Is anyone else starting to go f**king insane?

Padre_Pio

This lockdown feels completely different to the March lockdown. Back then we had the novelty of working from home, the days were getting longer, spending time outdoors, getting more quality time. It was weird, but weirdness was a change.

This last week has been completely different though, especially with the clocks changing. Dark when I start work, dark when I finish. Went for a walk around town and its crazy to see everywhere shut by 7pm. Went to meet a friend for coffee and ended up sitting in the car with the heater on. I'd usually go for a run straight after work, but now I'm running at night in the cold. We're 6 months into this now with no end in sight. I'm actually going insane looking at the same four walls every day, counting the end of every day when I closing my bedroom curtains.

How are the rest of ye coping with this?

Padre_Pio

Padre_Pio wrote: »

This lockdown feels completely different to the March lockdown. Back then we had the novelty of working from home, the days were getting longer, spending time outdoors, getting more quality time.

How are the rest of ye coping with this?
This last week has been completely different though, especially with the clocks changing. Dark when I start work, dark when I finish. Went for a walk around town and its crazy to see everywhere shut by 7pm. Went to meet a friend for coffee and ended up sitting in the car with the heater on. I'd usually go for a run straight after work, but now I'm running at night in the cold. We're 6 months into this now with no end in sight. I'm actually going insane looking at the same four walls every day.

Welcome to the 1950’s.

Is there anything to be said for another mass?

Oh, yeah, forgot about that - no mass. So a little less insane overall. It’s like a better version of 1950’s Ireland.

emo72

Polishing my glock. Going full postal soon.

wally1990

Padre_Pio wrote: »

This lockdown feels completely different to the March lockdown. Back then we had the novelty of working from home, the days were getting longer, spending time outdoors, getting more quality time.

How are the rest of ye coping with this?
This last week has been completely different though, especially with the clocks changing. Dark when I start work, dark when I finish. Went for a walk around town and its crazy to see everywhere shut by 7pm. Went to meet a friend for coffee and ended up sitting in the car with the heater on. I'd usually go for a run straight after work, but now I'm running at night in the cold. We're 6 months into this now with no end in sight. I'm actually going insane looking at the same four walls every day.

Yup and your not alone

I was always terrible for walking or exercise and now I'm worse

I get out maybe twice a week for a 30min walk

I spend my day working from 9 to 5 30 then TV, books, movies, reddit, whatever

I'm sick of it, and now the evenings are dark and dull

Im struggling with creative ideas for things to even do

I'm off work this Thursday to Sunday now and wtf can I even do ,

It's depressing ,

emo72

emo72 wrote: »

Polishing my glock. Going full postal soon.

Douglas or Pacino style?

screamer

Not going insane, but totally fed up of lockdown land, with everything closed down and 5km will still leave you in the sticks with SFA to do......

Piehead

Padre_Pio wrote: »

This lockdown feels completely different to the March lockdown. Back then we had the novelty of working from home, the days were getting longer, spending time outdoors, getting more quality time. It was weird, but weirdness was a change.

This last week has been completely different though, especially with the clocks changing. Dark when I start work, dark when I finish. Went for a walk around town and its crazy to see everywhere shut by 7pm. Went to meet a friend for coffee and ended up sitting in the car with the heater on. I'd usually go for a run straight after work, but now I'm running at night in the cold. We're 6 months into this now with no end in sight. I'm actually going insane looking at the same four walls every day, counting the end of every day when I closing my bedroom curtains.

How are the rest of ye coping with this?

Fapping 4 - 8 times daily. Sometimes more

I have a week off work next week and I'm dreading it. Nothing to do and nowhere to go.

gozunda

Ah sure its grand. No bother. Crocheting is starting to look like an interesting pastime ...

Neames

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I have a week off work next week and I'm dreading it. Nothing to do and nowhere to go.

I hear you. I'm off this week. I have so much leave I had to use some of it up.

I even found myself having a sneaky look at work emails.

This lockdown is definitely tougher in Winter.

jill_valentine

Would be bearable if I lived alone, I think. I've been working straight through, flatmate is off on the PUP. I need peace and quiet when I get home from another mental day, he just can't grasp that and is desperate for a full on chat the second I get home until I go to bed.

I feel like I don't have any downtime at all.

