Help I am in a family of introverts who are taking to lock down like s duck to water.
At first I enjoyed the not getting up for work as I was tired. The excitement of having my middle daughter back from university. The business of getting things sorted and having a really good spring clean.
Now the rest of family have settled into a routine of sorts. Two studying, one homeworking and the other one getting into their hobbies. I developed a routine of my own of sorts. Enjoying church meeting by Zoom. Going on daily walks til last Wednesday when I thought I had to shield turns out I didn't have to. I not able to go shopping as my husband and me agreed to limit my exposure to potential risk.
I am frankly missing human company that my supply jobs working with children provided. My last job was 3 1/2 weeks long where I got friendly with the other staff. So I missed that but it ended as we thought we had a case of cornavirus. The nursery was shut with a deep clean.
I not sleeping well and I think it's the lack of mental and physical stimulation. The lack of company. I can talk to my siblings and mum (who self-isolationing with my sister)
I need company! This post has really helped me think over things. Any suggestions and Advice?
Lastly my asthma is Rick solid and my Christian faith is helping deal with any anxieties.
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Hello elanaoali...doing something we really don’t want to be doing has potential to cause distress. Circumstances may then become more challenging if we struggle to find acceptance that things appear to be beyond our control. For us likeminded, it is a time for serious reflection, prayer and trust that only God is truly in control. To us...we search the wise mind that only God can give...and in return, He gives us the kind of peace that surpasses all understanding...it’s His promise...sending heartfelt prayers! 🕊
Thanks I realized I was starting to struggle yesterday evening and last night was the straw that broke the camel's back. I got to the end of my tether only to find the tether was being held by God.
All that you are thinking and feeling is common to so many of us. It is difficult to come to terms with such a huge change in our way of life.
I think acceptance is the key and choosing to float instead of sink. It has to be a conscious decision to do that, but once you've made it, you can feel much stronger. (Or that's been my personal experience anyway). I suppose you could label it as stoicism.
On a practical level, to help deal with your sleeplessness, I'd say try to burn off as much energy as you can, during the day. A good long run, walk or cycle, somewhere pleasant if you can, (without breaking the rules), will physically tire you as well as release some feel-good endorphins.
Challenge your brain with some puzzles or quizzes.
I can't really help you with human contact. Try to call people rather than text them, and if it means you instigating contact that way, then instigate it.
I think it's important to keep in touch with your faith, but that, underneath it all, it probably is anxiety that's taking its effect on you. Not so much about the threat of contracting coronavirus, but the anxiety associated with trying to adjust to a way of life you aren't very comfortable with.
Finally remember we are here as a community for you. Make some new online friends and post with your own ideas and thoughts on life at the moment, as you have just done.
I hope you manage to have a good day today and are staying safe and well. Very best wishes.
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Counting my blessings 
Lockdown schooling /fed up 
Routines. What should that consist of?