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To ask what everyone's mood is today.

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Ciaram55 · 26/02/2022 10:45

It's weekend, the sun is shining here, I can feel spring in the air......normally I'd be feeling quite happy and positive. But I just feel flat, no enthusiasm for anything. The thought of those poor people in Ukraine, all the suffering, and also the worries of it turning into a wider war. I feel as if life as we knew it is over. Will it ever get better? How do you all feel today?

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CremeEggThief · 26/02/2022 13:17

Zonked and in self-sabotage mode tbh. My anxiety levels are high and I'm making bad choices to deal with it. And right now I don't even care.

JustFrustrated · 26/02/2022 13:46

@CurryLover56

I keep thinking about that Ukrainian soldier who sacrificed himself ( bridge was blown up) to keep the Russians back 😢 He only looked in his early 30s & may well have had a young family. So brave & selfless.
He wasn't even that. He was born 1996.
forcedfun · 26/02/2022 13:53

All over the place. We have a family member stuck there. It feels surreal that it is a beautiful spring day here.

Dark days ahead for all the world, this is a different type of war

CounsellorTroi · 26/02/2022 13:55

Everyone on my FB feed seems to have updated their profile picture to include the Ukrainian flag. What is the point really? No one is in favour of this war.

JustFrustrated · 26/02/2022 13:58

@CounsellorTroi

Everyone on my FB feed seems to have updated their profile picture to include the Ukrainian flag. What is the point really? No one is in favour of this war.
It's... solidarity I guess.

And, Russians are being told by Putin that Ukrainians want this, they want Russia to "free them".

Every chink in that lie that Russians can see, given their controlled media, the better. The tiniest bit of doubt....can rouse and stir. If the Russians as a collective turn on Putin, they can win.

lessthanathirdofanacre · 26/02/2022 14:04

Very low today. I have many friends in Ukraine and Russia. This war is a tragic situation and I don’t see any good outcome. Putin is a psychopath. The only small spark of hope is the courage of Zelensky and the Ukrainian people.

SalsaLove · 26/02/2022 14:10

I feel flat as well. My only hope is that the international outrage and protests will make a difference. Young Russians are angry. Poland is welcoming all, including animals and they don’t need documentation. I think we have to find the ways in which normal people are trying to help and find comfort in that.

Cocolapew · 26/02/2022 14:15

Tearful, my darling dog was put to sleep yesterday. I keep going to speak to her Sad

CounsellorTroi · 26/02/2022 14:20

@Cocolapew I’m sorry for your loss. It breaks your heart.

Gizacluethen · 26/02/2022 14:20

@Shoxfordian

I’m pretty happy It’s sad about the Ukraine but I don’t know anyone there, it doesn’t personally affect me. There is always a war somewhere or some horrific thing happening- I think if it genuinely upsets your mood significantly and for a long time then it’s worth speaking to a counsellor about it or donate to causes, do something practical as far as you can.
Yeah I agree.

I'm in a really good mood tbh DS and I went shopping. I got some sliders that fit my fat feet, loads of toys and books for DS, keeping some back for his birthday. Found decent suggestions for MIL to buy me and DS for our birthdays, got a decent quote for our fencing being redone.

There's always bad things happening in the world. Ourselves and US have invaded enough countries and terrified and killed enough civilians I can't really distinguish the two. All men with too much power killing people who had no say in anything to start with.

LaurieFairyCake · 26/02/2022 14:21

I wept this morning for Ukraine 🇺🇦

So unbelievably sad

MimosaPiqueNique · 26/02/2022 14:27

I’ve had a little weep too. I’m trying to keep busy. Made some soup and bread so we have that to look forward to later.

Think I will take my dog out in the sunshine soon even if I don’t feel like, she will appreciate it. Then I’ll do an online yoga class.

Sorry about your dog coco

GastroNuisance · 26/02/2022 14:27

I'm pretty flat too. I did parkrun and there's a new rule about canicrossing. It feels like just another nice thing has been slightly spoiled.

I also had a week a work like nothing before. I witnessed an arrest of a domestic abuser. I can't stop thinking about the victim.

And war, terror and Ukraine.

I walked dogs and got a coffee in the sunshine which was nice though.

