Desperate for outside interaction.

[AnxietyAtAllSeconds]

I know everyone is trying to find ways to cope in this new normal under COVID-19 but it’s really hard being so isolated and struggling with anxiety and depression. I am constantly dreaming of meeting someone anyone just to talk to. Being a single mom who just moved back in with my parents and I’m working through a divorce- my poor toddler is even seemingly annoyed by all this new quality time she’s getting with me :/ how do you meet people in this difficult time? And how do I not let the fact that my sweet baby 2 year old has had a fever and cough for two days not stress me out and lead me into a second panic attack in 48 hours? I can’t think of anything else.

[LadyZen]

I total get it. My children are 14 and 21 and I still get stressed. I cooked dinner tonight and I was so paranoid that I undercooked it. I stress when they are sick. I stress when they aren't sick. I'm a single mom too. All we can do is our best.

[Afrohair]

Do you have anyway to talk to people online in a similar situation e.g netmums they have been helpful websites for me in the past.do you have Facebook etc I wouldn’t call it a place to meet up but interact.

[Hidden]

We had a "virtual cocktail party" with our friends yesterday via Zoom meeting. It really helps. You can video call you family with Skype or FaceTime if you have it.

[AnxietyAtAllSeconds in reply to Hidden]

I had one with my old colleagues and it was epic. However probably because I have such bad anxiety the whole time I felt myself comparing my life to theirs and feeling so pathetic and just like even more alone...? Does that make sense?

[DianeKup]

I found out about the Houseparty app this part weekend and my sisters and I all joined and talked and played the virtual games they have on the app. It was a good distraction.

[Tikirob]

It’s hard to meet people.

[SunIsShining]

The younger you are the less likely you are to get sick and more likely you are to recover so don’t even worry about it. The rest take one step at a time. Ask your parents to step in a bit more so you can have time to do what you need to do for you

[Timmypliskin]

Better to be strong and stick it out now, the more everyone does , the quicker things will get back to normal...

As a long time single parent, I can say, dont compare your situation to others, your doing the right thing, you dont have to be perfect to be a perfect parent...

[cbgrace1980]

All of a sudden we now all have something in common! That's a great platform to start a new conversation with someone. I'm sorry you are going through a divorce. That is not easy. There are tons of mom sites where you can talk to moms with kids the same ages and stages as yours. My friend is a counselor and she has transitioned into doing telehealth sessions, that could really cheer you up!!!