Were in the Endgame now.
It is just a case of battening down the hatches and seeing it through until March.
My advice is just to do whatever you can to help get you to there.
comment by Joe-ny Stokes is my da (U15888)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Dr Sheldon Cooper (U1217)
posted 1 minute ago
I think hopefully what we're in right now is the worst of the whole thing. Things are already improving though, number of new cases looks to be falling sharply and vaccine rollout underway. I agree with Winston, things should be looking a lot better by March.
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Its a long 6 weeks though.. I think thats whats the big issue with people is..
What i do is populate my calender with things to break up the monotony.. And try and pencil in things to do..
E.g.. Leicester Chelsea tonight. German Master Snooker next week. Copa Libertadores finals.
Im also quite lucky that its my sisters and nephews birthday in February and also Valentines day to break up the boredom
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I guess I'm lucky in that I'm still working as normal (except from home at the moment which I don't like), so when a new week starts I just look forward to the weekend. Then make the best that I can of the weekend, and start the next week, and repeat. Time is still going quickly it seems thankfully, and I'm just going to tell myself that it's been going on for 10 months now so a few more weeks isn't too bad. I know restrictions will still be in place but I think that the period between March and summer should hopefully be more free. I'm really hoping summer may be able to be quite normal, and maybe some light restrictions back in the autumn. But I would be surprised if there was another lockdown like this after this one ends.
I've worked through the whole pandemic so far as I work in a factory, so im lucky to a degree as it's keeping me occupied doing 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts. I have however lost 2 of my passionate hobbies, football since August and kickboxing since December, really starting to miss those, just feels like I work for a living :/ I have a gym at home and i go running, so exercise isn't a problem, it's just less fun.
On a serious note, one other thing I find helps is just having something each day to look forward to or to focus on.
In my case, it's a bit of painting and decorating, a good series on the TV and obviously the football.
If there's just one thing at the start of the day you can look forward to, that is a good start.
I personally have landed lucky through this by constantly working throughout, even when we are on skeleton staff. I'm almost the inverse where I'd love some time off.
But it's important to talk to people. I don't know how much exercise you get OP but a walk/run with a friend or even family member would help.
I've been hammering Netflix personally. In fact when the first lockdown began, I started making a list of TV shows that I could binge, A to Z, with the hope that by the time I reached Z all this would well be over. Well I'm currently on C Although when the footy came back, I wasn't quite dedicating as much time to it. Football being on really has been a blessing.
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 2 minutes ago
On a serious note, one other thing I find helps is just having something each day to look forward to or to focus on.
In my case, it's a bit of painting and decorating, a good series on the TV and obviously the football.
If there's just one thing at the start of the day you can look forward to, that is a good start.
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Agreed.
In general life is mainly about looking forward to things. Be it a tea break, football match, or longer on the horizon a big holiday etc etc.
As long as you have something to look forward to you can get through the current mundane activity you're doing.
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by Phendompelé(U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
i am really struggling at the moment. Dark morning and nights dont help, that and im not talking to anyone on a day to day basis.
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Dont fall further into that void mate. Things can spiral out of control very quickly.
Speak to people. We are social animals and communication is a great leveller.
If that wont work have a rant to us hooligans on here or stand in your back garden and rant at the sky but dont bottle it up to fester away inside.
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been here before even in normal time, and i had just got a whole lot better and was basically a new person, then all this happened has set me back again. it hasnt helped that a family member is dying and i havent experienced that yet.
comment by Phendompelé (U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by Phendompelé(U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
i am really struggling at the moment. Dark morning and nights dont help, that and im not talking to anyone on a day to day basis.
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Dont fall further into that void mate. Things can spiral out of control very quickly.
Speak to people. We are social animals and communication is a great leveller.
If that wont work have a rant to us hooligans on here or stand in your back garden and rant at the sky but dont bottle it up to fester away inside.
