simpycurious Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 29 minutes ago, Cookiesandough said: I feel for extroverts during this time and introverts even that feel too isolated rn.. I volunteer at a suicide/depression support site and activity has gone up a lot. That does not surprise me one bit Cookie. It is obvious that you have a heart of gold. You are a high quality lady and very unique. 1 1
greymatter Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 I am and I'm not. I am perfectly content to be in my home, working from home, and don't miss the office at all, even though I currently have the nicest office at work that I've ever had in my life, a corner office with floor-to-ceiling windows, room for my own frig and microwave, and huge monitors and a much more comfortable chair than my setup at home. Currently I'm mostly working from a small nook in my kitchen, in an uncomfortable chair, for more hours a day than I was putting in at the office. Work has been very stressful and the virus has added a whole new workload. But - I could be very content to work mostly at home, forever. That won't happen in my industry especially with my position, but right now, with the kids being out of school, and my child suffering from depression, I am extremely grateful to be in a line of work that is hopefully safe, and allows me to work from home. I've been getting out and walking 5 miles a day after work, and even did so in the pouring rain today. That's been keeping me feeling good. The one big, big downer for me is not being able to stay over at my BF's house currently or have him come into my house. He is coming over tomorrow and we'll meet outside and go for a long walk. I really miss being physically close to him. But I am very lucky to have him in my life and as long as we both stay healthy, we'll be able to be together soon, hopefully. It's going to be at least a month before that can happen, and probably longer, the way things are going. Very hard. But given what other people are enduring, it's really nothing. I still have him. So many people have lost their loved ones to the virus. 1
chillii Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) Been smelling these roses for years so not much has changed for us. Do miss going into my main little city once or twice a week though and l can't see my daughter as often and that's starting to bite . Can't complain over all though and l think it's the best thing to do right now. Edited April 4, 2020 by chillii 2
SummerDreams Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 There are two schools across my house so you can imagine that every day there are kids screaming, laughing, talking etc. Every day I used to say I'm sick and tired of all this noise and I was expecting the Easter holidays to have some silence. So my wish came true way earlier than the Easter this year and I'm not even sure the schools will open again until September. (I wish they don't). As I said I'm an extremely introverted person so, to say it bluntly, people annoy me. If there were not people dying from the virus, I'd say I'm having the life of my dreams; almost no people in the streets, silence, no kids screaming and most of all, mostly dogs in the streets!!!! 1
basil67 Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 Another introvert - I've been in training for this my whole life! I've been happily sewing. Am currently making these pants in a burnt orange linen. (it's autumn here, so perfect time for these colours) https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/clare-pant/ 2
Libby1 Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 Well, I'm keeping busy and getting a fair bit done - so I'm enjoying it from that perspective. However, there's no escaping coronavirus. It's on everybody's minds, and the primary topic on the news. On the occasions I have to go out, I'm giving people a wide berth and they're doing the same - which I appreciate. I do wonder, though, how this is going to impact on interpersonal relationships in the long run. Where I live, we're historically not very tactile people. My generation, I would say, tried to bring a more Continental style of warmth to our dealings with other people...but I think this pandemic will leave its mark in terms of people being more reserved in their dealings with eachother, and less touchy feely. I live in a very child friendly part of town, and ordinarily you would hear children playing. You still do to a certain extent, but not nearly so much. A few times I've heard kids screaming (in play) and thought "WTF are they doing?" Then I think...Jesus, what is this turning me into? Are children not allowed to enjoy themselves while they're getting their "once a day" little piece of exercise? I do have to sympathise with others who talk about enjoying the peace and quiet, but at the same time I don't really want to be enjoying that too much. There are parents stuck in high rise flats with their kids, who should be out enjoying themselves on a Saturday - out on their bikes, or with their friends, playing football, tennis, or whatever else, rather than being cooped up indoors. Their right to be kids, and to be outside having the same kind of fun that we all had when we were kids, is more important than peace and quiet. So irritating as the sound of kids playing noisily outside can be, I want to hear that sound again before too long.
