Which of these have helped you during... - Positive Wellbein...
Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation
Which of these have helped you during lockdown? Select as many as you like
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My life has changed minimally during lockdown, like a lot of single pensioners I live in “solitude”.
Gosh... my life has changed out of all recognition and I too am a single pensioner!
Yep me to xx
I think of you often. Best wishes x
Thank you so much that means a lot to me xxx
Nice to meet another in “solitary” it does feel like that sometimes, but Im lucky to be mobile and have transport, so the choice is mine. Hope you are well.x
I’m actually agoraphobic so have real trouble leaving the house ....but 8 think you kind of get used to it xxx
That’s true, it’s becomes a way of life, it must be very difficult for you not to have that choice, I hope you have a good support system around you. Take care.x Dee
Thank you .....no I don’t really have a support system...my son lives in London..I’m in Worcestershire....and work keeps him busy ...I have a friend who helps with my shopping and that sort of thing but she has a job ..hubby and 3 children so is very busy but I am grateful for the help she gives me xxx
I hope you have online support, Im sure there are dedicated forums for like sufferers, as we Fibbers have here. We all help each other, it’s amazing to know that there are so many ppl ,fellow sufferers willing to soothe frayed nerves and fear during a bad episode AF something I gained strength from in the recent past, and the depth of knowledge and caring is humbling. XDee
Me too x
Sending hugs incase you need them xxx
If you don't mind me mentioning it, the Mental Health website might be of interest. Also, I was surprised to see, the Church of England website had some good info when I looked. Xx
Thank you appreciate that. I have to ring the docs tomorrow as I've a stye and another little lump just inside the eyelid.
Same for me Tudee.....stay safe. x
I too live alone and thinking about it I guess my life has hardly changed apart from twice weekly visits to the gym which i miss desperately. I think just not knowing that I cant go out to Westfield and window shop and Dial a Ride only specifies 'urgent' trips so to that extent I am limited.I guess I'm too lazy to join in on all the things on the internet, I must admit I'm a little worried about my ' conversational ' skills as my good friend and I always 'text '. I do think I'm coping quite well as I have always been a 'solitary ' person. I am practising my piano and learning French again and LBC is on 24hours and I often 'talk back ' to their presenters ! Does sound a bit 'sad' !!
Me too. I have pets and one good neighbor. Plus this web site. I don't mind. Life in the past has been much worse than this
Heavens, things have changed so much since lockdown, anxious about returning to “normal” life but eager to feel safe!
Chatting with HealthUnlocked members is very informative
I’ve found that too and it makes us realise we are not alone.
I live alone to, so I am doing very well. I have things inside to keep me busy. I video chat with grand children in other states. Go fishing and play golf for enjoyment, I enjoy my time alone. And I enjoy eating the fish too!
You are keeping very active Opti. That’s brilliant. I live with my hubby but we don’t have children or grandchildren who keep in touch - just some very good friends. But HealthUnlocked makes us realise we are not alone in our ailments, there are others suffering the same or worse who offer us the understanding and support loved ones and friends often can’t. Keep enjoying yourself and the fish! Take care. 🤗😘
I found my garden and watching the birds that we feed daily have really lifted my spirits. We had a dunnocks nest in the hedge, a wren’s nest in an ornamental bird house and great tits and blue tits in bird houses on our trees. The fledgling woodpecker with red cap on its head and other fledglings coming to the feeders and bird table with parents has been so entertaining and uplifting. Life carries on for them whatever else is happening.
I love feeding the birds in my garden, but of course that hasn’t changed with Covid, I have a Magpie with an injured foot and his mate whom I feed cat/dog food to as well as plentiful seeds and nuts, he cannot provide so well with his injury.
The magpies will be very grateful to you. Indeed the injured one probably wouldn’t survive without you. It is lovely to be able to give something back to our wildlife that bring us so much joy. 👍🏻👍🏻
Take care. 🤗
Keep trying different recipes and some have been disasters with even the birds turning their beaks up🤣
That made me laugh.......😹😹😹, I remember my first attempt at baking bread, it was so hard I painted it red and used it to keep the kitchen door open, it lasted for about 2 years.
