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Post by ᏞᎪᎠᎽ Ꮎf fᎪᏁᎠᎾms ミ☆ on Mar 31, 2020 20:26:04 GMT -5
i still have online classes and stuff to deal with, but other than that, i have noting else to do. video games dont bring me joy (i only have a 3DS and have a limited amount of games that i've had overplayed to death for years), i dont have anything to read (or rather i dont have the motivation or drive to read anything, new or old), and because of my tendonitis in my wrist, i cant sketch or draw in my sketchbook anymore...i tried taking my dog for a walk but it doesnt help. it only stresses me out more because the streets are empty and im alone with my thoughts.
it's my last semester of uni too and when i graduate i have no life plans or any idea of what to even do outside of a school system...that's a BIG part of my depression and anxiety in life. no need to get into too specific details on what else makes me depressed, but yeah
i need to find stuff to do but i cant find the motivation to do anything. i can clearly go outside to go on a walk and i go out every thursday for physical therapy for my wrist, but thats about it.
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ɴᴏ ᴀᴅᴍɪᴛᴛᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴇxᴄᴇᴘᴛ ᴏɴ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ʙᴜsɪɴᴇss
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Post by ℊℓоω on Mar 31, 2020 21:23:45 GMT -5
It's definitely a struggle for me too, as I'm sure it is for most people. Here are some things that have helped me:
- Spa day! If you don't own face masks, there are lots of ways of making them. You could take a bath or meditate, or do something that'll help you get your mind off things.
- Getting outside. I know you said you didn't really like going on a walk because it was so quiet. If that's the case, then I'd recommend playing music while you walk or making up little games (like counting blue cars or something). One thing I've done a lot is shoot hoops with my brother. I'm not very good, but it's a fun thing to do in the sunshine and it takes my mind off things.
- Playing board games or cards with the people you're quarantined with (If you live alone, I'd recommend having zoom meetings with the people you like! My family and I had a happy hour zoom meeting a few days ago and it definitely brightened my day. We also are going to have an avatar the last airbender club with my cousins.)
- Cooking is a great way to spend time. I've been baking a lot and it brings me a lot of joy!
I know this is a super hard time, though, and I think it's okay to feel blue. If you ever need someone to talk to, please shoot me a pm!
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Mar 31, 2020 22:12:29 GMT -5
this is a mood
my primary love language is physical touch, so being physically separated from loved ones kills me inside. digital communication doesn't do much for me. motivation is nonexistent, feel like a zombie. but this literally happens every academic break, because i only have friends at college.
stay strong. we can get through this.
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Post by ᏞᎪᎠᎽ Ꮎf fᎪᏁᎠᎾms ミ☆ on Mar 31, 2020 22:23:16 GMT -5
ℊℓоω Saint Ambrosefthanks for the support and advice. i really appriciate it! i do have a face cleansing routine as i use a mask every monday and thursday. and my parents (who i live with) arent touchy feely or anything, so idk about physical touch. im just glad i could vent have the support of people who read what i have to say ;; i wish i could cook more as well. i find cutting vegetables very relaxing.
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Post by Shadowkit on Apr 1, 2020 0:12:59 GMT -5
I feel this very strongly. It is also my last semester of uni. My thesis has been backed up by two and a half years of clubwork and activism and now its just like...ruined because i cant do any of the fieldwork i need to for it. I got to say goodbye to exactly 0 of my 5 friends on campus too ;.; And now im trapped inside because my dad is 63and i cant risk going out and bringing covid back to him. So yeah, i guess thats to say me too. im here to talk if you need or want to
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Post by 𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚛𝚊 on Apr 1, 2020 0:26:51 GMT -5
Definitely feeling this right now. And the having no clue what do do with life after university is a complete mood.
It might be strange advice and I can’t guarantee it’ll work for you, but I’ve been feeling the same way since last summer and I’ve found that keeping a journal actually helps me? It sounds counterintuitive - the last thing you need when you’re feeling like that is more time alone with your thoughts, right? - but there’s something about having words you’ve written on paper or screen in front of you that can help to keep things in perspective. Everything can really easily blend into a grey, monotonous blur at times like this and having memories, thoughts etc from all sorts of different days written down can help to... un-blur it, if that makes sense? Even small things like describing a really pretty sunset one you saw one day, what you thought about this song on the radio the next. It makes days seem more distinct.
You also mentioned wanting to draw, so I’m guessing you’re artistic - a related hobby to consider could be photography? It’s something to get creative with and it has a way of engaging you with your immediate surroundings instead of your thoughts. This could be good to combine with going on walks, even, as it’s another thing to do when you get out that isn’t just thinking.
But yeah, these are tough times even without extra things to get depressed and anxious about. Be kind to yourself, and keep reaching out as much as you can. I’m often not the most active but I’m also here if you need someone to talk to.
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