Hi,
I’m new here I wanted to join to be part of a caring community that I can talk to I’m struggling to do anything lately and I have to get back to work soon in the coming days and it’s stressing me out. Just wondered if anyone had any kindness, encouragement , thank you
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Hi Mary thank you for welcoming me that means a lot 
bless you
Artistic1, you have found that caring community and we'd like to Welcome you.
You will find many in your same position as well as the "frontliners" who have been
bravely taking each day as it comes. There is always fear in anything new or concerning
however, life is about going forward. As we join heart and hands in taking the next
step, know that it will be a little easier knowing that you aren't alone. We care. xx
Thank Agora, I like that name its pretty thank you for welcoming me how’s your day going?
Thanks Artistic1, I'm doing great...ready and able to reach out and help
support others going through these stressful times. Know that you are
going to be okay. As the saying goes, we're all in this together and
togetherness gives us strength. Remember, the day is what we make it xx
I am sorry to hear that you are struggling. I understand. I am struggling, too. I am happy to listen.
Thank you CCPM, sorry that you are struggling too. Thank you for your comment. Thanks for caring. My confidence is like gone and I’m afraid to move forward in life. I feel so insecure most of the day and think about how scary the future may be. Just need a listening ear and encouragement thank you I feel so alone where I am and misunderstood. Like I don’t want to be here anymore. This is how I’ve been feeling on and off for a while now. I’m helping my mom move around furniture today but I just don’t feel like it kind of I’d rather sleep or something.
I think perhaps .. we all have had our worlds turned upside down with this Virus .. i certainly don’t know what’s real and what’s isn’t these days. It’s the uncertainty of everything... but remember you are certainly not alone ..especially on this caring community site. Iv had so much care, compassion, understanding, guidance and reassurance over the last few months from here, I really don’t know how i would of got through without it some days. I thank everyone on here for that kindness.
You can tune in here any time of day and night. During the time up to when you are due to start back to work, keep us posted on how you are feeling ..
We are here for you x
Thank you Heidi for being so kind , thanks for reminding me that I’m not alone, that we’re not alone . Tomorrow my parents expect me to go out into town and look for a job they want me to go into a couple of places and see if they’re hiring. I’m so nervous to get out into the world And to make things happen and possibly work again soon. It feels like I can’t handle it do you know what I mean? Then you see all these people on tv carrying on with life and being happy and it’s like how can I do that? I’m just doing my best.
I feel the same way Artistic1
Hi Artistic1,
I certainly do understand what you mean. I watch them on TV and think how do they get up daily to do what they are doing, I couldn’t handle the pressure of it.
Looking for a job is so very daunting ! ... building up the courage to go out there looking is a task on its own these days. I certainly can see where you are coming from in that. My daughter stated the same, it’s hard work.
Would it be possible for you to take away some of the pressure and just look at part time work ... something smaller until your confidence builds up again. Rather than throwing yourself into full time work.
Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.
Wishing you the very best
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I’m new here as of today. I also feel I can’t move forward so I know what you mean. I was in the middle of recovering from a major depression when all this mess started. Needless to say it just compounded all my fears. So I’m seeing there are countless others whom may have been on the edge already and now a really struggling. You are absolutely not alone and I like you hope to find some support.
Welcome Straight, we are here for each other. You are never alone xx
Welcome Straight
Yes, I understand the pain of feeling alone and misunderstood. And I understand the allure of sleep. I hesitate to offer any suggestions. Sometimes suggestions make people feel like they are failing if they don't try them. (I know that's been the case for me at times.) Is there anything that worked for you in the past ... any small action or shift in thoughts that offered even a glimpse of relief? Have you noticed anything that makes you feel even a little better?
Thank you for your kind message, being outside is nice for me and helps me and listening to calming or beautiful music helps , if you don’t mind me asking- what helps you? I hope your ok
Hi Artistic1, I was reading through and thought I would tell you some of the things I do that help... I know it's difficult (right now especially) but I try to find a routine in my day whether it only being waking up at the same time or eating the same thing for breakfast. It is always hard for me to think about doing something like going for a walk but it always helps in the end. Try to find motivation by looking forward to little things like fresh air, birds chirping, or practicing mindfulness.
It's great that you were able to easily identify things that help you. Hopefully those things will help you move forward. I am trying to leverage my "simple pleasures" to help me move forward. Deep breathing (7-11) is especially helpful to me. And I am trying to meditate. Also, laughter. So powerful.
Thanks I’m glad you know something that works for you too it’s just been some funky days for me lately. Laughter does help sometimes I feel so stubborn I don’t want to laugh however I’m glad you mentioned it thank you
Yes, I understand completely. There are times that my anxiety gets so raw that I find it hard to do what I know will likely help. I have to remember to give myself extra credit for taking positive steps when I am able to do so. P.S. This video with dogs at a zoom meeting is so precious: youtube.com/watch?v=nFVHaus.... Really made me laugh.
Yes! That was precious thank you! That helped me feel better thank you and thanks for understanding too I am working on giving myself some extra credit for taking positive steps forward. I can be so hard on myself often times.. I feel anxious to even go outside but I want to try today. Those dogs were so funny and cute 
I hear you. I live in an apartment building, and I am so scared to walk through the common areas so that I can get outside. It's good for me to go outside, but it's so hard to get there! I wish I could find some disinfecting spray so that I could sanitize my shoes before stepping back inside my apartment, but I can't seem to find any online at all. (Yes, the dogs were amazing! I heard that there are more videos by that guy. I need to look for them.)
Those are great tools CCPM which I use myself
each and every day. xx
Seems I can’t find any interest in watching movies or tv. I like to meditate the best. Walking is good for you and your mental health but it would be nice to have a walking partner. Artistic if you have not looked into meditation it really helped with anxiety. It does take practice
Me to .. heading back to work soon everyday rather than part time due to the virus. Don’t feel safe.
Hi Heidi thanks for your comment I appreciate it I’m sorry about your situation with work
I understand. It's hard to feel safe these days. Things are so uncertain. It's hard to know what to do to increase your feelings of safety. Very disorienting.
It is hard to know what to do I agree, thank you for talking with me here it helps 🙏🏽 thank you for the kindness
I am glad this forum exists so that we can help each other feel more connected.
If you need someone to talk to I’d be glad to help you if I can CCPM
Thank you. Our exchange today has been helpful to me.
Our exchange has been helpful to me too thank you I was nervous to post but I did it! So glad we crossed paths 🙏🏽 I’m going to try and go for a walk tonight , do you like to walk?
I do like to walk, but I am hesitant to go outside these days due to the fear of going through the common areas of my apartment building. I think that connecting with people on this forum might help me venture out more. Please let me know how your walk goes. Are there places that you particularly like to walk?
At least i’m in a job still at the moment. So i have to be thankful ... will just take extra care like everyone is doing.
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Yes it’s hard and I’d like to try at least and keep y’all posted if you don’t mind
Yes, please let us know how you're doing. We can encourage and support each other.
Please do ❤️
Gosh Artistic1, I don't know if anyone else has said this already but, kindness... encouragement... you're askin a heck of a lot of us here. Geez. Well... I suppose... mask up, obey social distancing, drink your sources of vitamin C and D, and remember that hand washing is your friend.
Personally, I like to keep a container of anti-bacterial wipes in the car, for my hands, after every time I need to use the gas pump; sure, we can TELL ourselves that EVERYONE is being responsible and considerate for their fellow man, woman, and child. Then again, there are people, like myself, that makes the conscious choice to live in reality... the scum and villainy-filled reality. HAPPY TRAILS!
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