alphamale Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 it's ok i guess, something different. i'm catching up on some reading i've been putting off for ages 1
alphamale Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, greymatter said: even though I currently have the nicest office at work that I've ever had in my life, a corner office with floor-to-ceiling windows, room for my own frig and microwave, and huge monitors and a much more comfortable chair than my setup at home. oh well la de da greymatter..... Edited April 4, 2020 by alphamale
Belle23 Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 For the most part, I’m content. It’s forcing me to do a lot of things I’ve been putting off and/or don’t otherwise have time to do because of work (I can’t work from home). I’m reading more, getting projects around the house done, doing self reflection, etc. However, there are times I’ve cried. I’m alone in quarantine and it gets pretty lonely. I also don’t have a ton of friends, so it’s not like I have people to video chat with. My job was a huge part of my interaction with people, so this quarantine made me realize that I need to work on building better relationships outside of work. I also do wonder how this would affect my relationship if I were in one I’ve heard a lot of stories where this pandemic has put a strain on people’s relationships. I think about that, too. Like, would it be better to be alone in this or with someone. 1
Ellener Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Belle23 said: would it be better to be alone in this or with someone. hard to say isn't it. I definitely cope better with my anxiety disorder when I am alone and stick to my own routines. 2 hours ago, Belle23 said: there are times I’ve cried I think that's inevitable for a caring person, I've had moments of joy the last few weeks and moments of concern/irritation with my drunk room mate, which have been a distraction positive/negative but the underlying thing is a lot of people are suffering,dying or bereaved right now. Saying that- I wouldn't want to be a person who doesn't cry about that. China had a day of remembrance today for all who died. I expect there will be much mourning too in months to come. All that said- I think it's a reason to live in the moment and embrace every day and find or do something good in every day. 1
Emilie Jolie Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) Nope. I'm also an introvert, but I like people. I like the hustle and bustle of a busy town, I like chatting to random people on my commute, I like physical proximity to people, I like not having to think twice about taking my car and going for a little adventure with the SO, I like a picnic on the beach, but most of all I like not being anxious about catching this thing whenever I go to work. And I really don't like the reason why we all need to be in confinement one bit. Edited April 4, 2020 by Emilie Jolie 3
preraph Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 ^ That's me, pretty much. I live alone and have for decades, and that's how I like it (well, with dogs to keep me company) and I can entertain myself alone and I go places alone all the time, but I DO like to get out of the house and get in the car and go to lunch or whatever and be around people then. I'm sure I'm doing better at this than most people (except my sister, who is a total recluse), but I'm already bored from a couple of days off and not much on TV. Thankfully, I got some work in, so I'm kind of back on my routine, minus the fun "going to lunch" part. Now if only my gas heater will stay on out in the office. It's gone out twice today and it's cold today. 3
amaysngrace Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 I am okay with it. I’m getting so much done and still have much more to do. I might not like it so much when I run out of projects but that’s what alcohol is for. 1
The Outlaw Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 We're under stay at home orders until 4/20, but I'm not a part of it since I'm an essential worker. On the weekends I lay low to further reduce any risk I may have. 3 1
Ellener Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 Thanks to all essential workers! We'd be lost without you. I am in bed drinking hot tea and contemplating going out to pick up food, been using up some gift cards I had. It's rainy and cold today but we'll try to get a walk in. Then watch PBS mystery shows tonight 2 1
alphamale Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 56 minutes ago, amaysngrace said: I am okay with it. I’m getting so much done and still have much more to do. I might not like it so much when I run out of projects but that’s what alcohol is for. alcohol saales are waaaay up amays 1
Ellener Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 1 hour ago, alphamale said: alcohol saales are waaaay up amays I'm laughing but I think one of the things this pandemic will highlight later is the largely number of 'highly functioning' or previously un-noted alcoholics. Apparently gun sales initially went up too...saw photo of a line of people not social distancing to buy ammo... 3
mrs rubble Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 I'm an essential worker so still at work, the only difference is my shifts have changed so that I'm working with only the same group of people until further notice. I usually work at 2 sites also, but now I'm only at the one closest to my house. My husband is off and isolated at home, he's been sitting around on his butt doing stuff all, except for complaining about being bored, I told him I'd give him a list of things to do, which didn't go down well. 4 days ago he started mowing the lawn, got approx. 1/4 of the job done and ran out of gas for the lawn mower so he's parked it up on the driveway and it's stayed there ever since, we live 500 meters from a gas station too. Not impressed. I'm going to put my boots on after work today and finish the job....hopefully he might start to realize he has more time than me! 1
preraph Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 ^ A lot of whom must be politicians, since they're who decided the liquor stores were a necessity! What? It would be bad to be locked up with someone jonesing though.
