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Anxiety and COVID-19

Sweesoft — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:37:00 GMT

We're you able to adapt to the changes during the lockdowns? What did you do to cope up? This has been a stressful year and there's just no sign of hope I guess. Everything's still crazy!

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romantic_thi3f — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 22:58:47 GMT

Hi Sweesoft,

Thank you for your post! Yes, it's been an incredibly stressful year- I'm quite inpatient for 2021 honestly because I'm sure it has to be better than 2020. I do believe in hope though. 🙂

In case you haven't seen it yet, just going to link to our big post on coping during the coronavirus outbreak:

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/staying-well/coping-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak

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Tay100 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:05:44 GMT

Hiya Sweesoft

Very relatable issue- in terms of coping, coming and posting here helps. Reading the social threads can help you stay engage and even forge new social connections too. Many people are feeling tired and disorientated too- finding a way to self-care can be useful here- what might that look for you? We can brainstorm some ideas in this thread if you like.

Tay100

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SD0102 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:39:18 GMT

Hi Sweesoft

I have found this year very challenging in regards to Covid. It does seem never ending, and I wonder if we will ever get back to a more normal life once again?

Just as we appear to be tracking ok (after Melbourne’s lock down, which was a great achievement by them & huge sacrifice by many), we have the break out in SA and now the cases in Sydney.

Will it ever end ? Is a vaccine our only hope ? Is the vaccine safe ?

I don’t know the answers, only that I am tired of feeling like this, tired of worrying every time I step out of the house, tired of worrying about what the next case might mean in regards to restrictions.

I never would have thought I’d see the day where we wouldn’t be able to freely travel, especially in our own country.

I understand why, but I just feel for those that haven’t been able to visit loved ones, those that have missed seeing sick & dying relatives/friends.

In saying that, during all of this, I have been able to work from home, which I have found to be much more productive and will continue to do so.

I also listen to some mindfulness apps, and concentrate on my breathing when things get too much.

My respect to all of our frontline workers, those keeping food on the shelves for us and those behind the scenes.

Sorry for the ramble, but I find it’s also helps to get things off my chest & reduce my stress/worry.

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Sweesoft — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:41:35 GMT

Thank you for the link. It's very helpful. It's a great thing we have this kind of community where it's okay to not be okay.

Thank you @Tay100 and @SD0102

The uncertainties are what's making the anxiety. I hope we could connect more often as it's really good to have people hear you out without judgment.

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Tay100 — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 02:46:20 GMT

No worries at all Sweesoft, and you said it- uncertain things can be challenging with anxiety, but we are here to listen with compassion, community spirit and no judgement, which can help to make all the difference! We also have some fun on here to which can help us beat the lockdown/COVID-19 blues!

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Sweesoft — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:09:53 GMT

Thank you for your words. Appreciate you all. I hope you had a merry Christmas! Will surely check the fun categories soon.

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Tay100 — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 04:15:05 GMT

Hi Sweesoft

Merry late Christmas and happy 2021! Hopefully, things will be better as we now know how to deal with these uncertainties as a community a little better. Let us know how you go with those other categories if you like!

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Sweesoft — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:58:15 GMT

Hi there. I am better, thanks to you all. I hope you had a wonderful new year. I made a resolution that this year will be better. I'm leaving all the negativities behind.

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Tay100 — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:44:43 GMT

Hi Sweesoft

My 2021 has been pretty smooth so far, thank you for the well wishes! It's great to hear that you are determined to leave the negative stuff behind you and make this year a good one. How do you plan on doing that? I'd love to hear what your plans are if you are open to sharing at all.

Tay100

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SD0102 — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:58:29 GMT

I had been going so well but feel my anxiety has gotten worse again since the outbreak in Sydney.
I really thought we were going so well in NSW and now this has brought me unstuck again.

My usual coping mechanisms are not working and I really don’t know what to do. I hate feeling like this.

We have a small business in regional NSW and I am constantly worrying about visitors coming to town and potentially bringing Covid with them and having to shut down & the financial impacts this would have.

I just can’t get on top of the worry at the moment.

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Tay100 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 01:28:48 GMT

Hi SD0102

Thanks for sharing your story- it's understandable that you are worried during these uncertain times. What are your coping mechanisms and how do they usually help you? If we think about that first we can brainstorm some new methods that might be more suitable for this unprecedented, ongoing situation.

Tay100

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SD0102 — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:59:56 GMT

Thanks Tay100 for responding.

I actually read a book the other day, which I hadn’t been doing as much reading over the last month and found it really helped to take my mind off things.

I also did some gardening.

I really need to focus on doing things that keep my mind active as this reduces the time to over think.

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Tay100 — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 04:33:59 GMT

Hi SD0102

Spot on! And they sound like fabulous activities. Does mindfulness appeal too? Even something simple like deep breathing or making a gratitude list. It's a green juice for your mind.

Tay100

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Abby-C — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:52:18 GMT

There's alwa

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Abby-C — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:55:06 GMT

There's always hope. Yes, last year had been stressful and a lot of crazy things transpired, especially in politics. Now, the vaccine is here, yet there are still tons of issues surrounding it. Just continue to be strong. Life is still beautiful. Just learn to be grateful for the little things.

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Tay100 — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:26:18 GMT

Hi Abby-C

I love this sentiment! What helps you to stay in this mindset? You mentioned gratitude- what role does it play?

Tay100

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Sweesoft — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:43:13 GMT

Hi All.

Hi Tay100

I plan on keeping myself busy. Do some projects/DIY. I tried cooking the other day, but I don't think that worked out. Nevertheless, it was fun. I'm looking at planting herbs or indoor plants, too. I'm getting ideas on Pinterest. Right now, I'm still browsing. Can you suggest a fun thing to do?

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Tay100 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:27:48 GMT

Hi Sweesoft

Mindfulness can be a fun, easy and relaxing thing to do- great for general wellbeing too. Try deep breathing or watching a guided short meditation on Youtube. You could also try dancing or some kind of enjoyable cardio to do. Anything that helps you connect with your inner child will work wonders! Let us know how you go.

Tay100