21 March 2020 : Covid-19 Stay Home Stay Safe

So we have all been advised to stay at home to stay safe. Although I have stopped watching the news, as I walk by the TV I can see a shot of Battersea Park and the amount of people getting on with their day....drinking in the sun without a care in the world. Really come on guys, if you don't stay home the disease will spread, our NHS will be overrun and even you invincibles will no longer be invincible if there isn't a bed available to treat you. Get with it!

So in order to keep my anxiety at manageable levels, I am distracting myself, cleaning out my work desk, finding bits and pieces that may be of use to others that are also working from home, sharing through local groups on social media. All the while staying mindful of staying safe, disinfecting before I hand over or leaving outside the door. I am going to start on all of the memory sticks/cards that I have found, how many wonderful photos will I find.

Was doing so good and then after dinner sat down to watch some TV, Masterchef, I started to feel the anxiety coming on.......couldn't breathe, still think I may have the virus (honestly, my daughter actually said it is almost like you want it....) No I do not want it - I haven't been at home long enough to know I haven't got it. Before the social distancing measures were put in place I went to several meetings around the country, I was very careful, I did use hand sanitizer etc - if anyone in those meetings had of shown any sign of a cold I would have been out of there.

My hubby wants to take the dogs to the beach tomorrow.....seriously can't we just stay inside forever.....more anxiety building up.

I just want to go to bed and sleep through all of this but of course I can't sleep. My very funniest friend rang me to see how I was doing! She is so so funny. I told her I was feeling really anxious.....I was scared I might have the virus.....she said have you been unwell. Well I have a slight cough, I had a temperature for one day (which was only 37.5ish)....I did sweat in bed one night...She laughed and said well if you do have it you will be a medical miracle, she pointed out that I hadn't been out since Friday 13 March 2020, it was now 21 March 2020 and surely if I had the virus I would know by now.....we did chat for about 50 mins and I must admit I was much calmer, I went to sleep almost instantly...............still got a slight cough ...I have had a slight cough since Sunday, 15 March.....my anxiety is still hovering!!!