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Panda Killa · 25-03-2020 03:38AM

Clegg wrote: »

Thanks, lads. I know I'm behaving irrationally, but it's good to hear that from others too.

We're all freaking out in one way or another... worried about our kids, our parents, our own health, impact on the future....it can be a little overwhelming...
All you can do is just protect your little patch, if you're feeling stressed.. stay in and take walks very early in the morning or late at night...just to clear the head..it's quiet then and you can hear yourself think.
Only go out during the day for essential shopping... other that that ..we have 2-3 weeks sharing each others company here.... You can always unload in here...safe space to have a shout and unburden your worries

Clegg · 25-03-2020 04:27PM

Hi lads, thanks for all the replies to my post about mental health last night. Fell asleep with my mind at ease. Then started reading the Boards thread on the virus and started getting anxious again. It's not in my best interest to read it and only doing me harm, so I'm ignoring it from now on. Especially because there seems to be a minority who relish posting any bad news coming out about what's happening.

Went out for a run earlier. Feeling a bit better about things now.

25-03-2020 04:30PM

Clegg wrote: »

Hi lads, thanks for all the replies to my post about mental health last night. Fell asleep with my mind at ease. Then started reading the Boards thread on the virus and started getting anxious again. It's not in my best interest to read it and only doing me harm, so I'm ignoring it from now on. Especially because there seems to be a minority who relish posting any bad news coming out about what's happening.

Went out for a run earlier. Feeling a bit better about things now.

Man that main thread is absolutely poisonous. Even the number of posts gives it a frantic feeling. Boards is not the place to get your info about corona right now imo. You just reminded me its time for my meditation

25-03-2020 04:39PM

Clegg wrote: »

Hi lads, thanks for all the replies to my post about mental health last night. Fell asleep with my mind at ease. Then started reading the Boards thread on the virus and started getting anxious again. It's not in my best interest to read it and only doing me harm, so I'm ignoring it from now on. Especially because there seems to be a minority who relish posting any bad news coming out about what's happening.

Went out for a run earlier. Feeling a bit better about things now.

I read some of it easier, it is an absolute trash fire. People trying to whip themselves up into a frenzy basically, or ignoring the established facts about our own testing regime, or screaming "lockdown, lockdown, lockdown!" etc. It's an awful thread.

Stheno · 25-03-2020 04:45PM

Sloane Nutritious Ham wrote: »

I read some of it easier, it is an absolute trash fire. People trying to whip themselves up into a frenzy basically, or ignoring the established facts about our own testing regime, or screaming "lockdown, lockdown, lockdown!" etc. It's an awful thread.

Ah here it's just like every other thread in CA

Bazzo · 25-03-2020 04:48PM

Clegg wrote: »

Hi lads, thanks for all the replies to my post about mental health last night. Fell asleep with my mind at ease. Then started reading the Boards thread on the virus and started getting anxious again. It's not in my best interest to read it and only doing me harm, so I'm ignoring it from now on. Especially because there seems to be a minority who relish posting any bad news coming out about what's happening.

Went out for a run earlier. Feeling a bit better about things now.

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/472f64-covid-19-coronavirus-guidance-and-advice/

Take a quick look at that once a day or watch the news in the evening. It's the only info you'll need on the coronavirus.

Otherwise try not to stress and worry. Use the time at home (if you're working from home/not in work at the moment) to catch up on jobs around the house, catch up on Netflix/prime/whatever, learn a few new skills. There's plenty on the internet to keep occupied. Get up in the morning and make checklist(mental or otherwise) of a few things to get done that day and get through them.

Squidgy Black · 25-03-2020 05:04PM

I started painting a few spots on the wall inside the room thinking sure it'll only be an hour or two.

Big mistake.

Rigor Mortis · 25-03-2020 05:07PM

Clegg wrote: »

Hi lads, thanks for all the replies to my post about mental health last night. Fell asleep with my mind at ease. Then started reading the Boards thread on the virus and started getting anxious again. It's not in my best interest to read it and only doing me harm, so I'm ignoring it from now on. Especially because there seems to be a minority who relish posting any bad news coming out about what's happening.

