Hello, I am new to this arena as I am a social work student who was required to participate in an online group. However, I was to choose a group that would be personal to me so I could gain all that I can from this experience. I had a very difficult time when coronavirus first came to the states because I work in a nursing facility and when we got our first case I was terrified. I was scared to go to work, becoming very depressed not being able to spend time with my Mom especially for fear I would infect her. I have had to have a conversation with my PCP because I had a tremendous amount of displaced anger and was unable to control my emotions. I ended up being prescribed an antidepressant that has given me some relief. In addition to that I have decided that social distancing is causing me more harm emotionally than I can stand and have been meeting in small groups with a few of my girlfriends who quite frankly feel the same way. I'm looking forward to getting to know some of you and encourage and lift one another up.