I am fortunate to be isolating with my family. We look out for each other and comfort each other. Writing my blog has also helped me unwind my thoughts and fears.
I don’t readily express my emotions to others in conversation. However since writing I have found it a more comfortable way of dealing with my emotions. I have discovered how important it is to communicatre our fears and anxieties with others. Sharing life stories, whether it be via conversations over the telephone (Facetime, Skype, text ) or by writing or reading, is so important. We don’t only gain support or give support but we can learn from each other.
Below are some of the charities people can contact whether they have list to data family and friends support or not.
There may be local community groups near where you live who are reaching out to help people.
The Government Guidance on mental health has lots of useful advice too. Links below. There isn’t a single type of advice that can be given to everyone on how to cope, as people have different life experiences and circumstances.
We also need to remember those who are Shielding. As the lockdown is released and people start trying to live normally, will probably continue to be shielded and will need us to look out for them. There will be several families needing to keep themselves healthy to protect their shielding relatives. This group of individuals are not only extremely vulnerable from a physical point of view but from a social and emotional side too.
Remember to seek and empower your inner strenghts as we celebrate VE Day as a nation this weekend. This will pass and one day it will be history.