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COVID-19 and Transplant Patients
Transplants | Last Active: Mar 6, 2021 | Replies (459)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your post. I am so afraid right now to take anything. Especially in the middle of this Coronavirus pandemic. I think I May be a bit depressed.
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Hang in there! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as it is no fun to be depressed in any situation. I have found lately, however, that just going to sit outside in the sun a short period of time each day helps my mood immensely as I don't feel like I'm living out a prison sentence inside!
@dshaver, recognizing that you may a bit depressed is a good first step. It's a frightening time with all the unknowns and frankly, it's a real challenge to be a break from all the news. There are a few discussions in the COVID-19 group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/covid-19/) where members are offering a reprise from all that. They are intended to keep us socially connected and doing things that are good for the mind and body.
Here's a sampling:
- Visual Escapes and Daily Inspirations: Share Yours https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/visual-escapes-and-daily-inspirations-share-yours/
You don't even have to post to get the benefits of this discussion. Members are sharing lovely pictures as a welcome reprieve. My favorites are the bird pictures and the stories that go along with them.
- Let’s Go Walking! Join me for a virtual walking support group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lets-go-walking-join-me-for-a-virtual-walking-support-group/
If it's hard to get up and get moving, try this group. Members are walking "together" across the country and reporting in. It's a simple walking program to do with others virtually. @gingerw chose to clean up the yard the other day instead of walking. All activity welcome.
- My plans to lessen the stress of Self imposed quarantine https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/my-plans-to-lessen-the-stress-of-self-imposed-quarantine/
Want to travel? Join this group as they visit their favorite places around the world and share special spots and discover new corners of the earth, virtually.
- Music Helps Me https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/music-helps-me/
The title of this one says it all. As a musician myself, it's a place I like to hang out with fellow music lovers.
Dshaver, what helps you?
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Try being functionally deaf, unable to use phones or hear news on TV or radio during this pandemic when you live in a rural area with no real local news! Now, that IS depressing!