Anxious about lockdown
Hi.
I've been in lockdown for the last 4 months, and haven't even stepped out on the front door. I feel I have back tracked in terms of the progress I had made. I feel so threatened to go out, fearing the smallest things like will people be able to hear me through the mask, since I'm soft spoken. I know this is so irrational but I'm just so scared. I've had multiple breakdowns in the last few months over petty things and go out and facing social situations seem impossible.
The lockdown has caused issues to so many people. Many people are getting really anxious and worried. Do not give up. It is all going to be fine. You are strong. You will get through this. We are all in this together.
@stats30
Thank you :) Needed to hear this.
Thanks for sharing! Know that you are not alone. Lockdown/quarantine has exacerbated many people's mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Have you tried talking to a listener on here about it?
@leesemarie
Thank you. I haven't spoken to a listener recently.
@SpreadAmara
Lockdown has had this effect on so many people, so you are not alone. Social isolation has such an impact, and many people are isolating online as well due to the stress. I know I have. It's very easy to feel like you've regressed, but just hanging in there is feat in itself.
I find it comforting to try to remind myself in social situations (when if comes to going out in public to a store, for example) that the person I'm speaking with wont remember our encounter as they have many throughout the day. It's possible that might help you too? I'm very soft spoken myself and have had to repeat myself multiple times in a row-- but the situations turned out alright in the end despite my high anxiety.
Hope some of my words are helpful and that your isolation goes better and that you can find some comfort. It's not at all easy during this time.
@FleetingBardSong
Thank you for the encouragement and comfort, these reminders will definitely be helpful
