For context, I have Cystic Fibrosis which means I see a team of specialists every few months to get a check-up and various tests done. These things stress me the fuck out, and it was especially scary given a stark rise in covid, and my symptoms of a viral “head cold”.

But, I went in and was evaluated anyway. My lungs are still working fabulously, my weight (while slightly down due to me not eating cuz anxiety) was still well within healthy for me, my muscle mass remains excellent, my lungs are clear, and best of all, despite having symptoms, I tested negative for every testable respiratory virus under the sun, including covid (and trust me, they tested me good at the hospital. I got a “brain poker” test). 

My only real issues are my anxiety-induced physical symptoms and my cold, which to be fair, have kicked my ass pretty damn hard. But, I’m still here, I’m adjusting my anxiety meds, and I’m still relatively functional. I look forward to the day when I have the energy to once again do everything I want to do during the day, instead of sleeping 16 hours a day and only having the energy and will to do crucial tasks. 

At least, I know it’s not CF or covid kicking me down. At least, my fatigue is much more easily treated if it’s caused by anxiety.