amaysngrace Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 53 minutes ago, alphamale said: alcohol saales are waaaay up amays No doubt. I don’t usually start drinking this way until Memorial Day. 1
amaysngrace Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 43 minutes ago, Ellener said: I think one of the things this pandemic will highlight later is the largely number of 'highly functioning' or previously un-noted alcoholics. Nah. My party friends and I all stayed in St Pats Saturday even though we were suppose to do a crawl. There were no restrictions in place then, but getting drunk wasn’t worth going into a crowd for. We’ll all party together when this is over, on this side or the other.
preraph Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 1 hour ago, mrs rubble said: I'm an essential worker so still at work, the only difference is my shifts have changed so that I'm working with only the same group of people until further notice. I usually work at 2 sites also, but now I'm only at the one closest to my house. My husband is off and isolated at home, he's been sitting around on his butt doing stuff all, except for complaining about being bored, I told him I'd give him a list of things to do, which didn't go down well. 4 days ago he started mowing the lawn, got approx. 1/4 of the job done and ran out of gas for the lawn mower so he's parked it up on the driveway and it's stayed there ever since, we live 500 meters from a gas station too. Not impressed. I'm going to put my boots on after work today and finish the job....hopefully he might start to realize he has more time than me! He's digging himself a hole pulling stunts like that, Mrs. Rubble! I can't talk though. I get more done when I'm busy than when I'm idle. My metabolism drops, I guess. I've been meaning to go grab a couple of big bags from the garage for 2 weeks to throw some donation clothes into. I'm in the garage every other day at least, too......no excuse. 1
chillii Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) Butttt, what we're all asked to do is so insignificantly just nothing, so small , beside what is really going on and the real people out there head deep in fighting the real life battles of it . So even though on one hand we are in our element it's a not normal normal with guilts worry and sadness for the real picture. And it is hard to not worry and wonder just how the world , countries ,their people , economies , all of it, is gonna look on the other side of this. Edited April 4, 2020 by chillii
Inflikted Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 The first few days after getting laid off felt like a fun little "vacation", but after that, it feels like it's just been a constant cycle of trying hard to distract myself from what's going on in the world. It's honestly getting a lot tougher for me to stay optimistic. In other forums I spend a lot of my spare time at, everyone is so bleak. They've decided that this is "doomsday", that this is the next 18+ months of our lives, that many of us are going to die or at least lose people close to us, that society and the world at large are going to completely fall apart and descend into chaos. That line of thinking has basically "infected" my mind by now. I've already been lamenting that my plan for moving out into my own place has effectively been bumped from 2021 to 2022 at minimum, as well as the fact that I likely won't be able to see my friends for several months or even a year or more, but now it's in my head that this is "doomsday", that we're on the cusp of the entire world falling apart. And all these thoughts just keep swirling around in my head. I'm sad, I'm lonely, I'm scared, and the simple distractions aren't quite as working as well as they did in the first week or so of isolation.
Ellener Posted April 5, 2020 Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) Where do you live right now @Inflikted ? I mean what kind of accommodation, you mention 'my own place'... Edited April 5, 2020 by Ellener wording
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