Fed Up about Covid

I'm so upset and angry. The number of cases is rising again in NY as in other states.

I was supposed to visit my family in Florida, now it may not happen. I wouldn't want to travel and potentially expose anyone to it.

I'm upset about the number of people dying and leaving their love ones devastated. I'm even more angry about these idiots not wearing masks or refusing to wear a mask properly. I'm angry at the Chinese government for not warning other countries about this sooner. I'm angry that officials downplayed this virus here and did diddly squat about it. 😠 🤬

I know my anger won't change the situation, but I can't help the way I feel. It helps to post about my feelings, instead of keeping it bottled up. I just pray that this country get it's act together soon.

The World Health Organization sat on it for awhile, pressured, to not call it a pandemic.
It is their role. Yes the Chinese government tried to sweep it under the carpet, but the damage was done.
In regards to certain Presidents, well......................
Enough said. HT

Many healing thoughts to those suffering, have suffered or will suffer, and to those who have departed and to their families. May compassion be the healing light of this pandemic, may governments communicate in
friendly dialogue and may humanity be the continued catalyst to the worlds health and recovery.

Buena, I think that is a really great idea. What type of cat are you adopting? I would love to adopt a dog, but I don't think I'm ready for extra responsibilities.

HT and GB, I absolutely agree with everything you both said.

I just got so overwhelmed yesterday. I was planning to fly down next month to visit my relatives, but when I heard that the rate of cases are going up, I became so angry because the state might go on a complete shutdown again, which of course is the right thing to do.

I haven't left my town in over 8 months, so I was really looking forward to seeing my family again. I just get so mad when I see people not wearing their mask or having it putted under their nose when I go grocery shopping, get on the bus, etc. I get more angry when people claim it's a hoax.

I'm just taking things one minute at a time.

Hi GB,

I totally agree with you about too much chemical as it does thins out hair over time. It's so interesting that you perm your hair to get it curly and I relaxed my hair to get it straight. My hair is not curly, it's more wavy, but I relaxed it because it was so thick and I couldn't handle it. Now I regret it as it has made my hair thin. I'm going to stop and go natural.

My hair is a little bit too black. I mistakenly used a 'midnight black' hair dye. It will fade away eventually, but I'm ashamed to admit I haven't been taking care of my hair as I should. Truth be told, I have no energy and can't be bothered.

I think I'm going to treat myself to a Cadbury chocolate bar which I've been craving for a while. Not good for my waistline, but I need a little comfort right now.

Have a good weekend.

FP, I brought home an 8 week old male light gray tiger striped kitten today. His name is Tommy, after many British detectives, such as Sir Thomas Lynley, Tommy and Tuppence and I don't remember who else. I will have a lot of time now to take care of him.

Cats are good, but their mouths scare me.
I am a germ a phone on a few things.
Maybe 4?

Stress, anger, anxiety, common sense forced limitations.
This is what I do. Under that are 2 links.

The 2nd link mentions 1 or 2 things in passing that no one mention here. But might be thinking.
Read the second one, with grounding skills in mind. I your on discretion.

I use:
Walking breathing in the air, thankful I can walk. Have to wear my traction collar now.

A have a speed bag.

Clean a room. Never thought that would be one. With my gone, I fine minimizing a relaxing activity and much less anger.
Feel less shut in

When a neighbor is out I try to go out and talk a bit about anything but current event
Normalize a bit

Yesterday I raked leaves to a pile for the kids next door
The little girl ran up to me, when I get the mail,
They were having a ball
She said: "miss Trina! I jumped, thank you for the pile! I jump and the leaves covered me UP!
IT was SO EXCITING!!"

face beaming....
I was so happy. And told her so. She skipped off to jump again

Was like a dose of Ativan

I help this helps all of you!
Remember you definately are not alone in this. 85% if people are going through anger rage emotions
Things will get better
Look at Europe. Just takes unity and leader💛💚💙💜

https://www.mindful.org/a-10-minute-meditation-to-work-with-difficult-emotions/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-high-functioning-hotspot/202003/how-manage-emotions-difficult-world-events

Hi all,

I know this is a month old thread but I just got back online. I want to say how much I agree with what everyone here has said and honestly my thoughts on covid and our administration go much deeper. I am ashamed of our country. People refusing to wear a mask are basically saying they don't care who they give covid too. Yes the mortality rate may be one percent, this is quite a number.

This has been the worst year ever for anxiety. I cant hardly watch the new or even read the internet news.
Everything gets me so upset. I cannot believe how mean some people can be.

I know I should not go into more detail as this should not be political as its a support forum.

I have tried the mindfulness and other coping techniques with very limited results.

I was wondering if anyone here is like I am. When I was younger I never got upset. I was carefree and always positive. Now almost everything sets me off.

Being locked in ones own home is depressing. Now my dr has covid so I have no idea what will happen if I get sick.


I have a boatload of medical problems so not having my dr makes me even more anxious. Not being able to see family makes me feel so alone.

I am in my sixties now and have a ton of regrets. I so regret working so much when I was younger. I used to work holidays, weekends and overtime most days. That is time I will never get back. Not to mention now that I am retired my health keeps me from doing the things I have always wanted to do.

They only bright light is this forum. I must say you all are some of the kindest, sweetest people I have ever met. It does my heart good to see people who actually care one for another. It took me many years but I have learned many of lifes lessons the hard way. Love is the most important thing there is. Nothing even comes close. Money and power are fleeting. Time is short so please be kind to each other. This is one lesson I believe everyone here already knows.

Merry Christmas all

Post Edited By Moderator (BnotAfraid) : 12/23/2020 9:13:46 AM (GMT-7)

Miss Trina if you felt it was necessary to edit my post then by all means its ok. I sometimes speak from the heart which is not always politically correct these days. I hate the covid pandemic and how its been handled. I will be the first in line when its my turn to get the vaccine. I am just tired of worrying about getting sick and then giving it to some other poor soul.

Thanks for the suggestion for the book. I will try anything. I plan on making an appointment with a psychiatrist soon. I have tried a few meds but have not had much luck. I am not sure primary care drs are the best for treating anxiety and depression. I am a chronic pain person because of degenerative disc disease. Between chronic pain and covid its about all I can deal with.

Thank you all for your understanding.

Trust is being eroded through all of this. Can't trust the news, can't trust the officials, can't trust the neighbor. This is the element that is effecting me the most. We're supposed to trust 'the science' but that even gets proven untrustworthy. So, I focus on nature. I trust the sun coming up and the sun setting. I trust the moon going through it's phases and the stars knowing their places. I trust the birds coming each day for the seed and suet I put out for them. This is what helps me day by day.