Everyone Went Inside. Lonely.

[LLBloom]

My first post. Reachimg out being isolated again with Delta and ppl not meeting in groups. 70 and no present family here in santa cruz ca. Been healing my back with simple exercises, taping, osteopath alignment. Just changed my mattress with flat pillows. Just sad and lonely

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I am sorry to hear that you are sad and lonely. This pandemic has turned all of our lives upside down. Flat pillows are all I own, the overstuffed ones are impossible for me. They make my neck ache and I think that it can lead to body pain over time. A good supportive mattress can work wonders for body and mind. A good night's sleep helps in so many ways.

[b1b1b1]

I think many people are sad and lonely because of the covid crisis. I know I am. The only thing I can suggest is to be outside and to take walks if you can.This does help to release endorphins. If you have been vaccinated, you may be able to go out a little more, especially if you wear a mask. I know California is having a difficult time right now, between the forrest fires and covid. It is good, though that you have joined this group.

[Purpletara]

So sorry you’re sad and lonely. I’m in the same position in the UK but am lucky enough to have a dog and go for frequent walks and nearly always find someone to have a few words with. This is a great site - full of caring people . There will always be somebody who reaches out to you.

Take care of yourself and sending virtual hugs xx

[AnxiousCanadianChic]

It sucks! I know, I feel lonely and angry and wish everyone would just get vaccinated so we can enjoy life again. I don’t have kids, not close to my brothers and both parents are dead. I have vaccinated friends but they all have kids that are still young and can’t get vaccinated so I don’t want to hang around them. I have severe asthma and just got diagnosed with non alcoholic liver disease, so I can’t be getting a breakthrough case. I spend my time watching shows, YouTube, organizing, trying to sleep and snuggling with my cat. While our numbers were low I went to karaoke but now that the numbers are high and will get really high soon, I’m having to stay home.

[Jane_5060 in reply to AnxiousCanadianChic]

Feel like you too some days😢🙏❤️. Tough old world!

[Broken1971]

So sorry you're dealing with all of this. You have friends here. Get well soon. We're pulling for you.

[Midori]

Could you lock your post, please? Otherwise anything sensitive you or others post can be all over the internet. Also a locked post will gain more replies.

[Jane_5060 in reply to Midori]

Sorry - don’t mean to sound naive, but what do you mean “lock our posts”? Is this not a secure sight?

[pam4him]

Sorry you're feeling lonely. It's a difficult time in the world and I'm not sure we'll actually get rid of COVID, kind of like we still have a flu virus despite flu shots. If you're on Facebook perhaps look for specialty groups to join - like a movie club, a hobby you enjoy, etc. This is a safe place to come and at least communicate with others. Take care, find things to occupy your mind and stay safe. Prayers for a shorter isolation period, health and finding more online "friends."

[Jane_5060]

LLBloom - so sorry you feel like this! I feel quite lonely also. Recently went through a “friend divorce” only it wasn’t just 1 friend, more like 6 to 8, all over what I feel was a big misunderstanding. Don’t know if I’ll ever get them back. Not sure I want them back, but these last two months have been very tough. Very lonely. The whole Covid thing turned our lives upside down and for some it turned things absolutely tragic. Just don’t know when things will be somewhat normal again, especially now with other recent turn of events concerning our country. That alone can make one sad. Anytime you want to reach out, feel free to send me a message. Despite my lengthy post I am a good listener❤️🙏. Sending good vibes!

[Midori]

The isolation many have felt from Covid and it's variants has taken a mental toll on many folk, both in the USA and UK.

I was classified as needing to 'shield', which was really difficult, virtual house arrest, incredibly isolating, especially as I had just moved 300 miles, and knew virtually nobody.

It has been so for17 months, although as the majority of us are double vaxxed, we are able to get about now. Yet I find I have lost so much fitness that I am having trouble as I can no longer drive.

I have found though that along with the aches and pains of my other conditions, and the loss of mobility, I need to start some fitness regime (a gentle one as I'm 73!)

I would normally suggest hobbies of some sort, or reading, meditation, online research on something you like, to keep your brain active and occupied. Music is good.

I hope some of this will be useful, I wanted you to know that although lonely, you aren't alone in feeling this way.

Cheers, Midori