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Is anyone else angry more now?

83 replies

ssd · 19/02/2021 22:21

I need to calm down, I'm angry at so many things just now. I'm really anxious about covid and I think its spilling into anger.

I need to calm down, its not good for my health.

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Rockbird · 19/02/2021 23:28

I'm past angry now. I just live in a permanent state of either de-motivated or pissed off. I've been made redundant which means we can't move house, which means we're stuck in this tiny house where we're on top of each other getting on each other's tits. The kids are bored and sick of the sight of all of us. I love my family dearly but I want someone else to talk to. We try our best with schoolwork and they're pretty good but God knows what it's doing to their education. It all feels so pointless, I can barely get out of bed some days. It's no way to live.

AfternoonToffee · 19/02/2021 23:39

ssd I understand that, and you're right that it doesn't help that there isn't much else to do. I've managed to get out into the garden this week and that has really helped. Any of the other boards take a fancy? I should maybe get into some of the threads on MN classics.

Don't do the other thing I've done though which is to play HomeScapes. I am very much poorer now.

Am I right in thinking you are in Scotland? NS can't be helping with her saying things like maybe no holidays etc.

Vivana · 19/02/2021 23:42

I am angry to. I could go into one very long lost but we would be here all day for the reasons why.

wouldntmindbeingmrsw · 19/02/2021 23:43

I can't stop swearing. I didn't swear up until recently.

Iggly · 19/02/2021 23:46

Rule breakers aren’t the ones who cause a spike.

It’s the mass changes like schools re-opening and eat out to help out which have caused the massive spikes previously.

I’m angry that people keep deflecting blame away from government, that they’re not on the case of their MP about this shit show of a government and how they’ve handled it.

Littleguggi · 19/02/2021 23:57

I'm angry that I took my DC to the park for a walk this week for the first time in weeks and it was rammed with large groups of people, clearly different households mixing, having picnics etc. We completely avoided the play area as it was heaving (wouldn't have used the equipment anyway even if it was quiet). I could have easily arranged to meet a few mates myself but why would I, as its against the rules! I must have missed a memo!

RuleWithAWoodenFoot · 19/02/2021 23:57

@Iggly

Rule breakers aren’t the ones who cause a spike.

It’s the mass changes like schools re-opening and eat out to help out which have caused the massive spikes previously.

I’m angry that people keep deflecting blame away from government, that they’re not on the case of their MP about this shit show of a government and how they’ve handled it.

My issue is that I'm angry with the gov, but not in any specific way - I don't know if I want lock down to be over quickly or slowly, I don't want to teach from my spare room, but I also have concerns about being back at school. I'm furious with the gov being a bunch of corrupt bastards at every turn, I hate how society is being sucked in at the lies, then I start to wonder if I'm the one who is wrong.

So yes. I could write to my MP, but..

Dementedswan · 19/02/2021 23:58

Me, I sway between anger and that punch in the stomach grief.

Dh been working from home since early March last year. Both of us told we are cev due to him.. diabetes... me high BP and heart conditions plus psoriasis.

We have muddled through. I'm deaf, I cannot function in a mask society plus live in an area when we have never really lifted out of lockdown. Anyway we've got along... I've had feelings of resentment etc watching dh feet up, laughing chatting with friends and work colleagues on zoom calls. Hes opening admitted he likes working from home.

Me on the other hand, can't even go to a shop as I cannot understand what people are saying which triggers my anxiety. I have not heard another humans voice.

Dh has had his vaccine, I found out that no actually, the government says you will be done in group 10 . I'm now on anti depressants, unable to control my anger, fear, tears. Unable to sleep. Resent every of my family who I have asked for help from.

I've never felt so alone.

DenisetheMenace · 20/02/2021 00:01

Not angry, no.
Sad, worried for my young ones, uncharacteristically gloomy, bit lonely despite not living alone, yearning for what was/what ought to be. But not angry because ultimately we’re animals and it’s nature. It would be awful whoever was “in charge”.

Dementedswan · 20/02/2021 00:02

I've been diagnosed with severe clinical depression and off you trot

RuleWithAWoodenFoot · 20/02/2021 00:05

It would be awful whoever was “in charge”.

But it is worse because of who we have got. It's not partisan, ANY other Tory gov would have been better.