Love that, now that’s what I call creative. Bet if you try to make another one it will be eatable this time😂🤣😂🤣
No doubt, hmmm you’ve made me think about it.....probably best not to .lol x
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Yoga online - has kept me sane during lockdown and now really look forward to it.
Do you have a favorite instructor? One of my favorites is Yoga With Adriene on YouTube. I also like Melissa West.
Hi Cathy, I am doing the 30 day yoga with Adriene at the moment which is hard but I seem to be getting a bit better at it.
I also like The Mat Project, 1,2 and 3 with Shelley Nicole.
I must check out Melilssa West.
I just looked up The Mat Project. I see one for neck and shoulder pain. I need that! Thanks! I work with books all day, and the weight of them are hard on my shoulders.
I'm just remembering this is a self-isolation group. I recently returned to work. I hope my state didn't open too soon.
I used to work in a library and neck and shoulder pain come with the job. Adriene also does a good neck and shoulder video.
I have tried Melissa West yesterday and have signed up.
Well not so much drawing and painting as crafts in general xxx
Me too, I had to tick that as closest to crafts.
Me too, downside is watching too much Crafters TV and wanting to buy loads of goodies! 😜
Lol me too just went a bought a set of izink ice glazes lol ....I watch the channel then find it cheaper else we’re lol xxx
I buy most of my crafting stuff from Crafters Companion. I’m a gold member so get 15% off the stated price and they often have special offers. It’s so tempting though, in fact just ordered myself a couple of stamp and die sets. xx
Lol your as bad as me ....I think it’s not just the buying it’s the waiting for the postman to bring the stuff as well .......I’m in a few groups on Facebook and get loads of ideas ......hope this is allowed my name is Veronica Beard on there lol xxx
Yes papercraft cardmaking especially!
Hello Could you have not had A another box too. None of the above relate to me. Been a driver all my working life Music has and always will play a big part in my life Plus friends on facebook.And friends posts as well These 2 have kept me sane and happy during these dreary days Along with daily 30 mins exercise Brian
I think the survey has left out several important 'options' from the 'pick list' Why is there no HOME IMPROVEMENT choice? / or equally, a slot dedicated to 'OTHER? / this will have given people an opportunity to fully respond, realistically.
Tidying, sorting, trying to clear Paper based clutter, making a craft corner space, card making. Face-time. Skype,
A daily walk drawing and jigsaw puzzles have really helped me relax
I've found the daily walks helpful as well.
I picked reading, video chat and healthy eating since we haven’t been really able to eat out and I love to read lots of books. I also picked video chat because I miss seeing my Nephew and Niece every day.
don't need any help! Just get on with my life in lockdown. I have been in total isolation for over 6 months. (high doses of steroids mean I am immunocompromised)
Well I painted a rainbow for the window if that counts. I made 3 birthday cards and keeping in touch with friends text, online or phone, lots of solitude though, a bit of housework as I miss my cleaner and more cooking as she would help with that too. Enjoying the garden at the moment sent for plants online as I'm shielding, some lovely healthy plants have been delivered, and enjoy watching the birds and the world go by through the window its definitely busier now.
I am a genealogist and historical researcher, reading writing and studying, so par for the course, although using glasses because my normal glasses bust in April does not help? Practically a hermit! My laptop is near its end my eyes are not too far behind! ps I need a haircut!
Oh YES, a haircut Please, I'm looking like a New Ager on the road! Exercises, lots of reading, correspondence on-line & phone. V glad & happy to be able to go out a bit, despite aches & pains - and hayfever, unexpectedly, drat! Best wishes to everyone ☺️ 🧡
Yes definitely a haircut, just shaved myself, and cut myself, hair in the eyes, trying to make myself approachable, it's my birthday tomorrow [that Beatles hit...when I'm??] my garden is not far behind in appearance, just out of 12 weeks yesterday, still look like a hermit? Groovy man! Yeh
Haha, that's good!
🥀A Very Happy Birthday, despite drawbacks 🎶💃🤸💌. And Many Happy Returns of the Day 🌟🍀
Visit with my cat. I’d add a animal category as some here have mentioned watching birds.
