How is everyone doing?- Page 4

[JennH]

Posted: 4/2/20 at 5:52pm

There are good days and bad days. Yesterday was a decent one, today wasn't so great. Talking to conservative (not radical but just enough to annoy me...) family members has proven difficult. I mention studies, reliable sources (at least as reliable as one can get anyway...) of info, everything, that all report various scenarios, but they continue to parrot the "That's possible", "Well, maybe", "I guess", you name it. It's beyond frustrating to quote peer reviewed studies and friggin' FAUCI only to have those phrases parroted back at me. I led them to the I.C. report...did they listen or read it? Nope. But I try to just keep occupied. That's hard of course. However...I figure I'd give this piece of decently hopeful news. It's also peer reviewed of course :)

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/coronavirus-vaccine-pittsburgh-university-lancet-study-covid-pandemic-a9442536.html?fbclid=IwAR0-sq0fjgWxcUeNKlRWXn98BvqwhGqdXNSIg7YdoGfLQHLiPg9jUwfvFk4#comments

[BdwayLife]

Posted: 4/2/20 at 6:44pm

dramamama611 said: "My great aunt, the matriarch of the family, passed away today from complications due to covid. She was 90."

I am so sorry for your loss, dramamama. As SweetLips indicated, seeing your name so often here on the boards, I feel like I know you.  I am sending you and your family positive, warm, healing thoughts during this difficult time.  

 

[Marianne2]

Posted: 4/2/20 at 8:30pm

I am sorry for your loss, dramamama11.


Just a reminder for people to follow rules and to be kind to the staff at stores when you do need to go out. I get that it is a frustrating time for many, but it still doesn't give anyone the right to treat people like garbage. It isn't our fault if supplies are sold out when you get there. It also isn't our fault if we don't get said supplies on a daily basis. So please stop acting like it is. To those who understand this and are not being nightmares when you come in, we thank you.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/2/20 at 8:51pm

Living in NYC gets scarier and more concerning each and every day as we hear about friends being furloughed, laid-off and or have gotten the virus -we know 3 and we're 44.

As for the economy ...unemployment benefits will reach 10 million by tomorrow -The Federal Reserve Bank predicts as many as 47 million layoffs and a mind-boggling 32% jobless rate, higher than the 25% rate during the Great Depression. Not only are we experiencing a health crisis but a financial one as well. Hang in there everyone...glad we have our health and jobs being ablea to pay our maintenance, mortgage and bills! Health before Wealth!!! BWAY willl be back with a lot less shows but we will have to just wait for many months but hoping by Labor Day! 

Updated On: 4/2/20 at 08:51 PM

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 4/6/20 at 3:45pm

I was in a cardiac unit for almost a week so they could take care of some heart issues.  Doing fine now.  The good:  the exceptional professionals who tended me.  The not-so-good:  being separated from my husband of 53 years.  Oh.....and the 4.9 Southern California earthquake that shook my hospital bed a bit.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now in Intensive Care with COVID-19.  Wishing him well.

Stay strong, stay safe, stay home.

Updated On: 4/6/20 at 03:45 PM

[ArtMan]

Posted: 4/6/20 at 3:54pm

Highland Guy said: "I was in a cardiac unitfor almost a week so they could take care of some heart issues. Doing fine now. The good: the exceptional professionals who tendedme. The not-so-good: being separated from my husband of 53 years. Oh.....and the 4.9 Southern California earthquake that shook my hospital bed a bit.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now in Intensive Care with COPID-19. Wishing him well.

Stay strong, stay safe, stay home."

Glad to hear you got through your surgery okay.  Best wishes.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 4/6/20 at 3:54pm

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Updated On: 4/6/20 at 03:54 PM

[Michelle chouraqui]

Posted: 4/6/20 at 4:35pm

http://youtu.be/cy9JL18ByyA

Well, we were supposed to see Six yesterday, so my 6 year old came up with her own routine for the opener... hope it makes you laugh, like it did us

Updated On: 4/6/20 at 04:35 PM

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 4/11/20 at 4:43pm

My favorite barber shop has shuttered its doors for good after being in the same location since 1927.