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been here before even in normal time, and i had just got a whole lot better and was basically a new person, then all this happened has set me back again. it hasnt helped that a family member is dying and i havent experienced that yet.
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If you came through it once pre covid you can do the same again and emerge a better person. You have already proved that once.
On the family member dying matter my sympathies, it is a difficult thing to endure. I wont ask the nature of the relationship as it is none of my business.
All I will say is I watched both my parents die in the same hospice room 2 and a half years apart. Both from cancer and both just literally wasted away in front of me.
It is very difficult to endure but it has to be done and what is important or at least I found it to be is to stay strong for the affected family member. Just my opinion mind.
Thanks for everyone's responses.
No-one is immune to these feelings are they? It's just all gone on so long. Longer than I expect most of us thought it would.
Some really kind and helpful suggestions on here.
comment by For Fox Sake (U4263)
posted 8 seconds ago
Thanks for everyone's responses.
No-one is immune to these feelings are they? It's just all gone on so long. Longer than I expect most of us thought it would.
Some really kind and helpful suggestions on here.
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I think because it seems we are approaching endgame a lot of people are just eager to put this behind us and return to some semblance of normality and are having trouble waiting out these last few months.
Not the best analogy but it was like when Leicester were one win away from winning the league. It is that close you can almost touch it but you still have to bide your time, if you get my drift.
The only personal issue I've had during this nightmare is not being able to go to the pub. With that in mind I can't complain too much. We've saved a fortune on car parks, childcare etc and I was never put on furlough so got full pay the whole way through, as I went to work as normal. I even got a promotion a few months back.
My wife also got a promotion but is struggling mentally as she has been working from home the whole time and missing the shops etc. It seems people who are getting out and going to their workplace are coping much better.
Personally Brexit is causing me more pain than COVID. It has been an absolute nightmare at my company. I'm having to take an extra person into the office to help deal with it. Thanks Brexit idiots.
I'm struggling
460+ days in lock down, got pneumonia just before last winter,
But for a year now, no carer no cleaner,
Often don't eat properly
This site and a bit of fb for social and a phone call once a week from a support volunteer,
Lost one of my dogs in December after 8 yrs,
And my daughter who's abroad lost her baby at 8 weeks (on going medical problems)
I see the tesco driver once a fortnight and that's it,
I've tried to give myself projects, sorting out cupboard or going through boxes but if my lungs kick off then I lose say 3 day of basic maintenance to me and house,
I then have to try and catch up
Mental health is a problem but so far I've just about coped,
Keeping clean is the real struggle doing strip wash every 3 to 4 days, trying to shave
Daily washes are like lotto wins
Lost my thoughts
Between various COVID related issues , the strain on wifefrom and as well as the struggles my little guy is having, I’m a feckin mess.
Went to grab coffee and bagels the other day. Young guy in front of my me in line just was like looking into my wee fellas future. Totally broke down. Must’ve sat in the car for a good 5 minutes before I was able to drive home.
comment by Manfrombelmonty (U1705)
posted 4 minutes ago
Between various COVID related issues , the strain on wifefrom and as well as the struggles my little guy is having, I’m a feckin mess.
Went to grab coffee and bagels the other day. Young guy in front of my me in line just was like looking into my wee fellas future. Totally broke down. Must’ve sat in the car for a good 5 minutes before I was able to drive home.
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Sorry to hear that.
Is there anything anyone here can do to help?
