PDA

View Full Version : Debate - people with Anxiety are coping better with CV19 than the non-anxious



venusbluejeans
09-05-20, 13:37
Healthy debate time.....

People with anxiety (not HA) are finding it easier to cope with Covid-19 than non-anxious people.

I am finding this statement completely true in my case.

I think it is because the anxious brain spends its time preparing itself for the worst possible senario, so then when one of those senarios crops up the anxious brain goes "HEY....I GOT THIS, BEEN PREPARING FOR THIS ALL MY LIFE, I KNOW HOW TO COPE"

I haven't been anxious at all over it all..... just getting on with things. whereas non anxious people i know are finding things difficult.

Please discuss :)

pulisa
09-05-20, 13:52
I would say that most people with anxiety have significant difficulty living with uncertainty though? And Coronavirus is a complete unknown.

Also for those with OCD contamination issues it's a worst nightmare scenario.

I suppose a lot of anxious people will have their own particular areas of "fragility" on which CV will impinge and threaten and this is certainly the case with me.

NancyW
09-05-20, 14:08
My youngest son who suffers with anxiety just told me the other day he is the calmest he's felt in years.

I asked him if he felt like saying to the rest of the planet.. welcome to my world.

Lencoboy
09-05-20, 14:16
I would say that most people with anxiety have significant difficulty living with uncertainty though? And Coronavirus is a complete unknown.

Also for those with OCD contamination issues it's a worst nightmare scenario.

I suppose a lot of anxious people will have their own particular areas of "fragility" on which CV will impinge and threaten and this is certainly the case with me.

My own issues are the media persistently ramming stuff down our throats about the possible 'worst-case scenarios' pertaining to this pandemic, such as even Aunty Beeb reiterating about a severe economic crisis looming here in the UK on Thursday, which they had already mentioned a couple of days earlier, plus all the speculation concerning the possible social fallouts to follow.

Don't get me wrong. I have no intention of being naïve and shying away from reality during all of this and playing down any possible economic threats, etc, but with many people's anxieties running riot and their mental health already up the creek do we really need to be repeatedly reminded about such things, and people hypothetically comparing what's to come with the 1930s, etc. It's like comparing apples with oranges. and it should be remembered that the world is a very different place now to what it was some 80-odd years ago. Also likening the present situation to the war is also unhelpful IMO.

Pamplemousse
09-05-20, 14:20
I would have thought this is a HA sufferer's nightmare. Whilst I am not as extreme as some I have read about, I feel constantly under attack and if I could get away with staying in bed for two-three years, I would.

Carnation
09-05-20, 14:22
I would agree, although other things that surround the situation make me anxious like not having a garden bin collection, shortage of bread, TV smothered in coronavirus topics and adverts.
And although my anxiety not too bad, depression is more apparent.
But yes, generally I'm always waiting for the something bad to happen. Well it's here so the anticipatory is not.

Senior Moment
09-05-20, 14:29
I would say that most people with anxiety have significant difficulty living with uncertainty though? And Coronavirus is a complete unknown.

Also for those with OCD contamination issues it's a worst nightmare scenario.

I suppose a lot of anxious people will have their own particular areas of "fragility" on which CV will impinge and threaten and this is certainly the case with me.
I couldn't agree more Pulisa, When this all started back in March, I was praising myself up for coping with the 'general anxiety' of it remarkably well. Using my little tips I have gathered over the years to cope with my anxiety. However, over the course of the last few weeks, my OCD regarding germs and contamination, which up until now had improved a lot, has gone into complete and utter overdrive !! Consequently, that has now impacted on my general anxiety, which is really annoying. It sure is a viscous circle. x

Lencoboy
09-05-20, 14:51
I would agree, although other things that surround the situation make me anxious like not having a garden bin collection, shortage of bread, TV smothered in coronavirus topics and adverts.
And although my anxiety not too bad, depress is more apparent.
But yes, generally I'm always waiting for the something bad to happen. Well it's here so the anticipatory is not.

I agree, just constant overkill and increasingly tedious, though no disrespect intended to those currently affected.

BlueIris
09-05-20, 14:54
I'm actually with you, Emmz; I'm used to living my life in a highly anxious state, so it's been pretty much business as usual. I've spent a lot of my work time helping other people get used to living their lives online, and occasionally helping them through their very first panic attack.

Obviously the worry is there in the background, but if it wasn't the virus it'd be something else.

