Thursday, April 30, 2020

Coping with quarantine and health issues

I pray you all are doing alright emotionally because having fibromyalgia or other health issues can be stressful or depressing. Then when you add the quarantine and social distancing too, it can feel overwhelming.

At the beginning of this pandemic where I live, I was overwhelmed...yet I have been doing better. I've been finding ways to uplift my spirits. And I use the techniques I've learned from having fibromyalgia. 

Here's a few tips:
- (Laugh and uplift your mood). 
Find funny videos on utube.

-(Feed your soul and spirit).
I've been Listening to Church online to learn ways to cope through this pandemic and also learn about God 

- (Socialize). Connect with people.
 (The leaders of the Bible Study where I usually attend, are using the Zoom app instead of meeting at their home so we can still chat and discuss Sunday's online service. It is so great to be able to connect and see our friends on our laptop during this time)
 Other ways to connect with people are video chat through messenger, writing emails or cards, texting or calling others. 

- (physical strength). 
Walking, stretching, exercising. Do what you can. this feels like a never engine battle.

- (focus on others)
Sometimes helping others will keep your focus off your pain.  Send a "I'm thinking of you" card, bake for your neighbor, ask a friend if they need something at the store,  or ask them if they need prayer,etc ...