The corner coffee shop went out of business and donated their remaining supplies to the local Food Bank.

One of my former doctors returned from retirement to donate his time and experience at a hospital.

The little girl next door doesn't come over to visit now, but she texts me each morning to say "Hello".  

A young massage therapist friend can no longer work, so she gave up her apartment and moved back in with her parents.

Now that few people visit her, a Super Citizen neighbor adopted a stray cat for companionship. 

Our street is no longer swept every other week by the city, but a lady I don't know comes by now and then to pick up litter.

Most people I see are wearing face masks, and some wear gloves.

The mail carrier no longer stops to chat.

Every day, my husband of 53 years and I tell each other "I love you".  We are determined to make it to 54 years.

Stay strong, stay safe, stay home.

 

 

 

[joevitus]

Posted: 4/12/20 at 10:51pm

Glad the surgery was successful, Highland Guy,

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 4/13/20 at 12:47am

To put it plainly, I'm doing absolutely horribly. Each day feels like a week, and each week feels like a month. It feels like this is never going to end. I had finally gotten to a point where I was happy, and I felt like I was getting somewhere with my life. Then suddenly it was gone. And now I think it's going to be a miracle if I can make it through this. I'm getting worse by the day.

Sorry, that was a lot. Thanks for listening.

[Adams3]

Posted: 4/13/20 at 3:52am

Oh my goodness!!!   Please let us know how you are doing!  I know it's rough.

 

 

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 4/19/20 at 3:25pm

A World War II song for our world today.

 

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[EthelMae]

Posted: 4/19/20 at 4:23pm

I try to stay positive for my partner’s sake but when you suffer from depression/anxiety as a rule, this entire thing is debilitating. On my meds and phone sessions with my therapist. But even when you try to limit news intake, you still here about horrible deaths, Nick Cordero’s leg amputation, I could go on. Stars in the House and other fund raising shows have helped. Mornings suck getting out of bed but it gets better as the day goes on. I feel I’m at least following the rules and maybe keeping someone else safe if not myself. 

Updated On: 4/19/20 at 04:23 PM

[SweetLips22]

Posted: 4/19/20 at 11:00pm

I am fortunate, purely by where I live, during these depressing times, to live in a city by the bay under the umbrella of Brisbane Queensland Australia. Today the skies are a sparkling blue and clear, just like the waters of the bay with the smell of the sea coming across with the afternoon breeze.

People on the streets and in the supermarkets, post office, variety stores are all[mostly] observing the social distance rules so on the surface all appears 'normal'.

I am not totally housebound. I do my 2ks speed walk each day at 6am followed by crunches and stretches then shave shower and always dress to impress[casually-just shorts and sleeved shirt]. Healthy breakfast then cross off another on the long list of jobs that were never done.

I do go for a short drive each day and there are many beautiful places within 5-10ks without the prying eyes of the vigilant police. Over A$1000. if you are where you shouldn't be/in a group of 3 or breaking the social distance rule. So far over $1mill. in fines collected !!!

I miss my regular massages, going out for coffee and the freedom to wander but loving the restrictions to not feel obligated to visit the relations I am not keen about, catching up on things put off and my garden is just loving me.

I am totally aware of all the despair/misery/job loss/deaths etc that this virus is wrecking all over the world. By writing this I just wanted to try and imput a little of the positive that I am experiencing during this time.

I am in the extremely high risk category so just try to work with what I've got to make the best of each day.

Think that I have said some of this before above but have just returned from the post office where the Gestapo has moved in to control the masses. By the time I got to the head of the queue I practically had to throw my parcel at the assistant as they had marked the X so far back. I was a little heated by the time the parcel was weighed and sealed and told, 'You need to write the address on the box'. 'I would if I could find a pen'. 'There's none, you'll have to buy one'. Normally I'm placid and flaccid but today I became the full Prima Donna, 'I'm not paying $2. when I have dozens back home'.

2hrs later I posted it to my gorgeous 11yo Niece. I just hope my mood is not trapped up in that box.

