Do you feel like you are losing your mind?

[randomer]

I do, a bit. Can't concentrate, friendships ruined,motivation poor, a contant hum of anxiety in the background.

Yes. Feel like I want to jack in my job (if they don't sack me for being so shit recently), give the children a bin bag of sweets and hide under the bed sobbing.

I have felt like that a bit today. Like it's all a bit surreal. About to start another week of this silent nothingness.

Yes. Me.

The weekends are fine but the thought of another week of trying to work and get my dc to do work from school and not fight and turn off YouTube is making me want to weep. I feel like my brain is going on strike.

Sb, I feel exactly the same. Its so weird. And I'm napping around 4pm, as if I've had a busy day. It's so weird.

Why are your friendships ruined OP?

I am napping too ssd, exhausted from doing nothing. Although I go to bed late and get up late.
Motivation has deserted me for now. Need to have a word with myself.

Weekly family facetime call today just made me sad.

No I don’t

On paper I should maybe. Single parent, both parents died in my twenties, home schooling primary aged etc

But actually - I focus on the positives. Beautiful weather, been exploring local area on walks much more, love my morning coffee, love having done really through spring cleanse, love pottering, enjoy (sometimes) all the time with the children. I could go on.

Nothing big, just lots of little things i focus on that give me strength and a smile

I've just posted a similar thread - before I saw this one. I love the phrase 'exhausted from doing nothing' because that's exactly how I feel. I have done sweet F.A. today and just cannot be arsed to do anything. Haven't even watered the plants (which are all in pots). It takes me five minutes!!

I also agree about the inability to concentrate. I try and watch a film or read a book, but my mind just wanders.

I have my up and down moments (as I would have even if we’re not in lock down). In general I think I am cOpting very well but I am looking at this situation as this is something to stay for the foreseeable future. I’m trying to adapt both my work, family and social life to what is available/possible now.

I’m sure I will have difficult times further down the line, who wouldn’t? But for the time being and while I manage, I try to keep an open mind and a balanced approach as much as I can.

BTW keeping a routine is what is saving me from going insane.

I feel fine in myself. My only stress is coming from worrying about my DC. Their education, their friendships, one has sn and I'm just very concerned about the effect this is all having on them.

I feel like I'm losing my mind, yes.

perhaps " friendships ruined"was over dramatic. I have a friend who I feel as if I'm pursueing. She rarely, if ever inititiates anything. I feel quite lonely during lockdown and asked her a couple ofweeks back if she fancied a ( socially distant) chat. I got the brush off so I have stopped trying.

Yes I feel like I am losing my mind. Dc1 who is 9 is seriously struggling and driving the whole family up the walls.

Is there any way we can support each other? Sorry if that sounds silly and cheesy. I feel really alone.

I'm a manager and yes there's an increase in absences due to mental health issues, sometimes extremely serious issues. Social interaction is very important and getting it back as soon as possible is crucial. I believe that the extensive damage done by the lockdown is far greater than the risks associated with coronavirus.

I'm OK myself right now but on the whole quite up and down, worried about my teenagers wellbeing, financial impact on the family and society in general. I keep doing things I enjoy so keep head above water but only just about.

I am beginning to wonder if the " cure" isn't worse than the illness.

Total confusion.

I just can't see a point with much at the moment. I've no enthusiasm for doing anything. At the beginning I washed the car, cleaned the cupboards out, sorted the garden. Now I really struggle to pluck the courage to get a shower and dressed for the day as I don't see the point. I'm not even going out walking or anything as o just can't be bothered. I know I need to! Can't even find anything new to talk to my other half about. Once we put the baby to bed for the night we both just sit on our phones in silence.

I should be but I'm not. Tomorrow is the start of my 10th week struggling with bloody coronavirus. I don't think I am ever going to get better.

I had a really bad day yesterday. No particular reason (other than the obvious). I was holding back the tears all day.

Today I feel a bit brighter but not much although at least I feel more like myself rather than a ghost in my own life. Have worked all weekend so it isn't that. It's just really, really shit and I can't see an end to it.

I am sorry you feel sad @randomer. I am sure your friend will come back to you in time. I had a couple of friends who didn’t answer messages a few weeks ago, and I was upset, but actually I think everyone is dealing with their own demons. Weeks later I contacted them both again and had a really nice exchange with both of them.

Do you have other friends and or family you can get in touch with?

I have felt extremely lonely at times during this lockdown (despite living with three teens) so I can relate. I also get a real anxious/lonely slump in the evenings.

I’m ok but I have a niggling sadness that surfaces every so often. It’s hard sometimes.

Then I’m fine. Weather helps. It’s surreal.

Yes. I sometimes wake up in the morning and think “I cannot be bothered” but I’m a single mum and it’s not an option. Which is probably a good thing! I’m healthy, grateful, lucky and all sorts of other good things, but I hate this.

Tootsey, I hope you get better soon, that sounds hellish.

Today it's been wet. I sat on the sofa, in housecoat and slippers, till 5pm when I went for a shower. Now it's almost bed time and I'm not tired. Not been out all weekend.

I was doing well, walking everyday, but am bored stiff with my walks.

OP, I have a friend I saw quite a bit before lockdown who hasn't responded much to my attempts to contact her. I am just assuming that she has her plate full and doesn't feel inclined/ up to messaging. I haven't seen her to offend her so she must just have her reasons that I'm not aware of. Please don't assume it's you.