Restriction fatigue

Here we go again with ISO part 2 and many of us are experiencing lockdown fever. Just when we got a little taste of freedom? And yes we did enjoy it :) We had a moment in time to experience a little more mobility (drive further from our designated residence) and a little more freedom to be with others (albeit maintaining social distance) For that we are thankful.

Nobody wants to be the catalyst for someone else falling ill nor do we want to be on the receiving end. The goal is to keep us all as safe as we can. We all know that but that doesn’t mean we have to like it. We definitely need to look after ourselves in the midst of this strange time in which we live.

So if we are experiencing restriction fatigue…it’s not that we will disregard the warnings, guidelines and messages that will most likely keep us all safe…it’s just that we are finding the unrelenting requirements tiresome. No-one really wants to wear a face mask, avoid walking next to others or feel anxious if someone coughs near by. But we’re all in this together and it’s for all our sakes that we will heed the warnings and look forward to a brighter day.

Meanwhile, let’s find ways to make the best of each day as it unfolds and have compassion for ourselves and for others.

We all need to interact and to have a sense of belonging so text, zoom or send gifts to stay connected.

We all need to find purpose and to achieve something each day so cook, read or make a difference in someway.

We all need to have hope and to look forward to the future so dream, exercise or tweak whatever you need to be healthy, happy and heard.

Please know that if you are experiencing greater mood fluctuations, feeling heightened with anxiety or having downers with depressive symptoms, help is available. Talk to a trusted friend, to your GP or another health professional in order to gain clarity and feel better.

If you’re stuck?

Let’s talk!