Coronavirus, Covid 19 Discussion and How It Has Affected Your Daily Life Chat Thread

[BigBlueHen53]

I guess I know why we needed all that TP.

Thank You! We just got word that it's NOT flu ... but they "... don't know what it is." Really? It takes 3-5 days for a Covid 19 test to come back. I'm going to be a nervous wreck!

Knowing that it is not flu doesn't exactly put you at ease, does it? In fact, just the opposite. Prayers continue... for your peace of mind as well as a good outcome.

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

The people I feel worst for in all this are the nail-biters of the world! That is such a hard habit to break, and putting your fingers in your mouth is about the WORST thing you can do right now lol

Being imprisoned by fear is a horrible way to live. Sometimes you just have to say "Enough. Doesn't matter if I live or die, I'm not doing this anymore."

 

[blackandtan]

Being imprisoned by fear is a horrible way to live. Sometimes you just have to say "Enough. Doesn't matter if I live or die, I'm not doing this anymore."

Haha I meant literal nail biters!

 

[FortCluck]

I have a dozen duck eggs and two dozen chicken eggs ready for delivery tomorrow.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

Some tips from someone who is alone a lot of the day and doesn't get to travel very far to see friends and family.

For those of us with the technology to do so, applications like skype and facetime can give you some seeing/hearing time with your friends and relatives without that contact. Discord, Whatsapp and other chat programs work well to keep groups connected casually. Chatting in forums and focused groups can help, but won't entirely, meet your social needs.

There are simple party games you can play as groups online like Jackbox that even grandma can play as long as she has a smartphone, tablet or computer.
More open world action games like Minecraft might be surprisingly interactive if you're willing to give them a chance with friends. Small game server rentals for groups of friends are only $5 a month.

Family game night is always good (support your local game stores to buy games if you can) and I'm still happy to make suggestions to people who want em for good modern board and card games for your family of any size that put milton bradley to shame.

And of course phonecalls or texts are often not amiss. Don't hesitate to post your pictures and selfies online for pals either - there's a real chance they actually do wanna see your face and it's not like you've got a lot of people to discuss the quality of your meals with IRL right now.

If physical contact is something you're lacking, I suggest spending some time holding your animals when possible. Sleep with a pillow, stuffed animal, or folded up blanket if not. Use heavier blankets than usual and keep your house a bit colder to compensate. It can be comforting and make you feel warm and safe if you're alone. If you have dogs or cats don't forget to spend at least five minute a day focused on petting them as this often releases a lot of serotonin.

 

[FortCluck]

Some tips from someone who is alone a lot of the day and doesn't get to travel very far to see friends and family.

For those of us with the technology to do so, applications like skype and facetime can give you some seeing/hearing time with your friends and relatives without that contact. Discord, Whatsapp and other chat programs work well to keep groups connected casually. Chatting in forums and focused groups can help, but won't entirely, meet your social needs.

There are simple party games you can play as groups online like Jackbox that even grandma can play as long as she has a smartphone, tablet or computer.
More open world action games like Minecraft might be surprisingly interactive if you're willing to give them a chance with friends. Small game server rentals for groups of friends are only $5 a month.

Family game night is always good (support your local game stores to buy games if you can) and I'm still happy to make suggestions to people who want em for good modern board and card games for your family of any size that put milton bradley to shame.

And of course phonecalls or texts are often not amiss. Don't hesitate to post your pictures and selfies online for pals either - there's a real chance they actually do wanna see your face and it's not like you've got a lot of people to discuss the quality of your meals with IRL right now.

If physical contact is something you're lacking, I suggest spending some time holding your animals when possible. Sleep with a pillow, stuffed animal, or folded up blanket if not. Use heavier blankets than usual and keep your house a bit colder to compensate. It can be comforting and make you feel warm and safe if you're alone. If you have dogs or cats don't forget to spend at least five minute a day focused on petting them as this often releases a lot of serotonin.

I want to get a weighted blanket for sleep. Ever since this has started I can't sleep. I guess it's my mind thinking too much. Heard weighted blankets help.

 

[Rooapalooza]

Some tips from someone who is alone a lot of the day and doesn't get to travel very far to see friends and family.

For those of us with the technology to do so, applications like skype and facetime can give you some seeing/hearing time with your friends and relatives without that contact. Discord, Whatsapp and other chat programs work well to keep groups connected casually. Chatting in forums and focused groups can help, but won't entirely, meet your social needs.

There are simple party games you can play as groups online like Jackbox that even grandma can play as long as she has a smartphone, tablet or computer.
More open world action games like Minecraft might be surprisingly interactive if you're willing to give them a chance with friends. Small game server rentals for groups of friends are only $5 a month.

Family game night is always good (support your local game stores to buy games if you can) and I'm still happy to make suggestions to people who want em for good modern board and card games for your family of any size that put milton bradley to shame.

And of course phonecalls or texts are often not amiss. Don't hesitate to post your pictures and selfies online for pals either - there's a real chance they actually do wanna see your face and it's not like you've got a lot of people to discuss the quality of your meals with IRL right now.

If physical contact is something you're lacking, I suggest spending some time holding your animals when possible. Sleep with a pillow, stuffed animal, or folded up blanket if not. Use heavier blankets than usual and keep your house a bit colder to compensate. It can be comforting and make you feel warm and safe if you're alone. If you have dogs or cats don't forget to spend at least five minute a day focused on petting them as this often releases a lot of serotonin.

Have you ever played Castles? It's pretty addictive. Before that my family liked Settlers of Catan, but it got too spiteful. We also love puzzles and pretty much all card games.

Everybody has things that they put off doing in their houses, right? Work in the garden or cleaning the top of the fridge or organizing closets? Maybe this is a good time for stuff like that?

I've been thinking, does anybody know what the plan is for homeless people right now? What about food insecure people? Is there any way we can help with that? Are people on here worried about money for food/shelter/bills because their businesses are being closed?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I am not sure if this is happening in my little town of 400 or so, but in some areas of my state where kids are dependent on the schools for meals, they are setting up "grab and go" stations at the schools where they can get food on a drive-in and pick-up basis. I think they are providing two meals in a bag for each kid. That doesn't provide for the adults in the family though, which in my opinion is a bad plan for obvious reasons.

 

[MrFluffyandGirls]

I want to get a weighted blanket for sleep. Ever since this has started I can't sleep. I guess it's my mind thinking too much. Heard weighted blankets help.

I got a 25 pound one for my PTSD and I feel like its pinning me to the bed and I don't like feeling trapped so if you get one start out with a lighter weight if you don't like to feel smothered.

 

[CapricornFarm]

I was thinking of sending eggs to soup kitchens, or women's shelters.