Went out for a run earlier. Feeling a bit better about things now.

Pick one news source, Times, Journal, RTE whatever and make that your online Covid outlet. Even too many reliable news sites can get you down. They are all basically saying the same.
In circumstances like this I like to avoid any media outlet that didnt exist 20 years ago when it comes to getting my information.

Dave_The_Sheep · 25-03-2020 05:08PM

Squidgy Black wrote: »

I started painting a few spots on the wall inside the room thinking sure it'll only be an hour or two.

Big mistake.

Do a wall a week and you might be finished the house by the time this all quietens down.

errlloyd · 25-03-2020 06:12PM

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

Pick one news source, Times, Journal, RTE whatever and make that your online Covid outlet. Even too many reliable news sites can get you down. They are all basically saying the same.
In circumstances like this I like to avoid any media outlet that didnt exist 20 years ago when it comes to getting my information.

This is wise. I have tried to do this and it is working.

I tend to try to keep my news quantiative (personal prefernece) but also I don't need every individual story of tragedy right now. There are just too many.

Yeah_Right · 25-03-2020 06:14PM

Wow. I'm impressed with how many of you are getting into the healthy side of this lockdown with regular walks/runs, eating healthy, good sleep and no alcohol.

I've gone the other way - staying up later (no commute so I get to sleep in), constantly grazing on all the food in the house, the gym and pool are shut so no exercise (I hate walking/running) and a drastic increase in my alcohol intake. I'm loving this lockdown

Apart from the lack of live sport :mad: I think the 19 in Covid19 refers to how many kilos I'm going to put on before it is all over.

Synode · 25-03-2020 07:22PM

Did they really have to close the golf courses

errlloyd · 25-03-2020 07:48PM

Synode wrote: »

Did they really have to close the golf courses

I think the problem is that we can't let anyone have any fun, because people will see pictures of it on social media and want to have fun themselves.

It's the same with the beaches and the parks.

mfceiling · 25-03-2020 08:58PM

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Wow. I'm impressed with how many of you are getting into the healthy side of this lockdown with regular walks/runs, eating healthy, good sleep and no alcohol.

I've gone the other way - staying up later (no commute so I get to sleep in), constantly grazing on all the food in the house, the gym and pool are shut so no exercise (I hate walking/running) and a drastic increase in my alcohol intake. I'm loving this lockdown Apart from the lack of live sport :mad: I think the 19 in Covid19 refers to how many kilos I'm going to put on before it is all over.

*internet high 5*

stephen_n · 26-03-2020 12:36AM

There’s absolutely nothing irrational about feeling anxious at the moment. In fact it would be more irrational not to be, as we are faced with a genuine reason to be afraid, an existential threat. Pretty much what our stress response was designed for, keeping us alive. Problem being it wasn’t designed to deal with a neocortex that can figure out hundreds of different possibilities at one time, each creating it’s own physiological response in our bodies. Depositing stress hormones that leave us predisposed to being anxious and have a heightened sense of awareness. That’s why now more than ever we need to have the ability to stay in the present, to keep away from those thoughts about what if and maybe. These are some of the resources I would use in work, some of you may find them useful now.

Some information on mindfulness http://www.freemindfulness.org/download

Also meditation might help with your sleep and generally with the unwanted thoughts, this app may help.

https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app

Also if you are having difficulty sleeping progressive muscle relaxation can help, there are guided versions on YouTube. The process and other relaxation techniques are covered in this article.

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm?pdf=11830

Here are some more links and podcasts relating to meditation and mindfulness practices.

https://meditationstudioapp.com/untangle

https://www.tarabrach.com/guided-meditations/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-minis-podcast/id963597166?mt=2

Body Scanning is a useful tool to help focus yourself on the present, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed by stress.
https://www.verywellmind.com/body-scan-meditation-why-and-how-3144782

Clegg · 26-03-2020 11:24AM

This is an excellent guide. Thanks very much.

