I've been trying to avoid Facebook as that's usually where I find out that a new stomach bug is doing the rounds in my small town. About 6 people on my newsfeed have said the same thing: they get what feels like a common cold which then manifests into a stomach bug.

I've been frightened to leave my flat for months because of how quickly a stomach bug takes my town down. Today I have to go to the hospital for a therapy meeting (I still don't understand why it's being held in the one place I avoid!!) and I'm frightened to death about catching whatever this bug is. I've also got to catch a bus there. Again, something I haven't done in a long time due to the fear.

My anxiety is through the roof as I've been worrying since last night. My whole body is tense and my heart is pounding I feel so trapped and scared.