So right, my husband passed away just before Covid I am alone for the first time in my life and finding it hard.I feed the birds and my cat has been a life saver I think he feels my misery and has been extra affectionate and taken to sleeping at the side of my bed.
Extra sorry to hear of your husband’s passing at this time when support is on the limited side. Your cat sounds very faithful. Please give it extra pats for me. I am glad it is doing it’s best to comfort you. I think Covid has a way of intensifying one’s longing for their tried & true support system. You have my deepest sympathy. Take Care Seagu11
I've voted exercise, home baking and video chat. Exercise has definitely been my saviour.😊🌈🚴♀️🚶♀️
I've found some wonderful help from doctors and nurses, and listed them here aftercancers.com/lets-keep-...
Yoga has helped me a lot.
Maybe crafting (knitting, sewing) could be added. I have done more knitting than anything.
We aren’t miserable people though are we, sometimes there is a lot of peace in solitude, but we have the freedom to have a busy social life if circumstances dictate.
Definitely not I’m as mad as a box of frogs lol xxx
We all lead different lives, depending on geography, mobility, health, marital status and desire to be socialise or not, it’s interesting to hear from others. Stay safe.x
Gardening!
Resistance training , walking, cycling, photography, video chat, DIY, drawing, Jays virtual pub quiz, Guinness , healthy eating, baking, gardening... Etc
Crafts not so much as painting and drawing, mostly knitting but have discovered a die cutting machine...oops now keeping internet shops going a bit too much!
Getting outdoors for exercise or even a short walk is one of the best things for my mental health.
Cycling every day for many years
My "lockdown" sounds like prison to me. I was in "stay-at-home" in USA. Nothing changed much for me, worked on home projects. Biggest issue was people hoarding and trying to help other people secure items they needed and their unemployment. I did miss going to church, but I am back in church now.
Honestly? Nothing.
I’ve just had home college today, I’d never thought I’d enjoy being given college work as much as I do now lol 😂
Similar here,I live on my own,no family nearby, one kindly neighbour who will get milk for me,luckily I love my garden and veg patch,so not much change as regards socialising,as I don’t get much chance, I have had to shield due to lung condition,would be nice to chat on phone to a few people,but that doesn’t really happen.Week 13 ,I can see light at the end of the tunnel ( I think!!!)
By painting I mean painting and decorating! This has resulted in a nice fresh Hallway, Stairs and Landing over a period of months doing a little bit each day with exercise too, since I was going up and down a ladder for the high bits and bending down and prone for the low bits! Managed to read two books, worked on a report for the coastal beach replenishment in Kent via technical papers from Universities and Consulting Engineers which is nearly completed. Planted quite some seeds for the garden. So managed to exercise the brain too! BUT.... So missing our Grandchildren and Family which we have from time to time had a video link with and feeling now very depressed by the outbreak of civil unrest in the country.
Chi Gong
One of the things that’s helped me the most has been sewing fabric face masks, it’s made me feel useful.
Gardening and being outside in a safe space has helped me the most whilst sheilding.
I did an online meditation class last week and Pilates today
pretend exercising I'm afraid lol
Whilst I have a number of interests, I feel isolated I can't invite people into my house for coffee etc. Due to my condition I do get fatigued even by doing very little so sleep is a big 'escape'. I like doing DIY but can only do little jobs now so am getting frustrated at things I see need doing but can't do.
I would be lost without my computer, it has become my window on the world
The one thing missing on that group
Knitting, sewing.
I decided I needed a project, with 12 grandchildren, no one about to marry or have a baby. Well they haven’t told me!! So I am three quarters of the way through knitting a patterned shawl. When finished it will be put in a zipped plastic bag, put away for the first great grandchild.
I really am enjoying doing it!
Anyone else giving themselves a knitting challenge?
I was widowed 6 years ago, live on my own, have medical issues, am 84 years of age, but am managing to keep positive most of the time.
I have many blessings to give thanks for, a daughter and son both with families living about 3 miles each away from me. 2 daughters in Australia, but WhatsApp enables to see and talk to each other.
Bye now!!
