people who do not have savings and jobs. It could change our political system in ways we don't anticipate.

Good question to ask.

I think my worry is the frustration that is building up as people are not used to living in these types of conditions. I would like to travel and see my parents as I do every summer as they might need my assistance. I think this is putting a bit of stress on the family but I have to say thank heavens they are doing well. Also my business is waiting to start but as you know the covid is holding all of us back from normalcy. I think good things will come we just need to be patient.
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That I might never actually see my therapist again. It’s always going to be through a screen.

What am I going to do after all of this is over? I mean, like, what am I going to do?

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed That I might never actually see my therapist again. It’s always going to be through a screen.

~~Same~~

that at some point I will have to stop social distancing and spend time around other people.

For me it's my anxiety ( though I had been doing so well for years ) I feel it's gotten worse since pandemic ...I had an anxiety attack at a store last week a friend had to take me home ...
It's like every day that goes by I get more and more terrified going out ( not just because of virus ) ...
On a positive note I'm Grateful for PC it helps me to keep conennected to the world and with people who understand. Thank You and Stay Safe everyone

I'll be so used to social isolation that it will feel like stepping out into a whole new world once this is finally over one way or another.

The pandemic in general has added a layer of stress to my life. I'm hyper aware of ppl now and in stores I feel angry / anxious if someone gets too close or doesn't follow check out rules. The isolation and disruption of life is also painful.

Woven Galaxy, I feel the exact same way. I was anxious enough, before, when strangers got in my personal space. NOW, I'm an instant wreck, and have even blurted out some fairly surprising anti-social rebuffs at same strangers. Add to that the fact that they're usually not wearing masks!!!! (although I always do; I don't go out without one.) Don't get me started!....!

The overall economic situation has got me worried, too. I was just getting things together to perhaps run a small online business from home. But will people want to buy? Will they have the spare cash to do it?

The outcome is all so unknowable, right now.

That it might be difficult to sell our house and/or get a good amount of money for it.

As always, I'm anxious about my mentally ill 50 yo son who has been cutting dialysis treatments in half (from 4 hrs. to 2 hrs.)for 4-5 mos. He is slowly declining in appetite and physical energy. I don't want him to endure a slow death, but I can't talk to him about it. He doesn't understand what he is doing to himself. I would be ok with him just stopping dialysis, but again, I can't suggest this.
If anyone has read the book Being Mortal, you realize that its just pointless to maintain an existence that's never going to get any better.
I never know when I'm going to find him dead of a heart attack or stroke. It's extremely painful to have this uncertainty. The social worker I spoke to said it could be weeks, months, or a year before he has to be hospitalized or passes away.

Every home in our neighborhood (town homes) has sold in a matter of days/weeks. At least 4 homes have gotten offers at or above the asking price.

For me it's dealing with a person that is very negative towards me in day program. I am trying very hard to not let it bother me and focusing on why i go to day program. There are so many other people there that I have become friends with. I wish it was easy for me to let go this person.

For me, it's lack of meaningful interactions with friends and people I care about. I fear that I will lose relationships and be out of touch with people for a while. This is really gnawing at me. I didn't realize how much I needed people before all this happened.