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I was wondering if anyone has the same issue. I live in the northeast where soon it will be winter and we are inside. I find I am more isolated because when you go out to a restaurant or senior center church etc. you are with people and a lot of germs and I get sick. I am not wearing a mask I cant breath well with a mask on. Does anyone else have the same issue. I know some of you have small groups you belong to but my friends really dont understand my condition and think I am to concerned so I find my hobbies reading and texting but I miss human contact. I live alone and my children are away
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Magg,
Hello! You are certainly not alone with your feelings. I fully understand your concerns. Do you walk? Can you walk with others from your senior center for 30 minutes every week on a set day? It would a social event even if you are just walking in the parking lot of the senior center. Have you considered going to a restaurant when it first opens at 11am or at 4pm when noone else or very few people are there? I have been super cautious for years since a family member has been going through chemo as well. However, I did get tired of the isolation and I do get out at the quietest times . Have you checked out Coursera for online classes- a lot of the courses are free. Social isolation is not good for any of us, the recent surgeon general compared social isolation is as bad as smoking many cigarettes per day. I choose not to attend crowded events throughout the winter months.Each person makes a personal decision about which risks they are willing to take. Please check in with us regularly- we are “ here” for you. Below is a blog article that may offer you some tips.
https://social.bronchandntm.org/discussion/general-discussion/sociaization?returnUrl=%2F
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