Highs: NHaving my son home from Uni for 6 months
Lows: Having my son home from Uni for 6 months - he cost me a FORTUNE
Lows: Having my son home from Uni for 6 months - he cost me a FORTUNE
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Highs - Sorry but my highs are probably others low. I enjoy being at home and not being made to social. Realised that we are okay not seeing people. We are those people that enjoy lockdown and social distancing (hello your face is at least 1meter from me). Get to spend a lot of time with hubby and dogs. This is just us!
Lows -not being to go travel
Lows -not being to go travel
High:
Making some new friends despite lockdown
Managing to see friends/family in the brief periods it was allowed.
Shopping/eating more locally.
Moving to a new place before lockdown 2 which is much bigger than where I was during lockdown 1.
The summer in general was good for me, I had some very happy moments and memories.
Spending time doing more hobbies.
Being in a stable/safe job throughout and not completely isolated.
Sorting out my home gym which was a godsend.
lows:
Lots of periods of anxiety and depression. Reliance on medication (prescribed or otherwise) for a lot of it.
Not seeing my family much.
Feeling like I’m missing out when friends are in areas with less restrictions.
Gaining weight.
Possibly now an alcoholic.
Unable to go to gigs or live music events which is my absolute favourite thing in the world.
Making some new friends despite lockdown
Managing to see friends/family in the brief periods it was allowed.
Shopping/eating more locally.
Moving to a new place before lockdown 2 which is much bigger than where I was during lockdown 1.
The summer in general was good for me, I had some very happy moments and memories.
Spending time doing more hobbies.
Being in a stable/safe job throughout and not completely isolated.
Sorting out my home gym which was a godsend.
lows:
Lots of periods of anxiety and depression. Reliance on medication (prescribed or otherwise) for a lot of it.
Not seeing my family much.
Feeling like I’m missing out when friends are in areas with less restrictions.
Gaining weight.
Possibly now an alcoholic.
Unable to go to gigs or live music events which is my absolute favourite thing in the world.
Highs: Being able to indulge my natural introverted tendencies without shame.
Lows: Feeling very wobbly emotionally and crying at nothing when I get really overwhelmed by the bizarreness of Covid/lockdowns every few days and great fear for the economy and the future. Also great fear for whether the theatre industry will ever truly come back since it wasn't in the best shape pre-Covid anyway.
Lows: Feeling very wobbly emotionally and crying at nothing when I get really overwhelmed by the bizarreness of Covid/lockdowns every few days and great fear for the economy and the future. Also great fear for whether the theatre industry will ever truly come back since it wasn't in the best shape pre-Covid anyway.
Loving this thread 
Highs: Working from home, mileage and wear and tear staying low on my car, decorating our house that we moved into in December last year, if it wasn’t for lockdown I don’t think we’d have done as much as we have.
Lows: Grandma passing away in June, partners Uncle and family dog passing away, not being able to go on holiday for my 30th.
Highs: Working from home, mileage and wear and tear staying low on my car, decorating our house that we moved into in December last year, if it wasn’t for lockdown I don’t think we’d have done as much as we have.
Lows: Grandma passing away in June, partners Uncle and family dog passing away, not being able to go on holiday for my 30th.
Highs - saving money and enjoying there being less people around when going out to places
Lows - having to homeschool, depression and anxiety, bad news in the family etc.
Lows - having to homeschool, depression and anxiety, bad news in the family etc.
Highs: having a job I enjoy and still being able to do it throughout lockdowns. Having a husband who is also my best friend. Couldn't have done this year without him. Couch25k success.
Lows: Anxiety worsening since clocks changing. Missing out on so many gigs and events this year.
Lows: Anxiety worsening since clocks changing. Missing out on so many gigs and events this year.
Another lockdown high for me is ive learnt how to cook 
after being with my fella for 2 years he has always skit me for not being able to cook. Since lockdown so the last 9 months, I've made more or less every tea 
after being with my fella for 2 years he has always skit me for not being able to cook. Since lockdown so the last 9 months, I've made more or less every tea 
A new high for me is getting back together with my girlfriend after a tempestuous split 3 weeks ago.
Every little helps
Every little helps
Realised I was quite vague on my highs and didn’t express my lows...
