11 March 2020 Covid-19 Sing Happy Birthday Imminent Meltdown

I am mother to lots with a lovely hubby. Although I smoke, I am very active, healthy heart. I am on no medication. I don't generally have a cough, I don't have difficulty breathing when I run. I don't really get ill, quite hardy immune system. I don't really take medication (except for toothache which I cannot tolerate) I take vitamins and gingseng, turmeric, I am not on HRT. I don't take anti-depressants, I practice CBT, I meditate when I can, I would love to do yoga but I don't have the time. I work full time, I am work in education.

My anxiety levels are creeping up. I am so so devastated by the loss of life around the world particularly in China and Italy. Knowing that it is because they do not have enough critical care services to cope with the deluge of patients requiring care. Unnecessary lives being lost. I don't normally suffer from anxiety although after surgery a few years ago I did suffer for a few weeks (post surgery stress disorder). Got that under control pretty quickly although my confidence did take a knock. HOWEVER, the previous few weeks have been pretty damn scary. Watching Covid-19 take so many lives in China and Italy. Waiting for the British Government to do something, anything........other than tell me to sing Happy Bloomin Birthday whilst washing my hands (I know it is very important and my hands are raw!) I actually do it and insist everyone who comes into my house does it as well but tell me more please............help me calm down...