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Anyone else had a miserable Monday? (Lighthearted)

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Blankspace4 · 24/01/2022 18:35

Well I know last Monday was supposed to be ‘blue Monday’ but for me it was today.

WFH, not left house, ultra un-productive, can’t focus on anything, pre menstrual, just feel utterly meh

Want to treat myself to a takeaway tonight but I’m also broke.

Anyone else just want today to be over?

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Mummyneedsacoffee · 24/01/2022 18:40

Yep. I’ve had a horrific day at work… I’m exhausted and just want to go to bed. I can’t even be bothered to make dinner..!

Sparklesocks · 24/01/2022 18:47

I feel like everyone has days like that! Today I had an annoying problem at work I can’t find a solution for. Nothing super critical but a pain in the arse and my boss is putting pressure on me to try and sort it. I feel most stressed when I don’t know how to solve something, I’d rather have 100 things on my to do list I have an idea of how to do over one thing I have no clue about.

Also the macerator loo is acting up, I’m trying not to put the heating on because of rising bills but I’m cold. So I feel your pain!

KEH1982 · 24/01/2022 18:49

On week 3 of having our garden landscaped and having our next door neighbours harass me about everything the guys have said or done while they watch them constantly 🤬
My 8 year old tested positive this morning and I work full time from home while my husband can't work from home at all 😩
Poor dog just wants to go out in the garden for a wee at his leisure and has to wait on me taking him out up and out the street before he can relieve himself 🤦‍♀️

No much work done today 🤷🏻‍♀️

dementedma · 24/01/2022 18:53

Fibro flare today and WFH so singularly unproductive. Kids getting their own tea and I'm drinking beer even thpugh its supposed to be Dry January. Fuck it

malificent7 · 24/01/2022 18:53

Yup...rough morning at work...worked over the wknd so no break until Friday for me..12 days on trot.yay!

lissie123 · 24/01/2022 18:55

Friends husband had a heart episode early this morning so was rushed to a&e. She is in bits. Colleague poorly after gallstones attack and wasn’t working today. Senior boss still suffering from Covid. So Too much going on at work and feel a migraine coming on.

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Blankspace4 · 24/01/2022 18:57

Sorry to hear you’ve also had crap days. But solidarity with you. I feel really tearful and bleak tbh - even my usual Netflix distraction isn’t working. It’s like I can’t commit to doing anything at all - not even running a bath or going to bed yet!

Tomorrow is a new day…definitely need to get out of the house even if it is freezing and windy like it’s been here today.

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NatMoz · 24/01/2022 18:57

Baby kept me awake at 10, 1, 3, 5 and 7 last night/this morning.

I'm about to go to bed now to try and catch up on some sleep 😴😴😴😴

BoodleBug51 · 24/01/2022 18:58

Awful awful day at work. Wasn't able to even half drink a mug of coffee all day, lunch was taken while working still. Our Manager off sick so it all fell to me. Ignorant customer trying to lower quote by £1k even though we're almost giving the work away. I nearly typed FUCK OFF on the reply. At that point, I knew that I needed to turn the PC off and come home Grin

I'm now sat with a headache, the house is fecking freezing but I do have a hot drink at long last and am actually able to drink it.

BrownEyedWoman · 24/01/2022 19:00

Yes! My DS got hit at school today today so had to pick him up (luckily he's okay), am three weeks into a new job which is stressful as post exam period and don't know what I'm doing. Tried to have a restorative shower and had texts throughout as was listening to radio on phone. Feel like my friends want a lot of attention I don't have the capacity to give today. Not done well with OMAD either so annoyed about my weight. And shouted at lovely DH. Let's hope Tuesday is a better day. 💐 for everyone....

broccolibush · 24/01/2022 19:00

I have COVID and feel pretty crappy, though not crappy enough to not feel bored and frustrated. I’ve also been bitten by a spider so have a swollen hand and am awaiting delivery of antihistamines from a friend.

I’m also miserable that being ill will derail my health and fitness plan that I finally got established last week.

Tomorrow is another day. I might sit by an open window and pretend I’m outside.

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Blankspace4 · 24/01/2022 19:01

@BoodleBug51 I hate days like that BUT at least you’re now home with some separation to your day and a satisfaction that you’ve worked hard.

I’m just feeling guilty as I’ve done barely anything and it’s piling up. My brain just didn’t function today.

