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Last Minute Changes and Coronavirus

Misnamedhellion

How is everyone coping with all of the last minute changes that the coronavirus outbreak is causing? I am feeling very stressed because my work might close any day (we are a visitor attraction), and I might have to work from home. People have started cancelling plans, and events, and my routine is not consistent. Everything just seems very uncertain for the next few months, and I know that we're all in a similar position.

I understand that all of these things are necessary in order to protect the most vulnerable in society, but I'm find the uncertainty really difficult to cope with - its all a bit overwhelming Does anyone have any coping mechanisms that they would like to share for dealing with necessary changes?

  • Greetings... Maybe not the best advice, but I would suggest replacing the displacement of routine with thinking instead about those who, um, 'benefit' from it (are protected due to the routine not happening)... like as if this were a War, and by staying away from obvious targets it makes them less likely to be targeted by the enemy...

    ...Or something. I know what You mean, since 'Routine' is one of the main aspects of Autistic Diagnosis. Also maybe try to fixate upon one constant which is seen through *all* of this (e.g. sleep, food, exercise, whatever) and use that to fill in the 'gaps'. After that, I am not sure what else to write now... I am also stressed a bit yet had chance to Log On just now.

  • I've been a recluse for decades and being alone for long periods of time is my natural state.  So self isolation is no problem. 

  • Hello I’m really struggling with this coronavirus thing, my support groups are being closed down and I’m not coping well with the changes to routine. I don’t mind isolating myself but my groups are my only outside contact and I don’t have other options. The buildings where there’re held are being closed. I feel very lost.