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I am trying to remain positive but feel like gloom and despair are trying to set in......I mean I am typically a positive person and because of my health and mobility issues tend to stay home a lot but for some reason this "never ending" staying at home is getting on my nerves. I have gone to the store a couple of times but just don't know if I should the longer this goes on. How are you guys making it?
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I, too, am getting down with "staying home." And we haven't seen the sun for days. When I get truly bummed, I try to remember Anne Frank and seven other people, hiding from the Nazis in a 450 square-foot attic room for almost two years. Perspective....
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I am trying to remain positive but feel like gloom and despair are trying to set in......I mean I am typically a positive person and because of my health and mobility issues tend to stay home a lot but for some reason this "never ending" staying at home is getting on my nerves. I have gone to the store a couple of times but just don't know if I should the longer this goes on. How are you guys making it?
I do understand. I went to the stores 2 times for food and other items and haven't been out since the coronavirus and the pollen. I can't even let my cat on my balcony because he'll only bring the pollen in on his fur and he looks so sad standing by the door. It's getting to me too, this virus stuff. I've been wiping down door knobs, kitchen counters, sink handles, kitchen handles and my son works at Walmart and comes and goes so I have to be extra careful. I really want things back to normal too..it was making me sad but I just listen to music, come here and complete surveys and pray and hope things get better soon. I'm a homebody but I still would like to feel safe going out and after while you want to get in your car pay a family member a visit. I hope this ends soon!
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Went to Dollar General/Riteaid/Stop N go for a few things....everything just seems weird now.... :(
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Do you have a car where you could just drive around? I have heard some people are doing this just to get out of the house so maybe you could try that. I like staying in and watching TV so this really hasn't been a big change for myself.
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Thankfully both my husband and two grown boys (husband working from home and sons doing college distance learning) are here with me, so I"m never, ever alone, LOL! We only go out once a week to get groceries, usually during the early hours on a week day to avoid most other people. :peace: :heart:
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I am privileged to live with my family so I'm not lonely and we have been able to find at least a little of most of the food and things we wanted, apart from lysol etc. I was the world's biggest homebody anyway so socially, the quarantine has barely changed anything for me. Work is a slightly different story though.
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All will be fine. I do believe it will be better after this
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I'm glad you are trying to as well. I've been meditating which helps.
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Isaiah 41:10 – “do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”
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Isaiah 41:10 – “do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”
Amen.
God allows the trying times to test Man's character. Will he call out to God his creator? Now's the time.
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I have high anxiety, panic disorder and depression. It is awful right now.
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I keep having panic attacks. I can't stand this crap. :(
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It's different but find something you like doing. Pray for others, mediate by taking deep breaths, call someone up and encourage them, go online and find some uplifting videos, limit the amount of news you watch, catch up on old movies, remember some of the good things you did years ago and share it with someone that wants to listen, try a new recipe, read some of the funny jokes on fusion etc.
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I think most of us have taken it for granted that we could go where ever we wanted. It's hard staying locked up in our house when you know you could be elsewhere enjoying myself.
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I'm trying to remain positive as well but after listening to the news, it's just so depressing. Staying home hasn't been a problem for me...yet! May this craziness end sooner then later!
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Same here. I've had my period of being angry, scared and panic. I'm usually an even tempered person and stress kills so I'm trying to be calm but it's hard sometimes.
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I am home all the time as it is so not much has changed. I still have no idea why people are so afraid to be alone. I just don't get it at all. ???
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This is a very difficult time for everybody. However, it is extremely important that we stay away from each other as much as possible. This is the nature of infectious disease when there is no vaccine or specified, focused treatment.
Some ideas:
If you become anxious or depressed, be sure and call on family or friends by either phone, or online chat. We are all stuck at home for the most part.
Breathe! Do deep breathing exercises several times a day. Exercise at home or in your yard. Get out and walk around in nature if only for 10-15 minutes. Focus on mindfulness, or the present, while in nature.
Read! Read any books you have at home that you always said you would like to.
Make a bucket list or a list of both short term and long term goals. This would be a good time to think about these. you can divide them into financial and personal.
Have books with crossword puzzles or other brain games? Time to focus on them.
Have some closets you always said you would like to clean and organize? Pick a room or two.
Make a list of your blessings and what is positive in your life. What could be worse? Focus on what is right.
Ladies: Clean out and organize your makeup and skincare!
Listen to music. Put on some that makes you peaceful. Put on some that makes you want to dance. Get up and dance!
Got an older or disabled neighbor? See if you can pick uo one or two item they may need on your next shopping trip. If they have a dog, do they need it walked? Maybe they just need a smile and to know you're there.
If you have any extra money at all, maybe you can contribute to your local food bank or charity of your choice that is helping out you community or state.
If you are in good health, contact your local blood bank to see if they need blood and how you can safely give it.
Sing to your radio in the shower. Sing proud and loud! Who cares!! Make yourself feel better.
In the evening, have a warm cup of tea or wine. Whatever your preference. Just don't go overboard on the alcohol!
Hope this helps someone. Stay safe, Fusion friends!
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For the most part, I stay home. I go to the store about twice a week and get a few things at a time to make it easy. Then I come home and hop on this thing for most of the day with the tv on in the background binge watching something. Lets see where we are at the end of april :peace: