Anxiety through Movement Control Order
The government is imposing another round of Movement Control Order in the state following the surge of new Covid-19 cases. I pulled through the initial three-month of staying and working from home most of the time, of course with a primary school student in tow. But, I realised that the stress from the so-called new norms by confining myself at home is actually taking a toll to my mental health. I thought I would be okay but did not realise the building up from one to another stressors could lead to insomnia for almost a week. The nature of my work is supposed to be outside a building, but as husband works at a hospital, I have the responsibility to ensure I don't bring the infection to home due to my job demand. Touch wood, if 7-year-old daughter or I get the infection, the recovery chances for us are higher but husband should not be exposed as it would affect the hospital institution. Some more, without schooling, I am obliged to look after daughter at home. It is out of the