Parsnips

Ive never suffered with Stress or Mental health at all.
I cope with most bad news fairly well and try not to be around negative people as much as possible....
But....
I have felt myself being on a downer the last 2 weeks now and cant seem to shake it.
Just never ending S H I T news everywhere you turn and the Oct weather is just ...MEH
It is now so painful to go near a shop. waiting in Queues and keeping distance etc. seems like the simple things are just not worth the effort now.
My wife is a shopaholic and loves her retail therapy but she has to do it within the first hour of opening to beat the stress of crowds.
Ive 3 teenagers too at home. they are being really good with staying in etc but they are having their moments too. Arguements about restrictions etc
I love Halloween and make a big effort each year with House and dress up etc. But Gates are being locked this year to discourage little hands. I feel bad but has to be done.

JustAThought

yes - ok so its a lot more boring this time around but here’s what I do to streatch out the day a bit more and make it less tedious.

If possible stay in bed longer. Its warmer, more entertaining, you don’t have to turn the heat on & there is less of the day to kill.

Get up by 10:30 am and leave the house. Go anywhere but go somewhere - walk for half an hour or get a take away coffee - it gives you the sense of a new day and having started afresh.

Work, or subject research. And - get a recipy book and after your 5 or so hours cook something different. But not too difficult. Something tasty but win’t cost a bomb or leave you cleaning oots all night or totally frustrated.

Go out and do 5k - walk or run dosn’t matter - just get out and exercise.

Youtube - old comedys/ documentaries/ buying property abroad/ boxset/ pick a subject whatever. Put in an hour or two to get your mind off it.

Podcasts or dance music - again - takes your head elsewhere.

I used do an hour exercise online but have now banjaxes too many body parts to risk it - but if I was fit I would do it again - you feel great after.

Hot shower & bed!


Make it a routine & you have a hope!!! Idle minds etc

Parsnips

Yes. My passion for gaming has helped so much.
Just total escapism from everything.

JustAThought

I burnt my hands boredom bleaching the walls and skirting boards clean prior to (perhaps) painting them. Should have thought of that.

chrissb8

I just want to see people and do things with those people. Nothing at all is cutting it anymore. Books/shows/new hobbies/exercise, nothing. I'm someone who has been ok or even happy enough being left to my devices the last few months but it's now worn beyond thin. All I want now is to go out and have a dance and a drink (or 10).

My routine is devoid of people and I'm sure I'm not alone feeling that too. I think it is taking a mental toll on people more so now with the winter coming in properly.

This is it

I was going insane with the lockdown restrictions but I'm pretty much bed bound now since testing positive last week for C19 and I'm going absolutely crackers now. Pretty sure I've finished Netflix

Atlantic Dawn

I'm at a stage where I would deliberately infect myself in the morning if I knew I couldn't get it again for 6 months.

mcsean2163

Just the fact that can't invite anyone over for the kids is really wearing thin. It's not nice, it's crap and I know some single parents that it would be nice to invite over etc. Level 5, can't wait to say goodbye.

ballyargus

No. I don't mind it a pin. Not seeing family is irritating but otherwise I can now work remotely, I save money, exercise, sleep longer and am now productive in work. I realise I'm lucky to have this situation as there are many who don't. I'll engaging in a lot less "social" activities if things ever go back to normal

Padre_Pio

chrissb8 wrote: »

I just want to see people and do things with those people. Nothing at all is cutting it anymore.

I'm the same. I was happy out at the start, catching up on all the things I put on the long finger.

They're all done and even though I'm working, I'm at a loose end every day.
Working from home seemed like a dream.
I share a house with friends, again, great at the start but we're getting on each others nerves.

Missed so many birthdays and events this year, holidays and travel all gone. My birthday is coming up and it's just like, what have I done this year?
Spent a load of money on useless sh*te out of boredom.

gozunda

This is it wrote: »

I was going insane with the lockdown restrictions but I'm pretty much bed bound now since testing positive last week for C19 and I'm going absolutely crackers now. Pretty sure I've finished Netflix..

Sorry to hear that. I presume you're not feeling any serious effects?

Grant Stevens

Said to my wife the other evening, 'I pity anyone who wins the lotto!'.