comment by dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
posted 11 minutes ago
I'm struggling
460+ days in lock down, got pneumonia just before last winter,
But for a year now, no carer no cleaner,
Often don't eat properly
This site and a bit of fb for social and a phone call once a week from a support volunteer,
Lost one of my dogs in December after 8 yrs,
And my daughter who's abroad lost her baby at 8 weeks (on going medical problems)
I see the tesco driver once a fortnight and that's it,
I've tried to give myself projects, sorting out cupboard or going through boxes but if my lungs kick off then I lose say 3 day of basic maintenance to me and house,
I then have to try and catch up
Mental health is a problem but so far I've just about coped,
Keeping clean is the real struggle doing strip wash every 3 to 4 days, trying to shave
Daily washes are like lotto wins
Lost my thoughts
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Stay safe mate
comment by dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
posted 12 minutes ago
I'm struggling
460+ days in lock down, got pneumonia just before last winter,
But for a year now, no carer no cleaner,
Often don't eat properly
This site and a bit of fb for social and a phone call once a week from a support volunteer,
Lost one of my dogs in December after 8 yrs,
And my daughter who's abroad lost her baby at 8 weeks (on going medical problems)
I see the tesco driver once a fortnight and that's it,
I've tried to give myself projects, sorting out cupboard or going through boxes but if my lungs kick off then I lose say 3 day of basic maintenance to me and house,
I then have to try and catch up
Mental health is a problem but so far I've just about coped,
Keeping clean is the real struggle doing strip wash every 3 to 4 days, trying to shave
Daily washes are like lotto wins
Lost my thoughts
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Take care Dublin
If you were still living over here I would go and collect your shopping for you even.
To those who think things are bad for them read this. There is always someone worse off.
I do not mean that in any sort of condescending manner Dublin.
Manfrom, loud music always helps me to relieve stress.
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 40 minutes ago
comment by Phendompelé(U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by Phendompelé(U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
i am really struggling at the moment. Dark morning and nights dont help, that and im not talking to anyone on a day to day basis.
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Dont fall further into that void mate. Things can spiral out of control very quickly.
Speak to people. We are social animals and communication is a great leveller.
If that wont work have a rant to us hooligans on here or stand in your back garden and rant at the sky but dont bottle it up to fester away inside.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
been here before even in normal time, and i had just got a whole lot better and was basically a new person, then all this happened has set me back again. it hasnt helped that a family member is dying and i havent experienced that yet.
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If you came through it once pre covid you can do the same again and emerge a better person. You have already proved that once.
On the family member dying matter my sympathies, it is a difficult thing to endure. I wont ask the nature of the relationship as it is none of my business.
All I will say is I watched both my parents die in the same hospice room 2 and a half years apart. Both from cancer and both just literally wasted away in front of me.
It is very difficult to endure but it has to be done and what is important or at least I found it to be is to stay strong for the affected family member. Just my opinion mind.
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im so sorry to hear that mate.
im not good at dealing with lifes smallest challenges so hopefully i come through this stronger.
dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
Any news on your vaccine mate?
Sorry, don't know your circumstances etc.
Manfrombelmonty
Hang in there pal. Not sure how old your lad is but kids are incredibly resilient, more so than the rest of us I reckon.
I think the key thing is not to worry.
Weve seen out the worst of it and things are only going to get better..
70 days i think and we will be much better off. I done some pretty dull stuff in lockdown so if you really need somethings to do heres what i did
Learn how to do the Rubix cube.
Learn all the United states
Learn every capital city
Learn a language (i failed this one )
It kills a lot of time and even if you manage to master it pretty quickly then youve gained a new skill
comment by Phendompelé (U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 40 minutes ago
comment by Phendompelé(U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by Phendompelé(U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
i am really struggling at the moment. Dark morning and nights dont help, that and im not talking to anyone on a day to day basis.
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Dont fall further into that void mate. Things can spiral out of control very quickly.
Speak to people. We are social animals and communication is a great leveller.
If that wont work have a rant to us hooligans on here or stand in your back garden and rant at the sky but dont bottle it up to fester away inside.
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been here before even in normal time, and i had just got a whole lot better and was basically a new person, then all this happened has set me back again. it hasnt helped that a family member is dying and i havent experienced that yet.
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If you came through it once pre covid you can do the same again and emerge a better person. You have already proved that once.
On the family member dying matter my sympathies, it is a difficult thing to endure. I wont ask the nature of the relationship as it is none of my business.
All I will say is I watched both my parents die in the same hospice room 2 and a half years apart. Both from cancer and both just literally wasted away in front of me.
