Hello friends! Shannon here, writing to you from the insulated castle that is my home in Memphis, TN.
It is day 3 of my official #StayHome campaign. I am doing everything I can to avoid all unnecessary outings. Yesterday, I did go to therapy as I continue to work on ways to manage my anxiety- which, as I’ve said many times is peaking. This epidemic has me reeling- I hope it is over soon, but I imagine it will go on until at least August, which seems to be what the news is reporting. Hubby is working from home again, and I am sitting with the baby and the dog as I write here.
So, like I said, yesterday I did go to therapy- it was just me & her in the building, I think. It was after 5pm and everything else was closed. I washed my hands before I walked in, used hand sanitizer as I left and then went and washed my hands again once I reached the restroom. I have been trying so hard to practice good hand hygiene and I am doing my absolute best to be especially cautious nowadays.
I haven’t been sleeping very well lately, so she recommended some Melatonin. I will have to try that. I am still working on “feeling my feelings,” and being mindful, living in the moment without worrying unnecessarily about the future- which is basically impossible right now with the virus going around and causing my city being in a State of Emergency since yesterday. My mind is running a mile a minute.
I am proud of myself for keeping up my exercise regime by going for a walk everyday. Yesterday, I walked to my therapy appointment and today, I took a walk around the block with the baby. I’ll probably do it again before the day is done, since “around the block” is only a 15 minute walk or so.
Trying to maintain positive vibes here by watching stand-up. Watched Bert Kreischler’s latest special “Big Boy” this morning, and I’m gonna watch something else fun tonight. Gotta keep my spirits up. Apart from that, I did have to go get an x-ray today- unfortunately, it really couldn’t wait, but I only had to talk to 3 people: two secretaries and the x-ray tech. Plus they assured me that they wiped down the clip boards and the pens before handing them out to patients. I had a super quick and socially distanced visit, imo.
Trying to keep supporting local businesses whenever possible, and ordered Uber Eats from a local midtown burger joint. It’s almost here! I’m having her leave it at the door 🙂 TTYL!