still have major cabin fever - anyone else?

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I know many things have opened back up but I still feel major cabin fever, like life isn't the way it used to be and I feel incredibly lonely and isolated. I haven't been to work since March last year, so it could be that is what is causing it. We've just come back from a 10 day holiday but I feel it isn't enough, like I need to go away again (the weather isn't helping ofcourse, doesn't feel like summer at all over here).

Anyone else feel like this?

Yeah I feel the same. I think it’s partly knowing restrictions could be reimposed at any time, the constant threat of needing to isolate etc. I’m also so fucking sick of my house after spending so long in it.
We’re off to visit our family in Spain tomorrow (haven’t seen them for nearly 2 years now) so I’m hoping that helps. I’m restless.

Ah yes, the feeling sick of my house because it's become my world is exactly how I feel. Both my working and non-working day is spent in it. We just came back from a 10 day break in Spain - it was such a breath of fresh air, but being back I feel the same again. Just feel like our lives are really insular and we don't have the social connections etc.

Same here. Except no holiday on the horizon. I have young dc and they do a lot or art and craft (summer hols)...the house feels like it's permanently trashed and I get overwhelmed by it all. Plus, having had lockdown, it feels like everything has been 'done' already. Fortunate to have a large garden so outdoor space to potter about in...but I still feel the cabin fever aspect

Don't want to venture far. It is hard work with young dc (all the preparation involved etc.) though small outings in the pipeline at least.

I think this is more than just covid for me though. Having been a sahm for a fair amount of time with no interests outside of the home, I have lost touch of social connections and yes, life is still very insular. Covid/lockdown has highlighted just how much I need to get out more and have more adult company. So, yes, totally understand this feeling.

@Robertslane

Same here. Except no holiday on the horizon. I have young dc and they do a lot or art and craft (summer hols)...the house feels like it's permanently trashed and I get overwhelmed by it all. Plus, having had lockdown, it feels like everything has been 'done' already. Fortunate to have a large garden so outdoor space to potter about in...but I still feel the cabin fever aspect

Don't want to venture far. It is hard work with young dc (all the preparation involved etc.) though small outings in the pipeline at least.

I think this is more than just covid for me though. Having been a sahm for a fair amount of time with no interests outside of the home, I have lost touch of social connections and yes, life is still very insular. Covid/lockdown has highlighted just how much I need to get out more and have more adult company. So, yes, totally understand this feeling.

I relate to a lot of this too. I have three young children and honestly trying to homeschool 2 young primary children and look after a baby/toddler at the same time nearly broke me. I also don’t have any interest outside of the home currently and am lacking in social life. I’m so bloody fed up. I want a life!

Yes Neverrains. I am feeling frustrated now. Youngest is due to start pre-school soon so will have short bursts of time to do stuff (but it doesn't allow you to do much).

I can keep myself busy pottering around with housework/interests at home but I do need more social interaction, life feels flat. Not bleak exactly but flat, like ground hog day...I need to inject some new life into it. I spoke to a friend recently and she seems to be here, there and everywhere. I couldn't keep up with the details of her social life. It sounded exhausting but just something would be good. I have plans but I can't just put them into action, not with a pre-schooler. Still, will do what I can. Hope things improve for you too.