How are you taking care of your mental health during this global pandemic times?

[Lionheart]

I am keeping appointments with my "T" and psychiatrist, and primary care physician. I am practicing mindfulness, radical acceptance, and focusing on the loving support of my family and friends. There is not a lot I can control about the pandemic, however, I am focusing on the positive control that I do have. These things lighten my anxiety.

 

[TruthSeeker]

I wouldn't wait too long to go. I'm predicting more movement restrictions related to covid 19....and at least 8 weeks of school closed.
Eventually, even city parks will close. Many national parks have already closed.....to discourage everyone while they are off from work from using this as local vacation time....and to encourage folks to stay home. Then what? Close the state borders?....also a possibility.

But I love being outside! Have a wonderful time! A cloudy day is great for photography!

I'm currently a car photographer- keep my germs in my car....wipe my gas pump with antibacterial stuff......keep car filled ...it gets me out. Of course, I take my camera.....and the flowers are starting to bloom. Nature is very grounding and I don't feel stuck (an awful feeling if I let it get get a grip.......AND then I also think about what to make for dinner....homemade pizza was the bomb....will do that again. Pizza is a little work....making dough is a positive thing....works off excess non-helpful energy.

 

[whiteraven]

I resigned Wednesday and the first few days of being without a job and required to "distance" have been fairly good. But today a nearby state has now issued a shelter in place order starting tomorrow night and I won't be able to meet in person with my therapist. I am not handling that well...and it looks like it will be for at least 3 weeks.

 

[ms spock]

My psychiatrist is reducing the time that we have so she can do teleconferencing with medical staff on the frontline of Covid19. I said of course. She's helping. I want to help as well.

I am doing stuff and then stop. I am rationally thinking things through. Making plans and doing stuff.

 

[Digz]

I find myself struggling today. It's not the virus or lack of therapy, I've been out of therapy for years. It's the having to stay home. It is horrible for my mental health. I'm home most of the day with just my 8 year old son and I love him to bits and am there for him but it's hard. I'm a person who likes being around people, it usually calms me, makes me feel happier. Where I live we're only about half a week in to self-isolation too. If I feel like this now, I can't imagine what it's going to be like in one more week or two more weeks. Trying to find new things to reset me and make me happy but it's hard work. :)

 

[ms spock]

Physical activity
Listening to music
Reading the Science re Covid19
Reaching other to others.
Resting
Being in lock down
Organising stuff and fixing stuff up
Making plans and doing them
Being Proactive.

 

[whiteraven]

Had my first online meeting today with a church organization...first time ever on Zoom (or any related platform). It was really good, because it gave me the opportunity to set up my system and practice so I can see my T on Monday. :-)

Talking walks.

Just taking it easy, no expectations.

 

[MyWillow]

The relief I feel to be forced into isolation and working from home makes me realise just how much I’m triggered by people.

I’ve got a strengthening plan from my physio (3 x week), going to walk my older dog (2 x week) and exercise/train all 3 dogs and 2 puppies every day. I’m going to try to spend more quality time with my partner. I’m hoping my psydoc (weekly) will continue with face to face appointments and my equine psychologist every 2 weeks. I’m also going to provide leadership to my team and my dog club as President and continue to provide support to my puppy buyers. I would like to learn to be a human being rather than a human doing. The states borders are shut so I don’t need to worry about family turning up on my doorstep. For me there will be more positives than negatives.

 

[Rainman8772]

i am bored out my mind. I have to stay busy and keep myself occupied so walking 8-10 miles per day in the woods and reading a book every two days. I try to only watch the news a couple hours a day. I am usually on here while I watch the news.

 

[Deanna]

I'm bored. I've been sitting on my butt for the last three days and i sware, it's three times wider!?

I've got work I can do from home for the next 4 days. Then the weekend is cleaning house. Blah!! I might call a cleaning company to clean it! I get so sick of it and I'm not the only one getting it dirty!!

Blah! Blah! Lots of stories along these lines... More time at home equal dirty houses.

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

This COVID situation isn't much difference for me. I stay away from most people anyway.
Humans suck..

 

[Teasel]

Watching arty videos on you tube, so many gorgeous ideas! ❤ I'm really loving it. Have tried a few doodles so far and really enjoyed it but want to try out all sorts of different arty things.