Anyone feeling a strange loss of confidence?

[Madtimes78]

I don’t really want to go out anymore? Not out of fear of the virus, just I’m not sure?
Almost as if my enthusiasm for anything has gone? I literally can’t imagine sitting in a group of friends having a drink. I want it more than anything but it almost seems scary. Trying so hard to keep going as ‘Normally’ as I can, anyone else feel like this?

Not that exactly but some things have made me very nervous to leave the house at all (not covid related)
I am having panic attacks when outside and feel a real sense of relief to dive back in.

@DDIJ you don't sound well, do you have real life support?

I can relate to so many of these posts.
Is anyone feeling like they are just dull and boring?
I recently moved teams in work, but think everyone must think I’m really dull- seems to have no chat or even spark.
Never used to feel self conscious meeting new people, but just feel so flat right now

Lots and lots are feeling like this, we’ll recover - slowly, but it’s completely to be expected

@DDIJ

Going to a pub is one of the things I wanted to do, way before lockdown, but lockdown has helped me reach acceptance that I never will.

I used to love walking but I have thrown out my boots, jacket etc. I feel total acceptance knowing that everyone has restrictions on them and the things I have railed against don't bother me any more. I may never leave these 4 walls again. This is my lot in life and I can accept it and make the best of it or I can make myself unhappy dwelling on it.

Pay attention to how you feel when you do go out, I had agoraphobia after a traumatic time in Egypt, takes years to fix.

If you’re anxious if outside, please seek help?

I used rescue remedy to help me feel a bit braver

Maybe a bit woo, but I found it helped and that’s all that matter tbh.

Yes I understand what you’re getting at here (I think)

I’ve a total loss of confidence at work as a result of a year of isolation, have lost my lust for life and can’t be bothered to go for that bloody daily walk anymore or do an online exercise class. I’m so bored of life.

I'll be first in line at the local when it opens back up.

It’s like we’ve become so out of practice of actually living, that we’re struggling to do it!
I’ve just forced myself to go for a walk with my toddler & dog, I do feel better so need to keep at it, keep some sort of structure to our days and try to have things to look forward to. Honestly, if I didn’t have Dd and my dog to take care of, I’m not sure how I’d function.

One reason of many that lockdown will leave a massive, long-lasting legacy. But hey, Saint Boris knows best, by totally forbidding living.

I've been thinking this, I feel like there's definitely going to be some type of agoraphobic fall out from such a huge period of sequestration.

I am starting to feel this way.
I feel tired most of the time and am experiencing severe anxiety about finding another job.

Yes totally agree! Only yesterday I was really anxious popping to asda for milk. The thought of going ba k to work and seeing people fills me with dread. 8 haven't seen anyone in real life from work since December and it's a horrible feeling that I've lost so much confidence.

I think because we've gone through this massive scary and unstable situation we've all got our priorities in order, and the idea of going to a pub for a drink isn't as enticing as hugging a close family member or leaving the house without checking if you've got PPE.

It sort of feels like when people have a near death experience and everything they worried about before seems so trivial. I feel less confident in myself because the things I used to worry about seem pathetic. It seems so dystopian that I used to worry more about what dress I'd wear to a family gathering than whether I'd pass on a killer virus.

I can't even remember what it was like to feel largely safe around strangers

@GoodnightKevin I also look like bedraggled swamp hag. Let's embrace it!

I’m meeting a friend tomorrow for a run, first time we’ve seen each other since summer. Feel weird almost, like I’ve forgotten how to have a normal conversation in person! Also feel a bit sad at how rough I look since I last saw her, everything’s a mess

Yep I can’t imagine getting up at 6 getting dressed/shower/make up etc getting kids to school and making it to work by 9, 5 days a week! It literally seems impossible.

I’ve got addicted to Baths in lockdown. Morning bath before a leisurely work log in whilst getting dressed, hair in a bun or plait don’t even need to dry it... having to have the 10 mins shower and dry hair routine will be brutal ha

Very relatable thread
I obviously want things to go back to normal but I feel sick at the thought of having to work in a busy office. Admittedly, I had social anxiety before covid but I feel like I’ve regressed

Even zoom calls make me anxious