Quarantine keeps going on and on.
He had his share of problems with the situation too. Made it easy to relate.
No, it was simple and easy to locate/understand.
Nope
No
I swear, I can't take these lockdowns anymore.
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I can definetely understand why. During this pandemic we have been more isolated than ever It's not easy
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Reflection of feelings,Self-disclosure
I mean it's one thing to limit capacities in places, but to say we're not allowed to go to our friends' and family's home is just plain ridiculous.
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It is more than reasonable to be frustrated with regards to that. I myself have not been able to visit my ill mother. She lives in another country, so it's especially difficult.
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Self-disclosure
That is a shame. I mean I know people can still do Zoom or Facetime, but I imagine you can related to me in knowing that both of those options are not the same as face to face.
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Exactly, the experience feels like it lacks the main connection we share with our loved ones. It is totally normal to want to be face to face instead.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
I think that's the other thing that these lockdowns are doing; they're sucking the emotional aspects out of activities and pastimes we love. Instead of laughing or jumping with fright in theaters with everyone, we now have to do it with ourselves. Rather than cheering as an audience over a touchdown, it's now a crowd of one. It just feels robotic now.
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I agree with you, what used to be super-exciting activities now have a much more monotonous feeling. However, it's not the end of the world. Thankfully, researchers have just came up with a vaccine prototype I heard.
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Affirmation and Reassurance,Information
Yeah, but even with the distribution, some people are saying that things won't return to normal till about late spring/early summer. It's certainly maddening.
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I know it's not easy, but try to think of this whole situation of a challenge that you are overcoming. What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. You will come out of this ready for any hardships that life might throw at you.
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Providing Suggestions
I guess, I still think our responce to this was sloppy at best. I mean, lockdown the healthy masses due to a discease with a 99% survival rate? It just doesn't make sense in my book. I'm just glad this silliness will be over soon.
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It will hopefully be over sooner than we think. Just try to keep a positive attitude, focus on the things you like, and time will fly. I know it can be hard, but I am sure you got this
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance,Providing Suggestions,Affirmation and Reassurance
I think over time (sooner than later hopefully) I'll be able to get over it. Thank you very much for talking to me.
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It has been a pleasure : )
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Others
Have a good day :)
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