OK, who else is struggling?

[Thorilicious]

Lockdown 1, I was doing new activities, baking, cleaning and exercising.
This time round, I'm tired, my sleep is all over the place. I end up at least once a day arguing with dcs about doing their school work. I have no escape from the dcs, when normally they'd be at school and I'd be at work.
I know it won't be like this forever, but just need to know I'm not the only one...

It's fucking awful. Only a sadist would be enjoying this shit

Meeeee

And I'm trying really bloody hard to be ok!!!!!!

I'm desperately trying not to end up back on anti depressants got off them stayed off for 2 year but sliding downhill again
Actually not sure how I'd get to see a doctor to get back on them ....so

@Beaniecats when this all started, I increased my Ads. They did it all over the phone, so if you're struggling, and think they'll help, give your GP a call

I'm lucky working at home part time, same as DH, no real pressures except all of us stuck at home. But the last 2 days everytime DS has shouted, screamed, been a pain, I've had a very strong urge to smack him. Have never smacked either of my kids. I'm hoping it's hormones and I'm not going to be this on edge until they go back to school Can't imagine how people are feeling who have more difficult circumstances.

It’s killing me.

Last year I was exercising more, lost weight, focused on skin care, seemed to manage work and home school - now I just can’t.

I’m exhausted and grumpy and feel like I’m failing at every aspect of my life.

[quote Thorilicious]@Beaniecats when this all started, I increased my Ads. They did it all over the phone, so if you're struggling, and think they'll help, give your GP a call [/quote]
Thanks I think they have them e consults forms too. So frustrating it's hard coming off them

It's utterly grim

Isn't everyone ?
My dc are grown, so I don't have the hell that is trying to keep young dc entertained and happy or even some form of home learning.

Life is always harder when it is cold and wet outside, and dark earlier in the evening or afternoon.

Also, back in March, we all thought this was going to last a few weeks.......

@BackforGood I know, famous last words.

I'm fed up too, I'd like to see my friends, be more motivated and energised. It's hard to focus on anything and stay positive.

Me. That's it. I can't even say anything else. Sorry. 😞

I'm so fed up. I have 2 small DCs and the interruptions while I try to work have been non-stop. I can't finish a thought nevermind a task. I've put on so much weight because i don't walk anywhere and now it's too icy to even try. Just so over it.

Me.
I can't sleep. Still going in to work (teacher) bit 16 yo struggling with motivation and parents really struggling - lockdown has really impacted on their health.
I lie awake at night with a knot in my stomach for many reasons but mainly if I catch it (at school) I will be responsible for my household getting it (parents over 80 only had one jab). I am over 50 and obese.

Me too.
I shouldn't really complain as compared to many others I have it easy. My boys are in year 10 and 13 and are pretty much self caring, just get on with their schoolwork without complaining. But I almost wish they did need help.
I've lost my job and as my health is not great I'm limited in what else I can do. Plus the weather has been too bad to even go out for a walk recently. I have a volunteering role at the moment but its only one morning a week - the other voluntary stuff I normally do is off - and I feel very bored and low. I'm quite an introvert and didn't mind the first lockdown too much, but even I am getting fed up of it now.
Tonight I decided to put off the ironing til tomorrow. But not because I was too busy, or because I don't like doing it, which would have been my reasons in the not too distant past. No, I am saving it so that I have something to do tomorrow. How pathetic is that.

Me !
I'm furloughed again. I can't stop eating,no motivation, I'm anxious and annoyed that dp keeps getting scan that he's been waiting for . For over 9 months cancelled due to coved.
I'm so over it

I just utterly lack motivation

I'm really struggling this time. I even had a cry earlier

Same. I'm definitely finding it harder than last spring. I'm struggling for motivation to work or do the housework. My sleep is never good but now it's shot to hell.

I don't know if it's the weather, or despair at the government and pessimism about the future getting to me, or what. But I'm just demotivated in a way I wasn't last year.

It’s awful

Me. I am so sick of it. I finally left the marriage I felt trapped in last year. I had a glimpse of the life I wanted in the late summer. Of how good it was to finally be free. Now I feel trapped again by this thing I I have zero control over with no end in sight. I know it will end, but I am so utterly fed up. I want my life back!!!

So it is definitely not just you. Everyone I talk to is fed up. This lockdown has hit hard.

I am overseas and haven’t seen my family for over a year. I don’t see it happening any time soon either. My kids are so young, they will have forgotten who granny is. It’s utterly shit.

I'm also overseas and for the first time in all of this feel fucking awful. I'm supposed to be relocating home in June but there appears to be many obstacles for this now and I'm not even sure we'll get a flight. My mum has cancer and I haven't seen her for a year. I am just putting a foot forward each day for the sake of my DC and I have decided to avoid the news as it just creates a knot of anxiety.

I have contemplated ending it all. I work from home. My job is very intense and I can't move away from my pc unless I have breaks. My breaks are timed to the second. I have a 4 and a 5 year old who go to my 77 father in law daily as I can't care for them and work. My husband is on shifts so he can't help but he does all he can. I have 2 dogs who haven't had a proper walk in months as I have zero time. I need my children back in school. I feel like I am going insane. I haven't had anytime to myself for months and the moment I finish work the children are back. Dinner, bath and bed and off we go again. When will this all end.

Get outside more. You will feel better. Get outside. Doesn't matter what the weather is doing, wrap up and just get outside and walk. And walk. And walk. You will feel better.