Re: I Feel Stuck

kitcat51 · ‎09-15-2016

I volunteered before covid & I'm volunteering now...never stopped, never stayed home. Even if you need to stay home there's a way to help others & yourself, just reach out to organizations & see what programs are available. The people I interact with everyday aren't zombies, they're dealing with what is while being optimistic & planning for the future. Truth is we have a choice...deal with life head on or fold & if you're folding speak up, get help because you deserve to find happiness & peace.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

It is what it is, we are reacting to a situation. I've always been an adaptable individual, and I'm grateful that I'm healthy and alive.

" You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts."
Daniel Patrick Moynihan

ninjawife · ‎11-15-2011

I don't feel stuck. I have been working throughout the pandemic and in a different capacity so I have been challenged to learn new ways to do my job. I am on vacation now at my beach house and my family and I have been going to the beach, eating out, ordering in and having a fun, relaxing time- with safety in mind of course. I am waiting to hear what the governor decides to do about opening schools in the fall as that may again change my working conditions which will just bring new adventures.

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@Tessa Mendoza wrote:
I know what you mean. There has never been such a time in our lifetimes. BUT....

I try to look at the bright side. I love my home and all the birds, squirrels, bunnies, etc. that I see enjoying our veggies and plants. lol I love nature and the beauty of a sunny day. I'm not a Pollyanna, but I do count my blessings

The people around my neighborhood don't look like zombies. We nod as we see each other out on walks and go on our ways. It won't be forever.

@Tessa Mendoza Wonderful outlook.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@KarenQVC wrote:
Maybe it is more like a badly scripted movie. There is a big largely unmasked convention being held in Ft. Worth while a convention center in GA is being converted into a Covid hospital.

I do imagine parents and kids marching like a pack of zombies toward the schools.

@KarenQVC Why is Pink Floyd coming to mind?

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

I feel like we have been put on hold, waiting for a vaccine, doing the best one can do, if smart.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

eadu4 · ‎06-14-2011

I never felt stuck never stayed inside, went about my normal activities since day one. I've worn a mask for others and I have not missed a beat. Only thing different is working from home. I've not been frightened or worried. With this being 99.8 % survivable and most people being asymptomatic, I just continured doing my normal stuff with exception on waiting for stuff to reopen. I understand if you're in the higher end of the "at risk" population but I'm 60 and I just never was "terrified". Each day is a new one and I'll enjoy it the way I always have or at least as close to it as I can.

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@Mominohio wrote:
I feel limited but not really stuck.

I'm sure a number of things are coloring people's outlook on this.

First, where you live, and how pervasive the virus is. Some places appear to be heavily affected, other places, not.

Second, what your finances are. People battling financially through this, maybe loss of job or reduction of hours or a second job they relied on, are going to feel much worse about their situation that people like us, who haven't lost any work or wages. Money, or more precisely the lack of it, can lead to increased stress and depression and create a less than favorable outlook on life's situation.

Third, what kind of life one lived before the pandemic. If you were already retired or at home most of the time, not overly social, life might not be all that different. If you were out and about, traveled, had lots of social contact, lots of friends and family to gather with, this time has to seem like being in prison. Separation from out routines and our contacts isn't easy on many people.

Fourth, whether or not you have been sick, or known people who have or passed from this virus will reflect in your feelings. Those that know no one that has been ill or died, aren't as directly effected, and don't have the same outlook as those who have felt this virus on a more personal level.

I haven't lived through a couple of times I feel were worse, but there are still a number of people living who did.

The great depression was worse. The safety nets weren't there.

WW II was worse. So much sacrifice, so many lives lost.

@Mominohio Excellent analysis. We all have different perspectives.

The only issue I feel sad about on a personal level is not being able to see DS and family, especially with 3 birthdays and holidays around the corner.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

Pecky · ‎03-10-2010

@eadu4 wrote:
I never felt stuck never stayed inside, went about my normal activities since day one. I've worn a mask for others and I have not missed a beat. Only thing different is working from home. I've not been frightened or worried. With this being 99.8 % survivable and most people being asymptomatic, I just continured doing my normal stuff with exception on waiting for stuff to reopen. I understand if you're in the higher end of the "at risk" population but I'm 60 and I just never was "terrified". Each day is a new one and I'll enjoy it the way I always have or at least as close to it as I can.

@eadu4 I feel the same way. When things started opening up in my state of NY I was resuming my normal activites, hair salon, some shopping and eating out again. I wear my mask when out. I am not terrified either I am careful.

Meowingkitty · ‎06-19-2010

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@KarenQVC Stuck, yep. Zombie, nope. I'd rather keep curtailing my activities to only the absolute necessities than to be doing what they're doing in say, Arizona, Texas and Florida.

They're out and about and look what's happening there.

No thanks, I'll keep my limitations and hopefully live longer.

It's not that bad here in Arizona. Our numbers are way down. We have hospital space available. Almost everything is open except gyms, bars, large gatherings, tubing down the river. I can go out and eat INSIDE a restaurant, go to a casino, get my hair done, dentist, grocery shopping, shopping inside Macy's, Dillard's etc..As far as schools are concerned I don't care if they start or not, I'm not affected by what the schools do. Stay home, go back, just make a decision already. If not for the oppressive heat of 110 day after day we would be going for walks outside. This hasn't really changed my life a whole lot.