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

[rainsnownblow]

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 have only been dressed on four occasions since March 2020.

I get dressed for work every day. I get up walk the dogs or exercise in my gym gear then shower change and put in clothes I would wear to work on a more casualish day make up and hair straightened. At the weekend I have a lot of dog walking and some exercise so on a Saturday it’s generally gym gear and a Sunday it’s my normal clothes. Again a little make up. I have not however wore as much clothes as normal IYSWIM but I would go mad if I didn’t pretend that things are ok and dress like normal.

Today is Tuesday, why wait until Friday to go out? Even if you go out today for a short walk before it gets dark, it will be a really positive step.

Yeuch. That would give me a breakdown!
I like wearing different things depending on what I'm doing that day. Different colours, different nail polish! When there isn't much to do, little things can make all the difference.

But you have the dog OP, and your boyfriend, surely a walk with them(or just with your dog who’ll probably be really pleased to have you walk him again!) is a better aim than waiting until Friday to get your substitutions from Tesco

I was doing the same, living in PJs or trackies.

Until I realised the impact on my mental health. As silly as it is WFH, I get up for a walk, shower, do my hair, then wear something that makes me feel good. Have enjoyed re-discovering dresses and skirts I forgot I had! I have to admit no makeup - and my skin has never been better.

Helps to seperate home life/work life when restricted to the house.

I’d find that very depressing.

Sometimes I don’t get dressed until gone 11, but I always do, since my daily walk round the block would frighten the locals otherwise.

OTOH doing it in pyjamas might be a good idea now I come to think of it - they’d all think I was mad, very likely dangerous, and would steer well clear. As it is, hardly anybody bothers to socially distance -it’s nearly always me stepping off the pavement or squashing myself into a hedge.

I'd really recommend that you try to get washed and dressed every day. It doesn't have to be anything formal or uncomfortable. My "uniform" since March has been t-shirt, fleece and jeans or tracksuit bottoms. Makes it easier to find the motivation to go for a stroll at lunchtime. You probably need to get yourself out in daylight. If you are staying indoors, your Vit D is probably very low (and Vit D is said to give good protection against Covid)

For the person who said what is the difference between PJs and lounge wearand why does it matter.

well of course it doesn't really, your pjs and loungewear may be the same items
BUT

• Being dressed means I could pop to the corner shop without getting changed 'dressed'

• Getting up and then putting on a different set of clothes for the daytime is a useful deliniation

-if you normally wear you pjs only at bedtime, then you psychologically think of them as bedtime wear. -what do you wear underneath? I wear nothing under my pjs, so that woudl feel odd while working.

I put on some of my absolute favourite clothes today to see if they would help me approach homeschooling and cleaning and playing with renewed vigour! I feel the same.

Shower, dress. Go for a walk.

You really need it.

How times have changed. MN normally champions the PJ lovers!

I too would feel ill if I didn't get dressed even if It's only leggings and a tunic top. I have to stick to my daily routine while working from home or I think I'd go mad.

One of my best friends is going through this "what's the point?" phase at the moment so I'm nagging her every day. She says It's helping. I hope so.

Up and at 'em OP!

I suffer for cabin fever if I go 24 hours without stepping outside for a walk. Thankfully I haven't been told to self isolate yet.

Being in pjs for a long period of time will contribute to feeling rubbish. My advice would be to start getting dressed, going for walks, put a bit of make up if you usually wear it. You aren't going anywhere but who cares.

Think small wins - a walk around the block, wearing jeans, brushing and doing your hair. Not all at once, keep the pressure low.

Don't pay any attention to people who are being rude about you not leaving the house, or saying depression is your own fault I understand where you're coming from.

I don't get dressed just to sit in my house because it's just a waste of washing, if you're at home why do you want to be wearing restricting jeans or an itchy jumper? It's winter too so it's much comfier to put on a fluffy pair of pyjamas and slipper socks.

