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The 'Positive Mental Health' Corona virus thread Part II

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magimedi · 10/03/2020 09:44

I hope that RapidRainbow does not mind me starting Part II of the thread - if you do let me know & I'll ask for it to be deleted.

It would just be a shame to not carry on as this is such a positive place.

Part I is here:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3821799-The-Positive-Mental-Health-Corona-virus-thread?msgid=93901971

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purpleme12 · 15/03/2020 21:39

I just want someone to cuddle

3luckystars · 15/03/2020 21:54

@RapidRainbow thank you thank you thank you.

peoplepleaser1 · 15/03/2020 21:59

@HonestlyItsFine that's so very kind thank you. I'll sleep on it and hopefully will feel calmer tomorrow, and if not may take you up on that, please feel free to message me also.

peoplepleaser1 · 15/03/2020 22:02

@purpleme12 I can send a virtual unmsnetty hug. Sorry, I know that's not going to help much.

How about when all this is over we meet up and I'll give you real one! I'm not a weirdo I promise Wink.

Do you live alone? I think that must be especially tough atm. Any pets or anything else that can offer comfort like a blanket, dressing gown or clean sheets?

RapidRainbow · 15/03/2020 22:03

The quote from the article I posted:

"Are you going to be rich thanks to this find?

Laughing: “You see that all wrong, this isn’t a good business case. There is a chance that the virus will be gone in a month or two. Then as a pharmaceutical company you’ve spent millions for nothing – only they are able to take these kinds of risks. There was also a panic when SARS1 and MERS broke out. By the time there was a vaccine and antibodies, the virus was already gone.”

purpleme12 · 15/03/2020 22:12

@peoplepleaser1 thank you xx

I live with my little girl. So there's no grown ups to sit with and cuddle up to.

I do have 2 cats thank God. I don't know what I'd do without them.

Furries · 15/03/2020 22:13

@mortyfide - sorry, but you properly made me snort at the thermometer situation - I am SO childish! Glad you were cleared to go in, think as long as everyone is safe to do so then keeping up that contact is important for all sides.

Blimey, sounds like you’ve got your hands full! Just don’t beat yourself up - they are a flipping nightmare and, though I don’t have children, I imagine it’s the same kind of principle. If we remembered how overwhelming the puppy stage is, we’d never get another. My boss’s wife said to me when I first got mine “the reason they are made to look so damn cute is because otherwise they’d never survive” 😂

Puppy teeth did me in - they are the most evil little things ever. I can’t remember what it was called, as was nearly 8 years ago now, but I found a puppy chew that was shaped like a bone - kind of rubber/harder material combo - that could be put in the freezer so it helped during the teething stage. Also raw frozen chicken wings really helped - gave her something to gnaw on that obviously helped sooth her really sore gums.

The other positive thing is that, while you’re running round like a loon doing the new puppy stuff, you won’t have time to focus on some of the rubbish elsewhere on t’internet!

Ooh, can you do a weekly photo update - I love seeing how much they change from week to week in their first few months.

Good luck!

magimedi · 15/03/2020 22:23

What an amazing poem, Honestly

It's been a long old day here - been awake & up since 5am & need to sleep soon. Chatted to all the family today , one way & another & that makes me feel good. Won't be seeing my precious GC for a while (they live in Europe) but we are so lucky to have skype. Littlest one was trying to kiss the screen to give me a kiss - bless & feel so loved.

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tobee · 15/03/2020 22:27

I bought myself a huge teddy a few years ago BlushGrin. He's very useful. But even cuddling a pillow isn't a bad substitute.

Layladylay234 · 15/03/2020 23:49

Can I just ask where you guys are finding the positive stories about CV? Anytime I type it into Google all I get is doom laden stories!

AutumnRose1 · 16/03/2020 00:12

Lay, it’s probably a mindset

Think of all the people who have recovered and those who had it without knowing.

WindFlower92 · 16/03/2020 03:52

I need this thread today! Great news about the antibodies. DD has had a bad cough for a couple of days and now DH has a temperature and is feeling ill. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this (feel free to report and delete if it makes people anxious) but I don't feel like I can do anything to stay calm at the moment. Obviously we're staying inside so I just can't find anything to distract myself with! DD just wants 24/7 cuddles so I can't even really move about!

Pinkarsedfly · 16/03/2020 04:09

Thank you for this thread.

Zoidbergonthehalfshell · 16/03/2020 06:39

@Arcadia, thankyou for the new thread Smile

One thing that occurred to me, watching all the Chinese nurses removing their masks - they have probably nursed a lot of patients with the virus over the last month or two. And they're fine! Smile

CathyandHeathcliff · 16/03/2020 06:49

I’m really panicking today and hardly slept. Need some positive words and level headed advice.

One thing is that most people have said they’re not seeing their children’s grandparents anymore. It’s my in laws that live here and they’re both 69, we see them regularly. My parents don’t live here so they’re my source of support. They’re physically probably fitter than me and they’re very active. I asked them yesterday what they wanted to do and they said they were happy to carry on as we are, but not to see each other if one of us is unwell (obviously). I’m just wondering whether we’re doing the wrong thing but my DP is adamant he wants to keep seeing them.

Second worry is that if and when a lockdown happens, we won’t be able to take our one year old DS on walks in the local area, we live very rurally and have no garden. So we rely on the moorland, the woods and deserted field space. Mental health wise I’d struggle keeping him in so long without going outside. He loves being outdoors. Can anyone help? I wouldn’t go out if we were ill and self isolating of course.

whenwillthemadnessend · 16/03/2020 07:01

If your very rural I can't see how walking in a moor would be a problem. Just avoid taking to people you meet close up.

I'm in a village and I intend to walk. I suffer from a bad back if I'm too immobile.

MrsLangOnionsMcWeetabix · 16/03/2020 07:10

I have said we won’t be seeing either set of in-laws until we’ve definitely had it and even then it’s their decision. They’re all high-risk in different ways but likely to be around for a good few years if they avoid it.

We will definitely be going for walks if on lockdown (not if ill obviously) as it would be easy to keep our distance round here.

MrsLangOnionsMcWeetabix · 16/03/2020 07:11

Ps how are your invalids this morning Wildflower?

MrsLangOnionsMcWeetabix · 16/03/2020 07:12

Sorry, WindFlower!

Rassy · 16/03/2020 07:27

Good article on BBC website this morning

Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799

tobee · 16/03/2020 07:29

This looks useful about anxiety on the bbc news website:-

Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799

tobee · 16/03/2020 07:29

Snap!

AlandAnna · 16/03/2020 07:53

Morning all. Wish we had a handle on how many people must have had the virus and not known. For it be be in care homes etc it must be v widespread. Anyone have any reliable estimates?

Hope all ok.

AlandAnna · 16/03/2020 07:54

(It must be a reassuring number is what I meant)