It is very difficult to endure but it has to be done and what is important or at least I found it to be is to stay strong for the affected family member. Just my opinion mind.
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im so sorry to hear that mate.
im not good at dealing with lifes smallest challenges so hopefully i come through this stronger.
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No worries the deaths were 9 - 12 years ago so have learned to live with it. This is ultimately what you have to do or you will sink into a spiral of depression etc that is no going to end in any good way.
It is not a case of
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 14 minutes ago
dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
Any news on your vaccine mate?
Sorry, don't know your circumstances etc.
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At 6,250000 mid Feb to end Feb
If I can get there, surgery is 1 Mile away
They may do house calls by then,,
Irish Red, non taken
comment by dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
posted 47 seconds ago
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 14 minutes ago
dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
Any news on your vaccine mate?
Sorry, don't know your circumstances etc.
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At 6,250000 mid Feb to end Feb
If I can get there, surgery is 1 Mile away
They may do house calls by then,,
Irish Red, non taken
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Gotcha - it'll soon come round mate.
In the mean time, is there anything you think having at home might help?
Appreciate there's no quick fix but please say if there's something that could help. I'm sure through admin something could be done, whether it's a nice meal delivered to you or something to do / use?
Hope you don't mind me asking.
I'm pretty lucky really, i'm furloughed from work, which I can easily afford, (only work part time anyway)
Had the covid back last March (mild) fit & healthy, go out on my bike every day, got stuff in the garden to do when dry
My biggest issue is not playing golf
It will get better...
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Anyone else really struggling?
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posted on 19/1/21
Were in the Endgame now.
It is just a case of battening down the hatches and seeing it through until March.
My advice is just to do whatever you can to help get you to there.
posted on 19/1/21
comment by Joe-ny Stokes is my da (U15888)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Dr Sheldon Cooper (U1217)
posted 1 minute ago
I think hopefully what we're in right now is the worst of the whole thing. Things are already improving though, number of new cases looks to be falling sharply and vaccine rollout underway. I agree with Winston, things should be looking a lot better by March.
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Its a long 6 weeks though.. I think thats whats the big issue with people is..
What i do is populate my calender with things to break up the monotony.. And try and pencil in things to do..
E.g.. Leicester Chelsea tonight. German Master Snooker next week. Copa Libertadores finals.
Im also quite lucky that its my sisters and nephews birthday in February and also Valentines day to break up the boredom
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I guess I'm lucky in that I'm still working as normal (except from home at the moment which I don't like), so when a new week starts I just look forward to the weekend. Then make the best that I can of the weekend, and start the next week, and repeat. Time is still going quickly it seems thankfully, and I'm just going to tell myself that it's been going on for 10 months now so a few more weeks isn't too bad. I know restrictions will still be in place but I think that the period between March and summer should hopefully be more free. I'm really hoping summer may be able to be quite normal, and maybe some light restrictions back in the autumn. But I would be surprised if there was another lockdown like this after this one ends.
posted on 19/1/21
I've worked through the whole pandemic so far as I work in a factory, so im lucky to a degree as it's keeping me occupied doing 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts. I have however lost 2 of my passionate hobbies, football since August and kickboxing since December, really starting to miss those, just feels like I work for a living :/ I have a gym at home and i go running, so exercise isn't a problem, it's just less fun.
posted on 19/1/21
On a serious note, one other thing I find helps is just having something each day to look forward to or to focus on.
In my case, it's a bit of painting and decorating, a good series on the TV and obviously the football.
If there's just one thing at the start of the day you can look forward to, that is a good start.
posted on 19/1/21
I personally have landed lucky through this by constantly working throughout, even when we are on skeleton staff. I'm almost the inverse where I'd love some time off.
