Hi there,

I've \[24f\] recently moved out on my own for the first time - previously houseshared or lived with partners, but this is my first time living completely on my own.

I've had anxiety most of my life but am particularly struggling with it regarding this rented house.

So for context I have two kittens and I am constantly worried about any damage they may do. Landlady has agreed to me having cats (&amp; is included in tenancy terms) and the rent was upped due to this, which is fine. I just stress about damage to carpets when they run across them or scratches around the house etc.

To be honest, I am almost constantly worry about being evicted. This house is perfect for me and I am stressed that I will do something wrong and be asked to move out, i.e. I recently discovered small cracks on my bathtub and I am getting stupidly nervous about raising it with the landlady. 

I know its best to just to heads on with this sort of thing and I usually am with most things in life, but I think the combination of lockdown and being on my own is making me amplify these problems in my head. I just couldn't bear the thought of the landlady thinking I'm not looking after the house and what might happen if she kicks me out.

Anyone felt something similar with renting or am I just being paranoid?