Lencoboy
09-05-20, 15:02
I agree, just constant overkill and increasingly tedious, though no disrespect intended to those currently affected.

Having said that, TV was already bad enough before, with the news being smothered in endless headlines about Brexit, knife crime, terrorist threats, etc, and ironically found all things Coronavirus (especially in the beginning) a bit of respite from all of what I have just mentioned. But again, no disrespect to those adversely affected by those particular issues.

ankietyjoe
09-05-20, 15:09
I don't think it matters if you've anxiety before or not. It's going to affect you the way it's going to affect you.

MyNameIsTerry
09-05-20, 16:22
How many people without anxiety are worried to the point it destroys their lives like many of us? Only those who now find themselves with one of our disorders I would imagine.

This pandemic has made anxious people worse and for evidence of that we have this very board. The busiest board on the site is quiet as they are all on Misc, a place most have never been seen...

But I think there is something valid about the tools we have learned and how we have been prepped for a lockdown of our own, how our mental health issues have made us retreat and restrict our lives. For instance, I'm used to walking desolate places because I enjoy it in normal time. I'm used to shopping at very quiet times in the middle if the night from when my daily routines had me doing this. I had to adjust to a different pace of life. It's just like how people have to when they retire and how they can become depressed.

But I will make it clear that all this is a massive piece of piss compared to what I've been through with anxiety. That's only my own opinion, and it's based on the UK and not harder locked down countries/regions like Italy or Wuhan. Is it really so hard to take a few months off work and not have much to do? Being bored isn't the same as being terrified of your bodily sensations or knocks at the door. Of course there is the worry of losing our vulnerable loved ones but that is something in the minds of people the rest of the year at some level and we learn to cope with it.

venusbluejeans
09-05-20, 16:31
Wow thank you for all the replies :) I just wanted to start a bit of a debate for a Saturday afternoon <<<< I put sunday there and had to correct myself.... in reality maybe I should have just put somewhen afternoon as the concept of days get muddled :roflmao:

I am enjoying reading all of your opinions :)

Lencoboy
09-05-20, 16:35
How many people without anxiety are worried to the point it destroys their lives like many of us? Only those who now find themselves with one of our disorders I would imagine.

This pandemic has made anxious people worse and for evidence of that we have this very board. The busiest board on the site is quiet as they are all on Misc, a place most have never been seen...

But I think there is something valid about the tools we have learned and how we have been prepped for a lockdown of our own, how our mental health issues have made us retreat and restrict our lives. For instance, I'm used to walking desolate places because I enjoy it in normal time. I'm used to shopping at very quiet times in the middle if the night from when my daily routines had me doing this. I had to adjust to a different pace of life. It's just like how people have to when they retire and how they can become depressed.

But I will make it clear that all this is a massive piece of piss compared to what I've been through with anxiety. That's only my own opinion, and it's based on the UK and not harder locked down countries/regions like Italy or Wuhan. Is it really so hard to take a few months off work and not have much to do? Being bored isn't the same as being terrified of your bodily sensations or knocks at the door. Of course there is the worry of losing our vulnerable loved ones but that is something in the minds of people the rest of the year at some level and we learn to cope with it.

Very wise words, Terry.

venusbluejeans
09-05-20, 16:37
And just to say I know it is making the people with Health anxiety feel exponentially worse..

My original thought was those without Health anxiety, those purely with GAD .... although it is hard to differentiate those people sometimes.... are able to rationalise their thinking more due to always having a brain which has heightened anxiety.

Also I guess it comes down to everyone and their brains are completely different

venusbluejeans
09-05-20, 16:45
I would have thought this is a HA sufferer's nightmare. Whilst I am not as extreme as some I have read about, I feel constantly under attack and if I could get away with staying in bed for two-three years, I would.

Which is why I added Non HA to original post..... I completely agree with you it is a HA persons nightmare, it will be making thing 100 x worse for them.



There isn't a right and wrong answer to things, I just heard it on a podcast I was listening to and it resonated with me.... :) Also I love a good debate and love hearing different peoples opinions..... Sometimes it makes you think "hey I never thought of it that way" and gets our brains going a bit..... maybe I should start a Saturday debate thread in the misc forum.... where I write a debate topic and people can share their views (without argument) :) hmmm my mind is ticking over now :)

KK77
09-05-20, 16:49
where I write a debate topic and people can share their views (without argument) :) hmmm my mind is ticking over now :)

Don't be ridiculous, Miss V! You know the NMP drill :ninja:

venusbluejeans
09-05-20, 16:51
Don't be ridiculous, Miss V! You know the NMP drill :ninja:

What the without argument bit or my brain actually working haha :roflmao:

KK77
09-05-20, 16:53
What the without argument bit or my brain actually working haha :roflmao:

Ummm.... BOTH? :D

pulisa
09-05-20, 17:57
How many people without anxiety are worried to the point it destroys their lives like many of us? Only those who now find themselves with one of our disorders I would imagine.

