Tpcl20 wrote: » Probably tmi to post this so delete if inappropriate but I can really see the wall people who commit suicide hit these days. I won't do it like because of the people I would be leaving in the lurch but the actual physical pain from this emotional anguish gets incredibly hard to bear and in terms of my own life. I actually get no joy from anything anymore. Basically from the waking moment the anxiety sets in and I can't get to sleep at night because it feels like the walls are closing in around me. I'm tired all the time and I'm worried constantly. Up until this year I had no mental health issues and was absolutely full of the joys of life. I'm probably fairly weak to say that this has taken such a toll on me so quickly but with no light at the end of the tunnel I'm just coping very badly and feel completely alone. I can't tell anyone belong to me because I know that they have their own stuff to deal with and it would be too much for them. I also feel bad posting it here or thinking about telling a counsellor because everyone is in the same boat. Hope everyone is doing alright.
nigeldaniel wrote: » As a few others have posted, reaching out to a professional counsellor or mindfulness coach can be a big help. I have had a tricky ol time this last 6 weeks but am just starting to turn a corner. Having a mood disorder [Bipolar] can really knock a person off their feet. I made a compleat hash of things after lockdown ended a few weeks back and spent like a silly fool now after taking stock I hope I can get myself back on my feet without hitting a bad downward patch. In the past, I would have started drinking and gone into a spiral that would end up with depression but thanks to awareness and previous counselling I can better look after myself. Keep well everyone who may be reading this and take care of yourself
fin12 wrote: » Does anyone here suffer from misaphonia? It’s actually torture and what is worse is when u have told people u live with that u suffer from it and they proposely go out of their way to make even more noise. It’s actually pure evil. I can’t afford to live by myself and my mental health is really suffering because of it. I’ve got about 4 mental illnesses now and honestly I believe they all stem back to my living situation. I don’t get why this sick government can’t get it into their heads that a home is much more than just a roof over ur head. It’s a major mental health issue.... There’s so many days I feel like I’m going to crack cause I’m like I can’t see a way out of this....
PTH2009 wrote: » I'm waiting on an Autism assessment which has been cancelled/rescheduled cause of Covid I think i do suffer from this, i despise coughing/sneezing (extreme hatred of that) /loud talkers and sudden noises. Its so irritating and the only way im not overly bothered with it is when i have a few drinks in me. I refuse to take any antipsychotic medication (wont take them again due to weight gain, massive fatigue and irritability problems i had the last time) and there are none that help with this condition. Pre covid and after covid i loved going to gigs, travelling etc and will be doing it again. After i finally get the official diagnosis i can take it from there.
fin12 wrote: » I’ve basically being using earplugs religiously and use headphones to block out the unwanted noise. I get really fed up using them but the alternative is hell. I got my ears checked as I was concerned about constantly using earplugs but the audiologist Gabe me the all clear so that’s one good thing. Basically for me a different living environment would solve a lot of my issues.
Graces7 wrote: » Yes to your last sentence. I have similar issues with noise. Caused by severe M.E. And yes I moved several times. With me being rural it was crowbangers often left on all night ie a gunshot noise every few seconds, and/or dogs at all hours. Here I have utter total peace and silence. Wonderful . Can you not relocate?
fin12 wrote: » Unfortunately not any time soon but I am working on it but sometimes it’s hard to keep hopeful. That sounds amazing where u are now. Outside my own living situation, I do think it’s hard to find that peace and quiet.[/QUOTE Hope is all we have; hang on to that, please. I became almost nocturnal but the dog tied up in the field howled in storms in one place I rented. Fixed that! . It is amazing here. There was one episode with a collie but that was eased. Listening now and not a sound from outside. Maybe 4 vehicles will pass today the entire day. . when I wake in the night the silence is pure.... gold. It is more than just silence. I was so blessed to come out here. But I am old and have no family or work obligations. Mind you when there is a gale it is deafening.. But today.. Hang on in there.
mirrorwall14 wrote: » I don’t often do reviews but I’d just like to say I’m using headspace. And when covid was getting all too much I dedicated myself to using it every night at the first hint of issues with sleep. And I’ve used it for the odd moment when overwhelmed. I’ve done over 200 sessions now and it has been worth every penny. I’m sleeping better. And just the act of turning it on now has me int the habit of calming down, relaxing and preparing for sleep. There was only two nights in the last year where it failed to get me to sleep. And to be fair one of those I was on high dose steroids! I was never one for meditation, always felt silly. I can’t do the timed breathing ones (asthma hates them) but I’m happy to adjust. I would recommend persevering to find something that works for you. Switching it on now for the night and I won’t wake until morning.
Deleted User wrote: » I thought it would be best to forego my weekly trip for the food shop because of the state we are in. It was a mistake. I miss the little routine I had built around going to the shop on a Saturday so I'm going to return to doing it. I haven't been outside the door since Thursday and going for walks just doesn't cut it for me. I need a bit more. Its hard. Also feeling a financial pinch this time around as Covid is impacting my work. In saying all that I will persevere.
PTH2009 wrote: » Anyone else feel this has been the worst lockdown so far . Think it's the time of year, the weather with the usual Jan blues but turned up a notch The negativity around in the media is out of control even to the point where the future doesn't look bright at all. We were all told the vaccine would be our saviour out of this lockdown hell hole but not looking that way The goalposts keep getting moved. I for one am not able for another year of in and out lockdown and i'm definitely not alone
fin12 wrote: » Yes I agree this is worst than last year cause there’s no end in sight with this current lockdown.i think it’s because a year is nearly passed with us having to live like this, I just think it’s too much at this stage to keep living like this. I’m becoming worn out. Also when ur living with other people, and everyone is around most of the time , it can feel like a ticking time bomb.
Deleted User wrote: » Why do think the vaccines won't get us out of this? I have been struggling with similar thoughts. I'll give you a bit of an insight in to how it goes for me: Read some posts on here: "why are people saying it will be 2023 before clubs reopen? Do they know something I don't" "Why are people calling for zero Covid if we have vaccines" Listen to the news: "Why aren't the Government making more positive noise because we have vaccines now" "Why is hospitality likely closed until May if the top groupings have been vaccinated" My head starts to swirl and I feel a bit panicked so I talk to people I trust and I ask them what they think. They say that it comes down to not knowing. That those who think we are like this until 2023, those who want to pursue zero covid, and even the Government simply don't know. The vaccines are with us now and the plan is to have 70% vaccinated by September but there is still no certainty. I think that's where the other points of view comes from. Now there a few who seem to....not enjoy but kind of feed off the negativity. There is no balance with their posts and they will rarely if ever post anything positive. It may be a coping mechanisms of course. I'm a bit like that with the end date for this lockdown. April is my thinking because if I look to next month or March I feel I will be very very disappointed.
PTH2009 wrote: » The negativity around in the media is out of control even to the point where the future doesn't look bright at all. We were all told the vaccine would be our saviour out of this lockdown hell hole but not looking that way The goalposts keep getting moved. I for one am not able for another year of in and out lockdown and i'm definitely not alone
thebaz wrote: » agree about the negativity in the media , what if we had no vaccine as looked the case last October ! Yet every day a new fear inducing twist - people struggling mentally don't seam to count - What about some positivity about the figures dropping the past week - The media should tell the truth , but not over terrify an already over -anxious depressed poplulation of things that MIGHT happen , but probably wont.
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