Highs: home schooling successfully - my eldest is so bright and she really benefited from my home schooling by doing the older years set homework.
spent a lot of time with them which was great but also contributed to my lows.
I realised that I’m actually a fantastic cook and so many people have told me I need my own takeaway or restaurant... something we’ve now been looking into but is it the right time?
I learnt Spanish!
Lows: mentally draining, I worked throughout with little support from my colleagues who really understood what I was feeling. My husband was stuck away for 5 months.
my girls being at home constantly it was like I couldn’t breathe.
Drinking didnt help
Having to rely on my mum/MIL to look after the kids and not seeing them for 3/4 days whilst I worked and got abused & shouted at..
I can’t wait for the day I can travel to meet my husband where he is.
this year I’ve seen him for a total of 11 weeks
It’s hard on me but also the kids.
Highs: home schooling successfully - my eldest is so bright and she really benefited from my home schooling by doing the older years set homework.
spent a lot of time with them which was great but also contributed to my lows.
I realised that I’m actually a fantastic cook and so many people have told me I need my own takeaway or restaurant... something we’ve now been looking into but is it the right time?
I learnt Spanish!
Lows: mentally draining, I worked throughout with little support from my colleagues who really understood what I was feeling. My husband was stuck away for 5 months.
my girls being at home constantly it was like I couldn’t breathe.
Drinking didnt help
Having to rely on my mum/MIL to look after the kids and not seeing them for 3/4 days whilst I worked and got abused & shouted at..
I can’t wait for the day I can travel to meet my husband where he is.
this year I’ve seen him for a total of 11 weeks
It’s hard on me but also the kids.
Highs: Lost weight, worked on my fitness and reached new PB's, got back into photography and read more books. Figured out who I am, gained some confidence and changed my style.
Lows: Cancelled holiday (first one in 6yrs). Came out and got disowned by my homophobic mother. Potential relationship was cockblocked by Rona. Lost friends.
Swings and roundabouts.
Edit: forgot to add I lost my job lol
Lows: Cancelled holiday (first one in 6yrs). Came out and got disowned by my homophobic mother. Potential relationship was cockblocked by Rona. Lost friends.
Swings and roundabouts.
Edit: forgot to add I lost my job lol
Highs - Welcoming our second baby at the end of August 
Having time to redecorate . 3 year old potty trained quickly due to being at home most days. Partner got a new & more reliable job that he probably wouldn’t have applied for had it not been for lockdown drying up his work as a builder.
Lows - having to attend scans alone, the first lockdown wasn’t very kind to our relationship and we got on each others nerves ALOT (turns out spending 24/7 with each other isn’t something we’d ever do again out of choice
) Missing my friends & family and feeling a lack of support after having baby. Kinda felt like I didn’t experience that newborn bubble as much this time round but idk if that’s COVID related or whether it’s just having a second child u don’t get as much time to just sit and snuggle your baby haha
Having time to redecorate . 3 year old potty trained quickly due to being at home most days. Partner got a new & more reliable job that he probably wouldn’t have applied for had it not been for lockdown drying up his work as a builder.Lows - having to attend scans alone, the first lockdown wasn’t very kind to our relationship and we got on each others nerves ALOT (turns out spending 24/7 with each other isn’t something we’d ever do again out of choice
) Missing my friends & family and feeling a lack of support after having baby. Kinda felt like I didn’t experience that newborn bubble as much this time round but idk if that’s COVID related or whether it’s just having a second child u don’t get as much time to just sit and snuggle your baby hahaHighs: having my partner and kids home a lot was lovely most of the time. My partner and I alternated lie-ins so that was nice because I love to sleep in. He’s been really supportive when I’ve struggled mentally too and it’s meant I can take a step away when I feel overwhelmed.
Buying a pool for the garden was a great investment and kept my kids entertained for hours when it was really warm but we couldn’t take them out anywhere.
Not feeling obliged to see people has been nice
Lows: Having the same holiday cancelled three times. Once just days before the first lockdown and was meant to be for my birthday, second time our flights got cancelled and the third time was meant to be over Christmas but France lockdown has caused it to be cancelled. I’ve just about given up at this point.
Home school, didn’t have a clue. Felt like I was failing my kids the whole time. Now they’re back at school they’re doing fine, I think. So I don’t think I caused too much damage with my shoddy teaching skills.
