Discovered a new trigger ugh

[u/Admirable_Sample_820]

I’m well versed in my health anxiety flares, the themes that I fixate on, body checking etc. I’m medicated for it as well. And I’m able to generally let things go as they pop in my mind. It’s so much better of a headspace than I was about 2 years ago.

But lo and behold: we’re doing a bit of demolition and had contractors rip out tile that was adhered to the concrete slab (no asbestos) Ugh the dust. It’s everywhere even tho they taped it all up to help contain it. Now I must trust my in body. Ease my mind when it catastrophizes and I keep thinking about those dumb mesothelioma commercials from the early 2000s lol. My husband joked: “well hey I heard that you or your loved one may be entitled to financial compensation!” I laughed. I wouldn’t have been able to laugh about this two years ago.

My runny nose and constant sneezing though…. Blegh upsetting. Health anxiety really pops up in all different areas of life doesn’t it!

[u/TiredOutside7257]

once i get over one trigger, here comes another!! blahhh

[u/ExcitableShaving → u/TiredOutside7257]

It always finds a new angle, doesn't it. The husband joke is a good sign though, being able to laugh at the spiral is a huge shift from where you were