I've had coffee, the sun is still shining and am off out into my garden.

Stay strong and healthy everyone and how we'll be at the end of all of this is entirely up to each of us[and with a little help from our friends].

[ArtMan]

Posted: 4/19/20 at 11:53pm

Sweet Lips, You're an inspiration.  I, on the other hand, am doing the opposite of you.  I find my self, not shaving, sometimes for several days.  Which pre coronavirus, I would have never left my house in that state.  I'm too lazy to put on my contact lenses, so I just wear my glasses when I go out.  Again, something pre coronavirus, I would have never done.  I'm not exercising.  Finding myself eating foods, like ice cream, which I never really ate anytime, much less on a regular basis.  On a plus side, I am giving my condo a very thorough spring cleaning which includes baseboards and painting.  Since it is Spring, I'm also involved with cutting, by hand clipper, the bushes and hedges of my mother's house (the house I grew up in). That's always fun..... Not!  Then, the " highlight" of my day is stopping at Walmart or Target, to see what is available either in food items and household cleaning supplies and hoping to obtain it before the rest of the mob grabs it before me.  The icing on the cake is knowing that at least one person in the store, will not be following social distancing, and get right on top of me, then making me tell them off and ask "don't you follow the news".  It happens every single time. I had issues before, but this stay at home order has opened the door for more.  But, at least, I didn't go stand for hours in line, like the other fools in my city, awaiting the reopening of our beaches.

Updated On: 4/19/20 at 11:53 PM

[ArtMan]

Posted: 4/19/20 at 11:53pm

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Updated On: 4/19/20 at 11:53 PM

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 4/20/20 at 8:24am

BroadwayRox3588 said: "To put it plainly, I'm doing absolutely horribly. Each day feels like a week, and each week feels like a month. It feels like this is never going to end. I had finally gotten to a point where I was happy, and I felt like I was getting somewhere with my life. Then suddenly it was gone. And now I think it's going to be a miracle if I can make it through this. I'm getting worse by the day.

Sorry, that was a lot. Thanks for listening. "

I’m so sorry you feel this way. But for people who feel this way, I hope they’re not sitting on their feelings. Do you live with anyone who you can talk to about this? People who are alone need to reach out to professionals who can help them when they are feeling like this. There is very little that people on these boards can do for you (unless someone on here is a professional). I am by no means trying to seem insensitive, it just truly hurts me when I see this type of reaction, and I hope you’re doing everything you can to speak with people who can help you with your feelings on this. 

[Marway44]

Posted: 4/21/20 at 7:46am

Doing fine here in Westchester, and thanks for asking.  Glad you are as well!   Spending a lot of time in my backyard and so grateful to have one!  I play my showtunes in the backyard and await Broadway's reopening.  I am not upset about the closure as they have to keep people safe.  I just don't understand why everyone feels the need to tell others they have the virus.  All of these celebrities, friends on Facebook, everyone!  Medical stuff is private and I don't why all of these people feel the need to tell everyone their private business.  A Facebook friend actually wrote, "I'm waiting online to be tested".  Then writes, "I have been diagnosed with the virus.  You know my address for cards and flowers".  I don't know why people need attention with this virus.  That's annoying me and just this morning another Facebook friend pretty much wrote the same thing, but her post said to send MONEY.  She has plenty of money and works from home.  Unfortunately, this virus has brought out the greed and need for attention in some people and I don't like it.  Don't get me wrong though... I sympathize with those suffering, those we lost and their families but it's private medical business.   I can't wait to go back to normal, but as Grandma Addams would say, "Define Normal"!

[Marianne2]

Posted: 4/21/20 at 8:49am

Artman, it really is amazing how dumb some people are when shopping. I went to the grocery store after work on Friday and the aisles are taped so you should only be going down them 1 way. There were also signs plastered everywhere. Of course people ignored them and did whatever they wanted.

Still working my retail job. Honestly, it really scares me how business did slow down a little when the NJ governor placed the 8pm curfew and then stay at home orders. Now that people are told they have to wear a face covering, it seems to be business as usual for many. People are rude more often and it's upsetting. Because we have so many people out too, those of us who are working end up picking up the slack. It won't be cute when these people come back and they complain how bored they were at home.

