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Isolation: How Do We Handle it?

Posted by Teresa, Volunteer Mentor @hopeful33250, Mar 16, 2020

As boundaries are being mandated in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, these boundaries are affecting every area of our lives. Many hospitals, assisted living facilities, places of worship, libraries, restaurants, community centers are being closed to visitors and public gatherings. For many of us, these keep us from our typical ways of connecting with others and engaging with a supportive community.

What are you doing to keep yourself connected?

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cecilias | @cecilias | Mar 23, 2020

I will look into that, thank you so much, Celia

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cecilias | @cecilias | Mar 23, 2020
In reply to @fiesty76 "Celia, i'm an avid gardener; love to start seedlings and spend as much time as possible..." + (show)
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Celia, i'm an avid gardener; love to start seedlings and spend as much time as possible in the my flower bed havens. However, marigolds, which are touted as of the easiest of flowers to grow from seeds remain a yearly challenge in my yard! Enjoy your two big beautiful pot plants under the window. My only thriving houseplant at the moment is a large aloe vera.

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A kindred soul, thank you I don’t feel so alone now, tee hee Celia

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 23, 2020
In reply to @endgame94 "FaceTime with my daughters. Facebook with other family. Also watch our pastor online for church service." + (show)
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FaceTime with my daughters. Facebook with other family. Also watch our pastor online for church service.

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Welcome, @endgame94. I see this is your first post on Mayo Clinic Connect. I'd love to know a bit more about you. How did you hear about Connect? What brings you to the community?

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 23, 2020
In reply to @fiesty76 "Celia, P.S. Good natural light is a challenge in my home for houseplants and may be..." + (show)
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Celia, P.S. Good natural light is a challenge in my home for houseplants and may be the culprit for growing herbs for your kitchen.

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@fiesty76 I acquired a aquarium I made a terarium out of it with succulants turned out pretty good

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wisco50 | @wisco50 | Mar 23, 2020
In reply to @cecilias "A kindred soul, thank you I don’t feel so alone now, tee hee Celia" + (show)
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A kindred soul, thank you I don’t feel so alone now, tee hee Celia

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I love perennial gardening. Nothing like digging in the dirt and being outside with Nature. Therapy!

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endgame94 | @endgame94 | Mar 23, 2020
In reply to @colleenyoung "Welcome, @endgame94. I see this is your first post on Mayo Clinic Connect. I'd love to..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Welcome, @endgame94. I see this is your first post on Mayo Clinic Connect. I'd love to know a bit more about you. How did you hear about Connect? What brings you to the community?

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I got something in my email. Just seeing what it’s about.

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mattrix169 | @mattrix169 | Mar 24, 2020

I am sitting in my room playing call of duty black ops4 and modern warfare like i normally do also drinking coffee to pass the time

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 24, 2020
In reply to @cecilias "A kindred soul, thank you I don’t feel so alone now, tee hee Celia" + (show)
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A kindred soul, thank you I don’t feel so alone now, tee hee Celia

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Yes, Indeed, Celia. It is always a thrill to make another "play in the dirt" friend who experiences the joy of watching tiny sprouts grow.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 24, 2020
In reply to @wisco50 "I love perennial gardening. Nothing like digging in the dirt and being outside with Nature. Therapy!" + (show)
@wisco50

I love perennial gardening. Nothing like digging in the dirt and being outside with Nature. Therapy!

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Hi, Wisco, I'm a big fan of perennials, too. Can never resist adding some annuals for bright splashes of color but perennials are the mainstay both front and back at my house. Read that nurseries are doing a booming business this year because of the virus. Oh, how hard it will be to resist! I laugh that my car is on automatic to nurseries here and that most of my retirement goes to supporting the nursery economy. Smiles to all those who love watching small things grow!

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