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Anyone else just going through the Xmas motions?

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GinandGobbledegook · 18/12/2021 21:05

I have just recovered from Covid. I'm tired, fed up and want to make a den with my duvet and hibernate until May.

I don't know why. I love Christmas. I love giving gifts, wearing crappy Xmas jumpers and watching cheesy Xmas films. I just really cannot be bothered.
I don't feel festive at all. The will we or won't we lock down isn't helping either.

Is anyone else feeling the same and want to join in my misery?

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Guttedbuyer · 18/12/2021 21:07

Absolutely! We have had Covid in the house for the last three weeks and we are just fed up now.

Invasionofthegutsnatchers · 18/12/2021 21:08

I haven't had covid yet but feel bleurgh. Knowing my luck I'll get it in a couple of days. Can't be arsed with going outside. Feel depressed

pinkypier · 18/12/2021 21:10

Definitely me. I usually love Christmas but this year, not so much. Tree up, presents bought, have already done loads of Christmas cooking but have never felt less festive in my life. It's covid for sure, such a worry.

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Lorriestakingppe · 18/12/2021 21:12

I love Christmas but struggling to concentrate on it tbh

earsup · 18/12/2021 21:14

I am not too bothered anyway but make an effort for my 2 lovely lodgers...from latvia and poland who cant go home or have no family left now so i get gifts for them and make a nice dinner....small tree and lights etc around the house...if it was just me i would just stay in bed and eat chocolate...!!

Sparklingbrook · 18/12/2021 21:15

Yes, it just seems a massive effort. I haven't even got the decorations down yet. I get two days off work but other than that it's business as usual for me.
Roll on the New Year.

ufucoffee · 18/12/2021 21:15

No. I'm fine with everything Christmasy

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GinandGobbledegook · 18/12/2021 21:16

earsup that's so lovely. You're doing a nice thing.

Although, the staying in bed eating chocolate does sound good.

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Pleasegivemeyourwisdom · 18/12/2021 21:16

Me 😰

feliciabirthgiver · 18/12/2021 21:17

We were supposed to be going to France to see my parents whom I haven't seen since Xmas 2019, devastated not to be seeing them and just can't get my act into gear to sort out Xmas here.

INeedNewShoes · 18/12/2021 21:17

Not even feeling slightly festive. I’ve tried - tree is up, had Christmas music playing, taken DD to see lights, but it’s all because I feel I should for DD. I wouldn’t be bothering otherwise.

I’m finding the uncertainty over the coming days/weeks unsettling. It’s very hard not to have it bubbling away constantly at the back of my mind.

UpintNorth · 18/12/2021 21:18

Totally get this. Normally I love the season but this year it feels insincere. So much of what makes Christmas special is with friends and family and with that taken away it feels miserable. Hold on in there. Flowers

Holothane · 18/12/2021 21:18

Done as little as I can get away with I’ve had it with him being grumpy so I don’t care this year, trees up, he’s had one present off me (whisky Christmas Eve) turkey crown will cooked he can watch his Simpson’s crap I’ve sorted out what I’m watching Chinese Christmas Eve nibbles Christmas Day then steak and chips Boxing Day job done. New year doesn’t exist in this house.

JaneyJimplin · 18/12/2021 21:20

I'm the same. Although I'm also just going through the motions with life in general tbh.

tangyandsalty · 18/12/2021 21:20

Yep. Lost my dm a couple of months ago, DF is in hospital and will be over Christmas and I'm utterly losing hope that life will ever get back to some sort of normality. Usually I get through by planning nice things to look forward to, but there aren't any!

Regularsizedrudy · 18/12/2021 21:23

Feel exactly the same, it’s all just so difficult at the moment

ParkheadParadise · 18/12/2021 21:23

Me
I hate Christmas since my Dd1 died
Christmas is a very emotional time for me dd1 loved Christmas.
Although if you met me you wouldn't know.
Today I had Breakfast with Dd2(6) and Santa🎅🎅a have been singing Christmas songs for weeks with her counting down the days till Santa arrives.
I've learned to put a face on for her.

Christmas is a very sad and emotional time for lots of people. I'll be glad when it's over.

Aderyn21 · 18/12/2021 21:23

Going through the motions here. I just feel anxious and sad. My tree looks pretty though and I'm looking forward to having a temporary respite from dieting Smile.
Christmas for women in particular seems to be a load of extra work and this year it just doesn't seem worth the effort!

Aderyn21 · 18/12/2021 21:24

I'm so sorry Parkhead x

Ilovemyhairbeingstroked · 18/12/2021 21:25

Yes definitely feel the same . I’ve still done the usual but nothing is getting me in the mood .

DueyCheatemAndHow · 18/12/2021 21:26

Yep. Not feeling this year.

FindingMeno · 18/12/2021 21:27

I do every year - I really don't like Christmas so I pretend.

Weatherwax13 · 18/12/2021 21:28

@ParkheadParadise I'm the same since my son died, so I truly sympathise. We put on the mask and do it for the other kids. Very best wishes to you. I know how it feels.

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GinandGobbledegook · 18/12/2021 21:32

I'm so sorry to those of you who are having to put a brave face over greif and loss.

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mrsdolittle · 18/12/2021 21:41

Absolutely with you OP. I'm recovering from covid (day 13 and still feeling rough)

Lost DM a few months ago to covid (ripped through her care home - she didn't stand a chance).

Just want to sleep until about March! No energy or motivation for Xmas at all 🙁

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