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[SilentSinger55]

I feel so lonely because of this whole social distancing thing and it is really taking a toll on my mental health. I am having really bad self harm urges and an overall feeling of emptiness. I am having more and more panic attacks and with each one they seem to get longer and more painful. My therapist missed our appointment this week and I don't have another one for two more weeks. I want to talk to my friends but I don't know what I would say. I'm afraid I will sound like I'm attention seeking.(which is also why I'm reluctant to post on here half of the time.) I just wish everything could go back to normal. I need that stability back in my life right now.

[Mary-intussuception]

Keep posting on here. Post anything and as often as you need to / wish to.

You will not be judged.

This is a very difficult time -

you will find lots of understanding, caring and genuine, unconditional love here.

I saw a phrase on TV yesterday :

"AloneTogether"

This just about sums it up. This is what we are on here.

It may not feel like it now, but your present feelings will pass.

Please don't be afraid to call or maybe text your friends?

Have you heard about our Prime Minister? He's in Intensive Care.

Please pray for him. So many people need our prayers.

When you phone your friends just be yourself, don't worry about what to say. Ask them if they're coping, they may just need to hear your voice, be in need of a listening ear too.

We are going to come through this.

x

[pink318]

Hello,

Please feel free to post anytime. We are all here to uplift one another. Going through this pandemic is not easy, we need someone to walk with us and encourage us. We are here for you. Online groups like this are a huge help especially now that we need to practice social distancing.

Please stay strong. We will get through this by the help of God. Take care and stay safe.

[sgreen57]

Just continue to pray and ask god for strength every minute of the day. Do some breathing exercises; take a walk; especially during the sunny days; call someone that makes you smile or you can confide in about what you are going through; look at a comedy movie of show; listen to soft music; read a good novel; do some much needed cleaning or something that need to be done at home if your up to it; and write your thoughts and feelings down. Later go back and review what you wrote and how you got through or handled the situation.

[Rachel2535]

I totally get with that. When everything first changed my anxiety starting creeping in I just wanted it to get better and to have it all back to normal. Things seem to be becoming a new normal for me but I can tell when I need to talk to someone or spend time doing some music therapy. For some reason that is the most helpful thing for me. Your friends should be able to listen as I would hope they need to talk it out too. We are all struggling and I mean the whole world is right now so I imagine your friends would be ok with listening and being listened to. Getting on here is so helpful also. I pray this finds you doing well and please know I am praying for you -Rachel