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Missy I am sorry to hear about your husband's cancer. Positive vibes for health and recovery in 2021.
I didn't realise just how easy I have had it until the outbreak in NSW.
We were always aware. Hand sanitiser, masks on public transport, social distancing etc but we have reported some of the biggest numbers since March (15,23,30,15) and it's highlighted how stressful Covid can be.
On the bright side it is amazing how adaptable everyone is. I was on the phone with various people who are supposed to attend Christmas lunch and everyone has the attitude of "Well we are looking forward to coming but if the government locks us down we can stay home and laugh about how awful 2020 is."
No one is protesting or urging anyone to have an illegal gathering. Even the more crazy people in my life are behaving fairly sanely during Covid.
I ended a 25 year relationship with my SO in September of 2019, however, he didn't purchase and move into his own home until this past August. Six months prior to him moving out, he started dating someone, but would come back to our home to sleep.
While I'm glad he is gone, I am terribly lonely. I consider myself to be working in healthcare and feel an obligation to my patients to be extra careful about not contracting Covid, so my life consists of going to work and coming home, and a once-every-two weeks trip to the grocery and to run any errands that need taking care of.
While I do have my fur babies to keep me company, I am terribly lonely and my greatest fear is catching Covid and becoming too sick to get help, and also not having anyone to care for the fur babies. Dating is out of the question right now because of Covid.
@missy I feel embarrassed sharing my own little complaints here on this thread when I know there are other fellow people who have bigger issues than I am. I'm so sorry to hear about your hubby, I will pray that your hubby will go through all this well and healthy. I can't imagine how you are feeling now, prayers for you both.
A friend suggested that I should listen to delta waves on youtube to calm my mind, so far, it's doing well to keep me at peace when I listen. If you want to calm and relax your mind sometimes, you can try this little tip too.
@missy you and Greg are in my prayers
My prayers are so long trying to get everyone in at the moment i think i must almost put God to sleep listening to it all
Hugs to everyone
Stay safe all
@missy, I‘ve now just learned about what you and your husband have been going through these past few months. I’m so sorry to hear all of Greg’s health condition. Sending good vibes, healing dust through the universe to both you and Greg, as well as his physician.
May 2021 be a better, safer and saner one for all of us.
@missy You and your husband are in my prayers. Hugs.
@missy, sorry to hear about Hregs health issues, keeping both of you in my thoughts and prayers!
As I re-read your posts guys, I think our mental well-being is really important especially at this time. Sometimes I get frustrated with all these things we are feeling and I am having a hard time calming myself. And your comments and the things I read on that article and a few other good reads are indeed helpful.
Do you use any guided app to relieve anxiety/stress?
Thank you @Aerielle Max. Much appreciated. Hugs to you too.
Thanks so much @jaysonsmom. I appreciate that. XO.
I agree it is very important to maintain one's mental/emotional health during high stress/ challenging times. Of course, we are all different with how we maintain good mental health.
For me, working out is key. When I am moving and sweating the emotional stress melts away. Almost like a release of the bad energy. It really helps me maintain my sanity. That is why I make working out daily a priority. Before almost everything else I make time for my workouts. Cardio and weights and Pilates. And occasionally meditation. They take up time but I am worth it. We all are. For me, this is what works out my anxiety best.
A good friend of mine recommended the app Calm and I admit I don't use it enough. It can be very relaxing.
Whatever works for you make time for it because now, more than ever, maintaining one's sanity when the world seems to be going mad is key to maintaining good overall health. Mental and physical well being.
I am very anxious because my DH likely has a thyroid cancer diagnosis and we are in Covid limbo re the biopsy and surgery. Complicated by the fact he also needs his parathyroids removed so not just thyroid removal and he needs many tests leading up to this surgery.
His surgeon has been exposed to Covid so my DH's biopsy (supposed to have originally taken place December 15th) has been delayed til January 6th. Tentatively scheduled for January because that could be postponed further if his surgeon is unwell or the hospitals are forced to close to non emergency surgery. We wait while g-d forbid the cancer grows. I am very worried and anxious and I suspect anyone would be given these circumstances.
I can deal with the isolation Covid has brought but now that the threat of my DH's health is under fire everything seems much worse.
I don't feel lonely however. I have my DH here with me and the cats and while I miss my loved ones (parents, sister, nieces and friends) I know we will see them again hopefully in the not too far future. I speak to them via phone and for now it is OK.
I never felt unsafe as such but I did get lonely working from home & living alone with no pets! Couldn’t wait to get back to the office and have face-to-face conversations & banter again.
@missy , I wish I could hug you and Greg! I hope everything turns out okay. Hugs and prayers during this time. I’m sorry you guys are going through this.
@missy so sorry to hear about the delay and uncertainties with the biopsy and treatment for Greg. Sending good wishes for you both, and I hope with the vaccines coming soon these hospitals and specialty practices will not close down. I know you are both strong, and I hope for minimal progress of his disease until biopsy and surgery are available. Healing dust and hugs in the meantime.
Thank you @Aerielle Max. Much appreciated. Hugs to you too.
Thanks so much @jaysonsmom. I appreciate that. XO.
I agree it is very important to maintain one's mental/emotional health during high stress/ challenging times. Of course, we are all different with how we maintain good mental health.
For me, working out is key. When I am moving and sweating the emotional stress melts away. Almost like a release of the bad energy. It really helps me maintain my sanity. That is why I make working out daily a priority. Before almost everything else I make time for my workouts. Cardio and weights and Pilates. And occasionally meditation. They take up time but I am worth it. We all are. For me, this is what works out my anxiety best.
A good friend of mine recommended the app Calm and I admit I don't use it enough. It can be very relaxing.
Whatever works for you make time for it because now, more than ever, maintaining one's sanity when the world seems to be going mad is key to maintaining good overall health. Mental and physical well being.
Thank you @beatricecrummles. Appreciate your good wishes. As an aside, my grandma's name was Beatrice. I have always adored that name.
Wow I am flattered @missy. Thank you And I am sure your grandma is beautiful too .
Folks, by the way, what are your thoughts regarding the vaccine?
@missy I am so sorry to learn of your husband's diagnosis. I'm really humbled by your positivity and resiliency. I do have faith that we know more about the virus than we did at the beginning and that we will not do a full shut down again. Still, I imagine how unsettling the wait is while the doctor finishes quarantine. Sending hope and faith your way that the biopsy happens soon and comes back negative.
Thank you for a very good suggestion @missy . I think I will do cardio and probably yoga too. A lot were saying that physical workout will indeed help ease anxiety.
I'll check on that app too.
Btw, how is your husband? And how are you holding up? Hugs hugs hugs. Keep safe and praying for your safety and health.