Tips for dealing with isolation

[PrincessFiona]

I thought I’d start a thread where we can come up with some suggestions for surviving the covid isolation.

I’ve started streaming music during the day, but it doesn’t make up for not being around people.

Kris

[Meenah]

I'm still working but only seeing patients 3 days a week. When I'm not working I am going nowhere. Unfortunately, it means I'm cooking more and eating more and that is not good!!!

[PrincessFiona]

I'm still working but only seeing patients 3 days a week. When I'm not working I am going nowhere. Unfortunately, it means I'm cooking more and eating more and that is not good!!!

I’m up 50 whole pounds now. I’m working on getting it under control!

[PrincessFiona]

Is anyone feeling more isolated because of the holidays? I have to make a huge confession. I’m relieved. No family visits, running to the mall, gift wrapping. I’m so much more relaxed.

[spaz]

Yeah, I'm going stir crazy. Church isn't safe, but I miss singing in choir. ( I've been singing in one for over 40 years.) No musical theater. I love people. Sitting here inside my house is awful. All of my "friends" have just been doing life as usual, most without masks. Now many have Covid. I'm sad and lonely.

[PrincessFiona]

Yeah, I'm going stir crazy. Church isn't safe, but I miss singing in choir. ( I've been singing in one for over 40 years.) No musical theater. I love people. Sitting here inside my house is awful. All of my "friends" have just been doing life as usual, most without masks. Now many have Covid. I'm sad and lonely.

I’m sorry. I feel your pain. Many around us are having big family gatherings, flying for multigenerational family gatherings to Florida, etc. I’ve been bored out of my mind and I’ve put on a lot of weight. Stop by and post when you can. I’m happy to chat with you.

[Meenah]

I'm not working as much as I used to, but still going to work 3 days a week. When not working I'm at home doing nothing. I think I'm going to take up drawing again, maybe if my hands are busy I won't be eating!!!! Unfortunately, I LOVE to cook. I really miss family, thank goodness for Facetime.

[PrincessFiona]

I'm not working as much as I used to, but still going to work 3 days a week. When not working I'm at home doing nothing. I think I'm going to take up drawing again, maybe if my hands are busy I won't be eating!!!! Unfortunately, I LOVE to cook. I really miss family, thank goodness for Facetime.

What kinds of things do you draw?

[Meenah]

Several years ago I took a couple of art classes but did nothing with it. I really was a brand new beginner. I was doing flowers / landscapes and they were pathetic, but I enjoyed it.