Miserable for no reason.

[Sogdhitalley]

Is anyone else feeling bloody miserable for no particular reason lately?

I've been quite sad and tearful for a few weeks - I'm definitely not pregnant! (I have a history of depression anyway which is generally under control). I feel worthless, awkward, boring and just not myself. Lack of motivation for most things and constantly tearing myself apart over my parenting, again, for no real reason.
I have no idea what's triggering it because if I did I would be able to help myself out of this hole.

Anyone else like this lately?

 

[Sogdhitalley]

I'm so glad it's not just me. You have no idea how reassuring it is to read that others are feeling the same.

I feel numb, like I have no life left in me at the moment.
I agree, it's definitely the covid affect. The quicker it fucks off, the better.

Thank you everyone for replying, at least we have each other here.

 

[Kim Mild]

I feel a bit trapped with all the restrictions and stuff. I'm also with the kids 24/7 . Everything feels a million times more difficult than it did pre-lockdown .
I try to have things to look forward to regularly, tonight we are having a takeaway.

 

[Jaybtee]

It’s definitely covid... I feel it too, the never ending slog and how the news is so depressing, every single day. It’s just relentless.

 

[265]

Is anyone else feeling bloody miserable for no particular reason lately?

I've been quite sad and tearful for a few weeks - I'm definitely not pregnant! (I have a history of depression anyway which is generally under control). I feel worthless, awkward, boring and just not myself. Lack of motivation for most things and constantly tearing myself apart over my parenting, again, for no real reason.
I have no idea what's triggering it because if I did I would be able to help myself out of this hole.

Anyone else like this lately?

I get this a lot myself, I get days when I just lose all motivation, just feel so pissed off at everything. I'm not sure what triggers it but the recent change in seasons has set me off. Summer ended quickly, Autumn kicked in fast with the days getting shorter and I feel that this year it's getting darker faster than in previous years.

I have to deal with these low days on my own, no friends to help me out of it, I can manage on my own, only just. Reading a thread on here "The Ick" has set me off again.

I suppose being single for so many years is part of my problem, that and no real friends, I live in my own world. Covid 19 is a factor, I try to avoid the news because it's so depressing. I'm just glad I have a job to go to, this winter I'm dreading, the winter blues.

 

[Boredofthegram]

The change in season always triggers my low mood/depression especially when it starts getting dark in the mornings and evenings earlier. That coupled with the covid shit show dragging on and on with no end in sight is exaggerating everything I think.

you aren’t alone

 

[LittleMy]

Is anyone else feeling bloody miserable for no particular reason lately?

I've been quite sad and tearful for a few weeks - I'm definitely not pregnant! (I have a history of depression anyway which is generally under control). I feel worthless, awkward, boring and just not myself. Lack of motivation for most things and constantly tearing myself apart over my parenting, again, for no real reason.
I have no idea what's triggering it because if I did I would be able to help myself out of this hole.

Anyone else like this lately?

I feel you. Could it be this shitty situation called Covid? A mix of that and the winter blues rolling in, perhaps? I too have a history of depression and just feel completely deflated at the moment. It always gets worse this time of year and this year has been awful as it is.

 

[Begborrowsteal]

Definite fatigue from Covid life going on! Seasonal changes can cause it too. Its all just a bit shit lately, isnt it? Try and find peace/pleasure where you can x

 

[BoujeeBabe]

I get this a lot myself, I get days when I just lose all motivation, just feel so pissed off at everything. I'm not sure what triggers it but the recent change in seasons has set me off. Summer ended quickly, Autumn kicked in fast with the days getting shorter and I feel that this year it's getting darker faster than in previous years.

I have to deal with these low days on my own, no friends to help me out of it, I can manage on my own, only just. Reading a thread on here "The Ick" has set me off again.

I suppose being single for so many years is part of my problem, that and no real friends, I live in my own world. Covid 19 is a factor, I try to avoid the news because it's so depressing. I'm just glad I have a job to go to, this winter I'm dreading, the winter blues.

I haven't got anyone to talk to aside from my boyfriend, whom I live with and in lockdown with, so if you ever want a chat, I'm here.

I've felt low, anxious and absolutely fed up for weeks, on and off. I'm in lockdown in a different area away from my parents with my boyfriend, and although it's nice and now my home, I feel lonely and like I'm living in a bubble. I'm only mainly going food shopping and too nervous to go far as that's stressful enough. I don't have many friends, and I've not seen best friend since the end of last year, so I often feel like crying and find it hard to cheer myself up. I miss my parents such a lot and although we speak everyday, I can't go home right now as my boyfriend's a nurse and there's cases in his work, so I'm trying to protect them by staying away, but it's so hard.... Each day is basically the same as the next and it's not going to change anytime soon....

 

[LittleMy]

It’s a terrible way to feel, especially when you have children. I’m always worried they will pick up on my mood. Today they’ve just gone to the park with my husband, I didn’t go with because I just feel so low and worn out by it all. I work in care and we’re always on edge these days trying to make sure Covid doesn’t get back in to our unit. I’ve not been going out much either, either because what’s the point and when you do, everyone is at each others’ throats over social distancing and mask wearing etc. The world has become a horrible place and it feels easier to stay shut up at home (even though deep down I hate it and just want life to go back to how it was). I also feel this year has been so quick in spite of the virus. Can’t believe another year is gone, just feels so wasted with no plans and no end in sight.