This pandemic has made anxious people worse and for evidence of that we have this very board. The busiest board on the site is quiet as they are all on Misc, a place most have never been seen...

But I think there is something valid about the tools we have learned and how we have been prepped for a lockdown of our own, how our mental health issues have made us retreat and restrict our lives. For instance, I'm used to walking desolate places because I enjoy it in normal time. I'm used to shopping at very quiet times in the middle if the night from when my daily routines had me doing this. I had to adjust to a different pace of life. It's just like how people have to when they retire and how they can become depressed.

But I will make it clear that all this is a massive piece of piss compared to what I've been through with anxiety. That's only my own opinion, and it's based on the UK and not harder locked down countries/regions like Italy or Wuhan. Is it really so hard to take a few months off work and not have much to do? Being bored isn't the same as being terrified of your bodily sensations or knocks at the door. Of course there is the worry of losing our vulnerable loved ones but that is something in the minds of people the rest of the year at some level and we learn to cope with it.

We have see how boredom can cause anxiety on here and as you say, Terry, it depends on what level of mental illness we are dealing with on a 24/7 basis anyway. I'm dealing with my son's acute mental illness which has no bearing on CV..and my daughter's terror at him contracting CV when he is hopefully hospitalised imminently at a specialist hospital, funding permitting. Also with my daughter's terror of CV in general. I feel totally out of control with it all now.

Carnation
09-05-20, 18:48
That's an interesting point Pulisa. Anxiety sufferers like to have control, especially how they live their life.
As an agoraphobic I find it difficult to take being told to stay in compared with choosing to stay in. To shop at a certain time and so on. Even though it is for the good of our safety, I get upset with routine change that is made for me.

Pamplemousse
09-05-20, 19:19
As an agoraphobic I find it difficult to take being told to stay in compared with choosing to stay in. To shop at a certain time and so on. Even though it is for the good of our safety, I get upset with routine change that is made for me.
An awful lot of people hate being told what to do - for decades now we have had a "me, me, MEEEE!!!" culture. Too many people are just saying "I'll do what I want and YOU won't tell me otherwise!"

Lencoboy
09-05-20, 19:31
An awful lot of people hate being told what to do - for decades now we have had a "me, me, MEEEE!!!" culture. Too many people are just saying "I'll do what I want and YOU won't tell me otherwise!"

Correct. And under both Tory and Labour govts.

Fishmanpa
09-05-20, 20:01
Healthy debate time.....

People with anxiety (not HA) are finding it easier to cope with Covid-19 than non-anxious people.

I am finding this statement completely true in my case.

Very interesting subject VBJ.

Thus far, reading through the thread, there have been some very astute and interesting comments, all of which one must taken into account. I mentioned in a previous post how sufferers are responding based on this very real and threatening situation compared to irrational and imaginary fears. The fact that other than this subject in Misc., the rest of the board is pretty quiet and many of the members, even serial posters, if they're not posting here, they're apparently finding ways to cope as they're not active.

Overall, while there are some as yourself that have been held captive by the dragon, put the work in and know how to fend him off, many do not, and it has affected them more severely as we see on these threads.

Then there's the subject of "non-sufferers". I put that in quotes because I believe everyone has anxiety to a degree. It's part of human nature. After all, isn't anxiety essentially a "fight or flight" response gone haywire? The difference is how severely it affects them and how they handle it. My only experience with real anxiety is what I call "scanxiety". I've said this here many times but being a survivor, my situation had a 50/50 chance of coming back within the first two years. So when it came scan time (every three months for the first two years), the "scanxiety" would kick in and manifest itself as irritability. For me personally, that's how this situation is affecting me. I'm at risk. I work in essential services and interact with people on a daily basis. These people range from those that follow the CDC recommendations to those that comment negatively because we're wearing masks and have sneeze guards on our desks. I find myself getting irritable and having to bite my tongue sometimes and when I get home, I need to change into comfy clothes and "decompress" for 15 minutes or so before I feel better.