.. Imagine. A few million quid, nowhere to go and virtually nothing to spend your money on, unless the post man brings it!!! We wouldn't even be able to travel up to HQ to collect the cheque!

gogo

I’m loving it to be honest, shameless introvert though so it’s suits me. Said it before but the amount of training and activities the kids were in had me run ragged, working full time and have option to work from home when needed but normally head into the office, home then and with no where to go, its full on quality time with the kids.
Cooked dinner and board games. It was an uno marathon in March, trivial pursuit has taken over with the new lock down.
My normal ‘dinner’ consisted of a cup of tea on a sideline somewhere wishing I had put a change of shoes in the car, followed by an evening spent catching up on housework with an eye on what’s next. Now the pace is doable for me, I have free time..

I’m loving this new pace of life, acknowledge it’s not for everyone and feel sorry for the kids, oldest misses his friends and sport.
Youngest has aspergers and is living his best life, he is like a different child since lockdowns started. Nervous stims have disappeared, school is going amazing for him, everything fell together, slower pace suits him just fine and it’s an absolute joy to watch.

gozunda

Grant Stevens wrote: »

Said to my wife the other evening, 'I pity anyone who wins the lotto!'.

.. Imagine. A few million quid, nowhere to go and virtually nothing to spend your money on, unless the post man brings it!!! We wouldn't even be able to travel up to HQ to collect the cheque!

Apparently you can still hire private jets ...I hear Hawaii has reopened for holidaymakers.

Don't forget to tip me if you win

Quantum Erasure

JustAThought wrote: »

yes - ok so its a lot more boring this time around but here’s what I do to streatch out the day a bit more and make it less tedious.

If possible stay in bed longer. Its warmer, more entertaining, you don’t have to turn the heat on & there is less of the day to kill.

Get up by 10:30 am and leave the house. Go anywhere but go somewhere - walk for half an hour or get a take away coffee - it gives you the sense of a new day and having started afresh.

Work, or subject research. And - get a recipy book and after your 5 or so hours cook something different. But not too difficult. Something tasty but win’t cost a bomb or leave you cleaning oots all night or totally frustrated.

Go out and do 5k - walk or run dosn’t matter - just get out and exercise.

Youtube - old comedys/ documentaries/ buying property abroad/ boxset/ pick a subject whatever. Put in an hour or two to get your mind off it.

Podcasts or dance music - again - takes your head elsewhere.

I used do an hour exercise online but have now banjaxes too many body parts to risk it - but if I was fit I would do it again - you feel great after.

Hot shower & bed!


Make it a routine & you have a hope!!! Idle minds etc

I get up when I want except on Wednesdays when I get rudely awakened by the dustmen
I put my trousers on, have a cup of tea and I think about leaving the house

I feed the pigeons, I sometimes feed the sparrows too
It gives me a sense of enormous well-being

And then I'm happy for the rest of the day safe in the knowledge there will always be a bit of my heart devoted to it

limnam

Quantum Erasure wrote: »

I get up when I want except on Wednesdays when I get rudely awakened by the dustmen
I put my trousers on, have a cup of tea and I think about leaving the house

I feed the pigeons, I sometimes feed the sparrows too
It gives me a sense of enormous well-being

And then I'm happy for the rest of the day safe in the knowledge there will always be a bit of my heart devoted to it

The days just blur together

DeanAustin

Yeah it’s a pile of ****. Every day blends into the next and there is **** all to do in the evenings and at the weekends. I hate it.

I have taken to running a bit and reading more which are positives but I’m finding the weeks a real slog particularly since last week when Level 5 came in. I’m really struggling to get myself motivated for work because I guess I work to live but there’s no holiday or no big event to look forward to so work’s now just a way to fill the day.

All that said, I do appreciate it’s a global pandemic. People are losing their jobs, their health and their lives so I’m bloody lucky to have what I have. Life is crap compared to what it was before but it’s a lot better for me than people genuinely suffering through this.

PommieBast

NPHET just suggesting going to Level 5 at the start of the month was the last straw, so I booked the very next flight to Heathrow and am now staying at parents' place. Since socialising is basically illegal now at least I am with family.

Strumms

JustAThought wrote: »

yes - ok so its a lot more boring this time around but here’s what I do to streatch out the day a bit more and make it less tedious.

If possible stay in bed longer. Its warmer, more entertaining, you don’t have to turn the heat on & there is less of the day to kill.

Get up by 10:30 am and leave the house. Go anywhere but go somewhere - walk for half an hour or get a take away coffee - it gives you the sense of a new day and having started afresh.

