When I am sat here at home posting on proofofbrain sometimes I forget how tough the past 12 months plus have been on everyone's mental health, for some more than others - but everyone in one way or another will have had some impact from this.
The constant lock downs, the lack of being able to see friends and family , the shops being shut, the constant death and infections of covid-19 announced on the news, and for some the passing of a loved one due to this terrible illness.
Do you remember or did you experience any of these?? what about the panic buying??
I remember waking up one morning and hearing on the news that everyone was panic buying food and toilet paper - now I had some supplies in anyway , I think it is wise to keep some food stored for difficult times (financially difficult as well as a pandemic or natural disasters) but this alone set me off.. I too panicked.
I am somewhat ashamed to say that I added to the problems, I went round multiple super markets and bought whatever stock we did not have, I added to our toilet paper stores , I have a family and I had to make sure they were provided for, I also have elderly grandparent that I look after and provide for. It was not just for me but for them too.
For weeks it was uncertain what you could get, some people resorted to stealing toilet paper from public toilets and hospitals because the shops were empty..
Has this effected my mental health?? I am not sure. But it has made me have quite extensive stocks on hand. Should it ever happen again I wont be panicking, I will feel a sense of serenity that I am prepared and my family will be provided for.
There was a show on TV a while ago called "doomsday preppers" and whilst they were very much the extreme end of the spectrum, I have to say they were the people who did not have to panic at all. HOWEVER - there is a fine line between being prepared, and being in a constant state of panic waiting for the next disaster.
Life is for living - And I hope wherever you are you are able to live your best one.