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Coping duri g self isolation

Roukaya•

5 years ago•22 Replies

I was referred to join this site

I am on my own in Uk and I struggle with the lonelines

I would be grateful for support as I should be studying for a Post graduate Diploma and finding s years work experience

I find it hard to motivate myself as I would always find other ways of distracting myself

It would seem given the wzrnings of Cv 19 we are forced to make changes to our lifestyle

Those who have friends and family can turn to each other but there are msny like me who has no one in the UK

I have an elderly Mother overseas but given the travel ban I can hardly go

The social isolation imposition just makes my loneliness and anxiety worse

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sassy595 years ago

Welcome Roukaya, good to see you. This is a fun supportive site with some great people taking part. Your post grad course would be a good distraction and we’re all finding ways to motivate each other.

What interests do you have? Take care and stay in touch. Xxxx

Roukaya• in reply tosassy595 years ago

Thank you for reply

I hope you are keeping well

My studies and the importance of reading more

I like swimming, day trips and visiting my Mother who lives overseas

Now all of this on hold

How are you managing day to day

How do you fill your days

Keep in touch

sassy59• in reply toRoukaya5 years ago

I’m carer for my husband Pete who has COPD, sarcoidosis, heart disease and chronic back pain. We watch tv, I cook, clean, read, and try to stay active.

We FaceTime our family who live nearby as that’s the only way to see them.

We will get through this and have to keep going.

Chat anytime. Xxxx

Roukaya• in reply tosassy595 years ago

I wish you great strength and great courage

Thank you for reply

Damon18645 years ago

Please feel free to contact me any time, I know how you feel I can go days without seeing or chatting to anyone. Have a lovely weekend and take care of yourself 😊 Bernadette xx

Roukaya• in reply toDamon18645 years ago

Thank you for kind reply

How do you fill your days during this time of self isolation

I miss my usual carefree life

Now we will realise and give gratitude for what we have

Keep in touch

5 years ago

Hi again Roukaya,

Again so sorry you are struggling so much. I don't know if this is any consolation, but there are quite a lot of people who are isolating themselves as needed, on their own, and there will, sadly, be others who are in a similar situation to you, even if they have family in this country. Are there any ways in which you can contact your mum? There's nothing like a few comforting words from a mum, if you are able to phone or text, or if she is able to use a computer. I know it's much harder for anyone whose parent is perhaps not familiar with online life.

We'll try here at the Positive Wellbeing community to support you by being your virtual friend. I'd say stay in touch here and join in as much as you can as the more you post, the more people will stay in touch with you.

Regarding your studies, maybe see if you can structure your day a bit better. I too struggle with a timetable when I am stuck at home. If I look around my apartment I can see lots of half finished projects and books which I am flitting between. In my case, I've nothing to lose, but this is your whole future at stake, so try and stick with the studies if you can. Take care and take part here often so that we can stay in touch with you. Very best wishes and stay safe and well.

Damon18645 years ago

I love reading, watching crime Chanel,and anything to do with history. I am also doing an Open University course. I'm just coming to the end of my fifth year so it keeps me busy and have just enrolled on my final year of study. I love watching old films and certain modern ones with a good story, and I love Disney films . So I can keep myself busy. 🤗 Bernadette xx

Roukaya• in reply toDamon18645 years ago

Very interesti g and thank you for reply

As a matter of interest what are you studying. .?

Damon1864• in reply toRoukaya5 years ago

Classic history, this module was the Roman empire, my last one will be Greek and Roman mythology really looking forward to it. How are you passing your time.😄 Bernadette xxxx

• in reply toDamon18645 years ago

Good luck. I've studied via The Open University so know just how much you have to have as a person to get through it. Greek and Roman mythology sounds so interesting. Good luck!

Damon1864• in reply to5 years ago

What did you study?🤗 xxxx

• in reply toDamon18645 years ago

It was Humanities with Religious Studies. Took me six years and golly it was hard but worth it in the end!

Roukaya5 years ago

Very kind and understanding reply

I do speak on the phone to my Mother

Many times when life is lonely I would go over and visit

But with the self imposed quArantine I am required to refocus and realize what is important

I livd in a small flat so I feel a little like prisoner but how I value health and freedom

How do you fill your days

Damon18645 years ago

I agree we all stick together here. Have a lovely weekend and take care of yourself 😊 Bernadette xx

Roukaya5 years ago

Thanks

How do you spend your time

MidoriVisually impaired5 years ago

Hello Roukaya,

It must be terrible to have your mother so far away and be unable to visit. I feel sosorry for you.

When my mother passed away I was in America, and at least I was able to get home for the funeral; This must be torture for you.

I'd be happy to chat with you anytime.

Cheers, Midori

Roukaya• in reply toMidori5 years ago

Good Afternoon

I hope you are well

Today bring Mother’s Day must make you remember the fond memories you had with your Mother

My parents separated and my Mother went back to Mauritius where she lives

I remained in UK but the last eight years caring for my elderly Father who died two years ago

I am trying to pass a Post Graduate Diploma in Wills and Probate but I have failed it three times marginally

I had visited my Mother very often in the last few years and she was due to visit last week but I had advised her against this

I worry about Mum and I speak but as she is 72 years on her own I am fearful of her health and welfare

I am a Muslim by faith and we are told to accept adversity with patience and everything is done by the will of God

I hope you keep well

MidoriVisually impaired• in reply toRoukaya5 years ago

To me, we are all humans, we all want the same things, that is the best for ourselves and our families. So we may believe differently and some be a different colour, but it's all the same in the end.

Take care, look after yourself,

Cheers, Midori

Roukaya• in reply toMidori5 years ago

Thank you

Stay Safe and Take Care

5 years ago

Roils ya I am hugging you breathe slower and the anxiety will lessen. It is worry some but we need to distract and detach a little Romberg this hug I gave you from Nova Scotia Canada I understand I am working on something everyday to stay positive, and your right help isn’t always around the corner ,but ask someone for you own well-being so it does effect your mental illness.when I can laugh out loud I am the happiest I can be.!

Roukaya5 years ago

Very kind of you

How are you

How are you coping given the global issue of the virus

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