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Not coping with this lockdown

petrichorSenior Contributor10 July 2021, 11:50 am AEST

Not coping with this lockdown

Hi,

I'm really struggling with this recent lockdown. I felt like I was finally making some progress. I had so many admission last year after attempting suicide and now it seems like I just have to start again. I know I have learnt tools and coping strategies but a lot of the agreements I made, ie going out into the community, face to face interactions, are now canceled. And all the worries from last year are back. It's only been 2 weeks but I don't see an end and I get upset every time they mention we should get a vaccine because there are NO appointments. And I'm so scared for my family and friends abroad.

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NomorestigmaCasual Contributor10 July 2021, 1:06 pm AEST

Re: Not coping with this lockdown

Yes I feel we are in the same boat ⛴ I don't hav ethe option of working from home & I am affected by the fear within the community & when it'll end. I always have a cheerful/positive vibe to help those who are struggling but when I come home I feel anxious & depressed.

Thank you for your post there are a lot of us feeling the same way & it's comforting to know I'm not alone in the way I feel ❤️

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petrichorSenior Contributor10 July 2021, 1:53 pm AEST

Re: Not coping with this lockdown

Hi @Nomorestigma

I'm sorry you feel that way too. I can understand how you keep the facade and maybe even feel better when you can help people. I just feel very down at the moment. I was feeling more positive about life and the future for all of us and I guess I believed with the vaccine things would improve. But people do the wrong things. I'm trying to reduce the media again, I don't have social media for a while now and as for you the news now are just depressing and even though I know we need to get through to everyone how dangerous this virus is, I get close to panic attacks every time I hear someone talk about it. I didn't know how much leaving the house a little bit and seeing people again helped. I don't work and I spend a lot of time on my own. I just feel really flat.

take care of yourself.

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Unknown userMember10 July 2021, 3:46 pm AEST

Re: Not coping with this lockdown

Hello @petrichor sorry to hear you are going through a tough time maybe you could try and strengthen your body if you have enough existing vitality and are not fatigued

A stronger base can withstand anything.

Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine say the same thing with respect to mental illness and I know others who live with mental illness and have this awareness focus on building a strong body.

I follow "Master Mingtong Gu" on you tube and he has great videos on how to cope with stress and difficult circumstances. There was a specific video he released on this on his channel just on this topic.

I even know of a psychiatrist who recommends him to her clients!

Hang in there.

There was also a subliminal audio put out last year by Dr Virtual7 on you tube on how to get rid of fear of the coronavirus. It will program your subsconscious to live without fear.

These are a few things I wanted to say. I hope some of these suggestions are relevant to you at this time...

Sending love and healing vibes your way,

S.G.

Wishing you well

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