If you want to change it up then power to you, but I know that my electric bill has gone up a lot since we're having to use more electricity so it makes sense to save money by putting a wash on less

I get dressed every school day as I join my DS5 for his online lessons and feel uncomfortable wearing PJs. But if I'm not doing gardening at the weekend I have a PJ day also find it very relaxing and comfy (our garden is very overlooked so don't feel comfortable in my PJs).

But I didn't leave the house/garden from 3rd January to 17 Jan, when I had to do a top up supermarket shop, and had a massive panic attack in the carpark, unable to get out of the car. Staying in, just for a fortnight, has messed with my mental health.

@rainsnownblow

No video or zoom calls just my voice thankfully. I think lazing around is making me feel tired all the time. I have zero energy lately I'm off from Thursday so I think il paint my nails/tan etc and go to Tesco Friday. I need a few bits that they substituted so that can be my aim.

Hmm I guess the big thing is getting out of the house for a walk rather than what you're wearing so maybe bung on some jeans/leggings and go for a walk every day. Then shower and either put clean PJs on or something else!

I always get dressed and after a zoom call with a senior woman in my organisation last week am trying to make more of an effort to wear at least slightly more professional clothes - eg roll neck with a big necklace. Maybe some lipstick. Previously I was only wearing comfy jumpers and haven’t worn make up for months and months. It’s easier in the summer when it’s warm to look nice. It’s improved my confidence at work subtly though so I’m going to keep trying to make the effort. Although I still live in leggings and jeans on my lower half.

@sept2021

Don't pay any attention to people who are being rude about you not leaving the house, or saying depression is your own fault I understand where you're coming from.

I don't get dressed just to sit in my house because it's just a waste of washing, if you're at home why do you want to be wearing restricting jeans or an itchy jumper? It's winter too so it's much comfier to put on a fluffy pair of pyjamas and slipper socks.

If you want to change it up then power to you, but I know that my electric bill has gone up a lot since we're having to use more electricity so it makes sense to save money by putting a wash on less

sorry, but this is odd. Why is it more washing?

Surely if your pj top is dirty you wash it. If you not -a -pj top is dirty you wash it.
If it isn;t dirty, you can wera it again.
Does this mean you are simply wearing the same clothes for 24 hours?
That is rank.

And there are a lot of you who are buying uncomfortable clothes!
My jeans are comfortable.
My jumpers are warm and soft and snuggly. I don't buy itchy jumpers!

Why are 'real clothes' considered to be uncomfortable (I get it with smart work clothes, but weekend stuff?)

Obviously, wear what you liek, but I just don;t get the comfort and washing thing.

Oh, and if you just wear pjs and socks, you will be colder than if you wear a T-chirt, jumper and jeans. So your heating bill will be higher!

@rainsnownblow

I have a big garden so just been going in there. Boyfriend takes the dog out. I just feel really flat and it just seems a bit pointless getting dressed. I really feel like I need to start making a effort as this could go on a while. I used to love picking outfits etc but I go nowhere now to see anyone so I just think bleugh

I get it

I’ve barely been out of my pyjamas too. We were going out for exercise daily. But my doctor has told me not too. So same

However recently I’ve got the most awesome printed dungarees from Lucy and yak. They are bright pink and orange. They make me so happy. So I make a point of wearing these every day. I wash and dry overnight. They just make me sooooo happy and smiley.

So I’ve started to get dressed. But yep. It’s shit.

I think getting dressed whether you are in or out is really important at a time like this. I’m not saying full on dress up but I find having a shower doing my hair throwing on jeans and a top can really change my mood.
When I had my c section 8 months ago I had to live in baggy clothes like pjs and I just couldn’t wait to wear even leggings. IMO it does wonders for mental well being

I totally get it, OP. I'm the same!
WFH since last March and can count on both hands how many times I've actually got full on dressed, hair and make up since then.
Just feeling flat, and very much like "what's the point?"
You are not alone and certainly do not feel guilty for being like this!

I couldn't do it, sounds like house arrest. I'd be depressed.

I have started wearing my nicer clothes on a day to day basis - they weren't getting any wear and there seems less point for saving them for when the pandemic is over the longer this goes on. I also put perfume etc on even though I'm just sat working in my bedroom.