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As a result, we created this thread to allow people to come together here during those difficult times and encouraged those wanting to share or seek support to do so here in this space.
It was important with this thread that we maintained perspective and supported each other as best as we could, medical, scientific and public health experts around the world have and still are working hard to contain the virus and treat those affected.
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Actually my Slovenian friend said they've never been tested won't do it bc in many places it's 100 Euro just to be tested. Crikey.
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I love Milly so much. She's great company, I talk to her and even sing to her. You're in Melbourne too are you? We might hear about our roadmap out of lockdown today. This might be our last weekend of being locked up. I hope Dan is on tv today. Take care.
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Hi topsy
You had to wait 5 hours for a test? Oh my!! It's great that it was negative. I hope I don't have to be tested. Stay well.
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mmMekitty
I love all animals too. There's a new show on tv called The Dog House Australia. Very cute.
I'm thankful for this Forum. To be able to be in touch. 😊
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Hi mmMekitty
I've been down for a week. My Psych said some people get down in Spring. He looked up my records and I was down for a week last Oct. Weird isn't it? Does anyone else experience this sort of thing? I'm coming out of it today.
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Hi Meforcats,
My mood is not necessarily due to the season or month, though I do think the colder weather does have an effect on me. It is not so easy to say, yes or no about it.
Give your furry friend a cuddle for me, would you?
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😸 to all who are enjoying easing of restrictions. Even as things are in Brisbane, I am still cautious, in part because I can't wear a mask, & because I cannot easily monitor how far people are from me. I don't enjoy large shopping centres anyway, but since some have had cases linked over the last year, I'm not wanting to spend any time within one, unless I have no choice, but to go to one for something I must have or do, such as a new pair of glasses back in August.
It is still difficult for me to weigh up the risk and 'living'. Being isolated has realy gotten to be difficult, as has not being able to go shopping for myself. Online is often not a suitable alternative for me.
I did discover some information, burried deep on Qld's gov website, about how I would be able to get tested, if I need.
Although, in the first instance, it is preferred one drives themselves to a testing centre, apparently, I could go by taxi, provied it has a screen between the driver and me, & I'd be in the back, passenger side of the car. Or, if no taxi with a screen is available, I can take a large car, like a Maxi taxi, preferred, & sit far in the back, on the passenger side. Or, failing that, I could be a passenger in a private car, also sitting as far from the driver as possible. For all options, the driver would be required to wear a mask.
But, I'm thinking, if the only place I could go was a drive-through? I certainly could not pay for a taxi to wait in a cue for 5 or so hours! Not even 2 - maybe, if I said to hell with my budget.& would the driver be expected to do this? That would be a very unhappy day's work if they were.
*sigh* Or my community worker, who has other people in her life to care for?
I would not quite trust the quick tests, & would still prefer to get the more expensive test. I would rather not have to be at all concerned with how to go & get one. & then, dealing with a positive result.
That's why I am cautious , even to the extent of adversely effecting my mental health. It is like walking the high wire.
mmMekitty
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Hi Shelll,
I understand the alarm bells. I’ve been finding it all very unsettling too. Sorry for my late reply, but wanted to say you’re not alone.
I used to be someone who liked keeping up to date with the news here and abroad. But 5 mins of Australian news now... I feel anxious to the point of nausea.
Take care,
LL
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mmMekitty
I've heard of people getting SAD in Winter with the darker days. Yesterday I read about Reverse SAD where people are affected in Spring/Summer. Winter doesn't affect me at all. I'll give Milly a hug for you. Do you have a cat?
I hope you can sort out your shopping issues. In lockdown I seem to buy more online.
I do hope you don't have to get a covid test. It'd be awful waiting in line for hours on end. Look after yourself.
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It is so wonderful to hear how much you love Milly meforcats! I bet she adores you! I don't have any pets but I do love animals - dogs especially. I see so many on my walks and love it if they come up to me wagging their tails. Sometimes I see people walking their cats as well :))))
I am in Melbourne, and we now have our roadmap out of lockdown, but I don't immediately feel carefree - I know it will take me a while to build up courage to meet with people or shop, but I know I will get there in the end. How are you feeling - I hope you will find out soon if you need to get a test? I find it hard to think we are getting these freedoms when we have so many cases still... I really hope that our hospitals will cope with the inevitable increase in cases and people needing care... and I feel for all those who need medical treatment but can't get it because of the covid cases.
Sing to Milly for me :))))
