How is everyone handling the isolation situation?

I’m also an introvert that only enjoys good decent company. I live alone no kids or a hubby. I got rid of him! My life before Covid was work, gym, a little shopping here and there, listen to Podcast, watch YouTube videos, once a month massages, doctor or therapy appointments, visit my mom, talk to my friends or family few times a week. Last but not least... watch Three’s company M-F. Summertime I’ll go to outdoor festivals.

Now I will go outside every other day to buy groceries and buy basic necessities, do home workouts, do my work online, listen to Podcast and YouTube, cook, watch Three’s company and talk on the phone. I already did my spring cleaning.

To cope... I make sure I still do my self care. like exercising, read/ listen to the bible-app , shower everyday, eat healthy, wash and style my hair, listen to music, talk therapy over the phone once a week. I’m also doing Talkspace daily. I make sure I get my vitamin D every other day! God is good

Be well everyone... hopefully things get back to normal real soon.

I tend to be home a lot anyway so not much is different. Also thinking about millions of others in the same boat is reassuring in a way.

I have been missing going for a wounder about on my bike. I used to spend time looking for interesting photo ops and ideas for landscapes [art] but over the last few weeks have not been doing this. Been at home all this time is not something that has bothered me too much in itself

I'm annoyed that it's mid-May and some people are still clueless about social distancing. I wanted to scream at this one lady yesterday. Instead I just got out of there as fast as I could.

At my local grocery store sometimes the managers stand right behind me in the self-check out. The other night I went at 11 pm. The store was empty. But the manager stood right behind me - not 6 feet distance. I didn't say anything, quickly left the store, but the next day called the store's complaint number and reported the manager.Am going to start shopping elsewhere even though this store is close and convenient.

I sure glad the grass started growing helps me keep busy.My wife helps me keep calm we have cleaned a lot of things.

Hi Deilla,
I feel the same way as you do. I think all adults should wear a mask when they are in close quarters. No one is exempt from taking the precautions.

Handling the isolation by calling family and friends iow keeping in contact by phone.

I am not handling it. Not doing well these days. I need to do something differently, but it's frustrating because I don't know what that would be.

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Originally Posted by WastingAsparagus I am not handling it. Not doing well these days. I need to do something differently, but it's frustrating because I don't know what that would be.

I can definitely relate. My life feels like it lacks direction due to the uncertainty of the lockdown.

This situation would be easier on me if I had my own private place and permanent address.

Feeling lonely, sad, and some meetup groups are meeting again so may consider going with social distancing of course.

At first, thought this isn't happening. Then realised it was when most of shops closed, queued to get into supermarket, empty shelves, no toilet rolls

Strange at first not doing things as part of normal routine. Started to have really strange dreams, thankfully not every night. Also recalling situations/meeting people that I have no wish to repeat. Doing elderly mother's food shopping as well as own for first time. Wondering how to get rid of household waste as the dump was closed. Bad driving; why are people ignoring speed limits, road signs?!? Hairdressers closed, what will it be like when we can go again. Heard we won't be able to chat

Now for the positives. Unavailable items in supermarket now far less. Neighbour allows me to dispose of household rubbish in his bin, then having regular chat with him (socially distancing of course). Recycling goes in my mother's one. Made a compost container for garden clippings. Ordering online and the nice delivery people. Know it sounds selfish but not being asked to take in other people's parcels.

Finally, have mixed thoughts about face masks. A pharmacist told me that they shouldn't be worn as can cause respiratory problems. Coughing/sneezing into them can draw germs/mucus back into lungs. Yes, some people do need to use them, so do it properly. My biggest rant is about dirty people who don't wash their hands after using toilet (yes, women too!) and those going round in dirty coats

Its hard for me to stay awake for more than a couple hours. I live in a 1br apt. OTOH I am more creative. I don't feel right unless I either draw a picture or work on an earlier sketch. Keeping in touch with family and friends by phone. Mainly going out to pick up meds at the drug store. Or buy food at the supermarket. Yes I know not exactly an exciting life.

I am spending most of the day reading novels. Anything to avoid looking at myself and doing those things, like exercise, that I can do even with the pandemic.