The joy has been sucked out of life

[Whathastheworldbecome]

So, I’m still feeling like crap because of the covid situation. I’ve been to see friends, visited family, been doing regular exercise. But something still doesn’t feel right. It’s as if the fun in life has gone - that feeling of having things to look forward to. I still find an unusual atmosphere in shops and restaurants which is to be expected I guess. It just doesn’t feel normal. Anyone else still feeling like this?

@Whathastheworldbecome

So, I’m still feeling like crap because of the covid situation. I’ve been to see friends, visited family, been doing regular exercise. But something still doesn’t feel right. It’s as if the fun in life has gone - that feeling of having things to look forward to. I still find an unusual atmosphere in shops and restaurants which is to be expected I guess. It just doesn’t feel normal. Anyone else still feeling like this?

Oh yes. I can definitely relate.

I have been feeling really low and thought when things ease a bit I’ll start to feel better.
Now the shops are open I’ve been to see family etc but like you it doesn’t feel the same. Life just feels very flat at the moment. That’s the only way I can describe it. Can’t seem to find any joy in anything. Such little things used to bring me happiness before and now nothing does.

You betcha. I started lockdown feeling fine, had a few ups and downs over the weeks, but in the last couple of weeks I have sunk into a deep depression. Everything around me, and my entire future, looks bleak. And yes, I am consciously doing exercise, getting out and about, eating well, taking care of myself, trying to rest and not be hard on myself and those around me. It can sort of stave off the worst feelings, but it all feels like I'm just keeping my head above water.

You are not alone.

Yes. I'm in a pit of despair at the moment. I hear you

I feel the same. I started and I was doing fine. Now the money worries are kicking in and I’m wondering if my business will survive, I’ve got two teenagers at home and nothing to get excited about. It all just feels very joyless.

So reassuring to know I’m not alone. I just assumed most people had adjusted now that restrictions had slightly lifted

Agreed. Thing that makes it worse is that there is no end in sight, and at any moment everything could close again. Part of me thinks they should drop all guidance and let people make their own decisions. It would all be over and done with a lot faster.

For me it’s the realisation that the six weeks holidays are still coming up. It’s already been 14 weeks. I can’t do my job because I’m freelance and no-one has any money. And even if they did, my main work has shut down. I can try and build up other areas of my business but I just can’t get the motivation working from home and trying to keep on top of the house and the teenagers, who are all adrift.
It’s just bleak.
I’m hoping the gym opening might help next week.

Definitely not alone. I just can’t get out of a dreary grey fog right now.

You are not alone I am feeling the same

Agree. Life feels 2D not 3D. The thing giving me hope is the pools and gyms reopening. Hoping swimming and gym classes will help lift the funk of being long term under stimulated.

It's awful. I'm on a week's leave at the moment. It's the first time off I've had since the start of lockdown and I thought it would make me feel happier. I was wrong. There's nothing to do, nowhere to go that hasn't had all the fun and joy and life sucked out of it. I hate it.

Yes. Absolutely this. My life is utterly pointless right now, got nothing to look forward to, no plans. Nothing. I just want to go to sleep and wake up when it's all over. I cant remember the last time I felt truly happy.