Well-being in lock-down

The realities of lock-down are gradually sinking in, and the first pangs of isolation are becoming apparent. Now this is something that all of us with hearing impairment have to battle against, so you think we would be better prepared? Well I hope so for all our sakes. My mailbox has been flooded with advice about keeping our spirits up. The main message seems to be that it is OK to be anxious and sometimes other long-buried worries might some to the surface too. The first step is to acknowledge the fact if it is getting you down, and it often helps just to be able to talk to someone. Samaritans is a good place to unburden yourself. Their volunteers are non-judgmental and the service is totally confidential. Call them free on 116123 from any kind of phone any time of day or night. You can also talk to them by email. The NHS has useful information on most aspects of Wellbeing – just Google on NHS Wellbeing service.