Coping during the Coronavirus outbreak

[Sophie_M]

We recognise that many of us here in the community are feeling scared, worried and overwhelmed about Coronavirus (COVID19). 

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. 
 
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[quirkywords]

Elizabeth

I can feel your frustration. I have followed your thread plus your posts on other thread.
I have read how hard you have tried to get your husband help and support him during covid,. I understand your worries as they are real.
This is the place to be honest and share your concerns.
I feel you are realistic and your concerns would be shared for those caring for vulnerable people.

The lack of help and you being in pain has been going on for a while .
I am sad that people like you who are trying so hard are not getting the help they need.
I am listening .

Like shell I want to help. i think for people not in your situation it is hard to grasp how serious it is and how very hard you have tried to help for a long time.

[Guest_1584]

Yes definitely Elizabeth, so sorry about everything your going through and l can not believe they haven't been able to cater for your husband all this time. And yet again nearly 2yrs to fix things and we've had many periods with very little Covid before this during which so much should have been done.

l'm also sorry for the negative but l really just can not believe the dribble being fed to us lately and the situation they've left the country in.

rx

[Hanna3]

Hi ElizabethCP,

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through all that. That's why I mentioned that it's so important for people to try to follow the health advice so they help keep the number covid patients in hospital as few as possible!

I have friends who are doctors and nurses in our public hospitals and I know the huge stress they are under, which is why I get frustrated with people who refuse to wear a mask or get vaccinated, as they are making things worse for our health care system!

I truly hope your husband and you can get the care you need ASAP.

I also hope people will try to understand the huge pressure and distress that the pandemic is having on hospitals, health care workers and people like yourself and your family.

Truly best wishes to you and your family.

[Guest_1643]

Hi Elizabeth Co,

I'm so sorry for the hard time u are going through and how u feel that Ur husband and urself and may vulnerable ppl are left behind by the government. I agree u definitely deserve better and it's an awful situation for many, I hope u are OK, and can cry and vent if need be, we are here to listen.

[Moonstruck]

This is not a reply to anyone on particular. I just had to "get it out" that I can't take any more....the news alerts..the tv coverage..the updates..the dire predictions of more horror...no solution in sight..nothing left to try or hope for....i can't stand it any more.

Now the little kids..are they not going to be allowed at school...state or private.or both...if not vacced. Their parents make the decisions. Are the kids going to be penalised for those decisions?

I want my life back. I want my "self" back. I can't take this mental pain any longer...

[Guest_1584]

No it's not the medical people no doubt whatsoever they're grappling with it all the very best they poss can poor people. lt 's the way the Fed and State govs have handled the whole thing and now flung gates open yet still with absolutely no preparation or back up after all this time it's crazy. ln Vic the second they reopened within just a few days it was very vary obvious cases were going to explode yet for one , they then opened up even more , and then more again, within a wk. lt was madness.

But so you'd obviously assume they'd prepared for it over the last 18mths and knew what they were doing by now with everything in place and with plenty, plenty, of back up, especially for our doctors and nurses. ltaly , the uk , many others, that were in dire back at the beginning are now holding up yet like here with record numbers, they built up and got ready. l mean they supposedly do all these projections and scenario models as they call them and some were even talking about the numbers we have now, They've had the rest of the world to learn from mths and mths in advance all the way through this unlike other countries as we've been last right through. Held the country up 6mths with vaxing , now they haven't even prepared our hospitals and staff for this or don't even have enough tests. The two most basic requirements in handling this if they are gonna fling gates open.

It's unbelievable. Sorry again for the negatives.

rx

[Guest_1643]

Hi rx it'd truly unbelievable

And the aggressive lectures....get Ur booster, save lives! How exactly? I can't get booked in anywhere. I feel u supported and dismissive y the govt, and still have ptsd from the aggressive lockdowms eg 5k rules and curfews. They don't care about us.

[Sophie_M]

Hey Moonstruck,
Thank you for reaching out tonight,
We're really grateful that other members and yourself feel comfortable sharing your thoughts here. We acknowledge what a stressful time it is for many and are sure many empathise with your feelings of exhaustion. 

While we encourage you to keep voicing your thoughts and feelings here, we would like to remind you of our Support Services if you may need them. You can call our dedicated support line, staffed by mental health professionals, which is available 24/7 on 1800 512 348 at any point. You may also like to visit our Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. The website is regularly updated with information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during this time.

We here if you need to vent further Moonstruck, 

[Doog]

Hi Sophie M

Thank You for your kind post reply. It was heartwarming the replies I received while preparing for what was my worst nightmare holiday due to my fears.

I packed and I went. I decided I could die alone of covid, or I could engage in the joy of Christmas and maybe die of covid afterwards.

I realised the difference. Once I left the sanctity of my "cocoon" where I had been hiding out for a long time, I realised the world didn't stand still. There were humans on the highway, in Cafes, on the beach and everywhere, young and old. It was a rude awakening, not because they were oblivious to the risk of covid, but because they decided it was time to live at even the cost of illness.

I learnt a lot.

I wasn't miraculously cured of my anxiety and fears, as I am back home alone wondering when my symptoms might kick in. Interestingly, I took a full batch of my emergency anxiety meds and realised I needed them less than when home alone.

Seems our minds can play with us more when there are no distractions keeping us busy. Something to think about from here on.

Thank you again, I did log on before I left, so your post was heartfelt preparing for my journey.

[Doog]

Hi Shelll

Thank You for your kind post reply. Yes I love Christmas songs, the daggiest of all and I secretly sing and dance to them. I couldn't find the heart until I left my home and ventured out for the first time in a long time.

My daughter's home was fully decorated and I remembered how I used to do that for my kids.

Sometimes we need an awakening, a reminder from complete strangers who care about the little things we like. By the sounds of it, we could be compatible neighbours who wouldn't complain about each other's loud singing to Christmas Carols!

You made me smile.

Heartfelt Thank You