The 'Positive Mental Health' Corona virus thread Part III

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Think would be good to keep this thread going! Will link to the previous threads in a bit.

You're not now, Tobee!

Just done my first online Pilates class! Didn't quite work as I hadn't realised I was supposed to have downloaded zoom and set up video link before the class - but I could see the instructor even though she couldn't see me

Work are trying to bring in new procedures so that we can all work from home next week. There are certain aspects of my job that I've always been able to do from home, but others have been based round particular face to face so we'll see how that works in practice (it's not as simple as a Skype meeting)

Just had a lovely call back from my docs surgery as I was feeling anxious. The nurse was lovely and said everything is under control, people are following the guidance and complying, and there is plenty of medical help there and everything is in place and well organised.
No new infections in China today!

So theres a thread on reddit: www.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/fl3yqg/some_sarscov2_populations_in_singapore/

I'm not even going to pretend I understand all this, but from the comments (which like anywhere, could just be anybody!) it sounds positive.

Oh god! Make no mistake I love & need this thread and often makes me laugh but it's come to the point that I read any good news it makes me tear up and nearly sob!

However, the positive thing is I feel that tears are quite therapeutic!

Struggling again a bit today, DS has been a bit challenging and DH’s work had a big project cancelled It was a hospitality business so he was expecting it, but it’s still a bit wobbly-making.

However on the plus side at least one of their regular clients has said they want to keep going with their scheduled activity which is a regular monthly income for the business. So that helps.

On an even more positive note, DS almost rode his bike unaided today! He’s a demon on a balance bike but has struggled a bit with his pedal bike that he got for Christmas. However today, I was able to let go for a couple of revolutions of the pedals, which was great. He was very proud of himself

I'm thinking of doing some kind of online learning to keep me going. I was already on Duolingo learning a language, but am looking at the Open Learn free courses via Open University. May as well do something productive!

If anybody is a fan, by the way, a new series of Friday Night Dinner starts tomorrow night on C4.

Ah, Spudlet that's great! He'll soon be whizzing off at speed on his own!

Lovely cat Siameasy
Feel free to share more pics of her!

Positive story about having CV-19 from James Kirkup at The Spectator www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-worst-thing-about-having-coronavirus

I'm slowly (very slowly) wrapping my head around the news that was announced yesterday. I've not burst into tears for a good few hours now 👍 I'm worried about bedtime though as I had a panic attack last night.

I'm devastated that my daughter won't be returning to her beloved preschool and worried about the impact it will have on her starting reception. Do we think if measures work and things move on they might reopen them? I just can't see how working parents will cope.

We've been for a big walk today and done some baking. I'm trying really hard to be brave but uncertainty is not my strong point. Thanks everyone for positive thoughts.

@Siameasy she is so cute!!

M0reGinPlease it's so hard isn't it? If we knew when it would be "over" it would be so much easier! All I can suggest is trying not to look too far ahead- one day at a time. There are new developments constantly in the research/science and who knows what advancements will be in 48 hours or 7 days time.

I have connected mum’s TV to the internet and now she’s watching ALL the George Michael videos, starting with Careless Whisper, which I don’t like.

Apart from that one, it’s quite a good way to spend the afternoon 😂

Congratulations to your son Spudlet, he’ll come on in leaps and bounds now he’s started. I’m pretty emotionally incontinent too tobee, nice things bring tears to my eyes, so do sad ones. I’m having to find gentle things to read at the moment, my poetry books are first choice.

tobee
However, the positive thing is I feel that tears are quite therapeutic!

Apparently there is some chemical associated with depression that is only excreted through the tear-ducts, so you are probably right.

@M0reGinPlease DS is in the same boat with preschool. I think that’s the main thing for us to hold onto - they are all going to be in the same boat. It’s not like we’ve had to withdraw them while others carry on - virtually every child starting school in September will have had the same experience. And schools will know this and adapt.

We went hunting for worms and bugs today -
DS has a magnifying insect viewer thing so we took a good look at a millipede and a wiggly worm before we took them back to where we found them. I am going to try and do little activities like that each day, to try and incorporate some learning (around the CBeebies viewing, which is the only way I get anything done!)

I am sad that DS may not see his lovely key worker again though - he loves her. She’s such a kind lady. And of course I don’t even have her address to send her a thank you card or present.

Spudlet- could you send it to the preschool and they can pass it on? (even if they are not officially open, surely someone will get it to her at some point)

Yes, I’m sure I could. It’s just not the same as being able to hand something over yourself, is it?

However, it’s not the end of the world - its just a funny old situation!

I've been toying with the idea of a diy history course, just studying bits I'm interested in and taking it from there. It would be lovely if we could exchange recommended online material and virtual classroom for subjects on here!

Although now a course on hunting worms and bugs sounds more appealing!

I just wanted to say I feel the same after each announcement I go back to square one feelings wise but then it does ease off as I adjust again...I think a lot of people feel the same.

Arcadia

I was thinking of calling my doctors as I'm very anxious, I also get very slight asthma, to be honest I am very very careful I am disinfecting everything and dnt touch handles etc.
But i cnt help feeling anxious, is it worth having a chat to my GP ?
Or even a practice nurse maybe?

Tobee

Do you know about this site? Loads of options apart from history too.

www.futurelearn.com/

A good day here, despite a slightly depressing trip to the supermarket this morning and the loss of two clients. I must be alone in feeling better after watching the daily press conference. I am watching only that and ignoring the news; I much rather get it straight from the horse’s mouth rather than watching how the news twists things around afterwards. I also kept busy in the house and gave myself a break from my desk today. Now I have a whiskey in hand and a chicken in the oven; it’s almost like a normal Thursday evening! Sending positive vibes to all who need them tonight.

Free live streaming of classical music concerts.

www.classicfm.com/music-news/live-streamed-classical-music-concerts-coronavirus/