Possible trigger warning for anyone uncomfortable with talk of rodents? I'm not entirely sure on how that rule works. Let me know if I messed up with it, anywho onto my post.


Recently my parents and I have been dealing with rodents in our home. It's gotten to the point I've had several anxiety attacks during the past two weeks.
We're getting an exterminator out here as soon as we can, but my main concern is I'll never feel relaxed or safe in my own home anymore.

I suffer from severe anxiety that keeps me from ever leaving my own home or talking to people outside of places like Reddit or Twitter.

Is there anything I can do or try that could make myself feel comfortable at home after the exterminators do their job? Will I always jump at every little sound during the day and break down into a bawling mess of anxiety whenever the sun goes down and the lights go out?

I am in therapy for my anxiety, but due to the rodents, I'm unable to sleep, therefore unable to drive safely to an appointment. To get back there, I need any tips or suggestions to feel comfortable in my home so I can finally sleep comfortably.