Work, or subject research. And - get a recipy book and after your 5 or so hours cook something different. But not too difficult. Something tasty but win’t cost a bomb or leave you cleaning oots all night or totally frustrated.

Go out and do 5k - walk or run dosn’t matter - just get out and exercise.

Youtube - old comedys/ documentaries/ buying property abroad/ boxset/ pick a subject whatever. Put in an hour or two to get your mind off it.

Podcasts or dance music - again - takes your head elsewhere.

I used do an hour exercise online but have now banjaxes too many body parts to risk it - but if I was fit I would do it again - you feel great after.

Hot shower & bed!


Make it a routine & you have a hope!!! Idle minds etc

Great post, routine has been key for me too....

I’m not THAT routined but generally...

8.45 - get up / shower / breakfast

9.30 - email / news / boards / watch some TV

11.00 - online exercise class

12.00 - shower / change

12.30 - make lunch / eat lunch / cleanup

14.00 - TV / boards / internet

15.00 - guitar ( trying to write a melody a day for 10 days no matter how crap )

16.00 - TV / boards / internet

17.00 - walk in nearby park

18.00 - make dinner / eat dinner / cleanup

19.30 - TV / Netflix / boards / Facebook

22.00 - guitar / ps4

0.00 - bed / iPad - boards / Facebook / tv

2.30 - sLeEp

Some days I’m out shopping but that’s the general gist.

46 Long

The arrival of a new toilet seat from Amazon today was the most interesting thing that happened to me since I went out for fish and chips back in September. Cracking up would be an understatement.

Strumms

46 Long wrote: »

The arrival of a new toilet seat from Amazon today was the most interesting thing that happened to me since I went out for fish and chips back in September. Cracking up would be an understatement.

Bet it’s not as brilliant as this... ( my birthday gift I hope )

440Hertz

I’m just finding I’m staying up too late and not exercising enough.

I’m not quite cracking up, but I’m definitely bored and need to come up with some projects to keep myself occupied, other than work related stuff.

dzsfah2xoynme9

Well I was looking forward to Cyberpunk 2077 in a few weeks but that's been delayed.
Oh 2020, what a gowlbag of a year you are.

Rubberchikken

I haven't stop work so no change there.
Have gotten used to the queueing to go into the few shops I go to. Not liking it, just used to it now.

Enjoyed the actual lockdown..way less traffic, pleasure to walk to work, walk the dog etc.
This isnt much different to normal except for the 5 km and that's not making any difference to my life.

Only see netflix on my nights off so always look forward to sitting down.
Don't miss visitors/visiting. Not a fan anyway.

jill_valentine

Parsnips wrote: »

Yes. My passion for gaming has helped so much.
Just total escapism from everything.

No word of a lie I think Stardew Valley alone probably kept me within the bounds of sanity early on.

Parsnips

Samira Happy Ration wrote: »

Well I was looking forward to Cyberpunk 2077 in a few weeks but that's been delayed.
Oh 2020, what a gowlbag of a year you are.

At least I can now get Ass creed Val without giving Cyberpunk a second taught for a few weeks.

Parsnips

Speaking od Netflix.
Dont watch that new Adam Sandler halloween film on Netflix.
Worst Ive ever seen of his. Pure ****e
I love him but this is pure lazyness

cj maxx

I hate this crap about lockdown making people insane. I’ve always been insane and think yous are only copping on to the good life !

Nigel Fairservice

I'm fairly introverted and like to spend time alone so I'm not too bothered about the lack of interactions with others. I live with my missus so I do have some company. I love this time of year and I love the long dark nights. Seems to be the opposite for a lot of people.

My family live in another county and I can't see them. That's probably the worst thing for me at the moment.

I've said it a few times on here.. I really advise learning cryptic crosswords. There's an app by Teazel I think the name is which is really good.

I had to wait an hour and a half in traffic due to a completely pointless checkpoint where they weren't even stopping people by the time I got there on a major route after a 12 hour shift yesterday morning..

That sort of craic will push people over the edge I reckon and turn them against the whole thing..

Graces7

Feeling with you all at this unusual time.

My daily life has not changed; emotionally yes as I have folk in hard places close to covid

But I came into total isolation two years ago as my immune system is down. My illness means I cannot walk far etc so my life was already limited - and happily so. I have not had to make any adjustments. simply settling more deeply into the life that I love. With my cats of course. We all need some company; something to care for.

