Aibu to feel relaxed and be enjoying this self isolating?!

[Holdmenow]

Oh my god...I could get used to this.
We’re all home, self isolating and only going out if necessary and being socially distant. I’m suddenly feeling very relaxed to be home, enjoying the dc and spending time with dh. Anyone else trying to make the most of this?

[Cheeseandwin5]

@Iminaglasscaseofemotion

I was going to make a similar comment, but you beat me to it and put it better way than I could.

[Iminaglasscaseofemotion]

Might aswell make the most of it though OP. Don't blame you at all for trying to have a positive outlook.

[ElephantLover]

I would love to feel relaxed but not able to. Am too stressed by the enormity of what's happening outside my self-isolated bubble. I think rather than criticise its better to support the OP or anyone who is able to stay happy & positive. Nothing to be gained by being fearful & stressed. Sympathy & empathy shouldn't be forgotten but nothing wrong in enjoying the quiet with ones family if you can.

[copycopypaste]

I don't think you are being at all unreasonable op. Actually I think you are being very sensible, you are making the best of things, enjoying this tome with your family and doing what you've been told to do and reducing the risk to your family and those around you.

Just because you're not being hysterical about it doesn't make you wrong. Scaremongering and being hysterical doesn't help those more vulnerable than you. Self isolating and doing what's recommended does help

[OverTheGrillesAndFaraday]

Yep, I'm with you. I think you have to look at it as the ultimate joy of cancelled plans!

I can see it may lose its shine after a while, but YANBU to find silver linings!

[EL8888]

YANBU there is nothing any of us can do that will chase your situation. It’s not helpful or useful stressing about it. Personally lm in a vulnerable position as lm in a fairly new job, meant to be moving house, have elderly family members and asthma myself. But it’s just one of those things

[Holdmenow]

@ineedsun we’re in Ireland and in semi lockdown as such, we have all been told to stay home snd pretty much everything is shit so there’s nothing else to do tbh

[ElphiasDoge]

YANBU. I work in the NHS and am nervous about going back after maternity leave and we have DS 8m who has cystic fibrosis.

DS has a dry cough but he’s well in himself. Yes the future is scary and uncertain but actually it’s been lovely having a slow morning, DH has been asked not to come into work, we’ve both had showers and breakfast and played with the baby. We’re getting a few little bits done in the house.

Going to clean the oven and the fridge, finish painting the skirting boards, re-screw in the towel rail. Lots of little things that have been neglected. We’ve spent 4 months in hospital over the last year. Sometimes if you can enjoy the moment then of course you should! I’m sure it’ll get old and there will be tough times ahead, not enjoying the little things and worrying won’t change that though!

[ineedsun]

@Holdmenow

That does sound much better than my experience

[viccat]

I'm not enjoying this because I'm worried about what is happening and worried about people I know who are in the at risk groups, but other than that, being isolated is how I live most of the time, or have done for the past year anyway. My anxiety has been bad for months and the one thing that keeps me sane is actually staying at home, away from people.

But it's also making me feel like I really am strange compared to most people - seeing comments from people "been at home 24 hours, can't stand this" when this is what I've always done and loved every opportunity to stay at home and can't really understand how everyone is finding it so hard...

[Holdmenow]

Everything is shut not shit... well actually both @ineedsun 🤣🤣

[thepeopleversuswork]

I think the OP is just trying to focus on the positive as opposed to being callous.

I am quite frightened but I know what you mean: I am at home in enforced isolation with my DD and although my anxiety is pretty high there are definitely some positives.

It’s nice not to constantly be charging off somewhere. I am working, DD is baking/reading/ on her tablet. It’s strangely peaceful.

Obviously it’s a bad situation but I think we have to find positivity where we can at the moment.

[bobbikato]

I am not self isloting but quietly terrified at the prospect - as there is no one who can look after things and money will run out pretty quick .
Not that i will be able to get food delivered any day soon .
They are lots of diy jobs to do - but if the electric gets cut off cause of non payment what then ?
Another thread sez lots of people are stuck indoors - but this group has a support network - if you are part of the support network who is going to help you .
i can forsee the army on street corners giving out food parcels and no trains,no buses,massive family evictions / houses repossesed ,the return of ration books .

[Paintedmaypole]

I am very aware of what might be coming and very sorry for families where people are falling ill and dying but I am still enjoying staying in! I am reading, writing , doing neglected jobs etc I am older with a health issue and it won't be good if I get it but, apart fro taking precautions, there isn't much I can do, so I may as well relax. If I can do anythinv helpful for someone else I will but it is great to have a bit of a rest. I may get fed up of it in time. My husband aged70+ and with complex health issues seems to be in completd denial.

[Holdmenow]

@bobbikato the army are already setting up here in Ireland 👍the motto is #stayhome 🏠