How to cope?

[DrARDS]

I’m getting too anxious to cope with all this. How do you compartmentalise worrying about your relative in icu and living life? 🙏🏾

[Stayloose]

I suggest you try and find moments you can enjoy and get immersed in what you are doing ie exercise, cooking, being in nature etc. Try and do little tasks mindfully. Your mind will want to wander but gently bring it back to the task in hand. It's impossible not to worry but you can give yourself periods of restfulness. It is very difficult to get any balance with all that's going on.. Take care .

[Stayloose]

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[holibob]

Yes I agree with everything Stayloose has suggested. I know it's very hard to concentrate on on doing things, but I remember having to try and make myself do things, like cooking or tidying a cupboard out . Something simple but something you can concentrate on whilst you are doing it. Nothing will feel normal, but if it just takes you away from what's going on for just for a bit it will help. It's ok to sit outside if you can and feel the sun on your face and try to relax, even if it's for a couple of minutes. I know everything is overwhelming but just hang on in there. Look after youself as much as you can.

[VickyC1982]

I know my partner had the kids to keep him going when I was ill. Must be very difficult for you. I remember my dad having a heart attack and spending all night awake panicking xx

[AKAICUsurvivor]

The trouble with lockdown is that you have too much time to worry about your loved one, there aren’t enough mundane distractions or interesting ones.

I came across a free resource of mindfulness classes which I will post. A lot of our group of ex patients & relatives found mindfulness very helpful.

freemindfulness.org/download

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Morning.....another morning, hey 😔. I know we’re total strangers but I just wanted to reach out, say hello and send a virtual supporting strong hug. I desperately hope we all receive some more positive news. 🙏🏻🤝🙏🏻🌻