Lock down blues - positivity please!!!

[bupbupamericano]

Saw this earlier and laughed.

 

[Kim Mild]

Everyday it is lighter for a bit longer. Today the sun doesn't set til 4:28pm so it should be light outside til nearly 5.

 

[Sandydan]

Having one of those days where I just feel like lock down will never end and life will never be normal again

Anyone have any positive words / please tell me this will end!!!

Anyone else feel the same?

 

[bellinibobble]

Something that cheered me up today.. The borders in my garden have got sun on them for the first time in months - spring is coming

 

[Platypusfattypus]

Historically every pandemic has ended and life has returned to normal. We have better treatments, better understanding and better vaccines. The days are getting longer and the nights are getting lighter.

 

[Definitelyme]

I felt pretty down all last week about the whole thing. Even though the kids had a few medical appointments so we were actually out and about more than we have been, it just felt never ending and stifling.

Being outdoors helps me, but also letting yourself feel a bit down and crappy about a crappy situation. We aren’t required to jolly ourselves up about this shit, we can let ourselves have a bad day, or even a few bad days.

 

[Fairypop]

So sorry you’re feeling naff today I’ve had a lot of days like that lately and have to try really bloody hard to pick myself up.

I try to remind myself that (despite how it might feel) this really ISN’T forever. It’s a small moment in time in the grand scheme of things. I try to remember other times when I’ve felt like something would never end or another time when things were difficult but I got through it. It doesn’t work miracles but it reminds me to keep positive as much as possible.

I FaceTime friends/family as much as I can as well, I find it makes the time go quicker. I love getting out and about as well but I do find it challenging at times while WFH with 2 children!

 

[LadyMuck]

Tomorrow is another day.
Count your blessings ie what you DO have, ie a roof over your head, food, loved ones even if by zoom
Good health
One day this will end as NOTHING last for ever
The days are getting longer
Spring is around the corner

 

[Sandydan]

So sorry you’re feeling naff today I’ve had a lot of days like that lately and have to try really bloody hard to pick myself up.

I try to remind myself that (despite how it might feel) this really ISN’T forever. It’s a small moment in time in the grand scheme of things. I try to remember other times when I’ve felt like something would never end or another time when things were difficult but I got through it. It doesn’t work miracles but it reminds me to keep positive as much as possible.

I FaceTime friends/family as much as I can as well, I find it makes the time go quicker. I love getting out and about as well but I do find it challenging at times while WFH with 2 children!

Thank you for this. Its so true, thinking of times that have felt never ending and reminding yourself that they did end is really encouraging

 

[Mulholland Drive]

I have just returned from South Africa, and I have to say if you thought it was chaotic over here you should see the shitshow over there!

I am rather comforted by the NHS, despite all the criticism they receive, rightly or wrongly. At least they're trying to help even though they're doing so at the muddled thinking of numpty politicians.

Compare and contrast to the utter cluelessness of what is happening in South Africa (my country of birth). It's only when you look at the bigger picture do you realise how lucky we in the UK are compared to other countries.

 

[orange club biscuit]

Really needed this today too! It’s so hard not to wish this part of our lives away. I’m trying to take each day as a new day and focus on the small positives. Today I had a really nice WFH lunch and managed to get out for a walk in the sun. I think I’m going to start writing them down!

 

[ChipsAhoy]

I’ve felt a huge dip in my mental health and it terrifies me. Having suffered a breakdown down 10 years ago where I was at my lowest. This has really through me.

I’ve found this lockdown the toughest of them all. I am mentally exhausted and burnt out . I feel it’s getting even hard to pick myself up everyday. It feels like such a long hard slog.

 

[WilmaHun]

This is such a good idea for a thread! I think a lot of us are feeling like this to be honest. Before Christmas I felt like there was an end in sight, but similarly to you I'm struggling to see an end now.

I try to remind myself everyday of what's good - I still have my health, my family and friends do too. I'm saving money, I can use this time to work on myself. Everytime I feel myself starting to view the situation in a negative light (which don't get me wrong, is quite frequently!) I try to remind myself that we're one day closer to the end of lockdown than we were yesterday!

 

[Meh]

Having had increasingly poor mental health days earlier in Jan I have been making a big effort to move and be active daily.

