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Mental health and CoVid-19

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    #242
    uli84
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭uli84


    Well not for me, restrictions affecting me will not be lifted until August and that’s not even for sure, not sure how I’m gonna cope another 3 months. Also working from home with a kid is becoming impossible for me, bringing a lot of stress and anxiety to the point I cry nearly every day.


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    #243
    ShineOn7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    Did you really expect restrictions that were introduced layer by layer not to be lifted in the same way?

    That's not how this works. Have a good read of this please and know it's very much for the best https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0501/1136167-road-map-details/?fbclid=IwAR0oDmIvWJX8XgFEC2qNFgNWfOebioUr0pmFbzrfKkmNZ0TN6L61xOgVMa4


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    #244
    uli84
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭uli84


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Did you really expect restrictions that were introduced layer by layer not to be lifted in the same way?

    That's not how this works. Have a good read of this please and know it's very much for the best https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0501/1136167-road-map-details/?fbclid=IwAR0oDmIvWJX8XgFEC2qNFgNWfOebioUr0pmFbzrfKkmNZ0TN6L61xOgVMa4

    I read that, and I don’t want to argue but no other country in Europe is this strict. can you tell me when cancer and diabetes complications screenings are restarting according to this document? Because it’s a big concern for me..


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    #245
    robbiezero
    Registered Users Posts: 4,465 ✭✭✭robbiezero


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Why? It was very positive news actually

    For those with family outside of their region it was hardly good news. Nearly 12 weeks before they can visit them.


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    #246
    ShineOn7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    robbiezero wrote: »
    For those with family outside of their region it was hardly good news. Nearly 12 weeks before they can visit them.


    It's staggering how stupid some people are at this stage of the "lockdown" (it's a very light lockdown compared to some countries).

    Would you rather that you or the family outside the region were dead? It'll be a lot fcuking longer than 12 weeks before you seen them then that's for sure


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    #247
    robbiezero
    Registered Users Posts: 4,465 ✭✭✭robbiezero


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    It's staggering how stupid some people are at this stage of the "lockdown" (it's a very light lockdown compared to some countries).

    Would you rather that you or the family outside the region were dead? It'll be a lot fcuking longer than 12 weeks before you seem them then that's for sure

    Given the thread that's in it, I'm just not going to bother responding to that rant.


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    #248
    ShineOn7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    robbiezero wrote: »
    Given the thread that's in it, I'm just not going to bother responding to that rant.


    Agreed. Take your "woe is me, I can't see family because the government is trying to keep me and them alive. How dare they" nonsense to the many Restrictions threads elsewhere


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    #249
    robbiezero
    Registered Users Posts: 4,465 ✭✭✭robbiezero


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Agreed. Take your "woe is me, I can't see family because the government is trying to keep me and them alive. How dare they" nonsense to the many Restrictions threads elsewhere

    Who exactly are you quoting there and link to the post please?


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    #250
    NegativeCreep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,351 ✭✭✭NegativeCreep


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Agreed. Take your "woe is me, I can't see family because the government is trying to keep me and them alive. How dare they" nonsense to the many Restrictions threads elsewhere

    Bet it makes you feel great to pick on someone having a hard time dealing with the restrictions in a thread about mental health.


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    #251
    Plumbthedepths
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Agreed. Take your "woe is me, I can't see family because the government is trying to keep me and them alive. How dare they" nonsense to the many Restrictions threads elsewhere

    I suggest you acquaint yourself with the thread title and try to be less obnoxious.


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    #252
    Beasty
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    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Agreed. Take your "woe is me, I can't see family because the government is trying to keep me and them alive. How dare they" nonsense to the many Restrictions threads elsewhere
    Do not post in this thread again


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    #253
    GoneHome
    Registered Users Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭GoneHome


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Agreed. Take your "woe is me, I can't see family because the government is trying to keep me and them alive. How dare they" nonsense to the many Restrictions threads elsewhere

    Agree 100%, a lot of people just can't grasp that all of these restrictions are to keep you and your family alive, really people can you not see all of this is for the greater good of the whole country, and we all have to play our part in that. I know I haven't seen the majority of my family in weeks but such is life at the moment, suck it up.


