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Isolation: How Do We Handle it?
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Jul 6, 2020 | Replies (302)Comment receiving replies
For me, it hasn't been much of a problem, as I am a lifelong introvert. My dog and I still go for walks 3x a day. I live in senior housing across the street from a city park, and all us dog walkers can easily keep our distance.
Every day, my spirit is in low-normal mood, with help from the medications. This bldg is now closed to visitors. When I feel too isolated, I send a cheerful email to my large family and most of them respond in kind.
How are you coping?
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Hi @lewisma9 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect and the Depression & Anxiety group. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion called "Isolation: How Do We Handle it?" I did this so you can meet others, like @hopeful33250 @woogie @lioness @zeiracorp @coloradogirl @mayofeb2020 and others talking about the ways they are weathering the new isolation reality.
In the COVID-19 group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/covid-19/), there are several discussions about coping that you may be interested in, especially as a walker and dog owner:
– 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/
– 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/
I, too, am an introvert by nature. Give me a cup a tea and good book and I'm happy as a clam. Besides getting out for walks with your dog, what activities do you enjoy?