A day helps

So…I have been struggling with anxiety due to changes in my medical insurance. When I first learned about the change, my mind immediately went to worst-case scenarios. That’s a pattern I know well—my brain tends to assume catastrophe before I have all the facts.

I’ve now had a day to sit with the anxiety and think more clearly about how this is going to work. The reality is that I have been fortunate. My insurance has helped pay for my stay at this residential treatment facility, which I am incredibly grateful for. It’s also important to remember that I am not losing insurance coverage altogether. I simply need to complete the COBRA paperwork and pay the premium to continue my coverage.

Even knowing this, the anxiety and worry still show up. That catastrophic thinking creates a lot of stress, and it’s something I recognize as an area I need to keep working on. This is another opportunity to practice the skills I’ve been learning—pausing, looking at the facts, and reminding myself that not every problem is a disaster.

More later…