Feeling a bit hopeless sometimes

[Marc0133]

I swear, my anxiety is getting worse every week thanks to this pandemic. Not even because of the disease itself but because being cooped up for week after week is not doing my mental health any favours. Now anxious thoughts that were easier to deal with before are now harder to battle. I know there's a vaccine on the way but I'm not even sure when normality will return thanks to the political fiasco surrounding this pandemic especially in the UK where I live.

I really not feeling myself these days. Will things ever get better? Thanks.

[Agora1]

Hi Marc, I've always felt that things happen in life to teach us something.

This past year has certainly been a lesson for all of us in that we can't take

life for granted. We must learn that we need each other in order to survive.

No one can be an island by themselves.

Times made be difficult right now but it won't always be like this. We need to

adapt to life's changes, good or bad. With that, we build strength and character

for ourselves in being able to handle anything life may throw our way in the future.

So, as anxiety has taught us in the past, we cannot fight what we don't like and so we

must accept what it is right now. Acceptance of an uncomfortable situation will help

bring down your anxiety. No matter where we all live, life may not go back to what

we feel was normal, however, was normal that good?? xx

[Lettyhee]

I can really relate to this, especially the part about being cooped up. It's massively triggered my anxiety because I feel like I've got way too much time to think! Desperate to get back to normal but keep telling myself I'm not alone. The most important thing is to stay connected to friends and family, try and maintain a routine and remember that these are hard times for everyone. Hoping you'll feel better soon

[FearIsALiar in reply to Lettyhee]

Same here

[FearIsALiar]

Things do get better