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

[whiteraven]

I think this period will end up being one of the best I've had to go through. Sometimes I'm suicidal, but I'm really starting to rethink a lot of things. And since I'm unemployed, I'm taking the time to detox from my last job, but also to consider what I might actually *want* to do when I can return to work.

I really, really need(ed) some down time to regroup.

Oh, and I've started to do some work in therapy that I think is probably the hardest but the most important I've done.

 

[DharmaGirl]

I was starting to get shell shocked. Completely dissociated, spending all of my time in bed that I could. I got one of my permaculture newsletters that said "STOP WATCHING THE NEWS!" Duh. It suggested gardening instead, which I normally do, but I'm in disarray since we were going to sell plants and I started a huge amount. I gave some away, and some died, as they do, but I need to concentrate on planting what we will eat. I'll give the others away. Our town is looking post-apocalyptic, and it really disturbs me. If I lived 150 years ago, I wouldn't know about the flu. I'm taking precautions, and I want to commune with my land again.

I sold so many chicks, roosters and chickens in 2 days that I have nothing left to sell. I put the money back into eggs, but people keep texting me wanting to be on a list. I can't predict how many of what kind will hatch, so I won't do a list. They also text me for other farm animals, which I don't have. Yikes!

 

[The Albatross]

@DharmaGirl

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(old techniques cuz chickens don't normally lay well in winter) My great grandma did the second video technique (Idaho).

I'm gardening, and doing some historical reading, and getting some backyard UV's.

 

[Changing4Best]

I have to wear a neck brace until May 5th, due to surgery. So I am restricted twice! Housework is not really possible. So I read, do paintings, write letters and cards to people. I do go out and sit on a bench to listen to the birds and watch them. Our governor allows us to go out for exercise and fresh air.

 

[Changing4Best]

I just finished a painting. Painting is a very calming activity.

 

[Rani G2]

Cooking>>>> No not calming but the eating is..

Bharata Natyam Dance

 

[Sideways]

Completely readjusted my attitude to guided relaxation and now include that in the daily routine.

 

[Friday]

@The Albatross ... the slaked lime is surprising :D cool trick... we dunked our eggs in wax & that kept them good for apx 6 mo.

 

[Ronin]

Completely readjusted my attitude to guided relaxation.

You woman are both my hero & my goals :D Cheers!

 

[DharmaGirl]

My great grandma did the second video technique

That's awesome! I was wondering if these methods really worked. I was planning on trying the lime water. I donated 6 dozen eggs to the food bank, but now that there is a shortage of eggs here, I've sold or traded them all out. I have about 2 dozen extra now, I should look for food grade lime.

 

[DharmaGirl]

I just bought some pickling lime, gonna give it a try! Once it gets here that is.

 

[whiteraven]

I take a walk on occasion and do some photography. Play with my cats. Do small things around the house - I have so much to do I get overwhelmed and, although I started some of the big stuff, I have trouble following through.