To be completely anti-social right now?

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Usually i am quite gregarious, outgoing, sociable.

Got 12 weeks of lockdown (and since 10 March) cos of vulnerable (x2) DC. DP is furloughed as I am now, since last Tuesday.

Why is it that I've become so anti-social? I can handle so much, up to a point, but then it all becomes too intense and I want to hide in the downstairs loo or under one of the DC beds to get away from everyone.

I need space but I can't find it.

AIBU to have become totally anti social in my own home? Where and when do you find respite?

Sounds tough, hope your DP is being sympathetic. Have you told your DP how you feel, they may feel the same way. My only suggestion would be an hour of relaxation and pampering in the bath. Maybe you can get your children in bed and book the bathroom with no interruptions. Or maybe your DP could give you a foot rub on the sofa while you have some gin or wine, you may have to reciprocate both these suggestions.

Take care and be kind to each other.

Dp and I are taking it in turns to exercise with the kids on a long walk one day, and then the following day going for a long walk or a run on our own. Iyswim. Could you do something similar?

Me too
Last week was a flurry of texts but as my work dies up ..... same
My kids on screens all day as don’t have the energy to parent them
Feel awful and self
Putting

Thanks everyone - I guess I'm feeling a bit anxious about going out of the front door as I've been told the DC can't. I am so nervous about bringing something back inside and making them poorly.

A bath sounds like a good idea. And maybe it's time to say neither the children nor DP nor the cat can come in at any point whilst I'm in the bathroom!!

The intensity of the situation is overwhelming at times.