But it's important to talk to people. I don't know how much exercise you get OP but a walk/run with a friend or even family member would help.
posted on 19/1/21
I've been hammering Netflix personally. In fact when the first lockdown began, I started making a list of TV shows that I could binge, A to Z, with the hope that by the time I reached Z all this would well be over. Well I'm currently on C Although when the footy came back, I wasn't quite dedicating as much time to it. Football being on really has been a blessing.
posted on 19/1/21
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 2 minutes ago
On a serious note, one other thing I find helps is just having something each day to look forward to or to focus on.
In my case, it's a bit of painting and decorating, a good series on the TV and obviously the football.
If there's just one thing at the start of the day you can look forward to, that is a good start.
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Agreed.
In general life is mainly about looking forward to things. Be it a tea break, football match, or longer on the horizon a big holiday etc etc.
As long as you have something to look forward to you can get through the current mundane activity you're doing.
posted on 19/1/21
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by Phendompelé(U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
i am really struggling at the moment. Dark morning and nights dont help, that and im not talking to anyone on a day to day basis.
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Dont fall further into that void mate. Things can spiral out of control very quickly.
Speak to people. We are social animals and communication is a great leveller.
If that wont work have a rant to us hooligans on here or stand in your back garden and rant at the sky but dont bottle it up to fester away inside.
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been here before even in normal time, and i had just got a whole lot better and was basically a new person, then all this happened has set me back again. it hasnt helped that a family member is dying and i havent experienced that yet.
posted on 19/1/21
comment by Phendompelé (U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by Phendompelé(U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
i am really struggling at the moment. Dark morning and nights dont help, that and im not talking to anyone on a day to day basis.
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Dont fall further into that void mate. Things can spiral out of control very quickly.
Speak to people. We are social animals and communication is a great leveller.
If that wont work have a rant to us hooligans on here or stand in your back garden and rant at the sky but dont bottle it up to fester away inside.
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been here before even in normal time, and i had just got a whole lot better and was basically a new person, then all this happened has set me back again. it hasnt helped that a family member is dying and i havent experienced that yet.
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If you came through it once pre covid you can do the same again and emerge a better person. You have already proved that once.
On the family member dying matter my sympathies, it is a difficult thing to endure. I wont ask the nature of the relationship as it is none of my business.
All I will say is I watched both my parents die in the same hospice room 2 and a half years apart. Both from cancer and both just literally wasted away in front of me.
It is very difficult to endure but it has to be done and what is important or at least I found it to be is to stay strong for the affected family member. Just my opinion mind.
posted on 19/1/21
Thanks for everyone's responses.
No-one is immune to these feelings are they? It's just all gone on so long. Longer than I expect most of us thought it would.
Some really kind and helpful suggestions on here.
posted on 19/1/21
comment by For Fox Sake (U4263)
posted 8 seconds ago
Thanks for everyone's responses.
No-one is immune to these feelings are they? It's just all gone on so long. Longer than I expect most of us thought it would.
Some really kind and helpful suggestions on here.
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I think because it seems we are approaching endgame a lot of people are just eager to put this behind us and return to some semblance of normality and are having trouble waiting out these last few months.
Not the best analogy but it was like when Leicester were one win away from winning the league. It is that close you can almost touch it but you still have to bide your time, if you get my drift.
posted on 19/1/21
The only personal issue I've had during this nightmare is not being able to go to the pub. With that in mind I can't complain too much. We've saved a fortune on car parks, childcare etc and I was never put on furlough so got full pay the whole way through, as I went to work as normal. I even got a promotion a few months back.
My wife also got a promotion but is struggling mentally as she has been working from home the whole time and missing the shops etc. It seems people who are getting out and going to their workplace are coping much better.
