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.
bunnyboxer wrote: » Deactivated my Facebook for that exact reason. Doubt I'll even bother reactivate it. You can still use messenger.
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.
LilacNails wrote: » Is there many people here not working? The shame I have for not working for a total of 8 months. I feel so useless. Like most I'm finding this lockdown the hardest.
freshpopcorn wrote: » I'd say avoid RTE News, Prime Time, Tubridy, etc as much as possible. The Late Late is one of the biggest misery fests out there and he sort of makes people feel guilty for doing something small or enjoying themselves.(Within regulations) and even before Covid.
Hector Savage wrote: » Tennis has saved me lately. I joined a local club and play 2/3 times a week, lovely location, fresh air with a sea view, no need for masks on the court of course - singles only but no problem.
CalamariFritti wrote: » I feel its time to post here. Just gonna blurb it all out in no particular order. Maybe just typing it out somewhere helps. If nothing else someone else may think at least they;'re not the only one. I'm working from home since March. Haven't seen anyone from work in person since, havent been in the office once. Just sitting in my home office. Didn't go on holidays. Didnt do anything. One meal we went to in a restaurant, that was in August. Didnt find it too bad in lockdown 1. Well of course it was ****ty but it was also new and while everything seemed a bit over the top it was also a bit scary and I needed to do my thing like everyone else. Worked quite hard for most of 2020. Made the best of it you could say. Delivered one fair sized project myself and participated in another one where I learned a lot. Put quite a few extra hours into 2020. And my work was good quality and I had motivation despite everything. But this time its different. Basically in lockdown since October. Was obvious what was going to happen after Christmas so we decided to do nothing at all during the short reprieve. So lockdown since October. No meals, no meets, no nights out, no five-a-sides and now no golf either. All my outlets are gone. Work life balance is gone because there is no life part anymore. Its just work and couch. The highlight of every other day is the walk to Lidl. And I feel everything is 'dropping' around me. Work performance has taken a massive nose dive. I can't motivate myself for anything anymore. Its like getting up sitting down in front of the computer, replying to a few emails and then I'm ready to go back to bed again. Just to make the time pass. I expect to get a talking to in work at some point soon. I'm reading quite a lot and that helped but even that is no longer interesting. Same for television or anything. Its definitely the worst slump I've ever been in and right now I'm not sure what's gong to pull me out of it if the situation doesnt change very soon. I try not to let it show too much cos I dont want to drag my partner down. Of course we talk about it but during the day I'm putting on a bit of a show of normality to not compound the problem. I'm not suicidal or anything but I'm definitely feeling depressed. I've had seriously enough of this. What doesnt help either is that I'm an analytical thinker. It comes with my profession. My talent if there is one is that I understand complex situations and problems rather quickly and I can quickly separate the chaff from the substance even under pressure. I'm a logical and rational and calm person. And when I follow the news its the total opposite. Rightly or wrongly I feel its total amateur hour out there with regards to our corona response. Going up the wall with some of the sh1te politicians and media come out with. Sometimes it feels like I'm trapped in some sort of madhouse and everyone is determined to make the madhouse never go away again. In other words it's just really really crap. Not looking for pity or sympathy. It the same for most of us. Probably a lot worse for most than me. I have a lovely partner and a good job and a decent house and I dont have to worry about any of these things for now. But its still crap.
CalamariFritti wrote: » I'm so jealous. I was hoping golf would be my reprieve but thats apparently too dangerous (sarcasm). Tbh the golfing bodies have really failed us in this. Tennis ireland didnt take all that sh1t from Sporting Ireland and the minister. I think she has a chip on her shoulder about golf.
Hector Savage wrote: » Golf should be open, I mean you can't get much more socially distanced than that, are they worried cos people play in groups and they are close then ???
DessieJames wrote: » sorry to hear that mate , i find that not watching the news, going for long walks and jogging helps,this government and NPHET are utterly dreadful and contstanly blaming the public, but the dire consequences from these lock downs will have a far far worse effect that coronavirus will ever have and will be felt for years to come, but these absolute bast*rds couldnt care less about people who are stuck in a rut at home and struggling mentally, they just instroduce draconian lock down after lock down and its not making a blind bit fo difference, basically kicking the can down the road, the economy is in tatters, many peoples mental health is very bad but you rarely if ever hear them mentioning this.
eigrod wrote: » I recognise a lot of what you’re saying. Some tips that worked for me: 1. Don’t know if you had a commute before lockdown or not, but you definitely need to replace the morning commute with something. Going from bed to desk is not good. A 40 minute walk is highly recommended after getting up, or better still a run. Try to work up to a 20 or 25 minute run over time. 2. Eat fruit, oranges & bananas. Fish oil supplements and Magnesium - try your local health food store for advice. 3. Take a 5 minute break from the desk every 40 mins or so. Get up, walk around the back garden. 4. Look up tv schedule in the morning and find something you like on in the evening that you can look forward to. And/or have a think about the good book you’re reading that you’re looking forward to getting back to later. 5. For morning coffee break a couple of times a week, if your employer allows and if there’s a coffee shop nearby, you and your partner go walk for a coffee and walk back with it - sit outside for 10 while drinking it. A nice treat for you both. 6. Do some basic daily mindfulness for 20 mins or so. I would recommend Jon Kabat Zin’s body scan on youtube. There’s loads of mindfulness on youtube- some you won’t like but keep searching until you do. 7. Go for an evening walk (and a lunchtime one too, of possible). I often do 3 walks a day, some as short as 15 mins. 8. Do long walks with your partner at the weekend - something to look forward to and add on a coffee or a treat at the end of the walk. 9. Have a takeaway night once or twice a week - especially Friday evening- again, something to look forward to. 10. Buy a Mindfulness colouring book and colouring pencils - can be surprisingly helpful.
eigrod wrote: » I recognise a lot of what you’re saying. Some tips that worked for me:
mirrorwall14 wrote: » Love this thank you! I’ll add to it. I’ve broken out the 1000 piece jigsaw, leave the phone out of the room but with podcast on my headphones and lose myself. I’m having a bath once a week. Candles, bubbles and all. Proper relaxation If you have the space I’ve alternated myself from my work desk to the kitchen table for the odd day just to break the monotony We have no coffee place near but myself and my husband try to walk around the estate each morning. It’s less than ten minutes but enough to brighten the day and touch base with each other
Anon9876 wrote: » I've gone anon for this one. I have to admit I am struggling terribly. I am on my own all the time. I haven't seen any friends, family in 2 months and broke up with my partner of 3 years over Christmas. I have lost all my work and I'm on my own all day at home. I don't have a social bubble partner either - all my friends already have one. I'm finding it impossible not to drink early and it's like Groundhog Day every day. The whole above situ has made me very depressed, I'm not eating properly and thats just making things worse plus I've lost interest in everything. All people say to me is "Go for a walk". I was finding some days were better than others but now everything is just the same. It feels like an impossible rut to get out of. Just getting it out on 'paper'.
Multipass wrote: » I’m in a similar situation - Pieta house are still offering appointments face to face. They’re my only lifeline right now, might be worth a try?