There's a thread about what the long term effects of this crisis will be for those with mental illness. I believe that should include those that never experienced it before. I full expect mental illnesses like PTSD, OCD, depression, HA and many of the variations we see on the boards to escalate and affect millions.

Stay safe and as always...

Positive thoughts

pulisa
09-05-20, 20:44
The private sector will make a fortune out of Covid.

FrankT
09-05-20, 20:46
People with anxiety (not HA) are finding it easier to cope with Covid-19 than non-anxious people.

Not true. I'm not coping, at all.

Carnation
09-05-20, 20:52
Pamplemousse, I'm definitely not a me, me, me person. I've spent most of my life looking after other people and not putting myself first. So much that it led to a total breakdown for me. I was advised by doctors and therapists to start looking after myself which is hard to do when you don't have any self esteem.
I thought this was a thread about how the lock down and virus has affected people and not a personal dig at other members?

BlueIris
09-05-20, 20:56
Carnation, I'm right there with you. I've noticed certain users making prime use of the coronavirus to express their disdain for the rest of humanity, and it's a large part of why I'm posting less these days.

pulisa
09-05-20, 20:57
Pamplemousse, I'm definitely not a me, me, me person. I've spent most of my life looking after other people and not putting myself first. So much that it led to a total breakdown for me. I was advised by doctors and therapists to start looking after myself which is hard to do when you don't have any self esteem.
I thought this was a thread about how the lock down and virus has affected people and not a personal dig at other members?

I think your point was just misunderstood, Carnation x

Carnation
09-05-20, 21:02
I hope so Pulisa. x

Totally agree BlueIris. x

I've noticed far more anger in people since the lock down, which may be a sign they are not coping. IMO.

venusbluejeans
09-05-20, 21:02
I think your point was just misunderstood, Carnation x

agreed, don't think it was aimed at anyone either.

and if it was, lets keep it civil people please :)

pulisa
09-05-20, 21:08
My way of coping with my life is by having a routine which gives me a sense of security and motivation so any threatened change makes me anxious. It's not about "me me me" but more about having order where there could be chaos.

BlueIris
09-05-20, 21:10
I think it's tough, Pulisa, yes, and I'm relatively lucky. The change in routine is really starting to wear me down, though.

MyNameIsTerry
09-05-20, 21:39
Not true. I'm not coping, at all.

And that's because your anxiety isn't about health but about upheaval. Like my GAD which would have been extremely hard going through this if it happened near to my worst times.

Venus mentioned about GAD rather than HA but in my experience GADers would probably be hit harder because we can be so wide ranging in our daily anxiety. It doesn't need a trigger, it's just buzzing around all the time.

We also tend to experience elements of other anxiety disorders such as social anxiety, agoraphobia, etc.

Some of us might find the supermarkets easier as right now they are, spread out and less rushing is going on. But some of us might find new rules mean new pressure, worry about getting it right and how we are perceived. Then there is queing to get into a place you are scared of.

Ultimately it comes down to us. If we have worked on recovery we have some armour against it. If you are still in the middle of the worst I doubt many would rise to the challenge of all this.

MyNameIsTerry
09-05-20, 21:43
My way of coping with my life is by having a routine which gives me a sense of security and motivation so any threatened change makes me anxious. It's not about "me me me" but more about having order where there could be chaos.

Yes, my OCD was terrible for this. All days were a tick sheet just to get me through. It would have been very hard to adjust to the additional anxiety that brought.

I'm lucky in that I broke these routines before now. I can imagine how horrible it is when you rely on them and find them threatened with enforced overnight changes...and thats before we even consider the immense pressure of your son & daughters current needs.

MyNameIsTerry
09-05-20, 21:46
I think your point was just misunderstood, Carnation x

So do I. I think Pamplemousse and Lencoboy mean those people who don't give a crap or act entitled because they are arrogant and selfish, something no one could ever accuse you of being! :hugs:

BlueIris, it's a shame you feel that way. I hope it changes as you are valued member of this forum :hugs:

Pamplemousse
09-05-20, 21:53
So do I. I think Pamplemousse and Lencoboy mean those people who don't give a crap or act entitled because they are arrogant and selfish, something no one could ever accuse you of being! :hugs:


Terry has clarified what I meant. In no way whatsoever was my statement aimed at anyone here and I'm sorry if what I said upset anyone, it certainly wasn't my intention.

