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.  

[blondguy]

Hello Zaq and welcome to the forums

Having your family crumble around you would be awful (as per your post above) Besides the Coronavirus issues it is sad to read that your partner is not emotionally supportive to you in this difficult time..

I really hope you can start your own thread so you have the support (replies) you need during this crappy time. I'm Paul..a volunteer on Beyond Blue and am one of many that can be here for you

we are here and listening Zaq....Paul

[Guest_8790]

How to cope during coronavirus?


Lots of sleeping to make days go quicker as on own. No one to connect to anymore and i decided people are not worth it. So after putting up with selfish people playing loud music that all street can hear, i decided only animals are better to be around. Complained about noise as they are so close to my place so had to go out to get peace. Wish this isolation was over.

Till then take ways to sleep and drown the world out.

Rusted

[Blufftuff]

How I cope during this time is, I firmly believe in the leadership of our country and states including Health Ministers, as are monitoring this very closely and making the hardest decisions they have had to make for the welfare of all of us right now and of course in the future,

Thanks a lot

[Chris75]

I am trying my best to cope with this global pandemic, but some days I find myself feeling overwhelmed. I am a casual university tutor, currently teaching online. It has been quite an adjustment to work from home, as there is a lack of routine in my life. I never realised how much I depended on a routine for my life to have structure. I have been going out for a walk in the mornings to try and maintain my mental health, and I try to watch comedy shows like "Futurama" but deep down I am scared.

I am scared for my future career, which has barely begun in academia. I am also scared of being unable to move with any radical changes and being left behind in my industry. I worry that this will never end and some days I desperately wish that I could hug my niece and my cousin's children because it always makes me feel better when I do, no matter what is going on in my life.

[quirkywords]

Chris75,

Welcome to the thread and the forum.

It is difficult to cope with uncertainty when you are a casual and starting out in your career. Many people will be able to relate to what you are feeling.

No one knows when things will get better but you are not alone. I too want to hug my granddaughter. It is good you do your job from home and hopefully learn techniques that will help you when isolation is over.

Is there something you like doing that you can doo at home, reading , a project, researching a topic that interests you. Do you enjoy music, singing or listening or playing.

Post here as much as you like.

[Lucas-L]

Don't despair, there are still lots of fun things you can do with your time! You could enjoy nature in the local park, cook a delicious looking meal, read an exciting novel, or even do an online course if you're intellectually inclined!

[meforcats]

I'm down today and tonight. I've been ruminating over the things I've lost. I used to see and talk with people 6 days a week. Now it's usually once a week. I've been texting and emailing but of course it's not the same as face to face. It feels like I've gone back to where I was years ago when I never did much at all. This is so hard. I hope tomorrow will be a better day.

[quirkywords]

I think it can be a trap to look at what we have lost and not what we have.

meforacts I do know the feeling of thinking of what you have lost and of how much you have come and now you be sliding back.

I have lost a lot in last few months, first in the fires and now not allowed to see my granddaughter. It is hard and like you I have had down days .I think we can stay in the present and have to look forward.

When this is over, you will have gained more social skills and strength from this time in self isolation.

[meforcats]

Thanks so much quirkywords. You're right about staying in the present.

I'm sorry to read about the fires affecting you. I hope it wasn't too bad. I guess we all have off days and this was one for me.

I'll try to look forward instead of backwards, when all of this will be behind us.

Take care.

[meforcats]

I forgot to ask how old is your granddaughter? I have 2 and 2 grandsons all in Qld.

Sleep well.