Is anyone else starting to feel really low?

[sunfloweryy]

Just that really.

DH starting to get on my nerves and we are being really ratty with one another.

I just don’t know what to do with myself. It’s too cold for the garden today and our house is so tiny. I planned to decorate but can’t get hold of any supplies anywhere. Because our house is so small I don’t buy books just use the library which is now closed. So nothing to read. No puzzles or crafts as we don’t have the space to store, and places like hobbycraft now have a 3 week delivery time.

I know know know it’s not the end of the world but I’m finding myself just sat around thinking negative thoughts, missing my family and friends and even going into work and the gym. I just feel so sad, for lack of a better word. I do struggle with anxiety and low mood generally but I’ve been better the last few months but this feels worse than ever.

It’s only 11am but I’m contemplating a glass of wine.

Is anyone else feeling like this?

Hi.
Go on bbc iplayer and watch life on mars followed by ashes to ashes keep entertained xx

It is so cold and rainy where I am. My two older children have lost their jobs. Both of them are unused to sitting around doing nothing. They live in another flat we own. I’m getting phone calls daily from each of them complains about the other’s undesirable personality traits.

We have been home educating our youngest child for three years, so no changes in schooling for her. She is missing her outdoor time with her friends and is very ratty.

I miss my mum and I miss my friends.

We all got up really late and were sitting in nightwear at 1pm- not us at all.

Then went to supermarket which freaked us all out.

Came home and kids went to do homework- 12 yr old had a melt down

We seem to be taking turns on feeling down

Not helped by press conference and likely extension of lock done, even though I know it would be coming

Taking it a day at at time
Eating too much chocolate
Anything is possible

I feel a little sad for what my children are missing: school, friends, hours to play outside. However, they are gaining more time with their dad ; who usually works crazy hours; more time w me (even though they saw me loads anyway!). I’ve been enjoying cooking more. My dh and I have been getting along better. But I do wish we could go to the gym. I had a baby three months ago and was just starting to enjoy the gym again when this all happened. So now missing that.

I dont know if this would be of use to anyone. 1.4 million books released to download for free.

www.timeout.com/news/this-national-emergency-library-is-offering-free-online-access-to-1-4-million-books-032620

It's tough. I'm finding homeschooling and working from home simultaneously very hard. Right now I feel like I'm doing a crap job at both and cant be arsed doing either!

I cried about it for the first time today I feel suffocated and overwhelmed at the prospect over another 8 weeks of this

Yes, totally miserable. Ds is stuck to phone. Dp and I are ratty. The next 18 months look shit.

Yes feeling low here! I am blessed with 2 healthy DCs (3 and 6 months) but I feel so drained at the end of each day stuck at home with no adult interaction. I keep reminding myself to make the most of the time with them but I wish I just had some me time to watch that Netflix series, read a book, do that online exercise class etc. Small problems... I know. It’s just difficult when no one knows when this will end and what life will be like afterwards.

I’ve been isolating over 4 weeks already and up until yesterday was fine. Had a big meltdown but was v hormonal. Feeling brighter this afternoon but as a single parent of a teenager who lives in his room im definitely starting to feel a bit lonely. I don’t do social media either so it’s just me and the dog.

I have been a SAHM for just over 4 years now. My little boys are nearly 3 and 4. Husband works 6 days and a week and have no family around to help. This is my daily life anyway. I tell people how hard it is and people do sympathise but I guess no one really knows what it is like until you experience it yourself. Reading these posts do make me feel that what I have been feeling is normal. If people are feeling this after a few days then I can tell you you can do this! Before you ask, I shop once a week and take the boys out once a day. Barely see family or friends. I have been on lockdown for years and I'm ok. I think lol!!

Yep. Trying to be positive. For the mean time order cheap second hand books off amazon x

If it wasnt for my 2 toddlers.... I would have killed myself by now.

I contemplate it everyday but they are always the ones to get me through it.

I had a wobble and felt low. Its important to acknowledge feelings and talk about them. Now I have set some goals.

1. Catch up on my sleep deficit
2. Cleaning cupboards and windows/decking (one job a day)
3. Train for 5k
4. Shower, dress etc. everyday
5. Rationalise freezer

I also saw a magazine called Positive News and am going to get a subscription.

@Shahira78 I feel the same, I have worked from home for three years!

Missing my grandchildren so so much. I am used to seeing them everyday and get upset at night at the thought of not giving them cuddles for a while. Then I see the neighbour's grandchildren calling on him over the road and it makes me so cross.

I'm feeling really overwhelmed and tearful. I go to work everyday at the hospital but that is making me feel worse. The environment is terrifying and everyone is tearful.

When I'm home I can't relax. I'm scared and wobbly and can't cope with the unpredictability of my work and how long this will go on for. All I can do is watch the news or look at the internet. I can't focus on any nice task, read a book etc. I'm just stuck in this horrific loop waiting for some answers.

@thesunisoutout that's exactly how I feel. Like I can't focus on anything.

I start okay in the morning, keep busy, walk the dog, etc etc, but by bedtime I feel trapped, confined, worried and pissed off

That's very accurate too. I have my four stepchildren here and pretty much all their care is falling to me as DH works from home. I'm not due back in work until Wednesday and to be honest I can't wait. The novelty has well and truly worn off now.
I'm so fed up.

Wrap up well and get out into that garden.

It's spring. You need daylight.

The bumblebees are waking up from hibernation and quartering the ground in search of nesting spots. The Wrens are building their nests. The Robins and blackbirds are shouting out their triumphant survival over the cold of the night.

Put food and water out for the birds. Look for the Dandelions providing nectar for the bumbles, the new bright green growth on the plants and shoots emerging from the ground.

Do something small, sweep the patio you're planning to stick your OH under if he carries on like this, stack a few pots. Do something outside, as you'll warm up quickly enough then. And you'll feel better than before you dragged yourself outside.

Yes your not alone I've barely got out of bed the past 2 days as I just haven't felt the purpose of it. Trapped at MIL's house as we were in the very end stages of buying a house which has now been put on hold and DP (main earner) is off work unpaid. So massively down and stressed about living situation as plans have gone to shit and this was our perfect home. My mental health couldn't cope with being here much longer. My DP is trying to keep himself busy round the house whilst trying to remain positive for the both of us.

@TheGirlWithAPrince I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so low, would it help to off-load on here? Lots of people to give you a virtual hand hold if you need it.

Friday it hit me, my manager rang me and could immediately tell I wasn't right - It was just the enormity of it all and feeling completely helpless. Not being at work, trying to sort things by email is long winded and it just seems so complicated.

But talking of the positives, we have been in this house 21 months, I have finally managed to get dh to sort out his shit in the garage.

Yes. I am.

I am desperately low. I have just found myself lulling around staring at walls today.

I’ve started snapping at people and my motivation has slipped away since the weekend arrived.

I’m usually a bright and bubbly woman and I don’t even recognise my own thoughts.

Ted ed - just go on that.

I wake every day in a panic. Same crap everyday. Trying to motivate DS to do any school work (Sen). He rushes it to get it done as quickly as possible. Whilst trying keep him calm. DH is trying to WFH and concentrate on detailed work. Lots of "be quiet I'm working /I need to concentrate". In a little terraced house. DS alternates between avoiding me at all costs to shadowing me. Today was a shadowing day. Following me everywhere and then demanding you tube restricted mode be turned off (No!) . So he laid on my bed in protest and I couldn't go to bed. I ignored him and he eventually got bored and went to bed. And I get to do this on repeat for months until it is safe to visit family and resume sports again (which makes him 200% better ). It's a bad dream I'm sure