Re: CV and mad panic behaviour
Reply #4764 –
The suicide stats have been shown time and again to be false, they are not bigger than ever before but should not be used as a throwaway line to ‘open up and let it rip’ - and I think you would agree that a pandemic is going to cause mental anguish for every person on the planet! Everyone has their own fears - whether they be money, business, health, loved ones, long Covid, their children’s health - mental/physical/both! Everyone is experiencing a degree of mental distress. Regardless of lockdown. States with no Covid have anxiety other states will give it to them, they worry for loved ones, being able to travel, their businesses.
We are in a pandemic.
The Victorian Chief Psychiatrist encourages and supports the measures in place, weighing up everything.
I won’t go on about that as people reading may be distressed and I don’t want to add to that - please seek support for yourself/loved ones and please be careful in how you speak of this issue as there are triggers.
Please seek help if you need it. Talk to someone, it will help.
Well said, Micky.
Yes, the lockdowns do add another level of stress and may expose some vulnerabilities that were being managed for a great number of individuals. It could be a tipping point for some.
I, along with you, would strongly urge anyone experiencing mental health issues -- especially anxiety & depressive problems -- to acknowledge their difficulties and reach out for support, you are not alone and there are plenty of appropriately experienced folks to offer support and effective strategies for dealing with these harsh realities. It is NOT an indication of any weakness to ask for help... in fact, it's quite the opposite - courageous.