2nd Lockdown/curfew & Depression !

[daxielovinglady]

How are we all coping this time around ? I'm certainly finding everything much more difficult. Being shielded since TX in Feb' with the prospect continuing until the spring....at least, fills me with dread. I cannot understand why too many people ignore the safety rules . Is society so wrapped up in it's self they couldn't give a damn ? Rant over , sorry !

[Hidden]

Congrats on Tx in Feb This is my 9th week post-op. Yes, it is difficult to be locked down. I’m a very social person and love dining out. But, I realize that I would be a sitting duck if I were to contract the virus. I don’t want to be gasping for air, possibly on a ventilator. So my wife and I are together, at home, about 24/7. I know I married the right person when I can do that. The only time I get out is to visit transplant clinic. I’m scared about the recent exponential increase in COVID cases.

I too cannot understand why so many people forgo mitigation efforts. It makes me quite angry when they argue about their civil liberties. No person has the right to potentially kill me (eg by spreading the virus), due to their own stupidity.

I suffer from anxiety and depression. But, I have plenty of things to do at home that the depression hasnt raised it’s ugly head at all during the pandemic. Remember, try to keep busy while your at home — take a walk, clean the house, or listen to soft music. I’ve been listening to “the sounds of rain.” It’s really peaceful.

[daxielovinglady in reply to Hidden]

Hi Shadowfax001. This Curfew feels SO much harder. The real depressive is buying a Motorhome after docs said kidney might make 5 years, that hit me like a brick !!!.... then the UK was put back into a 2nd Lockdown.... However, Congratulations with your recent TX, stay strong & good mental health. God Bless.

[Fredditempo]

Hi I agree with you in the Uk everybody’s flouting rules and social distancing seems not to be happening I’m the single parent of a 16 yr old who had transplant at 3 .... he does not realise how dangerous out there it is for him ... I wish I coukd give him my wisdom.... but he’s been more ir less stuck at home with mr since March apart from walking the dog ... I imagine it’s so hard for him but what can I do but keep him safe ... my mental health is suffering as us my freddis But I have to play safe !!

I feel like a doctor his creatinine was 171 the other week docs said it’s because he’s growing on his growth hormone ... I said I disagree

So I monitored his water for two weeks then got a 149 creatinine.... parents are like doctors and psychologists too

I bet I can get his levels down to 120s if I am like Sargent major over next month ..with 3 litres of water a day (hes good with meds) .

if only he new how precious his kidney was ....

I knew the doctors were wrong about his creatinine levels I know him so well 16 years of getting him to drink has made me like old white witch !!! 🤦🏻🤦🏻