My saviour is my garden trying to get it back into shape after years of neglect, and phone calls and zoom meetings with friends and family
Thank you for the thoughtful list, I signed a few, I love to read, I knit hats and scarves for the under privileged. I am growing a veg, herb and flower garden on my deck, I love to go out and see what is coming on give them food and water. Sometimes I do Yoga or ride my exercise bike 5 miles, I like to walk but where I live in S.C. USA it gets hot and humid, and I cannot take it. I took a rock painting class about 17 years ago, now I am retired (I am 78), I bought a book to refresh me, I have picked out 4 rocks from my garden, I need to read the book to see what I need as far as brushes and paint. I have just come thru a 3 year battle with sever depression/anxiety, I am on some med's that are working for me and have a wonderful therapist. I have been single since 52, so I used to lead a busy life, but now I am slowing down. I send quite a bit of time on the computer, I try to help people that are hurting. We have elections coming up in Nov. so I am doing a lot of reading up on that, plus trying to cope with the racial prejudice we have her, I feel for the black people, but do not condone the riots and violence. I have no family here, I came from England in 1964, I have a brother who lives in Cheshire we keep in touch. My friends here are dying, so I am by myself, but it is OK, I have a nice house in a lovely setting, i feed the birds, squirrels and raccoons, possums. I do not get lonely or board. I used to do volunteer work at the local library, that closed with the virus, I miss that and the lovely lady's I worked with. There are never enough hours in the day, I have to do my housework now as my lady cannot come now!!! I have two lovely cats that keep me company, they are oblivious to what is going on in the world!!!
I know this is a long reply, but I like to write and hopefully put some cheer in someone's day. I will go now, need to make some lunch. I wish you All well, keep your chins up, this Will end, not sure when!?***
p.s I got a little stir crazy a few weeks ago, and had to work thru it, now I am OK again and glad to be alive even in these circumstances!!!! Love n Hugs xxx
My wife sheilded with me and we have enjoyed being together. We maintained contacts with family and friends via internet and phone. We are still shielding. Its not over yet.
I escape into my online studies, and this is the only reality for me at the moment. I do read, as I belong to a local reading group, and I also write letters and jot down how I am feeling.
I went out to the shops today, and what they refer to as the 'new norm,' is definitely not for me. Shop assistants barking orders at you, and having to walk on certain sides of the pavement. It felt just like I was in a concentration camp with orders coming out over the tannoy system every 10 minutes. When finally arriving at the checkout, we had a shop assistant barking out what number till we should go to. I could not resist saying what I did, and it is quite controversial, however, 'better out than in' as the saying goes. I said to the assistant 'Gas chamber, or labour camp.' It did liven things up a bit though.
Done plenty of walking in local park and occasional food and milk shopping. I am prone to anxiety and depression, also get mood swings and some change in my life. Miss seeing people in Debenhams cafe, you get to know people day to day and in passing, I do speak to people in the park even though most of them I don’t know but pass the time of day with them, some don’t respond but most are ok especially dog owners, I like to make people smile it makes me and them have a feel good factor. There are a lot of lonely people.
Besides rediscovering baking I’ve been doing more of my felting. Just finished doing a cushion for my grandson.
And music. I work from home so the music helps without distracting me.
I use this site quite frequently. jigidi.com .. It is a free online jigsaw puzzle site and you and others can add your own pics to assemble too! They will "cut" them up in small pieces or large. There are categories for kids also. I love it! Jigsaw puzzles keep my mind off of boredom.
Sex was not part of the list???.....
j-o-h-n
Playing flight simulator X and study magnetism
My life has changed very little because of Covid-19. I am a writer and used to self-isolation for long periods of time.
Prayer as well for me.
I put reading/writing but it was playing scrabble on the internet.
I’ve enjoyed a nice glass of wine which maybe not a perfect option but works for me. Also, Netflix, Amazon Prime and my kindle. Uppermost FaceTime with my family...
Really even more than exercise just the outdoors / heavy type gardening. You have to focus.
Like Ruder I am also lone pensioner,but my mind has been 'jarred' by the constant do as your told messages from the authorities. I know these instructions are for our own good, but I have come to resent the 'naughty children' messages we seem to receive on a regular basis.
Reading and meditating on the Holy Bible, especially the Psalms. Psalm 57, 23 & 27.