Corona Virus Anxiety

[Heatherwantspeace]

Hi rivergirl,
I found the first week was hard then it got better. I've read a few places, and I think it's true, that there is a period of grief for our old life. So you have to go through this grief. I don't know if that speaks to you.
The smallest of connections helps too. A little email here or there. I hope we can really support each other here.
Waving from my home to yours!
Heather

[snoringdog]

Hello friends,

Saw this link the other say with some positive news about who's doing what to help.
Maybe this stuff deserves it's own thread...

https://www.zdnet.com/article/covid-19- ... 03-10abf6j.

SD

[TonyM_Guest]

I am participating in a local initiative that is 3D printing PPE and valves for local hospitals and clinics. It's not much but I'm doing what I can.

[Heatherwantspeace]

Tony M, that sounds amazing!
Heather

[snoringdog]

Hello Tony,

That's great! Go Go Go!

I saw a story of two young Italians that designed valves for respirators and posted the 3D printer files online for general use - is this similar?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman ... 4178678f1a

[TonyM_Guest]

Hi snoringdog,

Yes, it's similar. In our group we have people that are doing the actual 3D printing, people cutting the clear plastic for the masks (this is a different skill/task from the 3D printing for various reasons), sewing face masks, coordinating drop-off locations, working with hospitals to estimate and fulfill need, and community outreach.

[oak]

Nice.

[rivergirl]

Hi Heather,

This is a very belated thank you for your kind reply to my post.

You were right about grief. I was grieving for things that changed due to the virus, but even more so for previous losses.

I'm currently still telecommuting four days a week, but for the most part I'm doing better.

Waving back from my bedroom/office.

rivergirl

[snoringdog]

Wow, I was looking for a thread on Anxiety, and revisited this one.
Seems like ages ago, but I still remember the feelings of anxiety and doom.

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Thinking about it, my ongoing struggle with anxiety is captured in these two trains of thought-

1. THE WORLD IS ON FUCKING FIRE!

2. I *REALLY* SHOULD BE DOING SOMETHING ELSE RIGHT NOW...!

[manuel_moe_g]

Hey SnoringDog, when you say "I *REALLY* SHOULD BE DOING SOMETHING ELSE RIGHT NOW...!" do you mean that you find yourself wasting time doing stuff that is just to manage your mood?