MyNameIsTerry
10-05-20, 04:35
We have see how boredom can cause anxiety on here and as you say, Terry, it depends on what level of mental illness we are dealing with on a 24/7 basis anyway. I'm dealing with my son's acute mental illness which has no bearing on CV..and my daughter's terror at him contracting CV when he is hopefully hospitalised imminently at a specialist hospital, funding permitting. Also with my daughter's terror of CV in general. I feel totally out of control with it all now.

Yes, I bet it feels like you are just hanging on trying to ensure their decisions are the right ones. But I'm glad to hear he may be getting into somewhere more equipped to help him. It's the horrible thing about mental health that for so many it takes ages to get the right help and everyday can be a mental torture.

Feeling powerless to help someone is a very unpleasant feeling. We can try but no matter what much of it depends on their response. Doctors can be difficult to access at the best of times. GPs aren't coming out for anyone around here and it seems the demand is getting pushed onto emergency services, something GPs have been guilty over before, who have enough to do. At least that's impression a got from a paramedic a few days ago.

Boredom certainly allows too much thinking time, something we see as you point out. For some filling that time works like filling the conscious mind to stop panic, taking up all it's operating memory so it can't start finding it's own subjects.

pulisa
10-05-20, 08:27
Yes, my OCD was terrible for this. All days were a tick sheet just to get me through. It would have been very hard to adjust to the additional anxiety that brought.

I'm lucky in that I broke these routines before now. I can imagine how horrible it is when you rely on them and find them threatened with enforced overnight changes...and thats before we even consider the immense pressure of your son & daughters current needs.

I'm certainly in the grip of it, Terry! Mustn't get off that treadmill which I'm sure you remember well!

Lencoboy
10-05-20, 10:32
Carnation, I'm right there with you. I've noticed certain users making prime use of the coronavirus to express their disdain for the rest of humanity, and it's a large part of why I'm posting less these days.

Twas ever thus IMO (in terms of times of adversity).

I remember similar things happening during the Global Financial Crisis back in 2008-11 and forever playing the proverbial 'blame game' in order to deflect from their own personal failings, and most certainly more recently with the Brexit thing.

Same also during the 1990-93 recession. Even though I was only in my early-mid teens back then, I definitely recall feeling sensing a rather abnormally higher amount of tension in the air with many people being excessively angry and aggressive, at home, at school (especially the teachers) and within the wider community, and the endless news reports about crime and violence spiralling out of control. And this was on both sides of the Atlantic.

Carnation
10-05-20, 10:41
That's good to hear pamplemousse.
Yes, I did take it personally and got upset because you copied and pasted my name and comments, so felt it was directed back at me. If it was generally speaking on your behalf, there was no need to quote my name IMO.
But you've said your bit and that's that, life goes on.

But generally it would be considerate if members consider what they write or comment about because it could affect people's feelings before it is posted, after all this is a Site with very delicate minds and people are struggling to cope.
Such comments can tip someone over the edge.
On that note I would like to add that 'people' cause me more anxiety than any situation and the Lock down has fuelled much anger in many that I have witnessed and been quite disgusted with.
For instance an old lady in a queue who obviously had dementia had jumped the queue and a fit young healthy person who I knew, shouted at her, swore at her, and continued to show rage to everyone else in the queue. No one said anything for fear of fuelling the situation, but we will all remember this person's actions well after this lock down is over.
We all struggle in different ways, but remember that people will remember and mark how you acted.
That's all I will say on this as I'm sure Emmz wants to keep this thread on track and to the point of its title.

Lencoboy
10-05-20, 13:41
That's good to hear pamplemousse.
Yes, I did take it personally and got upset because you copied and pasted my name and comments, so felt it was directed back at me. If it was generally speaking on your behalf, there was no need to quote my name IMO.
But you've said your bit and that's that, life goes on.

But generally it would be considerate if members consider what they write or comment about because it could affect people's feelings before it is posted, after all this is a Site with very delicate minds and people are struggling to cope.
Such comments can tip someone over the edge.
On that note I would like to add that 'people' cause me more anxiety than any situation and the Lock down has fuelled much anger in many that I have witnessed and been quite disgusted with.
For instance an old lady in a queue who obviously had dementia had jumped the queue and a fit young healthy person who I knew, shouted at her, swore at her, and continued to show rage to everyone else in the queue. No one said anything for fear of fuelling the situation, but we will all remember this person's actions well after this lock down is over.
We all struggle in different ways, but remember that people will remember and mark how you acted.
That's all I will say on this as I'm sure Emmz wants to keep this thread on track and to the point of its title.

