Anxiety of an Essential Worker

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I work in a grocery store and I've been suffering from some anxiety since the whole pandemic began. At first it was the overwhelming amount of customers but now it's just the possibility of catching the virus. I did get sick a few days ago with some chest pain, vomiting, and a sore throat but now all I have left is the chest pain and nausea. I also have not been a cashier in the past 3 weeks and I start that again on Sunday. I'm not looking forward to the influx of angry and scared customers. Today I had a phone appointment with my primary care doctor and she thinks I should take the day off tomorrow to try and ease my anxiety. I still need the money but not sure if I really should take the day off.