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Just heard from a friend that she and her husband are in isolation awaiting covid test results. He's the one who is sick (at home, not bad enough to be hospitalized), but obviously they want to make sure she wasn't exposed, too. I haven't seen her face-to-face in months so no worries for me but obviously I am concerned about the family (they have one child a bit younger than mine).
 
Waterfall said:
Hope you're well. It seems Japan's cases are mostly now those under 30 which is attributed to bar gatherings and concerts and such. Seems drinking makes you want to get closer to "socialize" and social distancing is forgotten.
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Yes thanks, I'm still well - physically. I saw my psychiatrist for the first time in person for four months (we've been skyping). She is concerned about my anxiety levels. Since the pandemic started any additional stressor seems to tip me over the edge -I feel like I'm living on a rollercoaster -and it's exhausting!

Also, church in the mission church I preach in, is being held outside in a big tent - rather than in the church building. It's very distracting, with food trucks reversing, homeless folks using the washing van to wash their clothes etc.
Being over 70 I'm classified as "vulnerable" and have to wear a mask - which is not conducive to preaching -so, sadly, I've had to give that up whilst the pandemic lasts. (You can't imagine how good it's been for my mental health -to encourage others through my preaching about how I've had many of the experiences in life they've had -and yet I've learnt how to live with my illness (with a few roadblocks on the way!).
 
PilgrimsProgress said:
Yes thanks, I'm still well - physically. I saw my psychiatrist for the first time in person for four months (we've been skyping). She is concerned about my anxiety levels. Since the pandemic started any additional stressor seems to tip me over the edge -I feel like I'm living on a rollercoaster -and it's exhausting!

Also, church in the mission church I preach in, is being held outside in a big tent - rather than in the church building. It's very distracting, with food trucks reversing, homeless folks using the washing van to wash their clothes etc.
Being over 70 I'm classified as "vulnerable" and have to wear a mask - which is not conducive to preaching -so, sadly, I've had to give that up whilst the pandemic lasts. (You can't imagine how good it's been for my mental health -to encourage others through my preaching about how I've had many of the experiences in life they've had -and yet I've learnt how to live with my illness (with a few roadblocks on the way!).
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I hope you can get back to preaching - with a mic and enough distance you should be able to safely skip the mask while doing so and just wear it before & after if it's hard to distance before & after. Dunno what the setup is but I would think most situations would allow whoever is speaking a fair bit of space.
 
As I mentioned up thread we are hosting my sons pared down wedding in a month. If no rules changes occur

so we have plans for individual hand sanitizer, big bottles on tables in bathroom trailer And in dinner tables. Everything outdoors. No guests in our home. Face masks. Tables to allow only those who are related to sit together

any other ideas we should incorporate?
 
PilgrimsProgress said:
Yes thanks, I'm still well - physically. I saw my psychiatrist for the first time in person for four months (we've been skyping). She is concerned about my anxiety levels. Since the pandemic started any additional stressor seems to tip me over the edge -I feel like I'm living on a rollercoaster -and it's exhausting!

Also, church in the mission church I preach in, is being held outside in a big tent - rather than in the church building. It's very distracting, with food trucks reversing, homeless folks using the washing van to wash their clothes etc.
Being over 70 I'm classified as "vulnerable" and have to wear a mask - which is not conducive to preaching -so, sadly, I've had to give that up whilst the pandemic lasts. (You can't imagine how good it's been for my mental health -to encourage others through my preaching about how I've had many of the experiences in life they've had -and yet I've learnt how to live with my illness (with a few roadblocks on the way!).
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I hear you, sometimes I have to think of Anne Frank and wonder how she even coped. Or prisoners of war. It's only then I put things in perspective and I'm actually living quite well amongst the virus.
 
Waterfall said:
I hear you, sometimes I have to think of Anne Frank and wonder how she even coped. Or prisoners of war. It's only then I put things in perspective and I'm actually living quite well amongst the virus.
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Got it. But yet, I worked half a shift today in a mask that didn't work (what works for a 10 min trip into a store is NOT the same as something you can wear for 5 hours). And when I got home, I cried for 10 minutes. For min wage?
 
Lastpointe said:
As I mentioned up thread we are hosting my sons pared down wedding in a month. If no rules changes occur

so we have plans for individual hand sanitizer, big bottles on tables in bathroom trailer And in dinner tables. Everything outdoors. No guests in our home. Face masks. Tables to allow only those who are related to sit together

any other ideas we should incorporate?
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How is the food being served?
Cake?
Are there people working the event or is it all just family doing it?
 
