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COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies

COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies

Hey everyone, just wanted to touch base and acknowledge that while we continue to learn new information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) it's important for us to look after ourselves and one another. I am keen to do a small post where we can share our thoughts and maybe reflect on what is true verse what has been potentially inflated by the media.

To kick off, here is the primary link to all information on this virus. For a more legible understanding I would also suggest checking out this article here.

Whilst it's a good idea for us to stay aware of any new government updates and make sure we're getting the right facts, it's also important for us to be aware of how this information impacts our own well-being.



Perhaps you might be feeling more anxious or worried during this time. If you are, please know that you're not alone. Keep reaching out of the forum community and supporting one another, right in this thread if you like 🙂

Our media consumption and how we choose to engage with these outlets will have a huge impact on our emotional wellbeing right now. I want to note some positive forms of media consumption you can check out. Have a look at the below..

Good News Network [click here]

Positive.news [click here]

Huff Post - Good News [click here]

What are some positive news sources or websites you find really helpful?

Final up - Physical distancing! Many of us will need to stay home and look after ourselves for a few weeks while the virus slowly begins to contain. What are your favourite things to do at home? Some of the other forum members may enjoy your ideas 😄

@Former-Members favourites are:

  • the Netflix show the circle (trashy but good)
  • Current Book: Abbi Jacobsen, "I might regret this"
  • Creative: Currently learning blues picking on guitar 🎸

Feel free to share your own home hobbies with the crew.
Will check back in here soon, but look forward to further discussion and ideas on how to manage during this time 🙂

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Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies

Really good link @Former-Member thank you heaps!

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Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies

DoReMi-Carona, this is good:

https://youtu.be/MMBh-eo3tvE.

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Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies

I'm scared of losing my friends, and family.

I'm scared of getting really sick by myself.

I'm scared even my death would be a major inconvenience to my son

I'm scared of nobody coming to my funeral, they gave gav perfect excuse with boarders and regions closed.

Today I went shopping, I'll worry for 2wks now - waiting if I get symptomatic.

Today in public toot there was no toot paper or soap

Supermarket had no toot paper or paper towels, and I could only have one pk pain meds 😞 I don't wanna have to go out when it hits hard in 2wks.

Just venting, ya don't have to reply.

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Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies

I'm scared of losing my friends, and family.

I'm scared of getting really sick by myself.

I'm scared even my death would be a major inconvenience to my son

I'm scared of nobody coming to my funeral, they have the perfect excuse now with boarders and regions closed.

Today I went shopping, I'll worry for 2wks now - waiting if I get symptomatic.

Today in public toot there was no toot paper or soap 😕

Supermarket had no toot paper or paper towels, and I could only have one pk pain meds 😞 I don't wanna have to go out when it hits hard in 2wks. This is gonna get tricky.

Just venting, ya don't have to reply.

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Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies

Hi @Former-Member thats a lot to deal with at once. If you think about your experience of mental health issues the main skill you have to develop regardless of your diagnosis is "coping with uncertainty". Naming what you are worried about is the first step to coping and understanding what the hell we are all going through. Without realising it you probably have a lot of skills to cope without realising it. If you wrote a list of things that you have already got through in your life it might give you more confidence that you can cope at present. Hope this helps!

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Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies

Thanks @ Mex, guess I do have 100% track record of getting through. Don't know how. This time there'll be less resources to call on though, for my "mental health issues" :

Guess once ya dead it won't matter who was around.

Isn't it weird that we still gather and fuss over trivia when nothing gonna matter. Guess all we have is today though and we run with that. I bought a 2nd hand recliner yesterday, in great condition, for $40 😲gonna enjoy the foot rest mostly.

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Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies

Hi All,

Hope you're all going ok. I'm really concerned about People's mental health during this period. Especially with the whole distancing thing. I've checked the guidelines generally.

It looks like it's ok to have a visit for compassionate reasons, including Mental Health. I needed to do a search to make sure if I need it I can access at least someone in my community. I'm going to use common sense but I'm not sure WHEN it counts as need... do I do it preventatively? Do I do it in crisis mode?

Going to talk to my psychiatrist about it. This is super important info.

Thanks,

Nicole

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Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies

This was shared with me today. Just putting it here.

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