Hello
I am finding that due to the COVID 19 situation I am feeling down. I do struggle with ongoing depression but have been stable for a number of years. However I find my sleep patterns are being impacted where I want to sleep more then usual. Also I feel like crying a lot. I'm trying to manage work and kids during this and finding some days to be difficult.
Hi Cr R, thank you for your post today. Times like these can be very tough and this situation can make many people feel like they want to cry. Managing your work and kids during these times can also be difficult, but it sounds like you’re trying your best and I applaud you for that.
Try recalling which strategies helped you when you were feeling down in the past. You can rely on many of those strategies, although they might need to be tweaked a little. Also, keeping a consistent sleep schedule can help people get back into a routine as well.
It can be helpful to reach out to loved ones for support, and if you feel like you still are not coping well and crying very often, you may need extra support from your family doctor or another health professional. You can also visit www.camh.ca/covid19 for more resources, which I hope are helpful to you!