26-03-2020 10:43PM

Sounds like the hospitals are starting to come under pressure. Lot of sick healthcare workers which is extremely worrying.

America is about to become the epicenter of this disease. The growth rate there is very worrying, I'm beginning to wonder if the reality of this is dawning on the wider population at all, from what I've heard first hand from friends there is a huge amount of denial.

The UK have pulled the 'oh I didn't see the email' on the EU ventilator scheme. This will play great with the brexit crowd and give them fresh red meat for the looming deadlines. I honestly can't see it as anything other than playing with fire however. They are turning their backs on established manufacturers with years of track record and instead investing in well known Brexit campaigner and British industrialist James Dyson and paying him (no doubt substantially) to create, manufacture and distribute millions of ventilators within weeks.

Why would they take a gamble like this. Seems incredibly cavalier given the current stakes.

Zzippy · 26-03-2020 11:14PM

10 dead today. RIP to all of them.

Think this is the start of our 'surge'. Thoughts with all the healthcare staff that are going to be run off their feet while putting themselves in harm's way for the next few weeks/months.

Stay safe folks!

Burkie1203 · 26-03-2020 11:17PM

Zzippy wrote: »

10 dead today. RIP to all of them.

Think this is the start of our 'surge'. Thoughts with all the healthcare staff that are going to be run off their feet while putting themselves in harm's way for the next few weeks/months.

Stay safe folks!

Nearly 30 garda vehicles involved in chasing down some scumbag joyriding around Glasnevin and finglas about an hour ago.

Think if he is injured in any way he should be just left to rot.

Civil service is shutting down all but essential services as of tomorrow

Its a scary time for a lot of people.

Neil3030 · 27-03-2020 12:31PM

BoJo has Covid-19

swiwi_ · 27-03-2020 12:57PM

Neil3030 wrote: »

BoJo has Covid-19

Fair play to the guy for doing his bit for herd immunity. A leader by example.

27-03-2020 01:16PM

swiwi_ wrote: »

Fair play to the guy for doing his bit for herd immunity. A leader by example.

The party leadership is so dishonest, manipulative and sociopathic that when I read he had contracted the virus I found it hard not to wonder was this genuine or some political opportunism.

Zzippy · 27-03-2020 02:33PM

Is it wrong of me to hope that he doesn't die but does get a bad dose and needs a ventilator for a while? It might give him a bit of perspective on his recent management of the crisis...

stephen_n · 27-03-2020 02:38PM

Zzippy wrote: »

Is it wrong of me to hope that he doesn't die but does get a bad dose and needs a ventilator for a while? It might give him a bit of perspective on his recent management of the crisis...

As long as it’s an untested Dyson one.

Bazzo · 27-03-2020 02:40PM

The guy who said last week he went around shaking everyone's hand in a hospital(it's grand because he washed dummies) has contracted Covid-19? I'm shocked

27-03-2020 03:34PM

Gonna kick the booze for a month. Everything is in place except one crucial piece:

What do I call a booze free month of April? Can't get on board without a catchy name. So far I have AA April

awec · 27-03-2020 03:37PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Gonna kick the booze for a month. Everything is in place except one crucial piece:

What do I call a booze free month of April? Can't get on board without a catchy name. So far I have AA April

Seems like a terrible time to try kick the booze!

Panda Killa · 27-03-2020 03:38PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Gonna kick the booze for a month. Everything is in place except one crucial piece:

What do I call a booze free month of April? Can't get on board without a catchy name. So far I have AA April

Personally I think alcohol is the only thing that's going to get me thru April !?

Neil3030 · 27-03-2020 03:56PM

Aprialysis

Dave_The_Sheep · 27-03-2020 04:07PM

Dry January / Arid April?

Tomorrow ill be two weeks off the booze for me. Prior to that it was also two weeks, so we'll see how the next two weeks goes.

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