STEVEN
"How's mom?" I asked Dr. Rivera as soon as he came out of mom's room.
He told me to stay outside while checking on her since I was the one who triggered her attack, and it wasn't healthy if mom would see me first once she regained consciousness. I might trigger her anxiety again.
"She's stable. Give her some time to rest. She should avoid any strenuous activities and engage in any arguments. Anxiety disorder is not life-threatening, but it could interfere with someone's ability to function." Dr. Rivera explained.
"I understand, doc. I'll leave her be and come back later after work. Is that okay?"
"That's okay. She'll be fine by that time for sure. But try to convince her not to work too much. She's not getting any younger." Dr. Rivera was right. Mom needs a break, but that mean
