How are you feeling right now #6?

I feel awful this evening. I've had a difficult day. I tried to cope with an unpleasant situation but only made myself sick. I'm still struggling with that. And I'm stressed about how this virus outbreak is impacting my life. I need medical treatments and I can't get them.

Up very early here cant quiet sleep these days but not feeling too bad. Things are certainly starting to look worrisome in the world these days.

Feeling ok right now. God bless all of you, dear friends!!

I feel good this morning

Tired. So tired. And a little stressed. And thinking it should be Friday today.

I haven't slept well the last few nights, and last night was super restless, lots of waking up, and just not good sleep. I got up early to get to the grocery store (which was actually pretty awesome - not crowded, they pre-sanitized the carts, and they wrapped the cookies/muffins/etc individually - so less chance of them getting infected by people grabbing them).

And I'm stressed. On Friday, I talked to a therapist/coach about meyers-briggs stuff. I found her website, and it was my first time talking to her - and just a one-off consult to try to figure out my type. I'm glad I did it, it was interesting... but I'm a bit stressed/surprised that I got an email today asking if I thought the type fit me.

Having her reach back out is stressful to me, I'm not sure how to respond. I think she might be hoping that I engage her more for either coaching or phone therapy, but I don't think I want to do that right now. I'm just... really exhausted from all the mundane life things going on, and it kind of feels like one more thing to have to deal with. I don't know. Ugh.

And I got summoned for jury duty in late April. The courts are currently closed, and I shouldn't be on the list (I was just there in August). I don't think there's anyone to call - and I'm hoping they might just stay closed through the end of April, not sure if that's realistic. If I call, I don't think anyone is there to answer the phones, but I'm not sure... and if I call, they may just defer me to August. I don't know what to do. It's so much stress. I just want to sleep.

Oh, and I burst into tears driving home from the grocery store this morning, because all of the virus-stuff at the store just... overwhelmed some part of me.

So, yeah. Tired.

Anxious this afternoon

I’ve felt ok today. Only bits and pieces of anxiety. I took a long nap though.

I got to talk to my sister tonight, so even though I've had a terrible headache all day... I feel happy.

I really got lucky in the sister department - she's awesome and we laugh a lot together.

Anxious. Information overload. Also, battle fatigue. Very tired. Having trouble adjusting to the new normal Covid 19 Reality. All of this reminds me of 9/11 with regards to constant stress, anxiety, media information overload.

I guess I'm doing reasonably fine. Hang in there everybody.

Thanks @guilloche! I agree that watching too much of the news is not good for one's mental health, but that it's easy to get sucked in. I am doing everything possible to limit my news intake, while my husband literally had the news on the entire day yesterday. I don't know how he can do that without it impacting him negatively.

i understand the anxiety from too much media. That happened to me yesterday and it wasn't helpful. Today I am going to check the Internet once in the morning (now) and once in the evening. In-between schedule more movement (cleaning, lifting weight) listening to music, freelance work, and a walk. I think today will be better. Hope your husband switches gears. He probably has to discover for himself that it is having an negative impact. I know I was going on the Internet because I felt so out-of-control and was not adjusting to that feeling. My local public radio is having too many programs about Covid 19 so am not going to leave news radio on in the background - it's TMI. A good night's sleep helped me with attitude adjustment and a new plan. Hope today is a good day for both you and your SO.

Thank you.... and you make a really good point. My husband does need to discover and realize this for himself. I cannot force him to take better care of himself. He has to do that all on his own. I can make suggestions, but I know the solution ultimately needs to come from him.

I am doing along the lines of what you're doing. I'm limiting my news intake to AM and PM only, and I am doing a lot of self-care in between, and it's really helping to keep my spirits up. I also have to keep my spirits up while at work and cannot afford to lose any time during the work day due to sluggishness or depression. It's most important that I keep my job.

When I read your previous posts I actually felt impressed and inspired. Like the way you made a new work area. I have freelance work and it is actually important I push it along. But, you know, I am the only one to hold myself accountable. But when I heard what you were doing I thought, "She is really responding well, very proactively." Unfortunately yesterday I gave into my anxiety.

Anyway I just wanted you to know your actions have had a really positive impact on me.

I am sure it is your husband's anxiety that is keeping him glued to the news. Let's hope he gets bored with it. I mean one can "catch up" but after that...one is really just a media audience. Media loves it when they have something meaty to report on. It is TMI.


Thanks again. I am happy you are doing well and your actions can encourage others to practice self-care all day every day.

Aw, that's nice to hear! I have to tell you that creating my own work space, suited to my needs, really made a huge difference. I am able to close the doors in order to concentrate and hold calls, and I use the sounds of soothing ocean waves in the background to relax me. It really works!!!!

And yes, he prob is glued to the TV because of his own anxieties. He's going to do what he's going to do, however. At least he's in the other room so I am not disturbed while I work. That's most important to me right now... I cannot lose my job, and there's always a chance of that when there's a downturn in the economy.

So, yes, make your space cozy and suitable for you to work in, and do whatever it is that will soothe your anxieties the most while you work.... relaxing music, meditative sounds, etc.

Tired. Not enough sleep. I don't bounce like I used to. *curseword curseword curseword*

Mixed emotions this morning

It's difficult not being able to do habitual activities on the weekend...i.e. go to the library, coffee shop, book store. Also, Target. Church. Recreation center. Gym. Also, taking the bus instead of driving. It was very convenient and ran frequently on the weekend so I would use instead of car. Stops right in front on my place. (Now buses are barely running and people have been advised not to use them and drive instead.)


I will probably plan a few walks but frankly the weekend stretches out as long and boring.

Pretty bored. I’m just not sure what else to do.

I'm feeling okay. In reasonably positive spirits.