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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
I think being alone and isolated can be considered two different things. Like others here, I am an introvert by my base nature. But there are still sometimes when I want to have some interaction with people. I rebel against those who say I have to be isolated. Of course, I just don't do well with rules anyways LOL. Being able to go for a walk and wave at neighbor helps, as does watching people in a distance, or even hearing people doing their yard work. That serves to not feel so isolated.
In this time of mandated isolation or less frequent contact with others, I'm fine with grabbing art supplies or books to keep myself busy. So far I have not Resort it to taking on long overdue projects like sorting through old papers or finding things that need to be recycled. To me those will always be there!
Ginger
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@gingerw Think any of it can be used as toilet paper???
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I was an only child plus have been divorced since 1979 so am familiar and comfortable with alone time. I live a bit out of town and only have one neighbor. But further down my road runs along a lake, so it is a pleasant place to walk with fields and woods on the other side. Seeing lots more people walking and everyone smiles and says hello. My big frustration is I had the spinal cord stimulator placed end of January so I still have restrictions on what I do/how I move. I feel great but still only about 7 weeks out. I could be cutting back perennials, cleaning house, attacking the basement but no can do! :<(