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Day 2: Creating your Resiliency Roadmap Nov 9, 2021 | By Dona Locke (@DrDonaLocke)Comment receiving replies
For me, lack of control is a big one. Another huge stressor for me may fall under self-doubt but it feels like more than that. It's the feeling of being totally alone in having to figure out how to navigate a new world - how to get groceries delivered, how to get food by curbside pickup, how to join zoom meetings, etc. With MCI, the partner in life that you once had is really not there, and during this self-isolation time, the groups I used to depend on - HABIT, my Caregivers Support Group, etc - aren't there. So when that feeling of being alone in this brave new world hits, I am definitely NOT feeling brave.
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@debbraw Goodmorning . Haven't emailed you lately . I hear you about this new world we have and will have I think . I can and do order groceries online from Walmart 35.00 and free delivery . Also if you go to Instacart and pay a monthly fee of 9.99 you can get from any store and free delivery over 35.00 They will deliver to you put at your door. I wipe everything down now with a clorax wipe before putting away. I haven't joined zoom although my son said he would help me with it . I just figured out how to use Skype. lol . When I get depressed about staying in . I go for a walk put on laugh shows, music or get into a hot tub of water . My Mom had Alzheimer's so I have experienced your feelings as my husband had MCI at the same time . For me work saved my sanity . Best of luck to you . Im grateful for being alive and haven't contacted the virus its sunny out and I just posted a picture on visual effects.
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Thanks for being open about your feelings. That is pretty brave in itself.
I hope that this forum helps to fill in the gaps in this hopefully brief purposeful isolation from others.
I have a daily morning practice of getting alone and meditating on many things and persons, the greatest of whom is my Creator.
Considering the beauty of nature, the lovely character of many people, the writings of many people, particulary in the Psalms, the works and words of God's Son, and speaking to and listening to God and His Spirit. The lift me up out of my isolation and raise my hope in this day and the days to come.
I find that reading comments and personal expressions, like yours, move me from the sense of isolation and into togetherness. A comforting sense of community.