I am sure there are easier ways to earn a living than offering therapy to someone like me. My counsellor must have patience in abundance, I am such hard work. I try so hard not to be, however I fail miserably. Being stuck in isolation means so many more hours alone, analysing and criticizing, my […]
COVID-19
A suicidal COVID-19 Prisoner
Finally a few days ago my husband had been indoors for 2 weeks, he has no symptoms, so I no longer need to social distance from him. I usually take it for granted, but when I was able to sit in my front room and enjoy sitting on the sofa I actually felt joyful. The […]
Adapting to a life of isolation
I’ve been shielding for 4 weeks (haven’t left the house for 8 weeks) and COVID-19 is seriously affecting my mental health! Saying that I am riding an emotional rollercoaster that never ends is an understatement, but it is the closest description I have. I can’t stop watching the news, the daily cases and death counts […]
COVID-19 Pandemic and Shielding
Following on from My Dream post, I had some time out, several weeks away from work and the world in general. Just as I was about to return to work on the 16th March the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact the UK. Due to my health I was concerned about returning to work and coming […]