Instead of one of my usual jerky posts, I just wanted to

[LuckyCharms]

offer a gentle reminder to PLEASE do your best to take care of your mental health while experiencing this stay at home situation.

Try to keep some kind of routine. Remind yourself that you are keeping yourself safe by staying home, and not only that, you are helping others to not get sick.

Some among us do not have homes. Do your best. Remind yourself of the good things you have done in your life. Affirm daily that you are a good person.

Stay hydrated. Eat as well as your situation allows.

It's very easy to become depressed in situations like this. Recognize this fact, and try to head it off.

When you make it through this, you can view it as a victory in your life.

Sincere good wishes and goodwill being sent to all of you. Do the best you can with what you have.

[dawg day]

1. Thanks-- also call friends and relations and neighbors-

Not just texts. We can't touch, but we can talk. Hearing another voice is so loving...

Also, we can hear if the other person is feeling okay.

[LuckyCharms]

2. Excellent point,well said.

I've been staying in contact with people. I find that some don't feel like talking due to stress. In that case, we text.

Today, I received texts from 2 people that I have not heard from in DECADES!

[klook]

20. Yes -- getting in a good belly laugh now and then is important, too

It’s nice to visit with people who share your perspective on things.

[SheltieLover]

3. Excellent advice, Lucky

I posted about a psychologist who listed stay well tips on Instagram. It is in mental health support.

[LuckyCharms]

4. Thanks! I'll check it out...

[SheltieLover]

5. I have more self-help sites. I'll try to get them posted.

[SheltieLover]

6. Yale Science of Well Being course FREE

https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being

[SheltieLover]

7. Yale Science of Well Being Course FREE

https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being

Always good stuff, but esp now!

[Aristus]

8. Thank you. I'm trying.

Mrs. Aristus has been laid off. But I'm lucky enough to have what is considered an essential job. So I get up and go to work every day...

[UTUSN]

9. Thank you so much for spot on thoughts.

"experiencing this situation... depressed..."

These 4 weeks have been a hyper-condensed version of the horrible things we've been going through in the past 3+ years. And, yes, it is getting to us, as is normal some more than others.

You've been charming and whimsical always, but this straight-from-the-heart post is the max.

[BigDemVoter]

10. I had never realized the importance of routine, but I find that you are spot on. Thanks

for your post. I am sure there are lots of us on here who need to read this.

[MontanaMama]

11. Thank you LC. Great reminders.

I’m swearing off the news. Getting outside more now that our weather is turning....slowly. Trying not to feel so sad all the time. I am grateful for this community.

[Cha]

12. Thank you for the excellent, inspirational suggestions,

LuckyCharms.

It's very easy to become depressed in situations like this. Recognize this fact, and try to head it off.

When you make it through this, you can view it as a victory in your life.

Yes, it is, especially since it's our first time dealing with Stay at Home being mandatory.. and when we do go out it's masked and wearing gloves and sanitizer.

Fortunately here on Kauai we're able to go out for exercise.. walking or running, and swimming as long as it's social distancing. I'd be a mess if I couldn't go out to run every day. there's no one around just green grass and Sunshine.

StaySafe&Sane!

[calimary]

13. Not a thing wrong with another gentle reminder. It's WELL worth repeating!

WELL worth repeating. ( THERE! Why, I just did it, myself! )

These are all good tips, LuckyCharms. And your reaching out like this with genuine concern - that's the best.

Thanks. Again!

Virtual hug!

[Hortensis]

14. Very caring nonjerky post. :)

Our sociable DIL and son have "gone to" several Zoom parties now. Aside from the controversy about Zoom itself, people are using it as a way to get together.

Since without a vaccine a party for my husband's 80th birthday party this fall will not be possible, she suggested we get together this way. A nice plus is that friends far away can be there too.

Btw, a vaccine researcher said they were hoping to be able to provide a vaccine early next year. Just a goal at this point, but...! People around the planet are working on it.

Stay well. Cavalry's coming.

[Warpy]

15. Above all, find some laughter every single day

You Tube has a wealth of stand up comedy, much of it very good.

[DanieRains]

16. Take A Break Without Guilt

For the ones lucky enough to be able to afford it, or lucky enough to qualify for unemployment.

The rat race will be starting up soon enough.

[VOX]

17. Nice post, much appreciated.

The challenge in our home is, as you noted, keeping a routine. Our circadian rhythms have been disrupted by remaining indoors during the day. We’re on our cat’s “schedule”: sleeping when tired, eating when hungry (within reason), day or night.

But we’re well, safe, and grateful for what we have.
Thanks, LC.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

18. I try to enjoy small victories. For example, today is one month and three days of lockdown ...

... and I have not yet seen an episode of Tiger King. WooHoo!

I feel it will be a great personal defeat when I start that binge journey.

[klook]

21. LOL

Reading up on that dude led me to swear lifelong abstinence to all things Tiger King.

[lunatica]

22. I made myself the same promise!!

I’ll watch everything on all streaming channels twice (if I live long enough) before watching that. I have a ton of streaming channels. A ton!

[Squinch]

19. You are a lovely person.

[kairos12]

23. A note. I like your jerky posts.

[MerryBlooms]

24. i adore your posts, and can't wait to see your moniker listed when in the Lounge,

or any other forum. You're one of DU's peaches.