That person who had a pop at the old lady jumping the queue probably already had a bit of a 'neanderthal' type of mentality and he/she would have no doubt acted out like that anyway, CV pandemic or not. Throughout history certain individuals have been known to behave and act irrationally during times of adversity, even if not directly attributed to the cause of the hardship itself. Basically certain sad cases the world over just happen to get kicks out of a good ruck whatever the event. Always have, probably always will.

WiseMonkey
10-05-20, 14:29
An awful lot of people hate being told what to do - for decades now we have had a "me, me, MEEEE!!!" culture. Too many people are just saying "I'll do what I want and YOU won't tell me otherwise!"

I think this is born out of the anger and frustration that I'm hearing from many Brits about the political situation, Brexit etc, and how they view the impact it's having on their lives (either real or perceived). With this level of angst, many people don't trust the govt to have their best interests and the govt doesn't trust the people to do the right thing so there's going to be a sizable amount of belligerence to anything that's smacks of enforcement. There are similar patterns to this seen in the US among many Republican voters.

I was watching a programme about Denmark's response to lockdown and most interviewed said that they trusted their govt. to make the right decisions on their behalf. I could totally relate as that's the same response that we NZer's had to our lockdown. Even if people weren't Labour party supporters, they still believe that the govt. is acting in their best interests and doing the best for the country. Of course there are angry people in NZ too but when it came to the crunch they were more willing to take advice and do the right thing. I think this is what it's like to have pride in your country.

Lencoboy
10-05-20, 14:54
I think this is born out of the anger and frustration that I'm hearing from many Brits about the political situation, Brexit etc, and how they view the impact it's having on their lives (either real or perceived). With this level of angst, many people don't trust the govt to have their best interests and the govt doesn't trust the people to do the right thing so there's going to be a sizable amount of belligerence to anything that's smacks of enforcement. There are similar patterns to this seen in the US among many Republican voters.

I was watching a programme about Denmark's response to lockdown and most interviewed said that they trusted their govt. to make the right decisions on their behalf. I could totally relate as that's the same response that we NZer's had to our lockdown. Even if people weren't Labour party supporters, they still believe that the govt. is acting in their best interests and doing the best for the country. Of course there are angry people in NZ too but when it came to the crunch they were more willing to take advice and do the right thing. I think this is what it's like to have pride in your country.

I do think there has been a fair amount of political apathy here in the UK over the past ten years or so. I've wondered if some of those who ranted and raved about the antics of our Tory-led govts over the same time period were the ones caught napping when they were given the opportunity to vote for alternatives in 2015, 2017 and 2019 and instead obsessed over the slightest perceived shortcomings of the leaders of the foremost opposition parties?

And the typical 'they're all as bad as each other' perception, so just can't be bothered!!

ErinKC
11-05-20, 17:52
I do agree with this in large part. I actually am a HA sufferer, but until this week - just because SO many stressful things have been building up - I've felt pretty good. My husband, who has never suffered with mental health problems, is having a horrible time. My anxiety was worst in the early days when we were still going to work and school, but since lockdown I've felt we have the ability to really control our small bubble. I think when lockdown starts easing I'll become more anxious. As a germaphobe to begin with, though, I do kind of love that everyone else is finally realizing the importance of washing hands and not hanging out in crowded places during flu season!

Scass
12-05-20, 07:42
I do feel sorry for the amount of people that are now getting anxiety. In some ways I feel a bit better equipped to deal with it than they do. There are days when I have a handle on it and days when I don’t.
Yesterday, after Boris’s speech was a bad day.

BlueIris
12-05-20, 07:47
Hope you're feeling better today, Scass.

I've actually felt quite a lot of responsibility towards friends and acquaintances who aren't coping right now, purely because they're not necessarily used to the sort of feelings I've been living with for decades. I'm checking in on people a lot.

Scass
12-05-20, 08:39
Hope you're feeling better today, Scass.

I've actually felt quite a lot of responsibility towards friends and acquaintances who aren't coping right now, purely because they're not necessarily used to the sort of feelings I've been living with for decades. I'm checking in on people a lot.

Thank you, I’m ok.

You’re that type of person though, you have lots of empathy. Make sure you don’t drain yourself x

BlueIris
12-05-20, 08:44
Thanks, Scass, I'm trying my best. Things have been slipping out of control over the past couple of weeks, but I'm working on it and I'm starting to get back to my normal again now.

Scass
12-05-20, 12:08
Good for you.