Is anyone else here with mental illness(es) struggling regarding the Coronavirus outbreak? I haven't heard much regarding how the Coronavirus is affecting people's mental health and just wanted to start a thread for people to express how it is impacting them and perhaps we can support each other through this.
I have the misfortune of having depression and generalised anxiety, with my anxiety being quite severe at times, and I am really struggling lately with all the hysteria and panic surrounding the Coronavirus. Being in the UK where we are not yet locked down like other countries but potentially could be, makes me feel panicked that I'm going to lose my freedom. Whereas some people with anxiety and/or depression might find some comfort in having a reason to stay home and not face the scary outside world, I actually find it very difficult to stay inside and I feel like I'm climbing the walls if I spend only one whole day in the house. I have to get out else I'm almost climbing the walls. Getting out the house and in touch with civilisation and nature really helps keep me grounded and sane.
I understand how dangerous the virus is and why the measures are being taken but I am more worried about having a lockdown than actually catching Coronavirus as I am a physically fit and healthy 27y/o who would overcome it but lockdown could make my mental health much worse.
Is the current situation affecting anyone else?