PTSD struggles, isolation

[beainspace]

Hi, I'm new here. I am currently dealing with depression and anxiety while coping with a recent traumatic life event.

While I understand healthy anxiety around covid, I am struggling with feeling compassion for people who are experiencing severe anxiety/hysteria, and that adds to the depression/loneliness. It is difficult for me to process and understand. I find myself getting irrationally angry about some of it, especially people stockpiling/hoarding. Then I become angry with myself for being so judgmental.

Meditation and getting outside every day are very helpful, as is having a pet. I am so thankful for my pets. A bonus from being at home all of the time is getting to spend so much time with them and spoil them. Thank you for reading this, and for sharing your stories, experiences, and support/kind words.

[Twisler69]

Hi I have anxiety and ptsd also severe vertigo and I'm glad I have a dog to keep me company I get all emotional about watching it on TV and find it sets of my panics I have had a traumatic time lately but here's great as you get lots of support

[Sprinkle1]

Hi, sounds like you are experiencing a lot of feelings, can be like a whirlwind. Try to stay centered on yourself and what you can do for yourself. Ignore what others are doing, they are just silly selfish people. Do not watch the news on TV, I gave that up years ago, makes my life so much better. Find things to do to help yourself, i.e. if you can go for a walk in a park, somewhere out in nature. I have so much to do each day, I never get lonely or bored, I am having fun on my deck, cleaning out old pots, replacing fresh soil and planting seeds, herbs and flowers, yesterday I planted bright red poppy's, old package so I hope they come up. I have planted herbs and toms, some of those are up, I love to use fresh herbs in my cooking and salads. I spend a lot of time on the computer, I read, do yoga, ride my exercise bike, knit, do word search, it is good to keep ones hands and mind busy. I got a book thru the mail on rock painting, I took a class about 17 years ago and loved it. I found 4 lovely rocks in my garden, now I need the brushes and paints, will read the book and order the supplies on line, or risk a trip to the $ store!!! And of course I stay in touch with family and friends, both on the phone and computer. Yes my day is full and I am happy. Glad to be alive, even though I am house bound. You can write to us here, we will give you love and support, we understand these are trying times and create havoc in our brains If we Allow it. Play some lovely music, dance around your living room. Paint, cook, bake, go on line there are lots of games, join a chat group. If I can do it So can You. I send you Peace, love n hugs.....Sprinkle 1.....