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DramaAlpaca · 24/01/2022 19:04

Oh I'm glad it's not just me! I've been on rotten form today, arrived at work late, feeling totally unmotivated but had lots of problems to sort out, made a few silly mistakes myself, couldn't get warm all day, didn't sleep well last night... you get the picture. I'm curled up at home now with a blanket and a nice warm dog, have had a brew and a slice of cake and just can't wait for January to be over.

itsgettingweird · 24/01/2022 19:09

I'm in isolation after testing positive last night.

So although a chilled day compared to my usual Monday it feel very odd knowing I can't go out!

itsgettingweird · 24/01/2022 19:11

@broccolibush

I have COVID and feel pretty crappy, though not crappy enough to not feel bored and frustrated. I’ve also been bitten by a spider so have a swollen hand and am awaiting delivery of antihistamines from a friend.

I’m also miserable that being ill will derail my health and fitness plan that I finally got established last week.

Tomorrow is another day. I might sit by an open window and pretend I’m outside.

Yes to the health and fitness with covid!

My freezer is currently filled with healthy cooked meals from fresh and soups.

Tomorrow I have a delivery of biscuits and chocolate and cereal and milk and bread!

Covid has knocked my appetite and what I want to eat is just crap!

HailAdrian · 24/01/2022 19:13

Ugh eldest tested positive for covid, youngest was sent home with a temperature and middle child was puking all day.

Silkieschickens · 24/01/2022 19:23

Not great, had my second cancer operation in a month on Friday as spread to lymph nodes so needing removing and also surgeon redid mastectomy so am just recovering awaiting results and then 8 months or so more treatment then hormone tablets. Hospital have given me daily injections which I hate. DH also has an upset stomach and is telling everyone how amazing he is being. The cat is being very unsympathetic still insisting on she should be looked after and that should be 24/7, she is 17 tbf.

Silkieschickens · 24/01/2022 19:24

On is only

broccolibush · 24/01/2022 19:26

*Yes to the health and fitness with covid!

My freezer is currently filled with healthy cooked meals from fresh and soups.

Tomorrow I have a delivery of biscuits and chocolate and cereal and milk and bread!

Covid has knocked my appetite and what I want to eat is just crap*

So much this. I think my diet has been 100% carbs since Saturday. Feel so low that all I want is comfort food. Trying to convince self that one week won’t matter, and that I need the energy to fight the bugs but it’s depressing as hell.

Also had a hospital appointment I’ve waited months for tomorrow. Had to cancel. Arse.

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Blankspace4 · 24/01/2022 19:27

@Silkieschickens that sounds so tough. BrewCake Sending virtual tea and cake

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Lovelydovey · 24/01/2022 19:30

Yes, very blue Monday here. It’s also a year since my DF passed away which hasn’t helped. And today has brought back how useless my siblings have been in the past year since then.

EmergencyPoncho · 24/01/2022 19:32

I think it's been a crappy way too! Last Monday was alright!

TheLovelinessOfDemons · 24/01/2022 19:34

The child tax credit didn't go through, which basically means I've had to borrow money from my parents.

itsgettingweird · 24/01/2022 19:40

@broccolibush

*Yes to the health and fitness with covid!

My freezer is currently filled with healthy cooked meals from fresh and soups.

Tomorrow I have a delivery of biscuits and chocolate and cereal and milk and bread!

Covid has knocked my appetite and what I want to eat is just crap*

So much this. I think my diet has been 100% carbs since Saturday. Feel so low that all I want is comfort food. Trying to convince self that one week won’t matter, and that I need the energy to fight the bugs but it’s depressing as hell.

Also had a hospital appointment I’ve waited months for tomorrow. Had to cancel. Arse.

Sorry about the hospital appointment. Hope you can rearrange it soon.

I'm also finding g the carbs craving hard because I'd gone mostly carb free (except porridge for breakfast and sweet potato mash with my casserole)

So no bread or biscuits. Drinking hot chocolate for my chocolate cravings.

But I've decided to be kind to myself. I'm very much a believer that your body craves what it needs. And right now that's clearly food to help fight this virus.

I did have a WFt Moment when I realised that's 2 shops in 5 days and the cost. But then reminded myself that I won't really need anything this weekend or to have to batch cook as all there for next week!

secretteaaddict · 24/01/2022 19:43

Yes today was my blue Monday too