Just thought of something I want to share with you

[sophie4]

More depressed than yesterday but I'm trying.

Just had a thought about protection from Covid. I've decided to wear a mask whenever I go out so I kept to this decision this morning when I took my dogs out. The woman on the second floor who lives on top of this apartment was coming down the stairs exactly the same time as when I was passing the stairs with my angels.

This is an airborne virus as we all know. I walked directly in her space...she said hello and I did the same...so, If either of us was infected we were breathing in the same air.

Does this make any sense? Or is my battle with this horrifying depression making me have crazy thinking?

[Hidden]

Welcome to the Family

Depression does Cause us to exaggerate and feel extra sensitive to everything not just a virus

What traumas have you been through

It is not possible that you have been through more and worse traumas Than I have in 61 years. I am willing to prove this and will have no trouble at all doing this.

I am willing to say anything it don't matter how bad you probably can't handle what I say and what I been thru.

I am afraid to even begin what I've been thru will utterly amaze you. My Probation officer is always Speechless at what I say and he knows it's all true.

See if you can out trauma me. I don't!mean to be so aggressive I am just so sure of everything I say I have a lot of experience.

I think you believe me already from my ultra confidence.

There is somebody that's been thru worse than you. I will be kind and not say anything more than you can handle.

The way you described yourself got my attention . I am a very caring person I've just been thru so much.

Chris

[sophie4 in reply to Hidden]

Hello Catman22,

Please don't worry about anything you wrote to me. I'm sure, beyond a doubt that the traumas you have suffered throughout your life have been much worse that mine. I owe you an apology and want you to know that you have my sincere apology.

I'm sure you're a caring person. You've been so much and I want you to know that it's OK for to to share anything you feel about me. Sometimes it could be helpful to get your feeling out. I think I can handle what you feel comfortable writing about.

Again, please accept my apology.

sophie4

[Hidden]

Hi Sophie,

You are okay, wearing a mask is what you should be doing especially since you live in a community setting where people live so close together.

Your protected more outdoors than indoors as droplets linger indoors and especially with poor ventilation. Outside they disperse and evaporate more quickly. Humidity and sunshine and wind is good protection outdoors.

You don’t have crazy thinking, Covid anxiety is real. I have it too. 🌺💜

[sophie4 in reply to Hidden]

RoxieDawn,

Thanks for alleviating some of my anxiety. I take care of my sister who suffers with COPD and agony following back surgery. My Covid anxiety goes through the roof sometimes.

It's very hard to wear a mask while walking two dogs. I need to be...can't think of a word to use...what I mean is when people come up to me, even though they see that I've moved away, wanting to play with my dogs, I don't want to hurt any ones feeling but I will not let people come more that what I approximate to be 6 ft.

Maybe I'm being over sensitive to the dangers this virus poses. I listen to the news and hear how many new cases are being reported daily. I have two reactions: I feel unbelievable sorrow for the thousands of people in our country and throughout the world who have suffered through the virus, and it goes with saying that I feel beyond sorrow for those people who have lost someone they love or know.

Thanks again for helping me get the risks in perspective.

sophie4

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

agree

[Hidden]

I'm sorry sophie4

That was no way to welcome you to the Group. This is not a competition over who's been through worse.

I Even just accidentally injured my hand because I wasn't paying attention while I was thinking of how I said all the wrong things to you.

I haven't slept in 3 days now and am short tempered.

Forgive me,

Chris

Catman22

[sophie4]

Hey, please NEVER feel an apology is necessary with me. I respect how you must feel after all the years you have suffered.

I feel terrible that you accidentally injured your hand because you were thinking about what you shared in your post.

And, going without sleep for so long? Oh my goodness, I can't imagine it.

Please be gentle and kind with yourself. Try to relax if at all possible so that you will be able to sleep.

From 70 year old sophie4.

[Hidden in reply to sophie4]

Thanks,

I'm Crying because of your response.

I just slept 8 hours and feel so much better.

Chris

[sophie4 in reply to Hidden]

I'm so relieved!!! Please take extra good of yourself today and always. You'll find that you will have so many friends here...I'm one of them...don't forget that!

[sophie4 in reply to sophie4]

How are you? Get anymore sleep? Just letting you know I'm thinking of you.

[Cardinal2]

I am so proud of you for doing that. It is a positive and responsible step. People that were not depressed have become depressed due to the pandemic. So for people like us it has only intensified our our depression but this site and the support we receive gives me hope and i hope you can feel that too. This is probably the roughest time ever. Being on this site, you find so many people in the same boat. The support that i receive has helped me so much because I know I am not alone in this. You are not alone in this. Support, understanding and compassion. It's worth its weight in gold. We will get through this. It may take time but we will. Hang in there. I am pulling for you. ❤❤ i am pulling for all of us.

[sophie4 in reply to Cardinal2]

I'm pulling for all of us too. Thanks so much for your message. Much appreciated.

[bonkers65]

I think you acted very responsibly

[kimmunicator]

Since you were wearing a mask and you only had a brief interaction, I would think you’re safe. The anxiety is real though and you’re not crazy for being worried about. Everyone else may think you’re “taking this too seriously” but like the saying goes, better safe than sorry. Also I hope your depression eases up relatively soon, best wishes

[sophie4 in reply to kimmunicator]

I think you're right...better safe than sorry...Very kind of you to leave your message.