Haven't been out of my pjs since Xmas ...anyone else ?

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Aibu not to bother getting dressed?
Work from home.
Order food shop online.
Has anyone else lost all motivation for actual real life clothes?
Wardrobe full of nice outfits and I just put clean pjs on

I would be really worried about a friend or family member who stayed in their pyjamas all day tbh

That’s projection though. Just because you need to do certain things for your mental health, doesn’t mean we all need the same things. We are all individuals. As myself, and lots of others have said, we don’t sleep in these pyjamas. We put them on clean in the morning, they’re just comfortable clothes.

I know my mental health is slipping when I start cleaning all the time. I’ve realised I become obsessed with cleaning the house when other areas in my life are out of control, as it’s one thing I can control. When my MH is good, I’m happy to live in a house that isn’t a mess, but isn’t spotless either. What I deem “normal”. This doesn’t mean when I come across a friend or family member who does have a spotless house (and I know a few) that I immediately jump to the conclusion they must have poor mental health. Because I recognise we are all different.

I do understand the temptation and I've been in Pj if I'm not going out but I do go out for a walk most days. But I haven't worn knickers (except when I'm on my period) this lockdown just leggings and long tops not sure if that's weird or not.

One nice thing about going to work is being able to choose outfits and wear my nice clothes.
If I was WFH I would probably wear lounge outfits every day but I also like to make those look nice. Like fuck would I be wearing my work clothes, though!

You need to get out for a good long walk every day.

How lovely that you gave a beach just 10 minutes away - surely you can walk there safely and avoid any crowded areas, although if that was me I would enjoy the opportunity for a takeaway coffee. I love going out for a walk when the weather is nice, I often meet one friend and then we see other people we know so even if it is just shouting 'hello' from the other side of the road you are interacting with 'real' people. I also do volunteering twice a week so I can meet/talk to people.
I know we are all different but I would hate the thought of being stuck at home all the time and would not have much respect for my DH (WFH) if he lounged around in pyjamas all day. He is up, showered and dressed and working at his desk by 7.30 most mornings, I am furloughed but still try to have some structure to my day although still in bed with a coffee.

God, I hate PJs - nothing appealing about hanging around in them at all. Good for sleeping in, but that’s it.

I don't think I have ever had a PJ day unless ill. I would get very depressed if I stayed in all day. I have a long history of MH problems so have to keep on top of my mental health by exercising.

I cannot bear staying in the house all day - I only do it when I am ill, so for me I associate it with feeling rubbish.

But thinking about it, even when I am ill I have to get up to see to my ponies, so unless I literally can't crawl out the door I will get at least an hours fresh air by default - my ponies rely on me. I think it is a shame you don't feel an imperitive to walk your own dog.

I’d be too cold in just my PJs just now.

The other day I wore leggings under my PJ bottoms. Does that count as getting dressed?

I started lockdown like this OP ( the one in March) as I’m WFH too. It was cosy and easy and comfortable. Then it lost its appeal and started affecting my mental health. Mentally I couldn’t be bothered as phys I felt I looked like I couldn’t be arsed (sort of true) Now I still dress comfy but in proper clothes but I tend to make an effort on the weekend to wear my nice clothes (even wore a white shirt and leather leggings last weekend) I just think it’s a shame to not wear your nice stuff. Even if no one sees. 😊

Do you what I’d best for you at the end of the day OP, if you’re happy fine, although I suspect you’re wondering about it as you’ve come on here to ask 🙂

Yikes. Wake up brain!!! You do what is best for you, I meant to say 😂😂😂😊

Hope you're ok OP, ignore the faux horror on here at the Devil's PJ's.

It's a horrible time of year weather wise but I do force myself out most days to walk/run and never regret it. May help even for 10 mins xx

I don’t think lots of us were completely horrified at the pjs per se (I couldn’t do it because I associate that with being ill) it’s the fact that OP has essentially put herself under house arrest, even though she has a dog and lives ten minutes from the beach, for no apparent reason.

Half hour exercise video, coffee, shower and hair wash, quick blow dry, 5 mins of moisturise and make up, clean nice clothes.

I feel ready to start the day. My day? Single parent home schooling.

I do it for me. Moping around all day - take responsibility for you physical and mental health.

@SmidgenofaPigeon

I don’t think lots of us were completely horrified at the pjs per se (I couldn’t do it because I associate that with being ill) it’s the fact that OP has essentially put herself under house arrest, even though she has a dog and lives ten minutes from the beach, for no apparent reason.

No apparent reason

Unless a mental health issue, a lot of people who were lazy and inactive pre covid are using the pandemic as an excuse not to change

@SmidgenofaPigeon

I don’t think lots of us were completely horrified at the pjs per se (I couldn’t do it because I associate that with being ill) it’s the fact that OP has essentially put herself under house arrest, even though she has a dog and lives ten minutes from the beach, for no apparent reason.

And many of us are really jealous about the beach.

@CaptainMyCaptain absolutely. I’m jealous about the beach AND the dog. I’m so sick of my suburban surroundings and I have no lovely dog to walk!

I want to hear about the dog. What sort of dog is it? I love dogs but in my normal life I wouldn't be able to do a good job of looking after one.

I go to work in jeans. I’m usually smartly dressed. No one sees me apart from my colleagues and boss, everyone is dressed casual as no contacts about at the minute.

I make myself go for a daily walk, in the hope that I will see a dog. And I suppose a fellow human, but preferably a dog.

Honestly you will feel better for just getting some fresh air even if it’s just to the end of the street and back at first.

I'm with you op, lounge wear (basically day pajamas) or leggings- what's the point of dressing up? I do shower everyday and wash my hair, don't wear makeup anyway, I would feel depressed if I got up and dressed up for the day and then had nowhere to go

Those who aren’t getting dressed and don’t have any motivation to do anything.... I really hope you don’t have children.

@Meruem

I would be really worried about a friend or family member who stayed in their pyjamas all day tbh

That’s projection though. Just because you need to do certain things for your mental health, doesn’t mean we all need the same things. We are all individuals. As myself, and lots of others have said, we don’t sleep in these pyjamas. We put them on clean in the morning, they’re just comfortable clothes.

I know my mental health is slipping when I start cleaning all the time. I’ve realised I become obsessed with cleaning the house when other areas in my life are out of control, as it’s one thing I can control. When my MH is good, I’m happy to live in a house that isn’t a mess, but isn’t spotless either. What I deem “normal”. This doesn’t mean when I come across a friend or family member who does have a spotless house (and I know a few) that I immediately jump to the conclusion they must have poor mental health. Because I recognise we are all different.

@mereum

It’s not projecting.

Pjs are not in themselves the issue.

It’s what they represent if worn all day every day. It represents... not exercising; not getting fresh air and, outside of a pandemic, not socialising.

@NoSauce

God no, I’d be even more depressed. I get dressed and put a bit of makeup on every day.

I also have to do this. Helps me feel alive and get stuff done.