denial? I try to make smart, objective decisions about the really important stuff and I'm trying to follow important news and reality, but I'm numb most of the time. Sleep deprivation does that to me and all this brings insomnia for me.
Post by mrsukyankee on Sept 2, 2021 10:27:27 GMT -5
Ignoring some of the things I'm meant to be doing (which is a bad idea), snuggling my dog, cooking/baking, playing cricket, going for walks, organising things, obsessively looking for good news or things to be grateful for.
Therapy, reading, working out more, gardening and hikes. Just recently started taking Lexapro too. Hopefully that helps because I feel like I'm drowning.
Post by Velar Fricative on Sept 2, 2021 10:28:15 GMT -5
Exercise Lexapro Making new recipes Socializing with friends, even if virtually (texting counts!) Reading books
I can’t not follow the news, but I don’t generally watch the 24/7 channels anyway and stick to the 30 minutes of nightly news. I still get NYT alerts because, well, emergencies happen (and that’s what alerted me to the mess in NYC this morning since we are away).
One thing I do want to do is remove myself from Facebook groups that tend to have toxic posts/people. I know assholes exist, I don’t need them to be in my face all the time though. I’ll stick to my bubble of sane people.
Post by cattledogkisses on Sept 2, 2021 10:37:12 GMT -5
This probably isn’t the right answer, but sticking my head in the sand to an extent. I’ve taken sort of a fatalistic attitude about covid: I’m going to get it at some point. That will happen. I’m vaccinated so I should be fine and I just have to trust that. I’m just kind of stuffing everything else away in my head to deal with at some later point.
I started my class, so that’s a distraction. Hanging out with family and friends helps.
My coworker and I are running a work book club. We pick books with social justice, critical theory, anti-racism, etc. themes and it's been helpful to have those "assigned" readings as well as thoughtful discussions about the books but also about our lives and experiences right now. I don't really have another space where it's encouraged to answer, "How are you?" with, "Terrible! And here's why..." rather than, "fine."
(I'd be happy to share our reading list if anyone's interested.)
Post by ellipses84 on Sept 2, 2021 10:38:44 GMT -5
I’ve been pretty busy this week but I’ve avoided everything except quick daily news checkins where I’ve had to stop myself from reading more because I think it will make me spiral into hopelessness. I’ve not been on here much or engaging in much political discussion anywhere unless it’s briefly commiserating with people with similar views. I feel like I’m ready to engage and fight again now. I’m hoping the events of the last 24 hours really make the pendulum swing back to where it should be.
I really miss swimming, but my gym is guaranteed to be a Delta Petri dish. Clearly I need to prioritize the money for a Peloton. Do I need the Bike+?
As someone who just got the regular bike, I say no. Main differences are better speakers — but mine are fine — and auto follow resistance. For $1000, I can turn the knob myself.
breezy8407 , My bike arrives next week..... I was a DIY rider for 18 months. I had to do it when they dropped the price again.
I should probably prepare everyone in my life for how obnoxious I am about to become talking about my stats and PRs lol.
Everything burning down and eddy is just over here talking about her epic ride this AM. :-)
Well, I am here to talk about it with you anytime. Ha. (H is concerned I won't be able to sell my current bike. My confidence in saying it will sell easily might be misplaced, but here's to hoping.)
I sold my non peloton bike 4 hours after listing it. Lol, there are still a lot of people who want them
Practical things - cooking/putting stuff in the freezer for later, organizing some spaces in our house, finishing small projects that don't cost much money
Fun things - having a drink on the deck in the evening, taking a bath, reading cheesy books
I turn 35 in a few weeks and I've been contemplating what I want to accomplish in the 2nd half of my 30's. I don't expect the world to get magically better so I'm figuring out how I can do the most good from where I am. This has made me a lot more optimistic than anything else lately.
Coping isn't really happening right now. Tuesday night I had a breakdown. I'm hanging on by a thread over here. Thank God for my H. He sat on our closet floor with me for 2 hours Tuesday afternoon/evening while I sobbed.
I scheduled a therapy appt for Sept 7th and I'm counting down the days. I cut myself off from most news. I cry a lot. I talk with H for at least 30 minutes every day before bed. Before there was terrible smoke and bad air quality I was walking daily for 30-45 minutes. I hope to do that again someday. The bad air quality really adds to my inability to cope.
Post by mrsukyankee on Sept 2, 2021 14:22:01 GMT -5
I forgot to add, bourbon. Not drinking excessively, but I'm enjoying getting into bourbon, watching videos about it and reading about it as well as finding a small community in England to connect with about it.
Post by SusanBAnthony on Sept 2, 2021 14:34:41 GMT -5
I signed up for old people swimming (a masters swim team). I thought this would be good for my mental health. But I had the first practice this morning and apparently gasping for breath while my arms are dying was not enough to shut my brain off. The pool is lovely and quiet and allows me to think about stressful things rather than clearing my mind.
Well, I am here to talk about it with you anytime. Ha. (H is concerned I won't be able to sell my current bike. My confidence in saying it will sell easily might be misplaced, but here's to hoping.)
I sold my non peloton bike 4 hours after listing it. Lol, there are still a lot of people who want them
Nice! Thanks. H is usually the one who sells things. Is FB marketplace a thing?