Kerri, I am so sorry you aren’t feeling like yourself. This pandemic has caused many of us to feel depressed and anxious. You are a frontline worker so it’s understandable that you might be feeling down and anxious. I think it completely normal.

It’s hard to describe what your feeling to another person who does not share the same symptoms. You can only describe what might be making you feel the way that you do. You might try relaxation skills like deep breathing from the belly, meditation or gentle movement like Tai Chi. You might also journal your thoughts and feeling which can give you insight as to why you feel like you do.

Thank you for your service. I hope you can find some relief. May peace be with you.

Kerri, firstly I just wanted to thank you for everything you are doing on the front line well done, I suffer with some depression my self but I know what sets mine off I take a deep breath and try and think of something nice I think of our wedding day that makes me smile try and talk to your partner you never know he could help you, being on the front line must be very hard but you know you are doing a good job. Sorry I can not be any help. Stay safe.

As a healthcare worker, I commend you for your work and service to others. My daughter, grand-daughter, and grand-son are all healthcare workers and my son is a Police Officer. This Pandemic thing is beginning to stress everyone out. In my opinion, God created us to be social beings and when we are limited to only family and our patients, it becomes difficult for us to enjoy the isolation, so to speak. I have dealt with depression as well and something like this has a tendency to trigger it or make it more intense. I have never seen anything like this in my lifetime. I often wonder if there is something else behind all of this. It seems so strange that during all the other SARS, Swine Flu, that we never had this type of isolation and many more died from these from Covid19. Hopefully, we can return to some type of normal in the near future. Hang in here with us.

Thank you guys, to top things off I’ve just received my swab results back and I’ve tested positive so now got to isolate for 14days! :(

Ohh no. Be sure to take care of yourself. Hope you feel better soon.

I am so sorry to hear you tested positive for Covid, I pray you can take the time to rest and work through some of the things you are feeling and thinking. I know when I go non stop I am left mentally drained and can’t reason well or see beyond some things. Have you tried journaling? Sometimes that can be helpful and what you are seeing in healthcare right now is pretty stressful so it might be good to talk to a counselor, pastor or mentor. Just someone who can help you work through what you are feeling and thinking and the trauma that might exist there. I am praying for you as you rest and recover. -Rachel

i'm sorry you tested positive. I too am an essential worker although not in health care. it scares the shit out of me that I will get infected because I am in my 50's and obese. I hope you are doing ok and I offer my support to you and also, I respect the work you are doing especially during this super difficult time. take care.