Are you enjoying the days, or just trying to pass them?

[RaspberryBlu]

An awful, depressive feeling has hit today after not leaving the house for two days. I tried not to fill the week up so that DH and I who work full time usually could have some downtime and now I'm starting to feel bored but also lacking the energy to do anything! DC entertaining themselves largely but feeling guilty at that too, even though I know they enjoy nor going out anywhere.

Feeling a bit depressed as NYE plans have fallen through and I have no motivation to get a babysitter and spend even more forced time with DH 😆

I'm this way inclined! I think I might strip some wallpaper tomorrow...

Not meaning to be unfeeling, but your attitude is key. The days are what you make them. It doesn't sound like you have trauma or health situations so own your days and live them in a way that brings you happiness.

Maybe organise a coffee date or a glass of wine with a friend? Go for a long walk - I always feel better for dragging myself outdoors. I’m loving being a sloth this year and am dreading the return to all of the stress of work and school.

Also, leave the house! Why would you not??

You're very right, I know this will pass and I do have MANY blessings to count

I am quite enjoying it but did do a bit of work earlier as I was a bit bored and DS was entertaining himself.

I don't want to go anywhere because the weather is rubbish.

Trying to enjoy the holidays before work starts again on the 3rd 😁

Why haven't you left the house.. ? I would always make the time for at least a walk (I had three short walks on Christmas Day) ... I wouldn't want to be cooped up without getting out. But in general terms I think I too would be bored with just 'sitting around' ... can't you just arrange something for yourself even if the rest of your family are content to 'sit around'. I was more than happy to get back to work today .

Yeah I’m feeling the same. Just want everyone to fuck off back to work and school now so I can sit and watch my own stuff in peace and have the house to myself again. (I wouldn’t say that out loud as I know it sounds awful, I think I’m just burnt out)!

I'm feeling v similar today OP.. think it's the slight depression of Xmas being over, days off running out and boredom

Ha! Love the honesty! Dh WFH but I can't wait till kids go back to school! The house is a tip and I can't wait to clean up in peace and not be asked for food every 15 seconds

I don't like Christmas and New year...I can't wait until it's all over

I'm enjoying them! Just so nice being off work. I am keeping the house tidy and getting outside for a dog walk each day and that makes all the difference. The rest of the time I am eating, watching TV , reading and maybe doing one job per day that I've been meaning to get round to. (Plus I have lowered my expectations of my teenagers to less than zero)

😆🙈

At this point I’d just like to be able to make myself one solitary cup of tea rather than having to ask if anyone else wants one and every fucker gleefully saying “oh yes please”!

Full of Christmas joy, me. 👍

This morning my DH and I had a leisurely breakfast. Then we went into town and got a scratch resistant plastic film thingy for our new smart phones. We went and got a protective case each as above.

Popped into the supermarket to get something for tea.

Came home, had coffee, chilled for a while, then we had lunch.

Tidied up after lunch, had a cup of tea then went and purchased a new suitcase each in the sale.

Came home, chilled in front of the t.v.

Cooked and ate tea, now we're watching t.v. and are finishing off the Christmas chocolate and also the Panetone.

I love the time off work in this period. I felt a bit of cabin fever today and so went out (in the miserable weather) and spent some of my Christmas money.

I like my job but I also enjoy the extra days off work in this Christmas week. All the decorations and tree are still up, candles, fairy lights, Christmas food and drink in abundance. Make the most of it OP!

I’m enjoying it , we were out Christmas Day and Boxing Day and having yesterday and today at home sorting out presents , eating and watching TV has been lovely . The weather was so bad today I didn’t even walk the dog .

Are you a sahp? When you say "watch my own stuff in peace" what do you mean? If you are and you do it a lot, don't you feel that 51 weeks of the year is enough for that. Not judging, just curious.

I’m being a little grouchy - I’m not entirely serious. I’ve enjoyed having everyone home, and I do love my dh and dc. But I have autism, and physical disabilities and enjoy my own peace and quiet. I don’t work, no. But I’m still allowed to crave my own space.

We've been away staying with family and got home this evening. The feeling of relief at being back in my own house is fantastic. I got really fed up with my family and the kids were starting to get grumpy. So pleased to be home and looking forward to some solitary walks over the next few days.

@RaspberryBlu I was going to start a very similar thread. I've been so busy and stressed with work and I was so looking forward to having this week off but now it's here and I'm feeling a bit fed up. And then feel guilty for not making the most of our time off (although I've deliberately not planned anything because I wanted a rest) but now can't be arsed to do anything anyway.

I really hate to admit it but I think I'm better when I'm in a routine and busy with work, school, etc, but I don't want to wish the holidays away.

Going to try to drag myself and the teens out for a walk tomorrow - if it's not pissing it down all day again.

There is a thread in chat by a poster wanting to rant about being infertile. Maybe have a read of that and change your mindset. You already have what lots of people can only dream of.

Back in the office today, I skipped in.

I am in a bad mood because I have to work between Christmas and NY. Now this is hardly arduous because I WFH but it's the obligation of logging on etc etc.

Also, Christmas was a bit of a wash out - just seems like the same old conversations over and over again.

I think next year we will go away - I can't face another one at BIL's

The weather is totally shit here so basically hibernating since Xmas day. Few things planned before kids go back to school but currently feel like I'd happily never leave the house again

I could have honestly written this myself. Glad it's not just me. Eating rubbish, kids not wanting to go anywhere and me and DH feeling unusually unmotivated. Just a bit grim

My DH is having a bit of a MH episode and it's because he's out of his routine. He does have anxiety which he sees doctors and counsellors for and it comes up during school holidays. Think it's because we're all at home (I'm always here too as I work in a school) and he doesn't have anywhere to be really.

I wouldn't mind except that we live nowhere near my family so we can't go and see them, so we have to do these really half arsed outings where he cannot cope and loses the ability to talk. Anyway, that's put me in a bit of a mood myself. I'm worried about him and I'm also a bit frustrated about family life.

I'm very lucky to have my Dcs though. That is true!