2020 has been a rough year for everyone. These are troubled times. Aside from murder hornets we've had a deadly pandemic, economic uncertainty, protests, riots, unbelievable political turmoil, and more! And that is aside from the normal everyday stress and strain we all face.
Those of us who work with the public or in the medical fields have added concern about potential or real exposures and/or concern for any patients we may have who have COVID-19 or may be especially vulnerable.
Our relationships are under stress. Many of us are feeling it in our minds and bodies. None of us should be ashamed to speak about it.
So this thread is to discuss some of this and to occasionally vent in a healthy way.
A couple of caveats to start:
We are on the politics board so it's OK to include that, but please no one argue with someone who is venting in this thread - even if you disagree. The point here is not about being "right" but to be able to get it out. Also, no one should use this thread to just rant about politics unless it is incidental to talking about mental health.
Also, if you are considering harm to yourself or others please get professional help immediately. Sure, we can offer support but we cannot help you if you are in that situation/state of mind.
If you feel you need a friend, pastor, or professional help please reach out to those people ASAP. We all need support and that is even more difficult in these times.
Please also take time each day for self care. Get sleep. Eat well. Stay hydrated. Get some rest and relaxation. Talk to a friend. Throw yourself into a hobby or other interest. Take time off and away from everything whenever you need it if possible. If you can't take off then find a way to work it into your schedule. And don't blame yourself if you can't do that - just do the best you can.
Feel free to join, but be respectful. If you begin an argument here be on notice that your comment will be deleted and you may be sidelined for a while. Let's use this one thread to support each other and build each other up.
Those of us who work with the public or in the medical fields have added concern about potential or real exposures and/or concern for any patients we may have who have COVID-19 or may be especially vulnerable.
Our relationships are under stress. Many of us are feeling it in our minds and bodies. None of us should be ashamed to speak about it.
So this thread is to discuss some of this and to occasionally vent in a healthy way.
A couple of caveats to start:
We are on the politics board so it's OK to include that, but please no one argue with someone who is venting in this thread - even if you disagree. The point here is not about being "right" but to be able to get it out. Also, no one should use this thread to just rant about politics unless it is incidental to talking about mental health.
Also, if you are considering harm to yourself or others please get professional help immediately. Sure, we can offer support but we cannot help you if you are in that situation/state of mind.
If you feel you need a friend, pastor, or professional help please reach out to those people ASAP. We all need support and that is even more difficult in these times.
Please also take time each day for self care. Get sleep. Eat well. Stay hydrated. Get some rest and relaxation. Talk to a friend. Throw yourself into a hobby or other interest. Take time off and away from everything whenever you need it if possible. If you can't take off then find a way to work it into your schedule. And don't blame yourself if you can't do that - just do the best you can.
Feel free to join, but be respectful. If you begin an argument here be on notice that your comment will be deleted and you may be sidelined for a while. Let's use this one thread to support each other and build each other up.