The life interruptions that accompanied the pandemic affected our participants in various ways. One notable one was the way their daily routine had changed, sometimes for good, and sometimes in very challenging and difficult ways. These images capture noticeable and measurable shifts in routines, this can be in regard to cleaning, working, and/or managing physical spaces, health, and family needs.
Sleep: Being at home more has increased the amount of time I spend asleep, mostly to deal with mental health.
Self Care: For over thirty years I have worn some type of artificial nails. When I was very ill with Cushing's Disease, it was the one thing about my body I couldcontrol. While it may sound silly, perfect nails have become a symbol of self-care to me. Removing those nails and not being able to take care of myappearance in this way has been very difficult on an emotional level.
Pet Quarantine: My little dog is my constant companion. I can tell that he is confused about all the changes in our life. He isn't allowed to run out and greet the mailmanor the UPS driver, and we aren't having "company" which is one of his favorite words. I created this meme because it accurately reflected my feelings ofbeing stuck in a location and wondering what happened to the life I knew..
How I get things: Before February, I went out of the house to go shopping at least once a week. I went alone to most of my doctors appointments, attended church, andprofessional organizations as well as volunteering. I was out of the house 4 or more days a week. Since February, my husband goes out to get essentialsand I remain home. The furthest 'out' I've been is to the end of the block with my service dog.
