Coronavirus and mental health

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Pinga said:
. Right now, my focus is getting some machines into people's hands so they can join sessions and talk to people.

I've felt like i was juggling an awful lot, and sometimes, i wonder what it would be like to not take on anything, and just read a book, or sit in the backyard for days on end.

and that last bit, is what makes me wonder, am i coping.
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This pandemic has revealed to me just how much extra pressure is on the most capable and practical folks in our communities - folks like you, Pinga.....

I would love to have a Pinga in my apartment complex -someone who could just take my laptop, set in up for Skype and Zoom, and show me how to work the damn thing! (My niece's husband remotely took over my laptop -determined the microphone wasn't working -and sent me a microphone that was usb plug and play. Now I've ordered a webcam -as my laptop camera is no good..... I just hope it comes -as I've already been scammed when I ordered face masks. )

The Pinga in my complex isn't that capable with computers - but she drives us all to doctors, gets in shopping, rings us up -especially those that are very elderly and have complex health needs. The rest of us do what we can for each other -but the reality is that she is capable of doing so much more.
Like you Pinga, she is juggling an awful lot, so I will be more mindful of the extra load she is carrying.

My suggestion? Take a day out a week to sit in the sunshine, listen to the birds and other nature sounds and relax -knowing that many ar grateful for the Pinga's of this world..
 
I agree that it is so important to Get out, walk, hear the birds, smell the flowers. Any time, not just now

i hear a lot of people are putting in weight. I would guess I am up five pounds but that could be optimistic about what I weighed in the winter. Selective memory and all that

i find I get fatigued by the data. And then I just skip over all the coved articles for something else
 
PilgrimsProgress said:
Have you noticed changes in your own behaviour, or those that you're isolating with -as regards mood, temperement etc?
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We underwent and are undergoing a global psychometric stress test.

During the 3 month lockdown, I started swearing more. With apologies to @Nutmeg who has to deal with it.

When we still had tv, we would notice whenever people in movies werent physical distancing.

Not watching or reading the news is a healthy thing. Builds the immune system lol

#MutualAid
#BeNotAfraid
#SystemicWhimsey
#JoyPrivilege
 
PilgrimsProgress said:
Re t.v. - howzabout complete strangers dancing together, holding hands and kissing on a first date - and even (gulp) sleeping together on a first date????
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Eeep! No good lol

Everyone now will have to stay at least 2 m apart
Have their faces fully covered
And wear full body "condoms" to practice Safe Whichever
Lol


What of the roofer???

#MutualAid
#BeNotAfraid
#SystemicWhimsey
#JoyPrivilege
 
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The Canada Day flagger was going to do it all on her own this year, but she ended up letting Mama Rex help - risk seemed low.

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Mrs.Anteater said:
Yes, that happened to me , too. Kept thinking, this was made pre- Covid. I am wondering if they have actual Covid movies coming out.....
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Lol
I can imagine it now. More Ingmar Bergman style, the harsh landscape around the kitchen, two people at opposite ends of the room, silent, yearning for a tatty lone tater tot 30 m away. With Voice Over by Max von Sydow.


#MutualAid
#BeNotAfraid
#SystemicWhimsey
#JoyPrivilege
 
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If anyone remembers how they felt/feel during the alien reality of 3 month lockdown, or when watching all thise suffering, the riots, the racism against black police etc...

If you ever had a feeling where your old reality (prolly called "normal") was being overlain by the alien reality, that moment if you felt this new reality was here to stay, that feeling is Horror.

Not bad, eh? Usually we have to pay money for that, be it a book or movie or whatnot.

Has anyone here tried any new practices or learned any new skill or talent or somesuch?

Also, for those with Anxiety, can you give pointers as to how you have been able to protect your loved ones from being infected by your anxiety?

#MutualAid
#BeNotAfraid
#SystemicWhimsey
#JoyPrivilege
 
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