Pandemic Fatigue: Care for HSPs

December 29, 2020 Julie Bjelland

Who is feeling pandemic fatigue? At this time are many months into the pandemic and I know that many people are experiencing pandemic fatigue.

I want to both normalize your emotions and provide some resources that might help. First of all, most everyone has had some kind of meltdown or experienced an emotional rollercoaster. Times aren't "normal" so it's unlikely we will feel "normal".

One of the biggest things we can do is continue to show ourselves self-compassion and let ourselves feel what we feel while being gentle, and loving, and patient with ourselves.

Some HSPs Shared Their Pandemic Fatigue…

Thank you for this, Julie. I'm really struggling with having everyone endlessly in the house needing me. I'm enjoying mindful walks and savoring quiet moments when I can. Thank you for the reminder that it's ok to feel stressed during these stressful times!

Thank you Julie! For me it was difficult to explain to my husband and sons what I really wanted was spending a few days alone, but it is was worth "overcoming the guilt". I know I'll be much better company for everyone thanks to this break! (I also feel very lucky that it is possible!). Sometimes...often to be honest- I need to push myself to do what I know is right for me...what helps me then is to imagine what I would encourage a friend to do - and that way the choice seems more obvious :)

My experience has been on the other side! :) Too much alone time. It has been just me and my dog in this house for months and months and months on end with very little happening of the life I was engaged in before the Pandemic. I’m an introvert, obvi, but I would still be able to go sit at the local coffeehouse, meet some friends, go over to my friend’s house for holiday meals, all of those little human touchpoints. I’m mentally strong, resilient, and have great coping skills but I too want to acknowledge with all of us here how difficult it really is and stand supportingly with everyone that is feeling the impact in their own unique way.

Thank you Julie, that does help. I use my tools most of the time, but like everyone else, I really miss socializing and doing activities of my choice.

Want to share your experiences in the comments below?

Here Are Resources That Might Help

Here’s a compilation of episodes fromThe HSP Podcast as well as recommended blog posts offering tips during the pandemic and meditations for the sensitive to help you feel less stressed and calmer.

Some HSPs Shared Their Pandemic Fatigue…

Here Are Resources That Might Help

Support for highly sensitive people during this pandemic

What’s Hard and What’s Helping During This Pandemic

Pandemic Self Care: with Julie and Willow

Optimizing Health as an HSP during Coronavirus with Julie Bjelland and Dr. Julia Hipp

How To Deal With Anxiety While Navigating Chaos And Uncertainty with Sukie Baxter

Recognizing the importance and value of our high sensory abilities during a global pandemic with Julie Bjelland & Willow McIntosh

Our Challenges Shape Our Purpose with Julie & Willow

Why Self-Care isn't Cutting it During this Pandemic with Jodi Aman

How to manage intense stress and anxiety right now as a sensitive person

Be careful about how much news you’re taking in

How to manage intense stress and anxiety right now as a sensitive person

Growth Through Suffering

Hope in Crisis

Accessing Resiliency: Helping Yourself & the World When You Are Needed Most with Willow McIntosh & Julie Bjelland

Reflection and Growth Opportunity

How HSPs Are Staying Resilient

Also, here are some blog posts recommend

Explore Meditations for the Sensitive