Hi all,
This is my first post on here. I am at about 5 weeks, this is my first pregnancy, and I've been feeling generally overwhelmed (full disclosure: I have a history of anxiety and tend to overthink and worry excessively). Lately I have been having some concerns because I am a ceramic artist and I am afraid of working with a lot of the materials we have in the studio. In particular, my studio mate has a small bag of lead in his collection of raw materials, and I am petrified of even going into the studio for fear of the tiniest amount of dust. He has never used it, it's just sitting there, but I still can't help but worry that there could be traces of dust around the studio from it.
Am I overreacting? Should I tell him to seal the bag or take it out of the studio all together? I am worried that even if he moves it will create dust and could be a major hazard. I am planning on leaving the studio due to my pregnancy and eventual mat leave anyway, but all of my things are in there and I am petrified of any potential contamination.
Any input would be appreciated.
This is my first post on here. I am at about 5 weeks, this is my first pregnancy, and I've been feeling generally overwhelmed (full disclosure: I have a history of anxiety and tend to overthink and worry excessively). Lately I have been having some concerns because I am a ceramic artist and I am afraid of working with a lot of the materials we have in the studio. In particular, my studio mate has a small bag of lead in his collection of raw materials, and I am petrified of even going into the studio for fear of the tiniest amount of dust. He has never used it, it's just sitting there, but I still can't help but worry that there could be traces of dust around the studio from it.
Am I overreacting? Should I tell him to seal the bag or take it out of the studio all together? I am worried that even if he moves it will create dust and could be a major hazard. I am planning on leaving the studio due to my pregnancy and eventual mat leave anyway, but all of my things are in there and I am petrified of any potential contamination.
Any input would be appreciated.