Natsku · 26/02/2022 14:28

So very very sad for Ukraine and its people, and the Russians that are protesting the war and the conscripts who have been forced into this.

And a bit scared tbh, since Putin threatened Finland.

lessthanathirdofanacre · 26/02/2022 14:35

People in the UK are very unlikely to experience any negative consequences of the war. But I’m shocked by the indifference and apathy of some people. I do have close personal connections to Ukraine so it is very close to home for me, but it shouldn’t be too much to ask of people without those connections to at least have some compassion for those in harm’s way. Simply because other wars have been waged in the past, that is no reason to shrug one’s shoulders and say oh well, these things happen.

halfpasteleven · 26/02/2022 14:36

My DPS have Covid..
My DP has it too..
Don't know how I'm escaping it..
Trying to be extra careful to avoid getting it. Feeling tired all the time, and as if Covid is still a worry and now Ukraine and the anxieties that come with this.

When did he threaten Finland? And why would he do that ?

Natsku · 26/02/2022 14:41

When did he threaten Finland? And why would he do that ?

He threatened yesterday, Sweden too. He doesn't want us to join NATO. He makes these threats from time to time but this time feels more real. He's also clearly thinking Finland leaving the Russian Empire was a mistake, as he spoke negatively about the countries that declared independence in 1917.

fizzypop100 · 26/02/2022 14:47

Not good. Had a call yesterday from school, they are very concerned about DS mental health and suggested he drop a GCSE subject. Feels like I'm constantly propping up everyone else

scornrufibarbis · 26/02/2022 14:51

Im usually quite hard to make nervous or worried by world events but this Ukraine situation has left me feeling very on edge This weekend and wondering what shape the word will be in over the next few years. My family escaped the Nazis and the holocaust. What is happening now makes me wonder if what they felt during the build up of hitler is similar to what I’m feeling now.

DS1 stepmum is Ukrainian. Luckily her father came over here a couple of weeks ago so is safe. When I picked DS1 up last week I stopped for a chat with him. He only speaks Russian and Ukrainian so when his daughter is at work he can’t communicate with people easily. I speak some very poor Russian as my grandpa knew lots of languages and taught me some. When I dropped DS1 off yesterday his step mum came and gave me a hug and said thank you for taking the time With my dad.

Karma1981 · 26/02/2022 14:59

Tbh I don't know how I feel, I know I feel awful for everyone who is fighting for Ukraine.
I also feel for the people in Russia who dont want to inflict any harm on Ukraine but they can't speak out.
If you admit to feeling sad your 'virtual signalling' but if you say nothing then your heartless.
Also pissed of with all the misinformation there is out there and the people that I thought were well educated have been the ones to spread it without even checking if its fact.
Just sad for humanity, but looking back at history it's always been the same people never learn.

Chocaholic9 · 26/02/2022 15:02

I don't feel very good today. I feel very concerned about Europe, and where I'm from originally. I'm in NZ and have been up most of the night looking at the news. I really needed to switch off, but couldn't somehow. Not knowing was worse than knowing. Going to bed shortly.

bruce43mydog · 26/02/2022 15:05

Well apart from being unwell with stomach pains my mood is good. Just had a bath and going to have a fry up. Life's great. Going out with the dog later after a cup of tea. Just chilling really.

Itsbackagain · 26/02/2022 15:09

Terrified. Got told I had cancer (2nd time) and will also need a colostomy bag. Trying not to watch news.

Chocaholic9 · 26/02/2022 15:16

@Itsbackagain

Terrified. Got told I had cancer (2nd time) and will also need a colostomy bag. Trying not to watch news.
I'm so sorry, @Itsbackagain. That's so hard.
purpleboy · 26/02/2022 15:23

@Itsbackagain

Terrified. Got told I had cancer (2nd time) and will also need a colostomy bag. Trying not to watch news.
So sorry your going through that. Thanks

Also feeling shit, so sad for everyone suffering because of that scumbag, Ukrainians and Russians.
On top my 87yo dad was diagnosed with dementia 2 weeks ago and has massively gone downhill, last week he was diagnosed with bladder cancer, this morning he was rushed into hospital and I can't go and see him because of Covid rules.
It's just so fucking shit.

Love to everyone feeling crap atm. Thanks

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