| How are we all doing? In three words. 21:31 - May 29 with 4084 views | Darth_Koont |
I'm feeeling:
Concerned
Bored
Horny
Everything in between of course. |  |
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| How are we all doing? In three words. on 11:21 - May 30 with 578 views | Sarge |
Company of Heroes 2
There, three words and a number. |  | | |
| How are we all doing? In three words. on 11:32 - May 30 with 563 views | Darth_Koont |
| How are we all doing? In three words. on 10:57 - May 30 by Darth_Koont |
Yes, unfortunately this is here for a longer term. A vaccine, especially one that comes in the next 6 months or so, needs to be seen as a bonus.
On the plus side, it's already being better managed from a clinical point of view now that we understand more about it. And in theory, we should soon be getting better at tracking infection and slowing the spread that way.
I'd also say that the threat to the vast majority of individuals is still relatively low. It's the overall picture for the oldest or otherwise at-risk in the population and what that does to our healthcare staff that's the major concern and why we all need to be careful and responsible. I know fear doesn't care about statistics particularly, but it's always good to understand that 99.5% of us will come through this even in the absolute worst case. Which means that it's at a similar level to the other fatality risks that we already live with.
Nothing to celebrate, of course. But still means that we shouldn't let coronavirus dominate our thoughts or our lives and that our mental health/emotional wellbeing is the most important thing here for the vast majority. [Post edited 30 May 2020 11:00]
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On a connected note, I was listening to the fantastic Don't Tell Me the Score podcast yesterday evening and it was with John Kirwan, the All Black rugby legend.
It's a great listen as he talks about his career and depression/anxiety issues he faced throughout. But also how he learnt to manage them and how he is now an advocate for better mental health. There are lots of tips in there but the takeaway one for me was making sure you turn off your brain 4 or 5 times a day as scheduled activities.
He likens it to turning a computer off and on again to reboot your system when it's stuck on something or overheating.
Whether it's having a shower and just feeling being in the shower rather than thinking about something else. Or sitting down with a cuppa for 5 minutes and just taking in the view out the window and all its details. Or cooking a meal. Or yoga/meditation if that works for you. Or playing a guitar/reading a book etc. It doesn't really matter but the key is it's what works for you and that you make sure you schedule these moments 4 or 5 times a day. Oh and that slowing down and being conscious of your breathing should definitely be part of this.
To me that all made massive sense and a way of making sure our thoughts don't spiral and our minds are a help rather than a hindrance.
Give it a go. I just started trying it and seems both enjoyable and effective. [Post edited 30 May 2020 11:34]
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| How are we all doing? In three words. on 11:36 - May 30 with 553 views | WD19 |
| How are we all doing? In three words. on 11:32 - May 30 by Darth_Koont |
On a connected note, I was listening to the fantastic Don't Tell Me the Score podcast yesterday evening and it was with John Kirwan, the All Black rugby legend.
It's a great listen as he talks about his career and depression/anxiety issues he faced throughout. But also how he learnt to manage them and how he is now an advocate for better mental health. There are lots of tips in there but the takeaway one for me was making sure you turn off your brain 4 or 5 times a day as scheduled activities.
He likens it to turning a computer off and on again to reboot your system when it's stuck on something or overheating.
Whether it's having a shower and just feeling being in the shower rather than thinking about something else. Or sitting down with a cuppa for 5 minutes and just taking in the view out the window and all its details. Or cooking a meal. Or yoga/meditation if that works for you. Or playing a guitar/reading a book etc. It doesn't really matter but the key is it's what works for you and that you make sure you schedule these moments 4 or 5 times a day. Oh and that slowing down and being conscious of your breathing should definitely be part of this.
To me that all made massive sense and a way of making sure our thoughts don't spiral and our minds are a help rather than a hindrance.
Give it a go. I just started trying it and seems both enjoyable and effective. [Post edited 30 May 2020 11:34]
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That sounds like great advice.
.....but I am also curious as to what you were looking at outside your window that made you horny.... |  | | |
| How are we all doing? In three words. on 11:41 - May 30 with 540 views | Darth_Koont |
| How are we all doing? In three words. on 11:36 - May 30 by WD19 |
That sounds like great advice.
