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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

hello @MaddieCat , @Knick , @BlueBells , @Former-Member

very understandable to have anxiety at this time

yes and with the media talking about it all the time does not help

Does anyone else have this experience? -- @MaddieCat I think we are all experiencing it my friend

you are not alone , I think to involve some self care throughout the day , i find the Sane forum is so great helping us ,

doing things we like doing , what things do you like

do have a coping box in good to have too

@Faith-and-Hope, @eth , @Former-Member , @CheerBear , @outlander , @frog , @Teej , @Appleblossom , @Former-Member

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

@Shaz51 @MaddieCat @BlueBells @Knick @Former-Member and others reading ...

Had a small gathering of like minded friends in a park ... so easy to keep 1.5 metres apart ...

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

Thanks for your support @Shaz51

No, I don't have a coping box.

What do you put in one?

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

@MaddieCat @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Knick @Former-Member and anyone else here ... some threads that might help ....

Coping Box

Re: what’s in your tool box ?

toolbox

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

Thanks for those links @eth 👍

Hi and welcome to the forums @MaddieCat 👋

Hi also @Appleblossom @Former-Member @Shaz51 ..... anyone else around .....

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

How is everyone dealing with online grocery delivery from Coles being gone, and Woolworths having massively reduced available delivery slots? That is a very important part of my routine, especially managing my finances, I usually pre-calculate all my bills and necessary expenses and subtract them from my DSP so I know in advance how much free money (if any at all) I have each fortnight. Part of that includes going to Coles/Woolworths website (whichever is available as far as my necessary groceries is concerned) and subtracting that cost from my DSP in advance. This fortnight was the first where Coles online suspended and Woolworths currently has no delivery slots available for the indefinite future (at least where I live, its looking like none for 8 days so far) I am going a tad batty trying to find alternative means of acquiring groceries. I can't drive and have no car to put them in even if I did drive, and I can't carry all my groceries home at once if I am to go out (which I would rather not) I am doing everything to stay inside unless I get mail, which is what I do usually anyways so the "isolation" part is not a problem for me. Its the loss of being able to do things like this which are a part of my normal routine and managing my overall wellbeing.

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

@MaddieCat Welcome to the forums We're a supportive community here and will always be available to listen and support you through this time. How you travelling today?

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