Other than that, I'm honestly surprised that I am doing well. Maybe having to go out to work helps that. I guess it also helps that I I am a home body by nature and don't hang out with or talk to a lot of people. I just miss my monthly-ish trips into the city and think my vacation time from work will end up being used to stay home at some point.

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 4/21/20 at 9:49am

My wife is clinical nurse supervisor and the woman who shares her office is being tested so we are waiting to hear the results. I have had enough of spring cleaning so now will maybe do some yard work. Still running as much as possible to get outside and exercise. I ordered a few books for my Kindle and still have a couple more left, the last one I read titled "Different" by Datta Groover was pretty good. My wife and I have had weekly social distant picnics (chairs at least 10 feet apart) with our daughters so that has been nice.Several tennis groups I have played in the members have been texting each other once in awhile to make sure everybody is ok. That is about it on my end of the world, stay safe everyone.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 4/21/20 at 10:22am

Yesterday, my Cardiologist called to chat about the work they did on my heart three weeks ago.  He has given me the go-ahead to resume a restricted exercise regimen (walking, for the moment) and I am over the moon with that good news!

Today, our Mayor has reopened some of our parks for modified activties.  We live one block from the Trolley Barn Park, which operated as a night hub for trolley cars early in the last century.  I love this little park with its overlook to a canyon.  So, tomorrow my husband and I will go for a walk together for the first time in several months, and will start and finish our walk (as always) in the Trolley Barn Park.

I love my town.  I hope you love your town, as well.

 

 

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 4/21/20 at 10:39am

" Yesterday, my Cardiologist called to chat about the work they did on my heart three weeks ago.  He has given me the go-ahead to resume a restricted exercise regimen (walking, for the moment) and I am over the moon with that good news! "

Very happy for you !! Enjoy your walks !!

[JennH]

Posted: 4/21/20 at 11:09am

BroadwayRox3588 said: "To put it plainly, I'm doing absolutely horribly. Each day feels like a week, and each week feels like a month. It feels like this is never going to end. I had finally gotten to a point where I was happy, and I felt like I was getting somewhere with my life. Then suddenly it was gone. And now I think it's going to be a miracle if I can make it through this. I'm getting worse by the day.

Sorry, that was a lot. Thanks for listening. "

This is some realness right here. Because same. In reference to the current COVID mess, I'm finally at a mostly ok juncture of not being on the verge of tears or in a depressive and/or anxiety state of mind every other day since I posted on this thread last. I went through the 5 stages of grief in a matter of a day or two back when this first started really getting bad here, because I knew it was coming, and even then it was a fight every day to even get out of bed in the Acceptance stage. 

I'm mostly ok NOW but WOOF...right when this all got bad here around St. Patricks week, I was kind of a wreck. Before all this, I was away from the city during the whole of December into early January and lordy, it was badly needed as it was the longest I'd been away from this jungle since moving here almost 6 years ago. Coming back was NOT fun. I was ready to leave where I was at the time, but wasn't ready to come back here either, and I hate being in that in between state, as that's where my life has been sitting for too long anyway. But around early February I was finally getting to a point where I was ok with being back and ready to tackle my life goal/dream head on and then KERPLUNK. This mess happens. So 2020 turned into yet another year of life "nothings" when I felt in my gut it was finally "my year". It just shows what can happen to turn the world you live and function in, and ergo everyone's individual lives, upside down on a dime. 

I'm glad to be mostly ok at this point, as there's so little we can control except to distance and/or stay inside (hint hint). I will also say I'm grateful to have been on U.I. before all this and have escaped the filing hell that most aren't, renewed my mostly excellent health insurance, and done my taxes all just in the nick of time before this exploded, all with the capacity to pay all my major bills...in that respect, I'm lucky. Too many aren't. And if you're in that boat, I want to hug every single one of you because no one wants to right this wrong more than I do.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/21/20 at 11:34am

I'm feeling kinda bad for feeling pretty good.