How to maintain well being during Covid?

[Starboy]

Ever since covid 19 spread across the world i've noticed that i've been beginning to experience a lot of erratic thoughts and have become very easy irritable recently. My mood has been bad, i've become very lazy and I have almost zero desire to do anything productive. I returned to work,but when i'm off I will just play videogames and lay in bed on my phone. I will also watch porn which I know is really bad but since getting girls feels out of reach for me now I don't even care if I fuck up my sex drive cuz sleeping with girls seems so far off in the future. I'm also having thoughts of needyness,jadedness and bitterness towards women which I know isn't right and will only hurt me. Just being single for a long time has turned me a little nutty I guess.
Before Covid hit I wasn't totally at peace with who I was but it wasn't this bad where I was apathethic and gave up on about damn near everything and experiencing so much inner turmoil. Negativity is so engrained in my mind right now because there is little positivity happening in the world right now and me personally.

I know there are already a bunch of posts on what to do during Covid and I don't mean to be repeating threads. But what works for a guy who's having trouble maintaining his own mental health and sanity?

 

[Wick]

I've been able to stay comfortable and in good spirits, I think maybe these are some reasons why:

-I still have social interactions, with my family, and with friends. Sometimes these are just Skype calls with friends, but I visit and see my family regularly in person.

-I am studying and learning skills that are relevant to my goals. I'm able to still feel a sense of accomplishment and have things to fill my time.

-I avoid the news and any fear mongering sources, but stay up to date from quality sources that are chill.

-I have a positive outlook in general, and put in effort to maintain it.

-I'm still maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine, meditate, even trying out some counseling from a friend who is training in it.

-I'm seeing the situation as a chance to practice patience and a catalyst for growth.

This is no doubt a challenging time, but it's possible to stay on top of things and not let it overwhelm you. You just need to have the right tools and be consistent in your efforts to practice self care.

Btw, Tony D offers 1 free coaching session. Wouldn't be a bad idea to talk with a trained life coach, especially one that understands the related game challenges.

 

[pandoriks333]

My top 5 must have things:

- Carry on doing things you enjoy
- Stay connected with others
- Look after your body (Fitness/Cycling)
- Watch movies and TV Shows you like (Free your mind while watching, don't watch thrillers )
- Do not stay glued to the news (Most important!!! )

Yes I understand this mat be not easy but your mental health is VERY important. Find a hobby!

 

[Slick]

Yeah outside of work im just watching TV and going on YouTube.

I try to keep up an exercise routine, but I have had hardly any social contact in 4 months. Very few women.

I feel like meditation and sunlight help me. I might also try writing.

 

[Zanardi]

I've been able to stay comfortable and in good spirits, I think maybe these are some reasons why:

-I still have social interactions, with my family, and with friends. Sometimes these are just Skype calls with friends, but I visit and see my family regularly in person.

-I am studying and learning skills that are relevant to my goals. I'm able to still feel a sense of accomplishment and have things to fill my time.

-I avoid the news and any fear mongering sources, but stay up to date from quality sources that are chill.

-I have a positive outlook in general, and put in effort to maintain it.

-I'm still maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine, meditate, even trying out some counseling from a friend who is training in it.

-I'm seeing the situation as a chance to practice patience and a catalyst for growth.

This is no doubt a challenging time, but it's possible to stay on top of things and not let it overwhelm you. You just need to have the right tools and be consistent in your efforts to practice self care.

This is what I mostly do myself one way or another and the fact that I am very accustomed of doing things alone helped me alot. Don't get me wrong, I have friends but there are things I cannot do with them.

It is not hard for me to do those things. Maybe because I am born optimist.