A writer discusses how she learned she had adult separation anxiety disorder and what she does to manage symptoms.
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We dont actually need to go, I told my husband, who was leaning on the doorframe.
It wouldnt be a real date, but at least I wouldnt have to be away from the baby.
With all that time planted in front of the TV, I got into Netflix stand-up comedy.
I watched John Mulaneys specials at least twice, enjoyed some Seth Meyers, and re-watched Ali Wong.
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But I kept coming back to Taylor Tomlinson.
I wanted to be prepared to run if there was an emergency.
I put on jeans and closed-toed shoes, just in case we did end up going.
Even if my body couldve soaked her up like a sponge, she still wouldnt have been close enough.
Hours before the show, I found myself sweating and fighting tears.
Even if my body couldve soaked her up like a sponge, she still wouldnt have been close enough.
Later that night, my hands shook as I strapped my baby into her car seat.
However, adults can experience a similar condition.
Perhaps my ASAD hadnt shown up out of nowhere.
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More than likely, its an effect of stress during this sensitive time.
And as of this writing, there have been more than 700,000 Covid-19 deaths in the United States alone.
Still, it felt good to go out, have a cocktail and laugh a little.
That night wasnt the end of my separation anxiety.
With COVID-19 variants circulating (and my baby still unvaccinated), we rarely leave the house.
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