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How to manage depression during COVID19 age?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 23, 2020 | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
@sueinmn, Like you, the lack of face-to-face interactions is what I miss most during this isolation. My biggest question is not knowing when I’ll feel safe enough to resume any start back into mainstream life. Cyber/phone contacts, walks, gardening now have been a saving grace. I do a verbal “gratitude” list on my way to the coffee pot each morning and so far that helps start each day on a positive note. My great sadness is that I cannot see or spend time with my very ill closest friend. What is your greatest challenge and how are you coping with it?
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@feisty76 My greatest challenge is being near my kids/grandkids and not being able to really spend time with them. My daughters, Mom & Auntie who helps care for them, have been fabulous keeping is connected with pictures, videos, calls & Zoom. The 16 mo old now grabs Auntie's phone and starts poking buttons when he wants her to call so he can wave to us! Sometimes I just drive to their house and play with the 4 yo at a safe distance through the front door - jumping, counting, etc, but it's not the same as hugs from all of them.
I also designed, sewed & am finishing a quilt for the almost 4 yo for his big-boy bed. That has entertained me for the better part of a week, and I need to finish by the end of the month for his birthday. Then I will finish a "Grandma Bear" for the little guy, made from his preemie sleeper that he wore home from the hospital - his big brother reminded me that "he needs one like mine." I hope my arthritic thumb & neck hold out to get these done!
I feel so sorry for you and your friend. I have a good friend who is struggling to care for her husband with dementia, and try to connect with her every day or so. Is there anything you can do remotely for your friend?
Sue