13 days into isolation and I'm starting to crack.

[skittleboy]

I'm off work and I'm not allowed to see my friends so I have nothing to occupy my mind. So I'm worrying constantly about my life.

I can't get a girlfriend. I'm terrible at social interaction I have some horrible worries and fears. I don't know who to turn to for help. It's just going round and round in my head.

I try to keep busy but there's only so many times you can wash the car or cut the grass.

My life is a mess. What can I do? Thank you

What about FaceTime? Know anyone who you can FaceTime? Or what about an online community?

I think the first step is looking at getting a GP appt, not that you can go in person, but they can take telephone appointments. Secondly I'd recommend something like yoga or mindfulness meditation to help you calm down.

You can get counselling sessions online now, if you feel like you need someone to talk to.

What's worrying you the most?

It's alright. Lots of people right now feel exactly the same. Understandably given the rules we are under. I don't have a magic wand but you will be ok. Have something to eat and get some sleep.

You can’t be that bad at social interaction if you have friends. You also have a job, a car and a house. That sounds like a pretty good situation to me. Ok you haven’t met a girlfriend yet but you have the freedom to look for one. I don’t have any of those things, I’d happily swap you.