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How are you handling anxiety in this time of COVID-19?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 26, 2020 | Replies (190)Comment receiving replies
We are doing the email and phone thing. My son set my mother up on video phone, but being 89, she will probably not accomplish it without him. I suffer with anxiety anyway, and this situation is taking its toll. I was on anti depressants for 25 yrs and just weaned off them - last pill was Dec 25/19. Was full of anxiety after that, and with this Covid19 - my anxiety is right up there. Go for long walks which seem to help somewhat. However, tears are on the surface most of the time. I have heard that there is quite an attitude where baby boomers are concerned...like this is our fault. What is wrong with people? One post actually said that now the boomers are going to die, maybe I can buy a house...
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Hi, @nannyned. Yesterday, I needed to take some personal time off, and away from being online. I spent the better part of the afternoon, puzzling over a sewing project that I am working on. I didn't get much actual sewing done, however, I did a lot ripping out stitches, and replanning my design for a small fabric quilted picture. I also listened, (uninterrupted because of isolation) to some favorite CD's. Today, I feel refreshed and am planning a walk this afternoon.
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I too was recently weaned off my antidepressants (my choice) with my doctors ok. Don't believe they were helping. Wanted to start me on a different medication but unfortunately the drug company doesn't have a generic. Way too expensive for me approximately 300.00. Handling it day by day.