Seriously, how is your anxiety level right now?

[Niagara]

70. My anxiety level is crazy high

I've had a knot in my stomach since yesterday. I'm not panicking but I'm stressed out. I'm worried about my adult children as they both work in public jobs, my mother (she's diabetic), my friends and everyone on DU.


It was a comfortable 54F outside and I went for a slow walk tonight since my stomach is bothering me. I usually power walk 2-3 times a day since I quit smoking since it distracts me and helps take my mind off smoking. I'm not sure what date I stopped, it was either January 31 or February 1st. I wasn't paying attention to the exact date and it wasn't planned. Thankfully, it just happened cold turkey with the help of power walking, Tootsie Rolls and Life Savers Pep O Mints keeping me occupied.


The knot in my stomach currently comes and goes. It's difficult to calm down when so many people are facing an uncertain future and general Repuke incompetence. I'm going to work on some breathing exercises and try to get some sleep.


It helps knowing that I'm not alone and DU is here.