During a pandemic, our bodies are stuck in a very high stress response mode. It will leave feeling tired sad, and easy to find. Unaccustomed to the state of the corona virus pandemic, the body now has to adapt to a new environment. The feeling of stress that is still in the body can increase again and can actually make you more anxious.

[@AlexCPoon](/user/profile/AlexCPoon) This was really interesting for me to read because I have some social anxiety and Depression as well. Reading about all these people worrying that they will be boring and have nothing to say is kind of reassuring because I've had that experience so much in life and usually felt like I was the only one. But now after so much isolation, I'm so eager to get out and meet people that anxiety isn't really a factor. EVERYONE is experiencing the same thing. No no some of us have been living like well adjusted individuals this entire time. Finally telling the truth about how I felt. Therapy and medication. And realizing I am valuable and loved.

[@bryan](/user/profile/bryan) it's sort of a fake it 'til you make it scenario. If you're vaccinated now, I would highly recommend taking small steps now to reintroduce yourself to things you enjoyed before. As things ramp back up, you will have less of a chance to get back to normal at your own pace. A lot of people are having a hard time with it.