Fuck me I feel depressed- come and spread some joy

[AllTheWhoresOfMalta]

Work in education so last day of a 17 day holiday, which I know I’m very lucky to have had. DP also in education so he’s the same. DD back at school tomorrow. I work part time so I’m not but I’ve got mountains of washing and shit ahead tomorrow.

Feeing really bleak and meh. Also have fibromyalgia and am in a bit of a flare.

Cheer me up.

I’m back tomorrow after a 15 day break, so also very lucky to have had that much time off, but really don’t want to go back!

The struggling to sleep for lying awake worrying started on Friday, it was 2am this morning before I nodded off, tonight will be worse I’m sure 😞

I can’t cheer you up I’m afraid, but can offer solidarity 😭

Another miserable one here. Feel joyless and low.

Tempted to open some gin but don't know if that'll make things worse. Nice steak dinner and a bath planned anyway.

How many days until Easter holidays...

I'm feeling it too. Could cry.

I know how you are feeling. Back in work on Tuesday after 18 days off and DH goes away tomorrow for a month

Back tomorrow too, ho hum

I feel the same OP. Had a lovely lazy fortnight off with DS, Christmas and New year is my favourite time of year. Took the decorations down today and just have that ugh feeling of going back to setting the alarm and rushing around to work.

I also hate winter and I'm dreading the endless long cold days with not much to look forward to now until spring.

Been back a few days but still feeling low and crappy struggling to get back into the routine

I feel the same. Don't feel like I have much to look forward to at the moment. Same old drudgery every day.

I was back at work on 29th December. I was depressed as fuck on the 28th. It passes fairly quickly. And bear in mind, we've passed the shortest day of the year, afternoons are getting longer so we'll all be seeing more daylight soon and it won't be long at all before the snowdrops and daffodils poke up their heads.

(Fwiw I don't want DD to go back to school tomorrow. I've loved her being home. But she's in Reception and loves school, she can't wait.)

Book something nice to do this coming weekend to help you through.
We’ve booked a day out on Saturday.

Back tomorrow too and I know I'm going to be flying into a shitstorm. And I'm doing dry January so I can't even ameliorate the day.

Oh thank God it’s not just me!

ByAppointmentTo oh you poor thing. My DP has a field trip for three nights next month that I am dreading so a month is unthinkable. You poor soldier!

2020yeah you’re absolutely right, I know this time tomorrow I will feel absolutely fine, it’s that long Sunday of the soul feeling.

And massive solidarity to everyone feeling it! 30 school days til half term!

But joy wise I made Diet Coke chicken for tea and DS(14) has declared it his favourite tea ever.

Me too, been off since 20/12. I had so many plans, finish the blinds I am making, finish the decorating I have started, maybe even paint another bedroom.

I have done absolutely naff all. 2019 was a bit shit for me tbh, lots of stress including a divorce.

I have not done anything productive at all, in fact I have meant to be vacuuming all day and haven’t even done that yet.

I haven’t been getting up until 0930 or later, am usually up at 0530.

This thread has made me smile somewhat knowing I’m not the only one feeling such doom after a 2 week break. I feel so anxious like something bad is going to happen(probably exacerbated my pms). I just want to hibernate from the world. I’ve had a productive couple of weeks. I was away for a week, which made me feel great and did a deep clean of my home. Walked 8 miles yesterday to clear my head but no joy. Just need to
Get through the week everyone and maybe all will feel normal next Monday.

DD back to nursery tomorrow going to miss having my little sidekick with me all the time.
I've loved having her home.
Thankfully she only does mornings.

I don't work, but I'm studying.

Tomorrow is a day of taking down decorations, attacking an actual mountain of washing, cleaning and batch cooking.
Then coursework for my degree.

It's been such a lovely break, that has gone way too fast