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    #254
    GoneHome
    Registered Users Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭GoneHome


    uli84 wrote: »
    no other country in Europe is this strict

    May I suggest you read up on the restrictions that were/are in place in for example France and Spain, it might open your eyes to the quite minimal restrictions we have in this country in comparison.


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    #255
    Snugglebunnies
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭Snugglebunnies


    GoneHome wrote: »
    Agree 100%, a lot of people just can't grasp that all of these restrictions are to keep you and your family alive, really people can you not see all of this is for the greater good of the whole country, and we all have to play our part in that. I know I haven't seen the majority of my family in weeks but such is life at the moment, suck it up.

    I believe this thread is for people to open up if they're having a hard time during restrictions? Lots of people are struggling and being told to suck it up when they have to vent isn't really helpful.


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    #256
    Plumbthedepths
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    GoneHome wrote: »
    Agree 100%, a lot of people just can't grasp that all of these restrictions are to keep you and your family alive, really people can you not see all of this is for the greater good of the whole country, and we all have to play our part in that. I know I haven't seen the majority of my family in weeks but such is life at the moment, suck it up.

    Suck it up? Do you really think that is anything other than a pathetic soundbite?
    The thread is about mental health why not actually post in a respectful manner.


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    #257
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 21,679 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Gonehome I remember some of your past posts for the lack of empathy they've shown. You come across as completely lacking in compassion for other people and their experiences. God forbid your life gets turned upside down. And if it already has been and you've been to the depths yourself then your attitude stinks even more.


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    #258
    GoneHome
    Registered Users Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭GoneHome


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Gonehome I remember some of your past posts for the lack of empathy they've shown. You come across as completely lacking in compassion for other people and their experiences. God forbid your life gets turned upside down. And if it already has been and you've been to the depths yourself then your attitude stinks even more.

    I haven't the faintest idea why you're picking on me here but that's obviously your own issue. I gave my opinion earlier this evening, agreeing with a previous poster, on the lunacy of people feeling sorry for themselves that they can't live life as it was, meeting family etc, and I merely pointed out that in these extraordinary times we all have to look at the bigger picture of playing our part for the whole population rather than individual concerns, some people just don't seem to get that.


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    #259
    [Deleted User]
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    GoneHome wrote: »
    I haven't the faintest idea why you're picking on me here but that's obviously your own issue. I gave my opinion earlier this evening, agreeing with a previous poster, on the lunacy of people feeling sorry for themselves that they can't live life as it was, meeting family etc, and I merely pointed out that in these extraordinary times we all have to look at the bigger picture of playing our part for the whole population rather than individual concerns, some people just don't seem to get that.

    Do you get that not everybody has the same experience of this? There are those who like being off work and not dealing with the pressure of a commute. There are also those who are scared of the isolation, who are lonely, who haven't touched another in months. Are you able to comprehend that we can understand the need for the restrictions and also find it extremely difficult?


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    #260
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 76,161 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Gonehome I remember some of your past posts for the lack of empathy they've shown. You come across as completely lacking in compassion for other people and their experiences. God forbid your life gets turned upside down. And if it already has been and you've been to the depths yourself then your attitude stinks even more.
    Do not comment on posts made elsewhere on the site here. Not only is it off topic, but this particular thread requires more sensitivity than others

    Any questions PM me - do not respond to this post in-thread


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    #261
    uli84
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭uli84


    GoneHome wrote: »
    May I suggest you read up on the restrictions that were/are in place in for example France and Spain, it might open your eyes to the quite minimal restrictions we have in this country in comparison.

    Well, France is to re-open Primary school from mid-May, anyways, it’s not the topic of this thread and maybe I shouldn’t mention that at all


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    #262
    GoneHome
    Registered Users Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭GoneHome


    uli84 wrote: »
    Well, France is to re-open Primary school from mid-May, anyways, it’s not the topic of this thread and maybe I shouldn’t mention that at all

    Yes they're reopening with the proviso of extreme caution, kids wearing face masks etc and with the big posability that restricitions will be re-introduced if needed


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    #263
    R.C.
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭R.C.


