Thread by @ClareWHarris

Coping?

Many of us are going to have trouble coping in one way or another during this pandemic.

Further along in the thread, I’ll list some strategies that are useful for getting through a #ShelterInPlace order that’ll soon be coming to a city or town near you.

Or should be!

Are you feeling...

🔹out of sorts
🔹irritable
🔹stressed and/or anxious
🔹panicky

These feelings are SO understandable.

There have been MAJOR disruptions to our lives including job losses, having to work at home, scrambling for child care, kids at home and other losses.

If you have preexisting mental health issues, this period of time may be even more challenging.

Be sure to stay in touch with your health care team. Many clinics and even private practitioners are switching to Telehealth as I type.

Continuity of medications is important! 💕💕

And... humans are resilient! Increase your resiliency by...

🔷Focusing on what you can do for others! Can you...

🔹sew? You can help!❣️
🔹cook? Bring a casserole to a neighbour! 🥘
🔹teach a skill or something fun? Youtube! 🎥
🔹use a phone? Call a shut-in! ☎️

Reach out to others to stay connected!

We have this amazing tool at our finger tips called... the internet!

Studies show that seeing friends faces and facial expressions online is more helpful in maintaining our human connections than texts or phone calls.

Try being in the moment and finding little joys! ☺️

🔹A new bird chirping? Cheerful!
🔹A tree in bud? Hopeful!
🔹A torrential downpour? Mesmerizing!
🔹A child’s laughter from next door? Joyous!
🔹A new recipe? Delightful!

So, #ShelterInPlace and make your own fun!

🔹Pull out your old board games.
🔹Have a blindfolded pillow fight. (Gentle now)
🔹Watch comedy! Find ways to laugh and distract.
🔹It’s way more fun to limit your screen time! Careful about not watching too much news. How about 2x/day?

Above all.

#BeKind‼️😍☺️

Your central nervous system will notice the difference... less stress means a healthier immune system... which we ALL need right now!