Personally Brexit is causing me more pain than COVID. It has been an absolute nightmare at my company. I'm having to take an extra person into the office to help deal with it. Thanks Brexit idiots.
posted on 19/1/21
I'm struggling
460+ days in lock down, got pneumonia just before last winter,
But for a year now, no carer no cleaner,
Often don't eat properly
This site and a bit of fb for social and a phone call once a week from a support volunteer,
Lost one of my dogs in December after 8 yrs,
And my daughter who's abroad lost her baby at 8 weeks (on going medical problems)
I see the tesco driver once a fortnight and that's it,
I've tried to give myself projects, sorting out cupboard or going through boxes but if my lungs kick off then I lose say 3 day of basic maintenance to me and house,
I then have to try and catch up
Mental health is a problem but so far I've just about coped,
Keeping clean is the real struggle doing strip wash every 3 to 4 days, trying to shave
Daily washes are like lotto wins
Lost my thoughts
posted on 19/1/21
Between various COVID related issues , the strain on wifefrom and as well as the struggles my little guy is having, I’m a feckin mess.
Went to grab coffee and bagels the other day. Young guy in front of my me in line just was like looking into my wee fellas future. Totally broke down. Must’ve sat in the car for a good 5 minutes before I was able to drive home.
posted on 19/1/21
comment by Manfrombelmonty (U1705)
posted 4 minutes ago
Between various COVID related issues , the strain on wifefrom and as well as the struggles my little guy is having, I’m a feckin mess.
Went to grab coffee and bagels the other day. Young guy in front of my me in line just was like looking into my wee fellas future. Totally broke down. Must’ve sat in the car for a good 5 minutes before I was able to drive home.
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Sorry to hear that.
Is there anything anyone here can do to help?
posted on 19/1/21
comment by dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
posted 11 minutes ago
I'm struggling
460+ days in lock down, got pneumonia just before last winter,
But for a year now, no carer no cleaner,
Often don't eat properly
This site and a bit of fb for social and a phone call once a week from a support volunteer,
Lost one of my dogs in December after 8 yrs,
And my daughter who's abroad lost her baby at 8 weeks (on going medical problems)
I see the tesco driver once a fortnight and that's it,
I've tried to give myself projects, sorting out cupboard or going through boxes but if my lungs kick off then I lose say 3 day of basic maintenance to me and house,
I then have to try and catch up
Mental health is a problem but so far I've just about coped,
Keeping clean is the real struggle doing strip wash every 3 to 4 days, trying to shave
Daily washes are like lotto wins
Lost my thoughts
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Stay safe mate
posted on 19/1/21
comment by dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
posted 12 minutes ago
I'm struggling
460+ days in lock down, got pneumonia just before last winter,
But for a year now, no carer no cleaner,
Often don't eat properly
This site and a bit of fb for social and a phone call once a week from a support volunteer,
Lost one of my dogs in December after 8 yrs,
And my daughter who's abroad lost her baby at 8 weeks (on going medical problems)
I see the tesco driver once a fortnight and that's it,
I've tried to give myself projects, sorting out cupboard or going through boxes but if my lungs kick off then I lose say 3 day of basic maintenance to me and house,
I then have to try and catch up
Mental health is a problem but so far I've just about coped,
Keeping clean is the real struggle doing strip wash every 3 to 4 days, trying to shave
Daily washes are like lotto wins
Lost my thoughts
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Take care Dublin
If you were still living over here I would go and collect your shopping for you even.
To those who think things are bad for them read this. There is always someone worse off.
I do not mean that in any sort of condescending manner Dublin.
Manfrom, loud music always helps me to relieve stress.
posted on 19/1/21
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 40 minutes ago
comment by Phendompelé(U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 28 minutes ago
comment by Phendompelé(U20037)
posted 7 minutes ago
i am really struggling at the moment. Dark morning and nights dont help, that and im not talking to anyone on a day to day basis.
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Dont fall further into that void mate. Things can spiral out of control very quickly.
Speak to people. We are social animals and communication is a great leveller.
If that wont work have a rant to us hooligans on here or stand in your back garden and rant at the sky but dont bottle it up to fester away inside.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
been here before even in normal time, and i had just got a whole lot better and was basically a new person, then all this happened has set me back again. it hasnt helped that a family member is dying and i havent experienced that yet.
