Social Isolation - When things close down.

[Independent]

Post Hi gang. So glad to have found this forum. I am a former registered nurse who majored in mental health in my post graduate degree. I live alone with my cat Mennischt and have no family and rely on my social activities for socialization. My usual social activities were my source of a social life and community connection. Unfortunately these are all closed down due to the pandemic, so that is my social life gone. I have just come through about three months of social isolation due to fractures in right arm and couldn't drive to my social activities - so this additional isolation is a bit hard to take. I know others are doing it tough right now so I really shouldn't complain. Just glad to know that there are others out there

[Janey42]

Hi Independent, my name is Jane. I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with the current isolation rules. I am too! Even though I'm a shy person at heart, and don't have many friends, I do still like to go out and socialise. The only problem I have, is I need friends to socialise with!!!! This depression thing is quite isolating in itself, you tend to want to keep your distance from people when you are feeling really low ( that has been me on several occasions) however, when you start to feel a little bit more human, you feel like getting out and about. I'm normally quite active, I work full time and have been self isolating on the weekends. I don't have "the virus" however, this isolating situation does make you feel more depressed than you actually are.

[Guest_4643]

Hi Independant, and Janey too. I'm sorry to hear that. I'll be your friend, both of you!

Tayla

[Independent]

Thank you so much - it has been a bit tough without my usual social groups. I was on the verge of crying last night.

[quirkywords]

Welcome Janey and Independent,

so glad you started this thread independent. You will find this forum very supportive and friendly.

There is a thread Dear Diary where you can daily write down what has been working and what has been frustrating.

I feel it could be called physical isolation and physical distancing as we can social without being face to face.

[Milly_cat]

ooh quirkywords, great terms - physical isolation and physical distancing

Good reminders too of what we're meant to do!

[mocha delight]

Hi independent and janey welcome to the forum we are a great quirky bunch here 😂 plus not to mention friendly. And yes I have no doubt we are all feeling it right now ie the covid cabin like fever yes I’ve made it a thing 😔