.....but I am also curious as to what you were looking at outside your window that made you horny.... |
Just enjoying the drama of nature.
A pair of tits was having a right old fight. | |
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| How are we all doing? In three words. on 11:51 - May 30 with 517 views | Darth_Koont |
| How are we all doing? In three words. on 11:14 - May 30 by strikalite |
"mental health/emotional wellbeing is the most important thing here for the vast majority."
If you're vulnerable I think listening and watching the news which as we know is all about this right now isn't a good thing, do what you need to do to protect yourself, filling your head with negativity really isn't a good thing... |
Agreed. Having constant updates that can swing wildly from negativity to positivity and back doesn't really help us stay on an even keel.
Try to get the most reasonable long-term view and stick with that, and it won't vary unless genuinely important news emerges. | |
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| How are we all doing? In three words. on 12:44 - May 30 with 477 views | Decoy_Octopus |
Worried
Frustrated
Anxious
I'm worried as my wife is shielding so it's very stressful. I'm currently working from home but I think it's getting to the point where work won't allow me too anymore and even though they'll be covid secure. I am not comfortable going back and don't want to do anything that will risk my wife getting ill, but feel like I don't have much choice.
I'm frustrated at the government. It's too soon to lift these restrictions, people are acting like it's not an issue and I don't understand it. Boris had this, he was in intensive care, he knows how bad it is yet it seems like the economy is worth more than peoples lives.
I've had a falling out with my wife's side of the family. They are mostly arch tories and after I put a rant about how this is ending too early and how Cummings broke the rules on Facebook (not something I'd normally do but I was annoyed and looking for support I guess) I've been called all sorts (even accused of supporting pedophiles if I vote Labour as they turned a blind eye to Saville!) and been "outed" by them as a lockdown breaker myself when I went out to get some paracetamol.
To top it off my wife is petrified, the kids are going a bit stir crazy and the whole thing is making me anxious. Which is nice when you have anxiety anyway. |  | | |
| How are we all doing? In three words. on 12:52 - May 30 with 461 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
OK
slightly
anxious.
Keeping busy (working still helps even if it is very different). Have some personal stuff going on which doesn't help but am enjoying time with the family (even if there are moments where we get on each other's nerves). Being able to access the internet and keeping in touch with people via Whatsap, Zoom and e-mail has been very helpful too. We really have a lot to be thankful for in these times. Nervous about what is going to happen when we are expected more contact with students in school but at least that isn't for a couple of weeks and I know are union reps are on the case. |  |
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| How are we all doing? In three words. on 13:27 - May 30 with 441 views | DebsyAngel |
| How are we all doing? In three words. on 12:44 - May 30 by Decoy_Octopus |
Worried
Frustrated
Anxious
I'm worried as my wife is shielding so it's very stressful. I'm currently working from home but I think it's getting to the point where work won't allow me too anymore and even though they'll be covid secure. I am not comfortable going back and don't want to do anything that will risk my wife getting ill, but feel like I don't have much choice.
I'm frustrated at the government. It's too soon to lift these restrictions, people are acting like it's not an issue and I don't understand it. Boris had this, he was in intensive care, he knows how bad it is yet it seems like the economy is worth more than peoples lives.
I've had a falling out with my wife's side of the family. They are mostly arch tories and after I put a rant about how this is ending too early and how Cummings broke the rules on Facebook (not something I'd normally do but I was annoyed and looking for support I guess) I've been called all sorts (even accused of supporting pedophiles if I vote Labour as they turned a blind eye to Saville!) and been "outed" by them as a lockdown breaker myself when I went out to get some paracetamol.
To top it off my wife is petrified, the kids are going a bit stir crazy and the whole thing is making me anxious. Which is nice when you have anxiety anyway. |
That is terrible how your wife's side of the family are treating you.
It IS too soon to lift the restrictions and people will be given an inch and take several miles. Both my neighbours have had people round this week before this was given a green light this coming Monday.
I really feel for you with the anxiety as I am the same. I so hope you and your wife and children will be ok. Take care. |  | | |
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