BetteTheRed said:
Got it. But yet, I worked half a shift today in a mask that didn't work (what works for a 10 min trip into a store is NOT the same as something you can wear for 5 hours). And when I got home, I cried for 10 minutes. For min wage?
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Trust me, I'm not trying to minimize anyone's experience....it's a method that probably just works for me.
 
For me, I think this is going to be harder as things get cool. I've been outside a fair bit.
I do miss gong to the dollarstore and some of those types of things, I probably would have bought some clothes that I haven't done yet because online's not the same. So just further extending that sort of thing.
Holidays, probably won't be seeing family other than online. I do want to at least see my nephews outside one more time this summer but my parents is less likely due to the travel aspect.
Also as more people revert back to some aspects that actually reduces options that I have had throughout this, places don't cater to those not going in as much.
 
ChemGal said:
How is the food being served?
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Good question ChemGal.
A friend was mentioning she hosted a small, physically distanced gathering recently & the caterer provided each meal separately packaged, including napkin & cutlery. It reminded me of a boating excursion we went on some years ago where each person was provided with a lovely little 'picnic' basket for lunch - delightful cloth napkin, all the dishes & cutlery, and all the food we had pre-ordered, including half bottle of wine if we wished :-). When we finished we simply put everything back into the basket & it was whisked off back to the caterer.
 
ChemGal said:
I hope you can get back to preaching - with a mic and enough distance you should be able to safely skip the mask while doing so and just wear it before & after if it's hard to distance before & after. Dunno what the setup is but I would think most situations would allow whoever is speaking a fair bit of space.
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Now that the minister has decided not to have hymn singing, I feel safer. But the distraction, the noise, and the cold weather (It's Winter here now) would unsettle me too much. But, the minister needs a break -so I'm going to suggest that instead of giving a fifteen minute sermon, I could give a five minute mental health talk instead. I suspect that the homeless would get more out of it than a sermon anyway! Also, with the pandemic, mental health, as well as physical health, is a concern for all of us now.
 
Carolla said:
Good question ChemGal.
A friend was mentioning she hosted a small, physically distanced gathering recently & the caterer provided each meal separately packaged, including napkin & cutlery. It reminded me of a boating excursion we went on some years ago where each person was provided with a lovely little 'picnic' basket for lunch - delightful cloth napkin, all the dishes & cutlery, and all the food we had pre-ordered, including half bottle of wine if we wished :). When we finished we simply put everything back into the basket & it was whisked off back to the caterer.
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they do have a caterer. I think they are coming for a site visit. My understanding is a served meal. But I like that basket idea
 
BetteTheRed said:
Got it. But yet, I worked half a shift today in a mask that didn't work (what works for a 10 min trip into a store is NOT the same as something you can wear for 5 hours). And when I got home, I cried for 10 minutes. For min wage?
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I sure get that. When I was nursing it was a tough shift if you pulled isolation and spent your day gowned and masked

i would try different types of masks to see if something feels better. The lightweight surgical masks that seem to be for sale now, I have seen them in five packs, feel less heavy in your face

also, rather than use the ear loops, you can use a clip or band to secure it around the back of your head instead of your ears

our LCBO now seems to have staff wear plastic face shields which would be easier. have not seen that for sale yet but haven’t looked on line

i do think the ear issue and just the moisture around your mouth under a mask is exhausting. Maybe the boss can think about five minute breaks every half hour?
 
CNN's Cuomo and Lemon spoke last night of opening up on mental dissonance due to stress ... a well addressed topic after the Mary Trump interview.

Common sense ... if stress is increased by heavy-handed activities ... does stress travel freely as a common sense ... leading to a total mental downfall and reset of the mental process as latent thought?

Few would incline to the curiosity to under stand such common attributes as a stigma to their perfection! Thus the onyx or nailing it down out of sight ... a black seed!

A few good people in the shadows and loud hues observe it coming ...
 
I think the past few months got to me this week too. I had a strong reaction to not hearing back from my surgeon who is usually good at returning calls even though he's extremely busy. I know he's even busier right now, but still. I have a port still and the line has shifted which increases the chance of clots. A port is something that's inserted in the OR in a very short procedure. Another doctor said I would need to have it replaced and sent a note to my surgeon. I called the surgeon's office on Monday afternoon. He never did call me back. Thankfully I was able to connect with another doctor yesterday who was able to give me the information I needed.

I had a meltdown on Thursday night. I realized it was a culmination of things that began a year ago. It's frustrating to have a clot maker inside me even though I'm on blood thinners now.

To go back to the topic, the virus complicates things these days. We have to cool our jets where we can. Still, important health issues, not related to the virus, get deferred because of the consequences of rearranging life to respond to the pandemic. I've been able to take things as they come through this until now. I'll get over it. Still, I do wonder how others are managing.
 
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