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Climbing the walls with this weather - how do people do it!?

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Raingoawayplsplspls · 27/01/2026 17:02

We’re fortunate not to be in an area affected by overly serious flooding, but we’re now on our 9th day of non-stop torrential rain and howling winds. I actually had to put in earplugs during the day yesterday because I couldn’t stand listening to the wind anymore. There’s no point going outside apart from when we walk the dog, driving isn’t fun, and we’ve now got a leak. Doesn’t help that it’s an old house with single glazing and we’re trying not to have the heating on constantly.

SAD has always been an issue for me but this takes it to a new level. I’ve just given up and climbed back into bed - I have a headache for seemingly no reason, and no energy or motivation to do anything, even though there’s plenty of work I should be getting on with (both work work and things around the house). I was quite enjoying cooking and taking long baths for a while but now losing the will to do that too.

I should probably mention that I’m originally from a relatively warm and dry country and only recently moved out to the countryside, so maybe I’m being too sensitive. Of course there is also bad weather in cities, but I swear it wasn’t this bad, or at least there were more distractions! Even my English DH who grew up here and is usually a rain lover is struggling!

Any tips on lifting my spirits and getting back on track welcome!

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Soonenough · 29/01/2026 12:35

It is the wind that is driving me bonkers . Howling noise non stop. Pain in my head listening to it . And unable to open doors of the car except with two hands. Nearly pulled my arm off. Patio doors are rattling and nobody can use them .

Playingvideogames · 29/01/2026 12:48

Rain again here and thick grey cloud. On day 7 now of my kids being ill - first one, then they passed it to the other. Said to DH earlier that parenting in Britain means 90% of your experience is rain, mud, faeces, illness and more rain.

scienceteachersarefun · 29/01/2026 13:02

Playingvideogames · 29/01/2026 12:48

Rain again here and thick grey cloud. On day 7 now of my kids being ill - first one, then they passed it to the other. Said to DH earlier that parenting in Britain means 90% of your experience is rain, mud, faeces, illness and more rain.

😂sounds like Medieval times!

TheGoldenApplesOfTheSun · 29/01/2026 13:17

It feels like it's been the longest January in the world, doesn't it?

scienceteachersarefun · 29/01/2026 13:24

TheGoldenApplesOfTheSun · 29/01/2026 13:17

It feels like it's been the longest January in the world, doesn't it?

It finishes on Saturday! Plus the days are definitely getting longer.

TheGoldenApplesOfTheSun · 29/01/2026 13:29

Roll on February! Cannot wait for lighter evenings

Playingvideogames · 30/01/2026 14:00

Yippee, another few days of weather warnings have been added & it’s hammering down

Boomer55 · 30/01/2026 15:15

Winter comes yearly, but for those flooded, it must be extra difficult. Other than that, I just look forwards to Spring and sumner.

My son lives in the US, and had over a foot of snow yesterday - sort of puts the UK into perspective.

Soonenough · 30/01/2026 17:09

Just heard a news report from Jan 25th . At that point there has been 21 days of rain. Even when it stops it is very cold and unbearably windy in my area.

BogRollBOGOF · 30/01/2026 17:42

Nearly at February now... roll on snowdrops, primroses, crocuses and sunset at 6pm in a few weeks... and walking to work in daylight.

PandoraSocks · 30/01/2026 17:46

There are some crocuses peeking out in my garden, but they getting battered by the 🌧 ☹️

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