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. 
 
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[Guest_1643]

Hi all

These last two days I have felt so so down and alone.
I'm really struggling.
I reached out to people to support them, but I feel they don't care at all about me and how i'm doing, and i have just recently come out of hospital for suicidality.
I feel so broken.
I'm more hurt by how callous people are. Not a good time to be vulnerable.
I hope I will go to nature now to get back some equilibrium.
Luckily, its a pretty glorious day here.

[Guest_1584]

Just my thoughts but of course it's not going to be a few wks but going on even the latest out today so far , personally l believe we may see things at least begin to lighten up a bit in about a mth from now in Vic , if things keep improving at the rate they are. lt won't be normal that'll be a way off yet for sure unless a vaccine shows up , but begin to lighten l think.Other states will need to do whatever suits their sitch .

[Speak Your Truth]

This makes me feel so sad for you Sleepy21. I have depression (and on meds of course) and finding it really difficult too. So I send you big warm comforting hugs 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 and some for anyone else who needs them 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

I have also reached out to people, but hardly any reach back to me so I understand that feeling. I try to console myself by thinking that they mean well, but maybe they aren’t coping so well with their own isolation for what could be a whole lot of reasons, and they don’t want to add to your stress with their problems. Unless they tell you why they don’t contact you maybe it’s best to give them the benefit of your doubt, and not make negative assumptions that only upset you.

Hugs Sleepy 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Cala

Sleepy21 said:

Hi all

These last two days I have felt so so down and alone.
I'm really struggling.
I reached out to people to support them, but I feel they don't care at all about me and how i'm doing, and i have just recently come out of hospital for suicidality.
I feel so broken.
I'm more hurt by how callous people are. Not a good time to be vulnerable.
I hope I will go to nature now to get back some equilibrium.
Luckily, its a pretty glorious day here.

[mitz]

I,m 72 and share my unit ( housing trust) with another pensioner, he's out visiting friends and and making unnecessary trips every day. I've told him that he must move out or change his behaviour as it's very selfish of him ( imo)..this disease worries me me and I stay home unless it's a needed trip to shops for milk etc ( given up on tp) but I feel that he's putting me at risk, am I being ,as he says, paranoid

[Speak Your Truth]

Sleepy21 I forgot to say that I have also reached out to people, but hardly any reach back to me so I understand that feeling. I try to console myself by thinking that they mean well, but maybe they aren’t coping so well with their own isolation for what could be a whole lot of reasons, and they don’t want to add to your stress with their problems. Unless they tell you why they don’t contact you maybe it’s best to give them the benefit of your doubt, and not make negative assumptions that only upset you.

Hugs Sleepy 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Sleepy21 said:

Hi all

These last two days I have felt so so down and alone.
I'm really struggling.
I reached out to people to support them, but I feel they don't care at all about me and how i'm doing, and i have just recently come out of hospital for suicidality.
I feel so broken.
I'm more hurt by how callous people are. Not a good time to be vulnerable.
I hope I will go to nature now to get back some equilibrium.
Luckily, its a pretty glorious day here.

[uncut_gems]

mitz,

Welcome to the forums and thanks for sharing a bit about what's going on with you– that sounds like such a frustrating situation!!! Just know that you are doing the right thing not only for yourself but for others. I don't think history will look kindly on people who behaved like your housemate. I'm in a similar position with my own housemate who I have caught going out unnecessarily and hanging out with friends, so I totally feel your pain.

I think you are more than right to tell him that you feel his behavior is selfish and putting you at risk. Sharing a house together means you have a mutual responsibility to the person you live with I think.

Stay safe,
Gems

[blondguy]

Hello Mitz
Welcome and great to have you on the forums too!
I would be just as concerned as you are with having a housemate that is doing the wrong thing

You are spot on with your opinion. I wouldn't be happy either in your situation

My kind thoughts....Paul

[Srfr]

Difficult to cope with misunderstandings of some. However, I find coping by exercising when possible & cuddling my new kittens 🐱

People seem to have lost the ability to listen, or care - & understanding fight or flight, I find myself empathising even when there is no understanding coming from the other person. Then, I try to let it all go after the fact.

hard, but it works!

stay clear & strong everyone

X

[quirkywords]

Sleepytime,

You are valued here on the forum and you give so much of time to others here.

I am sorry you are struggling, It is an awful feeling. I have had a few bad days recently too.

I hope you can find time to be as kind to yourself as you are to others.

Ring the BB support line if you need to.

[Zaq]

I have had beyond blue supports previously due to anxiety. Which was face to face. Our family are crumbling. My daughters partner left town and due to small business pressures. The family have moved home with two toddlers in a tiny 3 bedroom. We are all scared. For more reasons then one. My daughter and partner are essential workers. I am scared for their safety and i am the prime carer and shopper when they are at work. I protect the kids age 3 & 5 as much as i can. I cannot go shopping without 5 year old during school holidays. Soon i.may need to support her in home schooling. My partner is not a emotional support.💜