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As has been mentioned on the Coronavirus thread the mental health implications of the current situation are going to be far reaching and long lasting. The optimistic part of me hopes that the sheer scale of the mental health issues will lead to it finally being taken seriously and proper funding put in place. That isn't going to happen overnight though so we're all just going to have to muddle through as best we can.
With that in mind I thought it might be worth starting a thread with no fixed agenda really. Just for folk to share how they're feeling, chat about anything that's worked for them, share links to any resources they know of that might help. That kind of thing.
Personally I'm feeling OK at the moment, I'm glad we've gone full lockdown as the charts I've seen from down south were starting to make me properly anxious that things could get totally out of control very quickly. I feel like I have a general background anxiety that I think is probably affecting my blood pressure so I'm having a go at reading this book which has been recommended to me as a good way to try to still the mind and stop it from constantly thinking about stuff:
Here's another one that has been highly recommended:
And also I got a notification the other day that this is now available on Netflix. I used to have the app which was very good:
Conscious that those are all based on a 'mindfulness' type approach and that's not necessarily going to work for everybody, just posting them as a few examples.
How's everybody else feeling? Any hints and tips to share?
With that in mind I thought it might be worth starting a thread with no fixed agenda really. Just for folk to share how they're feeling, chat about anything that's worked for them, share links to any resources they know of that might help. That kind of thing.
Personally I'm feeling OK at the moment, I'm glad we've gone full lockdown as the charts I've seen from down south were starting to make me properly anxious that things could get totally out of control very quickly. I feel like I have a general background anxiety that I think is probably affecting my blood pressure so I'm having a go at reading this book which has been recommended to me as a good way to try to still the mind and stop it from constantly thinking about stuff:
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment: (20th Anniversary Edition): Amazon.co.uk: Eckhart Tolle: 9780340733509: Books
Buy The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment: (20th Anniversary Edition) 01 by Eckhart Tolle (ISBN: 9780340733509) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
Here's another one that has been highly recommended:
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World: Amazon.co.uk: Mark Williams, Penman, Dr Danny: 9780749953089: Books
Buy Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World 01 by Mark Williams, Penman, Dr Danny (ISBN: 9780749953089) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
And also I got a notification the other day that this is now available on Netflix. I used to have the app which was very good:
Netflix and Headspace present: Unwind Your Mind
Whether you’re feeling stressed, tense, or in need of restful sleep, this new interactive experience will help you Unwind Your Mind.
www.headspace.com
Conscious that those are all based on a 'mindfulness' type approach and that's not necessarily going to work for everybody, just posting them as a few examples.
How's everybody else feeling? Any hints and tips to share?