A small island is the perfect place to isolate, The weather rules and looking at met ie now it looks as if we are cut off the next while. Some folks' idea of hell; my idea of heaven... Islanders are born not made.. I must have been one in a previous life

It is way of life like no other and I am at peace here. The last person I saw face to face was the heavily masked postie bearing parcels. A few weeks ago now.
I shop apart from food by mail order. As I have done for years. Groceries by ferry; cupboards well stocked as in weather like this week probably nothing will get in until next week now.
.
As many of you have found it is adapting that is the key. And many of us are natural quiet folk ( Hate the term introverts! )

Old saying, " Adapt or die." Not literally but in some ways.

And as others have also said, we are well provided compared to other lands and thankfully there is less covid here; long may that last.

The internet replaces radio and tv here. Youtube! email and the phone.. sheer luxury

My email contact list has grown and I am glad to be here.

All good wishes to all! The tide WILL turn. "This too shall pass."

Gruffalux

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

I'm fairly introverted and like to spend time alone so I'm not too bothered about the lack of interactions with others. I live with my missus so I do have some company. I love this time of year and I love the long dark nights. Seems to be the opposite for a lot of people.

My family live in another county and I can't see them. That's probably the worst thing for me at the moment.

Swap the sexes and I could have written this. I love quiet and lessness and liminal times and just the peace. Nature. The colours. The sound of wind. Winter is not my favourite season but there do come beautiful days full of intense brightness. Due to sickness earlier in my life I spent a really long time very restricted and that was a good mental preparation for such times as these. Back then I swore I would never complain again as long as I could have some semblance of normal. I love being able to walk and think and feel happy and well. There are sad things about Covid like people who get bad doses or those who are very alone but what can one do when it is as it is. Im very busy with work. Flat out with projects to do. I only miss the regular family get togethers. Very much. I have already started Christmas prep of house in the hopes some can come home. We will see. Everything is uncertain. There is philosophy in that. But everyone is safe and well and that's the gift.

Graces7

gozunda wrote: »

Ah sure its grand. No bother. Crocheting is starting to look like an interesting pastime ...

lol.. knitting is better!

Chockablock Theodore

gogo wrote: »

I’m loving it to be honest, shameless introvert though so it’s suits me. Said it before but the amount of training and activities the kids were in had me run ragged, working full time and have option to work from home when needed but normally head into the office, home then and with no where to go, its full on quality time with the kids.
Cooked dinner and board games. It was an uno marathon in March, trivial pursuit has taken over with the new lock down.
My normal ‘dinner’ consisted of a cup of tea on a sideline somewhere wishing I had put a change of shoes in the car, followed by an evening spent catching up on housework with an eye on what’s next. Now the pace is doable for me, I have free time..

I’m loving this new pace of life, acknowledge it’s not for everyone and feel sorry for the kids, oldest misses his friends and sport.
Youngest has aspergers and is living his best life, he is like a different child since lockdowns started. Nervous stims have disappeared, school is going amazing for him, everything fell together, slower pace suits him just fine and it’s an absolute joy to watch.

A breeding introvert lol.

Gruffalux

Chockablock Theodore wrote: »

A breeding introvert lol.

I love her post. The peace her child is blooming in. The time she is getting with the children. Looking back those oceans of time I had with mine were the very best of times. You can live a purposeful lifetime just on that kind of love.

Graces7

Gruffalux wrote: »

I love her post. The peace her child is blooming in. The time she is getting with the children. Looking back those oceans of time I had with mine were the very best of times. You can live a purposeful lifetime just on that kind of love.

Of course you can and many do. It is the best way of life. Central to life

What lockdown? This isn’t remotely like the earlier one when people adhere to it.

Anyway you’re bored so get Netflix or some games before someone convinces you it’s a “mental health issue”.

Wanderer78

ReginaldSmythV wrote:

Anyway you’re bored so get Netflix or some games before someone convinces you it’s a “mental health issueâ€.

Or better still, start being more active, Its called anxiety, and it can cause serious problems for some

Valresnick

Maybe it’s just me but I feel far less anxious now then I did before lockdown. I really think we were on a race to the bottom. Consumerism gone crazy, people taking 10 holidays a year, traffic jams, dreadful hangovers, fast food, constant competition in work to achieve unreasonable targets, endless boasting by people on social media. I prefer this slower pace of life. That’s just my opinion.