Introduction Post

[petra]

If you're joining us, please comment with:
1. Your name (your pronouns)
2. Experience with being stuck inside: newbie, been not around the block a few times, Grizzled Veteran of the Indoors Wars
3. Self-soothing: Favorite way to self-soothe at the moment
4. I hope: What you hope this community can do for you
5. I can offer: What you are bringing to the party

For example:
Petra (she/her)
Been not around the block a few times
Self-soothing: reading long fanfiction & Stardew Valley
I hope: I want to add structure and enjoyment to my days of being stuck inside, and bring the same benefits to other people
I can offer: an open, sympathetic mind and suggestions of ways to cope, e. g. "connect with new people on the internet for new perspectives"

Comments

[fullupwithfire]

Been lurking a while, but thought I should try and introduce myself before I try to participate. :)

1. August (username or derivatives also welcome!), they/them
2. Newbie? I've had issue leaving the house for anxiety/depression reasons before, and been working from home for a while, but never had to stay in for reasons other than my brain.
3. Self-soothing: Singing a lot has been my #1 coping mechanism. Also repetitive crafts (embroidery mostly, some knitting), TV, and reading fanfiction.
4. I'm just really hoping for connecting with people, and maybe some things to think about/be distractedd by.
5. I can offer an ear, sympathy, cat pictures, and maybe some music/TV/fic recs?

[petra]

Welcome, August! I think there's a qualitative difference between "I can't leave the house because of things inherent to my brain" and "They say I can't leave the house," though there's an overlap of skill sets.