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Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

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Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

There has been a fair bit of chaos that has been happening in the world lately. Adapting to isolation, then adapting to the world opening up again has been anxiety-provoking for a lot of people. On top of that, the situation in the US is distressing and news and social media are flooded with constant information and reminders. We wanted to create an event to provide opportunity to connect with one another, focusing on strategies to help keep our own personal-world's positive and safe during this tricky time. Join us on Tuesday the 30th as our 1.5 hour event kicks off at 7pm AEST with the wonderful @Jupiter and Community Guides @frog and @jem80 as co-hosts!


Until our event, check out this great resource from Headspace App, co-founder and former Buddhist monk, Andy Puddicombe, on how to navigate our emotional health during big world events -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmjr15l-j8s

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

With physical distancing in place, how have you been attempting to feel connected during this time?

@jem80, @frog , @Jupiter

Facebook

texting

phone calls

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JupiterSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

So sorry to hear about your lovely old dog @frog She will always have a special place in your heart... I'm glad you have such an understanding and supportive team. "Laughing in the face of adversity" I love that.

Awesome you can connect with other vols through video calls @NatureLover

Very true @jem80 a picture says a thousand words...

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SnowieSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

@Jupiter

I live with my husband and children so stay connected to them.

Otherwise I have been happy with the physical distancing, being around people always increases my anxiety.

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AdgeSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Thanks @Shaz51 I value friendships & connections immensely - so my increased social isolation does not make any sense.

I come alive, when sharing with people I feel comfortable with - Not exactly the "Life of the Party" adge(but close)....

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JupiterSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

I am sorry to hear you have virtually given up on feeling connected @Adge We are all here for you on the forums!

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JupiterSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

I feel like it has been a whirlwind of discussion and ideas tonight! One final discussion point as we wind down for the night...

Having shared with others, what is one take away you have gained from participating? Maybe it’s a sense that you are not alone in your feelings, perhaps it’s a specific coping technique you would like to try out?

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

@Adge wrote:

I am sorry to have to say @Jupiter I have virtually given up on attempting to feel connected.

Not completely (of course), but I've been on my own for too long.

Nothing has worked very well - there have been few positive outcomes (sad to say).

Adge

Really sorry to hear that you've been feeling so disconnected, @Adge 😞

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SnowieSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

I will take away that I have my forum family here to support me

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AdgeSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

The Value of Pets for Companionship @Jupiter I have a Cat, as well as birds.

That feeling fearful & uncertain (or shaky) seems to be a shared (common) experience.

Adge

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

what is one take away you have gained from participating

from what @jem80 said about more self care for myself

I really need to find a balance to do this

I have always put everyone else before myself @Jupiter ,

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