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Vic Stage 4 Lockdown

WIPSenior Contributor04 Aug 2020, 4:01 pm AEST

Vic Stage 4 Lockdown

Hi there,

I've got a pre existing mental illness and going through med changes at the moment, so life is pretty challenging at the moment. However, these further restrictions imposed in Victoria and that they'll be for at least 6 weeks, has got my anxiety through the roof and I'm not coping too well. My negative thoughts are running away from me and my usual coping techniques aren't helping much.

Just wondering if anyone else is feeling the same, or has some ideas?

WIP

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jem80Senior Contributor07 Aug 2020, 3:09 pm AEST

Re: Vic Stage 4 Lockdown

@WIP @NatureLover @Bunniekins

Good to hear that you are looking at online courses and hobbies.

Hopefully you will find something.

If everyone realises that we are not going to run out of food it would hopefully stop the panic buying.

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Kess55Contributor10 Aug 2020, 12:27 pm AEST

Re: Vic Stage 4 Lockdown

Hi WIP, I am sorry to hear things are challenging at the moment - and that there is now another 'layer' to your challenge with the recent tightening of lockdown measures. Sorry my reply to this is late, I hope it's still helpful. I am based in Melbourne and can definitely relate. Last week was a very hard week. I have some more optimism this week. I am trying to keep up my usually healthy coping measures - mindfulness, journalling, exercise. I am also trying to do some other activities that aren't just watching netflix to try to keep my mind off things - I have been doing some painting to try and keep my mind occupied. I think trying to maintain your usual coping mechanisms, and adding in some additional activities variety could help? I am interested to hear how you are going a week in.

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