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22-04-2020, 11:38 PM | #1 | |||
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laura carter stan
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How is everyone coping?
Not gonna lie I’m struggling atm. Miss my friends and finding it hard not to go crazy cooped up with my family 24/7. Loads of holidays, events etc that I’ve been looking forward to for months/years have been cancelled bc of this. I think there is going to be a huge spike in people needing help with depression and anxiety when this finally ends. Last edited by Greg!; 22-04-2020 at 11:39 PM. |
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22-04-2020, 11:42 PM | #2 | |||
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Yeah I've been the same and can relate massively
It's not been as bad this week, but the looming uni assignments (and lack of face to face support), not being able to see family and friends and do/plan the things I wanna do has been really affecting me.
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22-04-2020, 11:46 PM | #3 | |||
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Don't really mind it other than the fact I'm not in London so can't go out to an off license whenever I want
Don't like living with my parents either really but ehhhh |
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22-04-2020, 11:50 PM | #4 | |||
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I wish they would give some sort of vague timetable as to when we'll be able to visit friends/family etc again, cos atm it feels like it's never gonna end and it's getting me down big time
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22-04-2020, 11:53 PM | #5 | |||
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They don’t know, so can’t give false hope or have people kick off when they take it back
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23-04-2020, 03:37 AM | #6 | |||
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i think you have to focus on the positives rather than the negatives we all find it so easy to stream off, otherwise we will find it difficult to cope. Humans are very adaptable
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23-04-2020, 04:53 AM | #7 | |||
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This week has been the first week I've started struggling honestly. Not seeing F&F for so long has got to me.
Just trying to keep very busy really to distract myself from everything as much as possible but it keeps creeping in, "the cloud" as I call it. Last edited by LaLaLand; 23-04-2020 at 04:53 AM. |
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23-04-2020, 05:35 AM | #8 | |||
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Im struggling ... I haven't seen my daughter for 6 weeks never been so long
I'm working which helps but it's weird.
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23-04-2020, 05:56 AM | #9 | |||
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I have struggled massively....I absolutely hate it. Other then when on maternity this is the only time I haven't worked 40+ hours a week since I left school. My son is missing his mates, im missing family and friends, I'm getting borderline claustrophobic and agoraphobia all rolled into one. My anxiety levels were through the roof initially but think that was because I was drinking more than I normally do. Have sorted that out but am seriously climbing the walls but also know I'll be a nervous wreck going out when its over. I already had personal space issues but know am going to be worse when this is over
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23-04-2020, 06:14 AM | #10 | |||
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It gets boring but I'm mostly fine with it. Prefer working at home a lot now and even though it sucks not going places to hang out with friends it's still not toooo bad (yet). Like we're keeping in touch even more than usual and 'hanging out' through playing video games and such which has been refreshing/nostalgic since it's more of something we used to do in the past than recently pre-pandemic. I live with family so I still see a lot of them every day (except by dad & uncle who have been in the hospital with corona so haven't seen them in a while which sucks - also worrying). That's really the worst part about it all. I can also see it getting depressing being home so often for so many hours but overall coping ok with the quarantining part for now.
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23-04-2020, 06:47 AM | #11 | |||
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I’m the same as most in this thread. Just missing my friends now and I’ve never not had anything to do with my time since the summer holidays after I left school. I was really down and anxious last week but I feel a tad better now I’ve got myself into a routine. I also stopped drinking since I think that was contributing to my anxiety and it’s worked.
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23-04-2020, 07:05 AM | #12 | ||
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I personally am doing fine - I'm used to working from home and I'm still working, and me and my wife enjoy our cosy nights in anyway. My wife is also still working 9-5 out of the house and studying so our routine is pretty much as usual in that sense.
My 10 year old is really starting to struggle though, which is worrying. She's very sociable and although she chats/video calls/plays Roblox etc. with her friends every day, she's starting to be affected by the lack of real contact, no school, no weekend activities etc. and is developing a bit of anxiety. |
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23-04-2020, 07:41 AM | #13 | |||
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I'm ok atm although I am starting to really miss the things lockdown has put a stop to. I haven't slept as well recently though and am having some very.. interesting dreams
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23-04-2020, 07:54 AM | #14 | |||
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Not too bad, working as normal, added more exercise in, and I go out every day for a long walk to get away on my own as Mr C clattering around in the kitchen is at times grating on me...I never heard anyone make so much noise making a cup of tea Looks like we will miss 3 holidays but not much we can do about that, trying to look at the positives
Hope your Dad and Uncle are better soon Jersey
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23-04-2020, 08:58 AM | #15 | |||
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The thought of not spending real time with the kids until a vaccine is up and working is somewhat daunting.
I miss my trips into the Dales and Moors but once lockdown is over I will see it all from the car. Loads of positives though. We have a garden, friends and family keep in touch every day online or at the front window, loads of telly to catch up on, books to read, and loads of quality time together, so we are lucky compared to many. |
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23-04-2020, 09:06 AM | #16 | |||
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23-04-2020, 09:07 AM | #17 | |||
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23-04-2020, 09:08 AM | #18 | ||
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23-04-2020, 09:22 AM | #19 | |||
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I think we should draw a little line of distance from missing going out to concerts and seeing pals and that of mental health problems. They are not the same.
Being socially curtailed and being hacked off isn't a condition. |
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23-04-2020, 09:25 AM | #20 | |||
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i'm myself not exactly struggling, it kinda is same as any other day for me, i'm Always at home
however i cannot take stress that well, and my parents have been a pain in my arse lately (them obsessing over this crisis, 24/7 watching the news etc) also them saying to me how i do not care about people's health while that is not true i just don't want to think about it all the time as it can make you crazy (when i try to look forward to any fun alternatives being announced about sports, tv shows) sorry if that latter makes me sound selfish but i just do want some fun distractions (however i also look at people's health) the no audiences at live shows i am used to now, and not bothered by that at all
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23-04-2020, 09:31 AM | #21 | |||
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23-04-2020, 09:35 AM | #22 | |||
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All hail the Moyesiah
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23-04-2020, 09:36 AM | #23 | ||
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Right but the time to practice good mental health habits is when you recognise that you're starting to find things difficult - not after it's become a full on problem when it's already too late. "Stiff upper lip" stoicism leads to breakdowns and panic disorders.
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23-04-2020, 09:45 AM | #24 | ||
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Who gave you the right to decide what applies as mental health issues? For some people activities such as going to concerts, seeing friends/family they love etc, helps with their mental health.
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23-04-2020, 10:22 AM | #25 | |||
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Thankfully I’ve improved but at one point I was feeling pretty low in myself, yeah. I think being ill/not sleeping properly paid a part in that but now it’s just not being able to see my dad/stepmum/brothers and friends and stuff. But, I’m coping!
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