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COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies

Unknown userMember

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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Unknown userMember

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I'VE HAD A RUNNY NOSE SINCE SHOPPING AT ALDI 3 DAYS AGO, DO YOU THINK. SHOULD GET TESTED ? IM HIGH RISK SO WHAT CAN THEY DO EVEN IF IM POSITIVE? AND IM SOOOOO ISOLATED ALONE ALL TGE TIME AT HOME ANYWAY.. ITS ALL JUST SUCH A CROCK . SO OVER IT ALREADY 😞

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oceangirlSenior Contributor

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@Former-MemberI don't want to alarm you but there is no harm in getting tested (You can only ask). There is a Dr from New York that has prescribed tretment early and no patient has required hospitalization. There are new testing for the virus not sure if all places have them but they have been mainly using them for people at risk. My neighbour is high risk too, he has had a triple organ transplant.

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Unknown userMember

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Hey @oceangirl, good to see you. Thanks, I'll check out what clinics are in town & arrange a tele apt with dr if no better Tuesday. I've had an upset this weekend so maybe it's all just linkt + triggered by that. I'm so sensitive these days. Gonna have some analgesia now, go to bed. Thanks again 💙

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Sans911Senior Contributor

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Hello @Former-Member

speaking from a health professional perspective and this is only an opinion not advice. It seems unlikely you might have Covid. There are many 3 key symptoms - sore throat, body aches and dry, hacking cough. They are other symptoms like body aches, severe headache and difficulty breathing.

Good idea to discuss with your GP tommorow. I'm sure you're OK and I'll be thinking of you.

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Unknown userMember

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Thanks @Sans911, runny nose has stopped and I don't have sore throat etc. So you're probably right. There was a customer at Aldi coughing, just overthinking it all I guess. Thanks 💙

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Sans911Senior Contributor

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It's easy enough to overreact in these challenging times @Former-Member. We are dealing with a virus that that isn't well understand even now. It's highly contagious and so of course that has many people fearful and anxious. And the biggest problem is the asymptomatic cases. So you fears were well founded. But sometimes what helps (for me anyway) are two things. I have strict hand hygiene practices. Once I've come home after spraying or wiping down my groceries I wash my hands thoroughly for 2minutes. And if I were to feel a little unwell, do I have the symptoms of coronavirus? If I'm not sure I would self isolate, ring the Covid hotline or my GP.

Do something nice for yourself today from this point on @Former-Member. Completely remove your focus from it all. Make a nice cuppa and sit in your garden. Do something you enjoy a lot. And take care - you are precious.

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hawaiiformeNew Contributor

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Hello. How are you feeling today?

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @hawaiiforme

Welcome to the SANE forums!

It's great to have you here and thanks for telling the community a bit about yourself. I'm sure the forum members will be able to offer you support, information and connection I'm the moderator this evening. Feel free to ask the SANE forum team or the members if you need help with how to use the forum. You might like to check out the Guidelines as they can be a pretty useful in understanding how it all works https://saneforums.org/t5/help/faqpage#community-guidelines. Take care.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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hello @30something

are you looking for this thread my friend

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