Something wrong with me, loving lockdown

[Coronackered]

I love that nobody coming toy door, I live that I don't feel obligated to visit family, only thing I'm hating is they're phoning me more often. I have a lovely family what is wrong with me 😭

Yep, I like it, but then again I’m probably generally misanthropic anyway.

People, their opinions, their demands and their attitudes are generally a pain in the ar5e.

That attitude comes from experiencing them for nearly five decades. Sorry.

I've been feeling like the only one who hasn't experienced a dramatic lifestyle change... I work from home anyway, and don't go to pubs, clubs, sports events, gyms etc. I always do my exercise mainly at home, and all my shopping online.

The main difference is everyone else contacting me more now because they're bored.

Nothing is different for me really. I’m still going to work. Didn’t really do much anyway at this time of year because of the weather. Only difference is that the roads are quieter. If it wasn’t for coming on here or watching the news, I’d see no difference

Think I would be the same if it wasn't for having kids, well for a wee while anyway. Oh it's tough entertaining an almost 3yr old that asks everyday, where are we going today 🙈 Baby is easy she doesn't know any better!

I don’t think I realised how manic our lives are.

Having to stop everything just felt like a rest at first.

In Ireland, we’re heading into week three and it’s starting to wear thin for me! I just want to go out but with even more restrictions in place now from midnight last night that’s going to be impossible.

I don’t mind, of course. But the novelty wears off. I want to hug my Mam

Gosh there are some snarky knobs on here!

OP I am coping fine, just been to local village shops and will spend the day as usual.
Cleaning, baking, gardening and listening to the radio.
Im working still, retired but went back on a reduced schedule for health reasons.
That about all I can manage generally so life is "normal" for me.
I think lots of people will review their lives when this is all over.

Well done OP, have a gold star

Comments like this are so fucking stupid. I’m also enjoying lockdown so far OP for the same reasons, I have a very demanding job and I’m enjoying the time off. I’ll let you know if I feel the same in a couple of weeks

Shelby it must be tough having wee ones during this!!

Me too viccat

Other than the dog and I only getting one walk a day life is still pretty normal for us. Yes we used to do other things like visit family but not so often that the first week of 'lock down' has meant I've missed it.

I do regularly recognise how lucky we are and appreciate how hard this is being for others - economically, mentally, emotionally.

I'm also loving lockdown. No dashing into work, no callers. Time to do my own thing and get on with decorating, house projects, cooking, writing....all sorts of stuff to do. I can't understand why people are bored, I could be in lockdown for 10 weeks and not stop doing things all day, every day.....

Surprised at some of the negative responses.

But I’m the same, the lockdown is not a bad thing for me as I get to sew, knit and actually spend some time with my little girl who is normally at nursery all week. I am classed as a key worker so have still been going on to work but on heavily reduced hours so perhaps that’s why I don’t mind being in otherwise. Although did have a craving for a trip to the seaside earlier when I realised we probably won’t get to go for months.

I had a baking day yesterday, unfortunately today I'm having s eating all the baking day.
I'm definitely going to change things. I always feel I must go to social events people organise but I'm definitely going to learn to say no!

I've quite enjoyed the first week but I was in work in Monday so only 4 days really and the weather has been lovely. It would be hard not to enjoy four days of pottering in the garden and running in the (local) woods.

I like that I don't have to pretend to be sociable, I'm much better in a group chat than I am in an actual group

For the time being we don't have any money worries though. To be stuck at home with the family with that kind of stress going on must be impossibly difficult.

I have to say I’m enjoying spending time with my children. I am a single mum and work full time 40-50 hours a week so honestly I’m LOVING being able to be home with them and enjoy quality time together. So much I’m even considering going back to work part time (2/3 days a week) when this has blown over. This lockdown has made me appreciate life so much more than I did before

Tbh, not much has changed for me so far. I'm still working full time and I'm generally antisocial anyway. Feel bad for my DC though as they can't do their normal activities. If anything it's encouraged me to stay in better contact with friends and family by phone/text

I do love the more peaceful feel to the world

I barely notice the difference. I love the planes not going over and not having to commute to work. Learning how to do online teaching has been a horrible challenge though. I do prefer actual classes!

It’s great if it’s working for some people - many people are finding it hard so it’s nice not to have worry about absolutely everyone. I’m sure I would enjoy it a lot more if I weren’t perpetually anxious about what maternity services are going to be available in my area when I give birth in two weeks’ time, and what happens if I or a member of my family contract the virus in the meantime - that’s rather all-consuming tbh.

I'm liking it but not liking WFH. If I was off I would be loving it.

I always thought I was a massive extrovert! Turns out I'm a fraud. I have been SI for almost two weeks and I love it!

If I was living on my own I would be loving it too.

Feel so much better that some of you are the same, thanks guys.

As an introvert with social anxiety. This is utter bliss.
No feeling that I ‘must’ see this person or do that.
It’s nice.

Kids are struggling though.

I’m quite happy as is my DS. DH on the other hand is climbing the walls!

I'm an introvert I loved it for the first week. I'm now at the end of my second and I'm missing people so much. I have my kids with me but I just miss seeing my family and other people

I'm liking it but not liking WFH. If I was off I would be loving it.

Me too. Obviously I am VERY grateful to still be working and to be able to - it keeps the roof over our heads so I desperately hope it continues. But a small, secret part of me wonders how much better isolation would be if I was still paid but not working.