Dealing with isolation

noonespecial333 · 2020-12-22T15:38:57+00:00

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rosesonthefloor · 2020-12-22T13:27:28+00:00

Lots of phone FaceTime calls, I try to move my body and eat good food, and getting outside during the little sunlight we have right now!

The other thing I’d recommend is take up a “productive” hobby. Maybe you want to improve flexibility - you could do stretches. Or take up crochet or knitting and make yourself a scarf or sweater. Start taking care of plants. Something where you can see a physical reward for your behavior! It’ll help give something else to focus on, and achieving small goals can really help with mood too.

Hope that helps! This won’t be our forever, and we just have to do what we can to stay safe and take it one day at a time.

redditonce29 · 2020-12-22T18:23:39+00:00

Do some things you have put off because of lack of time and/or having to work. Spend some 'me' time. Do things for yourself you never had the time for like pedicure , a well-loved but time consuming hobby etc. Play that wonderful music that always made you feel good. Do recreational things you have always wanted to do. Try that hobby or activity you always wanted to try but never had the time nor the guts to do. Make online appointments with your friends. Work on yourself. Just a few things, I hope it helps.

OldManMofo · 2020-12-22T04:31:45+00:00

A dude here, I try to exercise everyday, read and meditate. That only goes so far though. Talk with friends here and there, make plans to self isolate long enough that you can be, "Corona free" so that the two of you/The group of you can meet and drink booze while standing six feet apart(It's better than nothing) Sorry I can't offer more,

yareelcom · 2020-12-22T07:52:55+00:00

I make video calls to my friends, read books, and study.

now there is time to spend on yourself.

I also spend a lot of time on multiplayer online games - a lot of communication and good mood

Blugrl007 · 2020-12-23T17:24:13+00:00

I think it is not only that we can't go out and do as many fun things, being away from family, etc. that is bad, but for me also the existential dread of thinking "when will this end" or even "will it ever end?". So I try to get my mind off things as much as I can. Like others said, I try to get a lot of exercise. Now that my finals are done I try to stick to lighter online material such as Pinterest and some books I wanted to read on my kindle. I have also tried doing some mindfulness meditation and yoga to help me relax. Also listing to a sleep meditation right before bedtime seems to help at least a little bit. Reading the news for too long just puts me in a downward spiral of depression and anxiety. I am also trying to find activities I enjoy doing. I am an artist and today I did a little illustration where I drew a portrait of the Grinch and put coronovirus spike proteins on him, it was strangely therapeutic and I think it sums up this holiday season quite nicely. I also baked some sugar cookies to gain back all the calories I lost exercising earlier in the day. But it is a difficult and anxious time no doubt about it.

Nightmare797 · 2021-01-02T18:37:42+00:00

I don't do much but exercise, chat with people online, take care of chores and play video games, but my job is very physically demanding so I'm having a good time taking a breather.

If it was summer I'd be practicing archery and swordsmanship with my nephew, but alas, I hate being outside during winter.

unknownlady3245 · 2020-12-22T04:21:35+00:00

I live in a small town in a state that isn’t locked down and it’s business as normal here. Our local grocery store has never required masks. If I let myself think about Covid too much then I go down the rabbit hole and cry, so I keep busy by reading, watching movies, and reddit when I’m not at work. I’m also doing a little more yard work. I still go to restaurants and stores. My friend is an RN and I have seen her this whole time. I’m not a hugger and I don’t lick door handles so it’s good. My friend the nurse says that we will all probably get it eventually, but we can just do our best with hand washing and masks and get on with our lives. I am hopeful about the vaccine and I plan to take it.

mandoa_sky · 2020-12-22T04:18:54+00:00

get a pet?

Title	Dealing with isolation
Author	noonespecial333
Upvotes	20
Comments	26
Date	December 22, 2020 3:15 AM UTC (5 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/RedPillWomen
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