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How are you handling anxiety in this time of COVID-19?

Posted by tnmama @tnmama, Mar 20, 2020

I have health anxiety and I have noticed this coronavirus stuff makes it tons worse. I am constantly looking at the numbers

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mayofeb2020 | @mayofeb2020 | Mar 23, 2020
In reply to @ehw0421 "I suffer from anxiety and take medication daily to help me get thru it, and especially..." + (show)
@ehw0421

I suffer from anxiety and take medication daily to help me get thru it, and especially at night. I try to find other things to do during times like this. For this reason, I try really hard to do something I like to do, or do things with other people. Since that isn't possible now, I trying really hard to exercise and keep that routine up. My trainer is making videos every MWF for us to use, and sent out our individual workout sheets for us to work off of. She also really stresses that exercise is very important during this time. Is it hard - you bet it is! But I believe that it can be very helpful.

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You tube has some good guided meditation. There's a gentleman called Jason Stevenson who has just uploaded one dealing with anxiety on this virus. He has a very comforting voice. Give it a try. Hope it helps.

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bookysue | @bookysue | Mar 23, 2020
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@ehw0421

I suffer from anxiety and take medication daily to help me get thru it, and especially at night. I try to find other things to do during times like this. For this reason, I try really hard to do something I like to do, or do things with other people. Since that isn't possible now, I trying really hard to exercise and keep that routine up. My trainer is making videos every MWF for us to use, and sent out our individual workout sheets for us to work off of. She also really stresses that exercise is very important during this time. Is it hard - you bet it is! But I believe that it can be very helpful.

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Yoga for anxiety/ depression- have you try that as well- lot of that coming out. The dog down and up Also do something different- draw/ cook different types of foods. I am a reader and very rare I cannot read-today has proven more anxiety ridden because my depression doctor wants to do a phone call-I have a hard time hearing since hearing aids are not fright for me ( cannot afford to replace 15 year old aids) Nervous wreck- so I have trying to change my mind cues- imagery of nature or look at my photos usually helps. Too much anxiety today.

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cecilias | @cecilias | Mar 23, 2020

Remember there are so many people out here that are praying for you, I do feel for you so very much. God Bless you and keep you safe. Celia

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 23, 2020
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@lewisma9

If you want to watch something serenely beautiful and calming, check this out from the Monterrey Aquarium:

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@lewisma9 I have been to that aquarium 4 times. Each visit, I stood mesmerized in the jellyfish exhibit. Some of the specimens in different tanks are absolutely tiny!
Ginger

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 23, 2020

@ehw0421 Good for you Exercise is so important especially now Don't forget to figure ND old hobbies or crafts you use to do also or try new ones like painting.,adult coloring or we just did get magazines cut out pictures and make a colage

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 23, 2020

Today I looked out my back window and see that Spring doesn't care that we might be in social isolation. So many trees are starting to bloom around here, and there is one in our front yard with an amazing fragrance when the sun warms it up. It is a gentle reminder that each day the sun continues its journey. And that we will get through this. It helps to lessen my anxiety.
Ginger

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miray67 | @miray67 | Mar 23, 2020
In reply to @helenfrances "Dear @guener, I am not a biblical scholar but I love this quote. It always calms..." + (show)
@helenfrances

Dear @guener,
I am not a biblical scholar but I love this quote. It always calms me:
FEAR NOT
I am with you...
I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
And help you.
(Isaiah 41:10)

In other words I turn it over to the Big Guy.

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Thanks Ellen. That’s been on my mind for days to send to certain people. “Fear not, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will NEVER leave you or forsake you.”

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miray67 | @miray67 | Mar 23, 2020
In reply to @mayofeb2020 "You tube has some good guided meditation. There's a gentleman called Jason Stevenson who has just..." + (show)
@mayofeb2020

You tube has some good guided meditation. There's a gentleman called Jason Stevenson who has just uploaded one dealing with anxiety on this virus. He has a very comforting voice. Give it a try. Hope it helps.

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Fear not, for I am with you. Don’t be afraid for I am your God. I will never leave you nor forsake you. I will strengthen you. Depend on Me.

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 23, 2020
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@gingerw

Today I looked out my back window and see that Spring doesn't care that we might be in social isolation. So many trees are starting to bloom around here, and there is one in our front yard with an amazing fragrance when the sun warms it up. It is a gentle reminder that each day the sun continues its journey. And that we will get through this. It helps to lessen my anxiety.
Ginger

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@gingerw I was just looking out my window at the beautiful blue sky with those cotton clouds, cumulus, thinking mg how beautiful they haven't changed even though the world is being crippled by this virus .Its the simple things God gave us to enjoy

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Mar 24, 2020
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@miray67

Fear not, for I am with you. Don’t be afraid for I am your God. I will never leave you nor forsake you. I will strengthen you. Depend on Me.

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✨💫🌟🌤🎼The sun will come up tomorrow. Bet your bottom dollar that.. 🎤

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