TravellingTilbury · 20/02/2021 00:13

Dementedswan Flowers

Beaniecats · 20/02/2021 00:20

Angry entire country thrown under bus for a virus
Angry government lies and changing goalposts
Angry government advisors particularly SAGE and Whitty
Angry local unofficial covid police
Angry people on secure income boasting how Jolly nice lockdown is
Angry for our children and young people

BendyLikeBeckham · 20/02/2021 01:00

I'm joining you all.

I've been so tetchy the past couple of weeks. Ranging between irritable and fucking raging, and none of it is proportionate. I feel like something small will tip me over the edge.

I'm not being a very good mum atm and I'm hating myself for that. Working from home and home schooling (but failing miserably) is bloody hard. My DC have gone feral. The house is a shit tip. And all I look forward to each day, is the day being over.

And tonight I've read a thread where selfish fuckers are congratulating each other on breaking the rules because mental health trumps risk to other people's physical health. Well fuck that. My mental health and DCs is going to shit, and I'm not having their mates round to 'safeguard their mental health'. I'm trying to keep us all alive and well so our MH has a chance to improve. It won't if we catch the virus.

I'm almost glad I'm not mixing with people because I'd be shit company and drive everyone away!

CrayonInThreeBits · 20/02/2021 01:15

Yeah, constant formless anger and irritability; worst part is I'm bipolar so don't know whether I'm just experiencing the same thing so many people are, or whether I'm feeling this way because I'm becoming Unwell.

FidgetArse · 20/02/2021 01:17

Yes!!! 100%
Been indoors for a year now and ‘people’ anger me !
Alot !

FidgetArse · 20/02/2021 01:19

I have a brain tumour and kidney failure and been in for a year and people act like its a frikking game and flout the rules, just because ‘theve had enough of staying in for afew weeks’ Angry

gallbladderpain · 20/02/2021 01:25

I'm with you @FidgetArse
I'm healthy myself but have a vulnerable DC. As a result (because well frankly its not possibly to maintain distance from a young child within our own household) we have all been at home for a year now (bar medical appointments which are now like an incredible day out!). DCs haven't been able to play with another child or attend school but I know people who haven't been able to keep their children, who have been sent home from school to isolate, in the house for 10 damn days because aparently it is 'impossible'

FidgetArse · 20/02/2021 01:27

@gallbladderpain

I was on the other thread too and i now know why we are in the state we are in...

People....

Hope your DC are ok Flowers

Sausageroll67 · 20/02/2021 06:59

That deleted thread tipped me over the edge last night. The whole, “look how edgy and daring I am cos I’m letting me/my DC do what they like” attitude from several posters on there was so depressing. I deal with cases all the time originating from stuff like that. I obviously can’t swear at people in my job but I just boiled over last night. We will never get out of this while people like that justify their behaviour. Call me a dementor all you like and yes, I’m sorry for the people who have been financially and mentally affected but they’re going to be a lot more affected while people crack on like this.

I haven’t had social interaction since November (when we were allowed to pubs and restaurants) my MH is on the floor too but I can pick up the phone or FaceTime.

bjjgirl · 20/02/2021 07:07

I'm angry at it all but I just want the lockdown to end.

I do not know 1 person to die from COVID but so many suicides

HungryForSnacks · 20/02/2021 07:25

@Dementedswan that sounds so difficult. I wish things were better for you

SnuggyBuggy · 20/02/2021 07:29

I think I'm angry at the year we have lost, angry at the things my DD has missed out on and angry that we've been compelled to make these sacrifices for the sake of people that have nothing to do with us.

Plutoh · 20/02/2021 07:36

Sounds like burn out OP. I think the low level constant stress mixed with peaks and troughs of other things on top is really tough on us, and having coping mechanisms and support networks taken away, it's really, really hard! I am definitely more irritable and have had to put DS down and walk away to avoid shouting a few times, which I'm not proud of but honestly can't help it.

3littlewords · 20/02/2021 07:40

@bjjgirl

I'm angry at it all but I just want the lockdown to end.

I do not know 1 person to die from COVID but so many suicides

2 people in my circle of friends have attempted suicide in the last week alone, 1 failed 1 was successful. Our local newspaper/Facebook community pages regularly have appeals for missing people , concerns for welfare etc then a few days later the inevitable update of a body has been found police say no suspicious circumstances follows. Its almost becoming normal now its frightening. I know of more suicide deaths in the past 12 months than I do covid deaths ( and I don't mean deaths of people I've read about online i mean I physically know of that person)