Today I noticed it again. I have this very thin crack on the wall in my living room, and it has continued to creep down the wall. I first noticed it more than a year ago — it was coming from the ceiling for about 40 cm down. It was very thin and barely noticeable. Today I noticed it hasn’t become thicker, but it has become longer and started to bend, so it’s not straight anymore.
When I noticed it the first time, I got scared because I didn’t know what was going on with my house. I looked it up online — it could have been a structural issue with the foundation, which would mean a huge cost to repair. I hired an expert to investigate, and the report said there were no structural issues. I felt relieved.
Today it struck me again. Even though the crack isn’t getting wider — so there are no structural issues — it has become a bit longer. I feel nervous, thinking about what to do next, and also how to calm down. Usually it just takes some time for the anxiety to pass, so why can’t I calm down now? Reasoning can’t convince emotions.