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If you came through it once pre covid you can do the same again and emerge a better person. You have already proved that once.
On the family member dying matter my sympathies, it is a difficult thing to endure. I wont ask the nature of the relationship as it is none of my business.
All I will say is I watched both my parents die in the same hospice room 2 and a half years apart. Both from cancer and both just literally wasted away in front of me.
It is very difficult to endure but it has to be done and what is important or at least I found it to be is to stay strong for the affected family member. Just my opinion mind.
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im so sorry to hear that mate.
im not good at dealing with lifes smallest challenges so hopefully i come through this stronger.
posted on 19/1/21
dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
Any news on your vaccine mate?
Sorry, don't know your circumstances etc.
posted on 19/1/21
Manfrombelmonty
Hang in there pal. Not sure how old your lad is but kids are incredibly resilient, more so than the rest of us I reckon.
posted on 19/1/21
I think the key thing is not to worry.
Weve seen out the worst of it and things are only going to get better..
70 days i think and we will be much better off. I done some pretty dull stuff in lockdown so if you really need somethings to do heres what i did
Learn how to do the Rubix cube.
Learn all the United states
Learn every capital city
Learn a language (i failed this one )
It kills a lot of time and even if you manage to master it pretty quickly then youve gained a new skill
posted on 19/1/21
comment by Phendompelé (U20037)
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comment by Irishred (U2539)
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i am really struggling at the moment. Dark morning and nights dont help, that and im not talking to anyone on a day to day basis.
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Dont fall further into that void mate. Things can spiral out of control very quickly.
Speak to people. We are social animals and communication is a great leveller.
If that wont work have a rant to us hooligans on here or stand in your back garden and rant at the sky but dont bottle it up to fester away inside.
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been here before even in normal time, and i had just got a whole lot better and was basically a new person, then all this happened has set me back again. it hasnt helped that a family member is dying and i havent experienced that yet.
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If you came through it once pre covid you can do the same again and emerge a better person. You have already proved that once.
On the family member dying matter my sympathies, it is a difficult thing to endure. I wont ask the nature of the relationship as it is none of my business.
All I will say is I watched both my parents die in the same hospice room 2 and a half years apart. Both from cancer and both just literally wasted away in front of me.
It is very difficult to endure but it has to be done and what is important or at least I found it to be is to stay strong for the affected family member. Just my opinion mind.
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im so sorry to hear that mate.
im not good at dealing with lifes smallest challenges so hopefully i come through this stronger.
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No worries the deaths were 9 - 12 years ago so have learned to live with it. This is ultimately what you have to do or you will sink into a spiral of depression etc that is no going to end in any good way.
It is not a case of
posted on 19/1/21
comment by Winston (U16525)
posted 14 minutes ago
dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
Any news on your vaccine mate?
Sorry, don't know your circumstances etc.
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At 6,250000 mid Feb to end Feb
If I can get there, surgery is 1 Mile away
They may do house calls by then,,
Irish Red, non taken
posted on 19/1/21
comment by dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
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comment by Winston (U16525)
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dublin fox optimistically pessimistic, (now a Cambridge fox)(still can not spell fox) (U1131)
Any news on your vaccine mate?
Sorry, don't know your circumstances etc.
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At 6,250000 mid Feb to end Feb
If I can get there, surgery is 1 Mile away
They may do house calls by then,,
Irish Red, non taken
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Gotcha - it'll soon come round mate.
In the mean time, is there anything you think having at home might help?
Appreciate there's no quick fix but please say if there's something that could help. I'm sure through admin something could be done, whether it's a nice meal delivered to you or something to do / use?
Hope you don't mind me asking.
posted on 19/1/21
I'm pretty lucky really, i'm furloughed from work, which I can easily afford, (only work part time anyway)
Had the covid back last March (mild) fit & healthy, go out on my bike every day, got stuff in the garden to do when dry
My biggest issue is not playing golf
It will get better...
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