To ask if anyone else is feeling really flat at the moment?

[Cactus1982]

I’m not sure if it’s related to the never ending relentlessness of the pandemic or not, but these last couple of weeks I’ve felt ever so flat and a bit ‘meh’ and feel no enthusiasm for anything and struggle to find enjoyment in things I usually would. I’ve had the vaccine due to my job, and yet I still can’t see the point? I’ve not been sleeping well, but also don’t feel tired either. I don’t feel hungry and have no appetite and yet am perfectly healthy physically (regular tests so not Covid) The only way I can explain is like an emptiness inside.

I’m wondering it’s just me is everyone feeling like that?

No, I am confident that this is the last lockdown. The vaccines are being rolled out at topneck speed. When I feel flat, I try and remember all the fun things we will all be doing in the next couple of months.
Now is tough as it feels like it won't happen. But it will.

When the sun shines, there’s a definite improvement in my outlook. Today I feel joyless though.

I feel utterly flat. I was SUCH a planner before but I can’t bear the disappointment of things being cancelled so I’ve stopped now. I just feel so blank with nothing to look forward to.

I've lost family members due to Covid and feel the same way really. It's really hard being unable to do the things that help give our lives meaning and enjoyment. For me the fear of losing anyone else means it isn't lockdown I'm fed up of, but Covid and its consequences, but I still completely get the meh you describe. Hard to motivate myself to do anything.

It's Easter bank holiday weekend, so a few days off work, it's not raining, we can meet in groups or have people in the garden so you would think this would be cause for some enthusiasm and motivation, but no.

My emotions are flat as a pancake STILL! Both DH feel like this, like we're just existing and getting through each day of working, domestic tasks and parenting.

Anyone turned a corner with this yet?! I've walked more miles than the proclaimers and cut right back on the booze. Even Netflix is getting stale.

I have found my tribe. My life is brilliant compared to many, many others and I really try hard to count my blessings but my day to day experience is flat. I feel like a ball which has lost its bounce.

I have bought tickets to events at Christmas and I am hoping they will go ahead. However this isn’t cheering me up. We have a summer holiday booked to the seaside - somewhere I’ve been lots of times but again it isn’t appealing.

I kind of feel like my senses have all been dulled, like life is all in black and white and I just want to get back to glorious technicolour.

I’ve got to the point where I even irritate myself now.

I can empathise with everyone talking about lethargy, lack of interest, boredom etc and also the worry that when we finally emerge out of lockdown I won’t feel any different. Not sure what the answer is to be honest.

Same. I feel absolutely hollow.

Yes feeling very flat here, just so bored ! I manage to get through the work day with difficulty then fall asleep on the sofa until tea time. Every day is the same, I am really craving some kind of excitement.
I'm not even convinced things will improve significantly where I live, many people have refused vaccination and in some areas rates are rising again. I have put on weight and being in my fifties I still don't think I will feel safe, so likely will be very careful even when restrictions lift.

Yeah, I am.

Just can't get motivated about anything really. Supposed to be getting ready for Easter but it feels so pointless. Family members, friends and work collagues are distant, both geographically and it feels emotionally too. No meaningful connections in my community. Just seem to exist by working from bedroom, going for a walk and surfing the net/watching TV.

Also fear that Boris and friends are slowly digging the ground under our feet all the time and we are unable to do anything about it and too tired and depressed to even care.