    The Covid 19 Pandemic was going to happen at some point after SARS and MERS and the world leaders were told it would happen by the WHO, so don't worry about any doomsday scenario.
    There will be other pandemics but no doubt we will be more prepared the next time. At this point we just have to wait and listen to the medical experts. The virus is going to be around for a while and we need to stay the course and not become complacent or we may have a second wave of it. Mental Health is so important at this time and going for small walks, talking on the phone, doing small jobs around the home, watching tv, and sleeping are all so important. We all know this of course but its an opportunity to do something different something like reading a book, drawing/sketching, cooking a new meal, and meditation. I was never a person for meditating but I have find myself taking ten minutes a day just to sit and listen to the Blackbird singing outside, it can be anything just to sit and relax and unwind.


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    #264
    uli84
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭uli84


    GoneHome wrote: »
    Yes they're reopening with the proviso of extreme caution, kids wearing face masks etc and with the big posability that restricitions will be re-introduced if needed

    That’s excellent and makes sense, my stress levels would be half down if my kid could return to school in some way


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    #265
    Zeek12
    Registered Users Posts: 13,455 ✭✭✭✭Zeek12


    Snugglebunnies wrote: »
    I believe this thread is for people to open up if they're having a hard time during restrictions? Lots of people are struggling and being told to suck it up when they have to vent isn't really helpful.

    Would you agree the government sharing the "roadmap" to exit this lockdown on Friday has helped a little?
    Personally I was getting quite impatient with all of this a week ago. We were wondering when it would all end. And how?

    Now I see the plan and the dates, I'm more at ease.

    In just over a month, a number of shops will reopen. And we can travel up to 20KM. And we can visit family members over 70 again which will be great. That's reassuring.

    As of today, we can travel for a decent amount of exercise and not worry about breaking restrictions.

    Small steps I know. But it all helps.

    Totally agree btw. The "suck it up" advice is helping no-one.


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    #266
    Thanx4dafeedbk
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6 ✭Thanx4dafeedbk


    Telling that one of the lesser used part of this forum is the mental health thread. :(


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    #267
    dePeatrick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭dePeatrick


    Thanx4dafeedbk wrote: »
    Telling that one of the lesser used part of this forum is the mental health thread. :(
    It is indeed, almost everyone I know is having problems with lockdown in one form or another. Would be better if people talked about it.


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    #268
    LilacNails
    Registered Users Posts: 662 ✭✭✭LilacNails


    Still finding the days so long. I'm not exercising as much as I hoped I would, I don't know is it laziness or just being depressed.

    I feel like I'm so sick of people. I'm sick of seeing people walking on the road when there's a footpath to be walked on. I'm sick of kids screaming outside. I'm sick of my neighbors yapping out loud when k sot outside (if I knew their language it wouldn't be so bad!)

    Little are getting to me. Things feel like a bigger effort than they were before. I'm dreading the next few weeks.

    I'm ok, but I'll admit, I'm really down in the dumps. There's more tears as days goes on.


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    #269
    GoneHome
    Registered Users Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭GoneHome


    Warmest day of the year so far predicted for today, it's already a glorious day out there, I did a two mile walk at 8.30 this morning, get out in the sunshine folks, good for body and soul


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    #270
    LilacNails
    Registered Users Posts: 662 ✭✭✭LilacNails


    I got out this morning for a 3hr cycle it's done wonders. I think morning best suits me to go out and exercise , gives me the feeling IV done something good and positive for myself.

    Feeling way better than the last few days.


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    #271
    Tell me how
    Registered Users Posts: 21,596 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    LilacNails wrote: »
    I got out this morning for a 3hr cycle it's done wonders. I think morning best suits me to go out and exercise , gives me the feeling IV done something good and positive for myself.

    Feeling way better than the last few days.

    Well done. I'm going to do the same later.


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