Gray Area
As someone who battles with anxiety, this whole social distancing and quarantine thing has been....different. There’s just not another word for it. I’m an introvert and LOVE being home with my family. However, now that I’m told I have to stay home, I am missing spending time with friends and family and coworkers in the office. I thrive on routine. I hate change. Most days, I’ve been positive and embraced the extra time with my kids and husband. Then, there were days when I was overwhelmed and stressed and anxious. I wanted to set a good example for my kids. I wanted them to remember this time that will go down in history as a positive experience. So, when I noticed that I was having a few days in a row of the negative emotions, I confided in a friend about how I was feeling. My friend pointed out that this is a time of uncertainty and I like things in black and white. Battling with anxiety means I like to know what to expect or have things I can control. Many of our lives right now...