Just generally not having things to look forward to has sucked. Life just seems so boring and I’m constantly looking for ways to be entertained at home. I’ve been throwing myself into my video games of an evening more just for an escape.
Buying a pool for the garden was a great investment and kept my kids entertained for hours when it was really warm but we couldn’t take them out anywhere.
Not feeling obliged to see people has been nice
Lows: Having the same holiday cancelled three times. Once just days before the first lockdown and was meant to be for my birthday, second time our flights got cancelled and the third time was meant to be over Christmas but France lockdown has caused it to be cancelled. I’ve just about given up at this point.
Home school, didn’t have a clue. Felt like I was failing my kids the whole time. Now they’re back at school they’re doing fine, I think. So I don’t think I caused too much damage with my shoddy teaching skills.
Just generally not having things to look forward to has sucked. Life just seems so boring and I’m constantly looking for ways to be entertained at home. I’ve been throwing myself into my video games of an evening more just for an escape.
Not wishing to make light of your situation, but I love your idea of digging out some video games. I must dig out my PS3 and play some "shoot-em-up" games and pretend all my enemies were people like Boris Johnson, Hancock and all the other clueless Muppets in governmentHighs: having my partner and kids home a lot was lovely most of the time. My partner and I alternated lie-ins so that was nice because I love to sleep in. He’s been really supportive when I’ve struggled mentally too:
Buying a pool for the garden was a great investment and kept my kids entertained for hours when it was really warm but we couldn’t take them out anywhere.
Not feeling obliged to see people has been nice
Lows: Having the same holiday cancelled three times. Once just days before the first lockdown and was meant to be for my birthday, second time our flights got cancelled and the third time was meant to be over Christmas but France lockdown has caused it to be cancelled. I’ve just about given up at this point.
Home school, didn’t have a clue. Felt like I was failing my kids the whole time. Now they’re back at school they’re doing fine, I think. So I don’t think I caused to much damage with my shoddy teaching skills.
Just generally not having things to look forward to has sucked. Life just seems so boring and I’m constantly looking for ways to be entertained at home. I’ve been throwing myself into my video games of an evening more just for an escape.
I love it! You totally should, it’s so cathartic letting loose on a game because there are no real life consequences. I love a game with a good story that makes me forget about what’s happening in real life for a while.Not wishing to make light of your situation, but I love your idea of digging out some video games. I must dig out my PS3 and play some "shoot-em-up" games and pretend all my enemies were people like Boris Johnson, Hancock and all the other clueless Muppets in government
Lows: Being dumped in April/dealing with a break-up, depression/anxiety through the roof, days of feeling lonely/suicidal thoughts, worrying about my Nana and auntie who has leukaemia.
Highs: Looking after myself during lockdown after my break-up; found I had a lot of time for self-care/hobbies, returning to the gym and starting weight lifting, started driving lessons, doing a PhD during a global pandemic!
Highs: Looking after myself during lockdown after my break-up; found I had a lot of time for self-care/hobbies, returning to the gym and starting weight lifting, started driving lessons, doing a PhD during a global pandemic!
Low: My husband having to move out of our home at the height of the virus as he was an ED doctor and didn’t want to give the virus to the children or me and then him contracting it and not being able to see him.
High: Finally deciding what we want to do with our family and deciding that a move to America might just be for us. Now if we could only settle on a state for certain!
High: Finally deciding what we want to do with our family and deciding that a move to America might just be for us. Now if we could only settle on a state for certain!
Highs. Saved money, jobs in the house got finished, rediscovering how well husband and I get on. Fun in the sun in the garden. Finding tattle.
Lows. Lost a very close relative in April and realising I couldn’t go to the funeral ( I am cev ) almost broke me. Cancelling our holidays abroad wasn’t nice. Especially the pre xmas New York one.
On the whole we did ok. It helps that we live in a very low area.
Lows. Lost a very close relative in April and realising I couldn’t go to the funeral ( I am cev ) almost broke me. Cancelling our holidays abroad wasn’t nice. Especially the pre xmas New York one.
On the whole we did ok. It helps that we live in a very low area.
A new high for me is going out for more walks, and generally doing more exercise. My mental health has generally suffered massively though, for various reasons