I feel I've been getting increasingly argumentative on here, I'd like to offer an unreserved apology for what I feel is my increasingly erratic behaviour. I've had a word with myself, and for the sake of my mental health I'm taking a break from all social media, and the news - this may well just be running away from my problems, but I need to confront them in the real world, not the digital. I hope anyone who I have rubbed up the wrong way can forgive me - stress has a funny effect on folk so please try. We genuinely are all in this together, as human beings, what we need is kindness not meanness, we need to find ways to support each other and recognise there is no script or known path forward, lets remember we are going through a once in century event and cut each other a bit of slack. Again, I really value this forum, but it can bring out the worse in people, especially myself - and I am very sorry for that. Take care of yourselves and those you love, see you again soon.
Excellent post WakeyRed,I hadn't noticed you being argumentative. I agree that taking a break from social media is a good thing for ones mental health. Since isolation and having to work from home, I too have taken a breal from my social media accounts, not because they were causing me problems but working online I just didn't want to be disturbed. I hardly watch TV now unless it's something light and creative and never watch the news. Being isolated is more stressful than people realise, I'm concerned at the long term effects of this on the population, especially childremn. Stay safe and find what works for you and your loved ones too. Looking forward to your return.
I've had to take a break from some forms of social media @wakeyred , not because the groups were of people I don't like, quite the opposite. These are weird times & social media is one of the only means of communication for many of us, especially those who live alone. Main thing is not to be hard on yourself, it's good to be big enough to apologise, but leave it there & try & move on. Hopefully see you back on here soon.
Yep good point. Im by myself for 6 out of 7 days per week at the moment so social media is helping me get through this. If it is having a negative impact on your mental health though it is definitely a good idea to have a bit of time out.
Tek it easy, its a strange old place for us all at the minute, were all individuals and will all cope differently,
The lockdown is having a massive effect right across the nation and we all have different coping mechanisms. You know what's best for you WR and if you feel that taking a break from social media will help you, so be it. Let's hope when this crisis is over we can all resume our lives with renewed optimism and perpetuate some of the positives that have come to the fore re- understanding of others needs, practical ways of helping, selflessness etc etc. I enjoy reading your posts and have to say you have always responded to anything I had to say in a positive manner. Good luck, keep safe and look forward to hearing your views when you feel that the time is right to return.
Fully understand what your saying. I’ve found myself editing my responses after considering them. It’s easy to take your frustration out on the on line target. I’m guilty of the same thing. There’s no reason for bad manners!
I've drastically cut back my activity. Getting stressed out by some of the stuff on here certainly doesn't do me any good and it's pretty pointless engaging with it anyway. For the forseeable future less is more.
