I got up this morning, scrolling through social media, I saw an image of a beautiful family, full of smiles. It reduced me to instant tears. I sobbed my heart out. I felt alone.
I have been social distancing for just over a week now, no human contact with anyone. It feels desperately lonely. I have always craved human contact, even my profession is one where you have constant human engagement. Not seeing people, speaking to people or just being in the company of other people has been taxing. But I will continue with the course, because I don’t want to infect or be infected by the Corona Virus. I have an auto immune disease and I want to do everything I can to avoid getting the virus.
I think I am pretty strong, but the way I am feeling right now, got me thinking, how are people that have chronic depression doing, we often don’t know who they are, because depression is a disease that can so easily be masked. I hope you reach out to family and friends and just stay in touch, be it telephonically or video calling, so they remember SOMEONE LOVES THEM. That’s part of our humanity.
On the flip side, I have been doing the following to flatten the curve:
1. Make a list when I am going to the shops – so I don’t go often.
2. When at the shops, keep a distance from people and sanitize.
3. No visitors to my home
4. I am not visiting anyone, anywhere.
5. Netflix series – I like the commitment of a series (I enjoyed Self Made, Cable Girls, Bonfire Destiny, The Crown, Reign, Lucifer, Grace and Frankie, designated Survivor – yes I have been watching loads of tv)
6. I started jogging on the spot – keep my step count up (I need the help….I am cooking and the only one eating and I am eating many times a day)
7. Clean household surfaces with disinfectant.
8. Read, write and rest (although it is hard not to do the latter)
9. Call or message people you know.
10. Share legitimate information you get about the Corona Virus (easiest way to check if it is legitimate – check the source) – you can still educate people from the comfort of your couch.
11. If you buying food to stock pile – in case they run out in the shops, here’s some of the things you should buy a few of:
Canned beans
Canned fish
Canned tomatoes
Frozen vegetables
Soup
Noodles
Cereals
Long life milk
Rice
Pasta
I bought wine, chocolate and lots of pop corn. (don’t judge me)
The above food have long shelf life, hence if this pandemic is over soon, you don’t lose any money.
Do things that will keep you in a positive head space. When you feeling frustrated by the isolation (trust me it happens to us all), remind yourself WHY you are doing this. (or give yourself a smack whichever works).
Do your bit to flatten the curve, civilization needs YOU to just do your bit so we can be over this already!
for more info about the virus have a look here: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
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