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Coronavirus Shelter-in-Place and Stay At Home Orders Have Slowed Society Down to a Pace That Some Actually Prefer

Coronavirus Shelter-in-Place and Stay At Home Orders Have Slowed Society Down to a Pace that Chronic Pain Sufferers Can Adequately Keep Up with and Have Reduced Social Commitments to the Level Introverts Actually Prefer 



We've all seen the posts of people complaining about being bored with social distancing and missing their social lives. But have you noticed any other post themes? Or perhaps you are one who is feeling opposite.

I have seen people with social anxiety or even just introverts post their life isn't much different. I've even heard of anxiety actually decreasing for some, knowing there is nowhere to be and everyone else is home, too. Perhaps because it is easier to go through things in large numbers – until the pandemic panic anxiety sets back in, of course!

For those with chronic pain or other conditions normally trying to push enough to just sustain everyday life, it has suddenly become easier for some people who do not have essential jobs. Without work or social commitments, pain can be more manageable, allowing these patients to do more around the house and partake in family activities. Unfortunately, it's a painful reminder how overextended their life may be for their personal work level, and with financial and family commitments, there may be no realistic changes possible when life resumes. 

But for now, just enjoy the break and satisfaction of seeing society move at your pace,  knowing you can handle it without feeling bored or loathing being confined at home. And, if you are someone more introverted and often scrutinized for being home too much, enjoy the temporary societal acceptance staying at home orders have given you. It's even okay to chuckle at the social butterflies counting cracks in the ceiling while you enjoy your solo hobbies as normal! 

But, if you are one of the ones posting about how bored and isolated you are, now would be a good time to apologize to your introverted friends and ask for advice on how to pass the time! ☺ But seriously, in addition to gaining perspective into other's lives, it's a good time to ask how come you need your life so full, why you want to be running at full speed constantly, and what is the issue with being at home too long? 

Are you the type of person who is always on the move, or are you able to relax when on vacation? Assuming you have a place to live and feel safe in your home, why can't you bring vacation veg time here? Of course, there are some people who just don't want to be alone. They may be afraid of being bored, while others don't like the thoughts that come when it is silent. Again, you have to search within yourself to ask what you are afraid of finding.

Yes, humans are social by nature, and this is a drastically long time for most anyone to be isolated, but in short doses, we all should be capable of being alone sometimes. If you are struggling with it, luckily, you still have plenty of COVID-19 quarantine time left now to address any issues you may have!  ☺ Good luck my friends!

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