Leighq Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 I sail on the wonder on 3/25 and the anxiety for this test is worse than taking my SATs when in high school. It is consuming my joy for looking forward to my vacation. Am I the only person who is over stressed over this. Help. sammy79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 Awwwwwww Welcome to the forums @Leighq! I think many people have at least some anxiety over this. I didn't allow myself to get super excited to sail until I'd received my negative covid test. Like everything else, Covid sucks a bit of joy out of nearly everything, at least temporarily. I concentrated on reducing exposure to other people 14 days prior to my sailing. I was reasonably confident that I'd test negative. All I can say is know that you aren't alone! EmptyNestTravels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighq Posted February 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 I bought 4 tests to help the worrying but it’s absolutely consuming. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 Get some home tests and check beforehand a few times. After testing negative a few times, you'll feel better. Leighq 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighq Posted February 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, BB1 said: Get some home tests and check beforehand a few times. After testing negative a few times, you'll feel better. I did that today actually and I may do one right now to practice as well. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 35 minutes ago, Leighq said: I did that today actually and I may do one right now to practice as well. Thank you! Be sure to get the cheaper, non-proctored tests for "unofficial" testing. The procedure is the same, but the cost is far less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill S Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 1) Tests at Walgreens/CVS, etc. are free. 2) We've traveled all over the hemisphere in the last year. Many, many Covid tests. The folks at Walgreens know us now. "Where are you going this time?". Anyway, quit freaking out. We just plain don't worry about it anymore. We haven't had a single issue, but at the same time, it's not something you can control anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighq Posted February 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: Be sure to get the cheaper, non-proctored tests for "unofficial" testing. The procedure is the same, but the cost is far less. I did and tested negative so every tues before sail date and the Tuesday before is test day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, Leighq said: I did and tested negative so every tues before sail date and the Tuesday before is test day You're doing all that you can do. You're going to have an amazing time. Leighq and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyNestTravels Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, SpeedNoodles said: Awwwwwww Welcome to the forums @Leighq! I think many people have at least some anxiety over this. I didn't allow myself to get super excited to sail until I'd received my negative covid test. Like everything else, Covid sucks a bit of joy out of nearly everything, at least temporarily. I concentrated on reducing exposure to other people 14 days prior to my sailing. I was reasonably confident that I'd test negative. All I can say is know that you aren't alone! My approach exactly! "concentrate on reducing exposure to other people 14 days prior to my sailing." Learned the hard way after being exposed to a COVID positive friend only a few days before first scheduled cruise last year. FWIW, after doing the at-home Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card test the first time, it was reassuring to know how easy the whole process really is. No stress doing the test - just a bit while waiting the 15-minutes for it to "cook" and hoping for negative results. The online process and proctors have all been great. Documented results available in the NAVICA app and online within minutes (and in Florida it also integrates with the "Healthy Together" app from State Dept of Health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighq Posted February 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 The only time I am leaving the house is for a mani pedi appointment and will be masked. I am more worried about my husband as he works out of the house and is in contact with people AND he is a stubborn mule personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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