 

[WilmaHun]

I'm the same and I agree with others about it being due to covid. It's the uncertainty for me - will we go back into lockdown, won't we? That coupled with the fact it's generally just been a crap year, unable to go anywhere, experience anything etc, has done it for me I think. I'm struggling with sleep and sometimes I'm completely forgetting to eat.

it's so lovely to have a forum like this though where you can just vent all your thoughts, anonymously, and not have to worry about people judging you. I'm quite shy natured personally so a place like this where I can be me, without people really knowing me, is perfect therapy for when you're feeling a bit miserable. It's nice to have somewhere to vent.

 

[Gym&Tonic]

Yes me too. My sleep has been appalling lately, and I’ve always been a good sleeper, I’m also struggling with a bad flare up of psoriasis. It’s definitely because of all the uncertainty in the world at the moment.

 

[XXSJPXX]

I'm not depressed but have been having a lot of low moods lately and feeling very lonely. I'm a stay at home mum while my partner, friends and family all work full-time so i don't see anyone during the week really. I'm also struggling to find a job, i got made redundant while pregnant two years ago and i've been trying for a long time now to get back into work and have only had a few interviews. I just feel a bit useless sometimes.

 

[under the ivy]

I was saying this to a friend last night. I feel like I want to do nothing but I have 101 things to be getting on with. I've got depression/anxiety anyway but this year...wow! Covid definitely isn't helping things, worrying about money all the time, not sleeping on a night. I try take each day as it comes in this ever changing world but that's hard to do with anxiety. Take care everyone x

 

[OutrageouslyScarlet]

I get this a lot myself, I get days when I just lose all motivation, just feel so pissed off at everything. I'm not sure what triggers it but the recent change in seasons has set me off. Summer ended quickly, Autumn kicked in fast with the days getting shorter and I feel that this year it's getting darker faster than in previous years.

I have to deal with these low days on my own, no friends to help me out of it, I can manage on my own, only just. Reading a thread on here "The Ick" has set me off again.

I suppose being single for so many years is part of my problem, that and no real friends, I live in my own world. Covid 19 is a factor, I try to avoid the news because it's so depressing. I'm just glad I have a job to go to, this winter I'm dreading, the winter blues.

You’ve got us lovely trolls!

 

[bexgreen1983]

Yep I totally feel like this way. I just don’t feel any joy in anything... thank god for my kids that’s all I will say.

 

[LittleMy]

I can’t even motivate myself enough to try. I’ve gave up trying to lose weight, can’t remember the last time I wore makeup (actually I can, it was Valentines Day, our for a meal with husband to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary just before the world went to shit). I’m so depressed but constantly have to put a front on for my children’s’ sake. I work in a care home, had Covid back in April, have worked all through the pandemic and like everyone else, I’m just done with it all now. There is very little enjoyment in life these days. It has been consumed with Covid and there is no escape from it.

 

[LittleMy]

I'm not depressed but have been having a lot of low moods lately and feeling very lonely. I'm a stay at home mum while my partner, friends and family all work full-time so i don't see anyone during the week really. I'm also struggling to find a job, i got made redundant while pregnant two years ago and i've been trying for a long time now to get back into work and have only had a few interviews. I just feel a bit useless sometimes.

I’ve been a stay at home parent (went back to work start of lockdown) and it’s one of the toughest things you can do. I felt like you; isolated, cut off from the rest of the world. I waited until my children were able to attend school and nursery before job searching again, and now I look back fondly on our those days together, and will admit that sometimes I miss being there all the time - although I do like having time to be me and around other adults. It won’t be forever. I think I would feel the same if I were in your shoes during this pandemic, the social isolation is bad enough at the best of times and this has only made it harder.

 

[BigQueenEnergy]

Reminder to everyone: Make sure you are supplementing Vitamin D! Especially if you live in Europe. When I lived in Paris, I had horrible depression. Supplementing with Vitamin D helped me immensely.

I live in sunny Australia now, so I don't get those horrible winter depressions anymore.

 

[Chatter]

I think if we all get through this time with our sanity intact it will be a miracle. Ok, it’s not WWII, with bombs raining down and young men getting conscripted, but it is an unprecedented difficult time - a fucking shit one. Life as we know it has ceased to be, and we don’t know when we will get back to normal.

At the beginning of the lockdown, we were all in it together, there was a strangeness that in its way was quite exciting (wrong word, but life on pause). But now we are at each other’s throats, so much confusion, restrictions, uncertainty. No wonder we feel low.

It is easy to slump into bad habits, but that makes it worse. I put make up on for the first time in months, and wore something that didn’t have an elasticated waist, and it helped my mood a bit. Made me feel a bit more normal than the sloth in the leggings slouching on the sofa. Now to cut down on booze, online activity, and increase movement, sleep and fresh air.