Rest and Recreation
@gamayngbaki (1602)
Cebu, Philippines
March 10, 2021 2:18am CST
Gave my brain and my heart a much needed break from the very stressful situation my family is faced with right now after they tested positive for the COVID-19 virus . They are now in the middle of their prescribed quarantine period add to that a bunch of our neighbors rubbing salt to our injuries. Slowly but surely I can feel a heavy sadness in my heart and an almost uncontrollable anger.
Thanks to online shopping, it gave me relief. Just browsing through the many colorful items brightened my spirit. Mylot also helped a lot.
How do you give yourself a break from a very stressful situation?
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
10 Mar 21
Mylot is a good place to take a break or destress. It has always worked for me. 
I am sorry about your family going through this. This is a nasty virus and anyone can get infected. I feel angry with the attitude of your neighbours. Wishing you all a speedy recovery.
I am sorry about your family going through this. This is a nasty virus and anyone can get infected. I feel angry with the attitude of your neighbours. Wishing you all a speedy recovery.1 person likes this
@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
10 Mar 21
For several days my anger was so tangible in my heart and my brain was not thinking good things to say or do to these neighbors at all. My taking a break cleared my mind a little bit and pulled me back to the good side of life.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
10 Mar 21
@gamayngbaki That was a wise thing to do. Negative emotions do no good except for affecting our own health. Are you also infected?
Stay positive and all will be well. Sending prayers for your family.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
10 Mar 21
@arunima25 Thank you! No I'm not infected. Thank you for your prayers for my family they need it very badly.
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@rakski (123188)
• Philippines
11 Mar 21
@gamayngbaki oh true. We have to face the fear and really practice the health protocol religiously
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
11 Mar 21
My niece's entire family got infected; her husband, her three children and her mother in law ; who is still right now in a hospital sedated and intubated. We're not living together in one house but our houses are all in one compound. Mylot helped a lot and also Lazada.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
11 Mar 21
@rakski It's almost the same situation as ours. It's frightening to think that the virus is already very near almost knocking on our door. But I don't allow fear to paralyze me in one corner and just leave my family alone to take care of themselves while I hide in the corner to preserve my own life. I would die of guilt.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
13 Mar 21
I either shut down completely or keep myself occupied.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
14 Mar 21
@gamayngbaki I read a book. I don't check on social media. I workout.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
14 Mar 21
@allen0187 Oh wow that's nice. All these activities you mentioned really are very effective ways to shut down ones self from the outside world
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
14 Mar 21
Wow I like how you do It! But how do you shut down completely? I tried to keep myself occupied by online window shopping in Lazada. It gave me so much relief it's as if my mind and my heart gave a deep breathe of air.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
13 Mar 21
Am sorry your family has to go through battling CoViD-19. Hoping for the speedy recovery of every one.
Stress also dampens me. Am the panicky type.
Under severe pressure, I pray.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
16 Mar 21
@gamayngbaki A truly trying period for the family. Glad you were able to collect your wits and took control of the frightening battle with CoViD-19.
Has everyone recovered fully now?
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
17 Mar 21
@eileenleyva Yes it's indeed trying times for all of us and it also put to the test our neighbors and friends. Today March 17 is actually the end of their home quarantine. It's freedom day today
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
14 Mar 21
I'm also very panicky but this time I have to take control of my emotions and be strong (physically, emotionally, psychologically) for all of them because I'm their connection to the outside world.
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@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
10 Mar 21
I do listen to music and go for a nature walk. Sorry to hear that. You will get better
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
10 Mar 21
Taking nature walks and listening to music is a nice way to rest and relax from stressful situations. Since the pandemic I could not take long nature walks. These days I just stay in my garden and spend quality time with my beloved plants.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
10 Mar 21
@Laurakemunto So true! I can't live or survive without my plants. Life would be very boring without them.
@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
10 Mar 21
@gamayngbaki that's so cool. Plants are good and have that food feeling especially when they grow well and healthy.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
10 Mar 21
When we sleep we give our bodies and our brain a chance to recover and to grow from any trauma it might have experienced while wide awake and active
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
11 Mar 21
That's a very creative way of breaking away from a stressful situation. I like it very much!
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
24 Apr 21
Yes I agree with you that mylot is a big help in relaxing a tense and tired mind. I like how you relax your mind.
@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
17 Mar 21
Thank you! We are learning a lot from this situation. Being strong physically emotionally etc helps a lot in order to survive this difficult situation.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
17 Mar 21
So true! Mylot helped relax my mind a lot and gave it time to recover and breathe. Today is the end of my family's home quarantine. It's freedom day !
@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
10 Mar 21
Yes it's true otherwise I would go to out to our neighbors house and quarrel and maybe have a fight.
@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
14 Mar 21
Fr Jun what would seminary life be without "feria quinta"? I think it would be most unbearable. Thanks to your seminary rectors for giving you days off to
relax and breathe fresh air
@aureategloom (9601)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
10 Mar 21
i'm sorry to hear that, stay strong. it will get better in some time.
i take a break sleeping and not thinking about anything for some time.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
10 Mar 21
I love how you take a break. Sleeping does not work for me because when I wake up my dark feelings and thoughts are still there.
I will stay strong because I'm the only connection they have to the outside world.
