My mum just went into hospital because her face was dropping to one side. I couldn't go with her because of Covid-19. I am sitting at home worrying so much. They paramedics came and they didnt seem too worried because she didn't have any really bad symptoms but said they wanted to send her in to "rule anything bad out". No one in my house seems worried. But I am worrying so much :( I honestly cannot cope in life without my mum, I dont want anything bad to happen to her. Please send your prayers for my mum..

She isnt picking up the phone. In just hoping all the tests go well. I have assignment deadline for the 23rd December and I'm trying to focus on those while I wait but I cant. I'm really trying not to panic. I just want everything to be okay.

@MJocd People often can’t get to their phones in the hospital, especially if they’re performing tests. And sometimes there’s no service. No news doen not mean bad news. It means uncertainty. And you can handle uncertainty for a little while. It may be too much to try to study or do homework right now. Hopefully you’ll get an update soon and then you can refocus once you’ve gotten more information. I like the other persons advice below about asking for an extension. You may not need one if you can get an update soon though. So maybe wait until tomorrow to ask for it to see how things go.

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@pureolife They're keeping her in overnight. Mum insists they didn't find anything worrying but just want a specialist to have another look at the report. She still seems well otherwise. I cant see her because they wont let me due to restrictions. I feel so sad :( I'm 23 but my whole life is a mess, my mental health has been so bad I've stuffled with a job. I started online school to get me into uni next year. If something happens to my mum, I'm just terrified of how I'll deal with it. I dont think I can deal with it. :( I'm sorry I'm just so upset and having so many thoughts.

@MJocd That’s a great sign! Trust what your mom is saying. Do your best to stop ruminating for now and focus on your work. It can be much harder to deal with stressors like family illness when our general mental health is already suffering. Are you in treatment with an ocd specialist? If not, I’d highly recommend it.

@pureolife I've been well lately though, I've put a lot of energy into online school which has helped. I spoke to my mum on the phone, shes gone to sleep now. It seems she did have a minor stroke, but the doc said she was lucky and it was only minor and reversed itself. It didnt cause her any harm. He kept her over night to make sure nothing goes wrong and they have a 24 hour policy but he didnt seem too concerned. I spoke to her so I'm calmer. I am just trying to be brave, knowing that I can handle whatever comes my way.

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