I am v v v overweight and pretty inactive and feel that in the last year I’m now no longer living my best life due to my health/weight. This is all things I can influence as, thankfully, I don’t have any other underlying health issues and don’t smoke/drink.

So, my activity has been dusting off my old fitbit and *making* myself put on my music videos and do step aerobics on step board, jog, dance and generally groove away each night. I’m off the couch, sweating, moving and feeling the benefits already (better sleep, better skin and feeling more energetic and flexible)
Today I’ve managed 10.5k steps and over 80 active mins. For a wfh, lazy non sporty person. I’m chuffed. Curtains shut as NO ONE needs to witness that travesty of my moves

Sorry for the ramble: honestly, if you’re able to get moving a wee bit more or out for a stroll. It does have a massive impact on your mood I promise. It’s just the motivation and want to get going.

 

[Tatooine_legend1]

I have just returned from South Africa, and I have to say if you thought it was chaotic over here you should see the shitshow over there!

I am rather comforted by the NHS, despite all the criticism they receive, rightly or wrongly. At least they're trying to help even though they're doing so at the muddled thinking of numpty politicians.

Compare and contrast to the utter cluelessness of what is happening in South Africa (my country of birth). It's only when you look at the bigger picture do you realise how lucky we in the UK are compared to other countries.

That is sad. I know a lot of Africa has pretty substandard health care. I do hope we all continue fighting for the NHS though, because my worry is dark forces want to try to privatise it and Coronavirus is a good excuse to do it.

 

[Fairypop]

Thank you for this. Its so true, thinking of times that have felt never ending and reminding yourself that they did end is really encouraging

It doesn’t always work miracles, I know it can be hard to get into that positive mindset! I always think of jobs I’ve had that I thought I’d never get out of, relationship problems that seemed like the end of the world at the time - nothing quite the same as a global pandemic but it always reminds me that hard times don’t last forever.

Also a lot of distraction works well for me. I’ve been clearing out wardrobes, my car, the garage, anything to kill some time! It always makes me feel really good afterwards. Sometimes have to give myself a good kick up the bum to start each job but it feels so rewarding afterwards and keeps me occupied! I hope you’re feeling better soon

 

[StrawberryCream]

Having one of those days where I just feel like lock down will never end and life will never be normal again

Anyone have any positive words / please tell me this will end!!!

Anyone else feel the same?

Yep, genuinely feel like this will go on for years. And it’s totally depressing.

 

[Mulholland Drive]

The situation could be a whole lot worse relatively speaking.

I am so grateful to the supermarkets, the food distribution people, the utilities people, broadband, phone and television people, the emergency services and many other services that are out there keeping the country moving, and keeping most of the population fed, watered and "connected" despite all the odds.

Not a perfect scenario, but at least its something to hang onto.

 

[Sandydan]

Really needed this today too! It’s so hard not to wish this part of our lives away. I’m trying to take each day as a new day and focus on the small positives. Today I had a really nice WFH lunch and managed to get out for a walk in the sun. I think I’m going to start writing them down!

I've done that before - writing down all the 'small wins' each day, will start doing it again as it really makes a difference!

Thank you for the suggestion

 

[Sandydan]

Having had increasingly poor mental health days earlier in Jan I have been making a big effort to move and be active daily.

I am v v v overweight and pretty inactive and feel that in the last year I’m now no longer living my best life due to my health/weight. This is all things I can influence as, thankfully, I don’t have any other underlying health issues and don’t smoke/drink.

So, my activity has been dusting off my old fitbit and *making* myself put on my music videos and do step aerobics on step board, jog, dance and generally groove away each night. I’m off the couch, sweating, moving and feeling the benefits already (better sleep, better skin and feeling more energetic and flexible)
Today I’ve managed 10.5k steps and over 80 active mins. For a wfh, lazy non sporty person. I’m chuffed. Curtains shut as NO ONE needs to witness that travesty of my moves

Sorry for the ramble: honestly, if you’re able to get moving a wee bit more or out for a stroll. It does have a massive impact on your mood I promise. It’s just the motivation and want to get going.

Well done you!! Thank you for the motivation!!!!