Is It Possible to be Stress and Not Know It

I've been somewhat anxious about my job situation as I do temporary work and don't know how long it's going to last. The last thing I want to do is deal with unemployment as it is a total mess right now.

I've also been depressed, though some days are better than others, over not being able to see my family. We talk daily and do videocassette, but it doesn't compare to being with them physically. It's also the same with church. We have sermons online, but nothing compares to being there in persons.

I know that things have to be this way for awhile, but a few days ago it was starting to get to me. However, I did not feel stressed. On top of that I noticing that my cycle is seems very off(sorry if that's too much information), and I can't even go to my doctor.

I read some articles stating that stress can affect your cycle, but the thing is I don't feel overly stressed. I wonder if it's possible to be stressed unconsciously...

Thanks GB. I hope you're having a good day as well.

I'm going to wait and see if my body gets back to normal before I call the doctor. Maybe it's due to my age, combine with stress, why my cycle is off. I'm due for checkup but I don't feel comfortable going, assuming my doctor's office is open, with everything going on.

I also hope things will lighten up soon, but I don't know. I also think it's too early to start lifting restrictions, at least in NY anyway; it's so unreal how a vibrant city has now become a ghost town.

I guess it's the uncertainty of everything which makes me anxious. I haven't been pampering myself much, except engaging in retail therapy which isn't too good either as I need to be careful with what I spend my money on. Darn, I think I need to break up with Amazon for the sake of my finances.

I have been doing a lot of ordering lately too. I just don't want to go to the stores any more than I have to. I use to shop at Walmart once a month but haven't been since the whole thing started. I ordered supplements online today. I've got all my dogs food and treats from chewy. I should, or she should be good now for awhile. I haven't ordered anything cool though just stuff we need. I love amazon. I have prime so most the stuff is free shipping. Though the mail has been slow lately. Use to be two days.

I know what you mean about things feeling uncertain. I will be thinking things are nice and then I remember what is going on actually and then I get a little depressed. Or anxious. It really is scary.

I try the best that I can to take it one day at a time. It isn't always easy but it does help. And in actuality with things as uncertain as they are, taking things one day at a time is all we can do. Which kind of in a strange way helps.

I hope things get back in sync for you. Try to relax if you can. And yes, do something nice for yourself. We can't even go get our hair done right now. Pretty soon mine will have to go into a pony tail or something. If it is long enough.

Keep hanging in there Forever. We are going to get through this.

Hugs, Karen...