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. 
 
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. 
 
The Beyond Blue Support Service is available via phone 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or via beyondblue.org.au/get-support for online chat. 
 
There are some other helpful discussions taking place here within our forum community that you may find helpful to read or participate in: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/staying-well/hi-there-i-only-just-joined-and... 

This thread is now closed for further posting. Users are still able to read through and find support through already existing posts.  

[Jo_maree]

My anxiety is through the roof with this current situation. Our jobs are getting cut left and right and the hospital is getting smaller and smaller as I work in private. Govt has cancelled elective surgeries and this has put so many out of work. It’s the not knowing if you’ll have a job tomorrow that’s scary and how am I going to pay bills and buy food. The bulk buying is out of control and leaves not much for the people who work shift work. People have turned nasty and rude to each other. No more coffees at a nice cafe no sitting at the beach or laying on the sand. No going to the movies or enjoying a birthday party for the grandkids. This is slowly destroying many people way more than the virus ever will... it’s so sad 😞

[Jo_maree]

I can totally understand what you’re saying and it’s upsetting me too. I miss the lovely things I used to enjoy and it’s so very sad it’s all been removed. They say it’s for now but how long is this going to continue? I follow the ‘rules’ and try to be considerate of others but am concerned this is how life will be from now on. People can say oh it’s just temporary but no one really knows.. I sympathise with you and I understand ❤️

[Guest_1584]

Try to be patient people , it hasn't been very long but we're already seeing very positive signs. No one knows or can say as yet but l'm thinking going on some other countries and signs we're seeing now here , it has to be at least another mth or two yet but if things keep improving l think they'll start opening things up again gradually from there .

Just a few mths out of a lifetime , it's not that long , it'll pass and life will be back .Hang in there.

[Blufftuff]

Hi everyone,

I read through some of these posts and noticed there are some real concerns out there,

with saying that there are also posts that are very inspirational posts which we all benefit from

keep them coming

Thanks

[Sophie_M]

Hi Forrest_123,

If you haven't already, we'd recommend checking out and/or contacting our Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service here: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/?utm_campaign=hp_banner or on 1800 512 348.

[quirkywords]

DaffodilDarling, welcome to this forum and thanks for posting.

am sorry you are in a vicious cycle of stress and anxiety and worry about covid-19.

f you read some of the posts on this thread you may get ideas of how others cope.

if you have not checked out Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service here: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/?utm_campaign=hp_banner or on 1800 512 348.

This service is specially for your concerns.

Keep osting here if you want to as you are not alone and there is support here.

[Moonstruck]

Jo maree....thank you for understanding even a bit, where I am coming from.

If it were, as some say, "only temporary, just a few weeks out of a lifetime" etc....but the messages we've been getting right from the start (and still today from our state Premier) have been "this will last a long long time, we are in for the long haul, we are expecting it to peak again, we have to get used to a whole new way of life, we will never go back to normal"....when you have your "leader" repeating this over and over....(and the messages differ from state to state and different again from our PM) ....you gradually lose all hope.

[Emmen]

Hello Moonstruck,

You mentioned earlier that: I don't believe anything I was doing, or going, or walking, or sitting at..."pre Corona" was thoughtless, rude, or selfish anyway....so why the constant reminder that "life will never be the same, we will have to be "different" somehow." How exactly, do you want me to change?..

A lot of times, this reminder serves more as a comforting thought rather than a real instruction for people to change. We hear inspiring stories these days of people helping one another out with grocery shopping, checking up on people living alone and so on. These are beautiful gestures that we don't hear enough of pre-Corona. I guess people (including me!) just want to hear more comforting stories about the beauty of our society rather than the constant negativity we're bombarded with in the news pre-Corona.

Take care,
Emmen

[CalmCat]

Hi Summer Rose,

I agree with you, and accept all other opinions.

Our leaders had to choose a course of action and the one they took the best ones they knew how with the current data and information available.

We are in the AE (Adaptability Intelligence) age, with today's uncertain's being a way to see how we can adapt in these uncertain times.

Does anyone else agree that this is a test to see if we are ready for the AE (Adaptability Intelligence) age?

From my heart to yours,

Doz

[Doolhof]

HI Everyone,

There are so many comments here about all aspects of life being affected by the corona-virus, the repercussions, the good, the bad and the down right undesirable effects we are all aware of.

In hindsight we may all be able to come up with strategies that should have been put in place.

There are moments when I am coping okay and other times when I want to cry for the whole world.

It is important for me to try and make the most of each day. Do I want to come out the other end of this situation bitter, angry, frustrated and blaming everyone, or do I want to be able to acknowledge I did the best I could with how I was feeling and coping.

Today I am feeling sad for the earth and lonely. I have been doing housework, phoned a couple of friends and now I am here on this forum.

I acknowledge lock down is difficult, I understand people's mental health is being affected, I am also aware I can do something about how I am feeling.

Hoping you all have strength to get through today and to be able to make plans for how you will cope with tomorrow and what you could do differently to make it a good day.

Cheers all from Dools