> The meter’s cruel readings began to haunt me. Each upward tick raised my anxiety; I started to dread what I’d learn each morning when I woke up.
Does anyone else see the problematic nature of "knowing" too much everyday data?
This article suggests the fear started due to COVID. This seems like an obsessive-compulsive health anxiety thing. Seems likely given the author writes mostly COVID & health opinion pieces(and a great writer at that).
Like many with Apple watches, being able to constantly monitor your vitals can bring both peace of mind and rumination.
I can't help but ask...is this a healthy thing to be doing? You can't control the environment.