What is driving you nuts in isolation?

[dk168]

TBH, I am pretty chill about the lockdown, as I strongly believe it is for my own good as well as for other people.

I do not mind being infected as I believe I would recover from it; however, I do not wish to spread it unknowingly to other people, especially those who are old and vulnerable.

Although I am missing the face to face human contacts and not being able to go out and able as and when I please, I appreciate it is only temporary, and it could have been worse, a lot worse, like death of a loved one or being dead myself.

DK

 

[Queenie60]

I am so sorry @Queenie60. This is hardest for those who have loved ones who are elderly and alone and who are losing loved ones. It is heartbreaking.

@Karl_K I am so sorry you are stressed and ill and I am continuing to keep you in my thoughts.

One of my greatest fears is that my dad or mom or DH will become ill. My dad is 86 and my mom's immune system is basically non existent. i worry about them. I also worry about my DH as he is over 60 and has compromised lung capacity as well as a few other conditions that are now being ignored due to the pandemic. He has a very suspicious mole on his thigh again where his first melanoma was removed in 2011. He was supposed to have it biopsied in March. So it weighs on my mind.

For me that is the worse thing about being quarantined. I don't mind being home so much. As long as everyone I love is healthy and safe I am OK with being home most of the time. I can deal with anything that comes our way if my loved ones are safe and well.

For everyone who is affected negatively I am sending bucketloads of good wishes your way. And gentle hugs. We just have to take it one day at a time and when that feels to be too much one hour at a time.

Thank you @missy, for your kind words. Denise was obese which did not interfere with her fun loving, intellect - she died alone at home and we were told that due to her obesity, a blood clot entered her lungs, she tested negative for Covid. However, we are now learning that one of the symptoms of the virus is blood clots and that a large percentage of Covid negatives are false negatives. The saddest thing is that we are not able to come together for closure on her life. Breaks my heart, we were pretty close to her. I will continue to pray for everyone, the elderly, the immune compromised and everyone. And like you, I am fine staying at home as there is plenty to do, as long as my loved ones are safe. It's that mama bear syndrome.

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

My Husband's maternal grandmother died a week ago. It's a big Italian Family so the lack of a funeral makes it all surreal. They were only allowed 10 max at the burial and she had seven children so we couldn't even go to that. We don't know when we'll be able to have a proper send-off for her.

 

[Queenie60]

My Husband's maternal grandmother died a week ago. It's a big Italian Family so the lack of a funeral makes it all surreal. They were only allowed 10 max at the burial and she had seven children so we couldn't even go to that. We don't know when we'll be able to have a proper send-off for her.

I'm sorry for your loss. And I understand the need for closure. Take care.

 

[missy]

My Husband's maternal grandmother died a week ago. It's a big Italian Family so the lack of a funeral makes it all surreal. They were only allowed 10 max at the burial and she had seven children so we couldn't even go to that. We don't know when we'll be able to have a proper send-off for her.

I am so sorry @Asscherhalo_lover

 

[sparlie]

Realizing that all the people who live in my condo are idiots. They do not social distance, do not wear masks, have held happy hour parties every day throughout the shut down, and post conspiracy theory YouTube videos.

 

[lyra]

I am so sorry for those here who have lost loved ones. Funerals give closure, and I can't imagine how it is to go through that and try to cope without the normal conventions.

I'm mostly okay with everything. I got a bird to pass the time. He's doing well.

The one thing that is a huge issue this year is that my daughter doesn't know if her wedding will be able to proceed, and it's under 50 people. She's very stressed. If it's possible by then (Sept 27), she will try to get married at least and postpone the reception. Everything is bought and paid for. She hopes she can postpone and not lose money. Her engagement photos won't happen though. She'll wear her wedding dress even if she ends up at the courthouse--which is currently not even allowed.

 

[missy]

Realizing that all the people who live in my condo are idiots. They do not social distance, do not wear masks, have held happy hour parties every day throughout the shut down, and post conspiracy theory YouTube videos.

We refer to these people as "Covidiots" and their behavior is indeed idiotic. And dangerous.

 

[missy]

I am so sorry for those here who have lost loved ones. Funerals give closure, and I can't imagine how it is to go through that and try to cope without the normal conventions.

I'm mostly okay with everything. I got a bird to pass the time. He's doing well.

The one thing that is a huge issue this year is that my daughter doesn't know if her wedding will be able to proceed, and it's under 50 people. She's very stressed. If it's possible by then (Sept 27), she will try to get married at least and postpone the reception. Everything is bought and paid for. She hopes she can postpone and not lose money. Her engagement photos won't happen though. She'll wear her wedding dress even if she ends up at the courthouse--which is currently not even allowed.

Ugh I am sorry @lyra. I hope your DD's wedding can continue as planned Sept 27th. As for the engagement photos can't they find a photographer who can social distance and the photographer wear a mask and take photos of your DD and her FI? I mean that doesn't seem risky if he can keep his distance.

 

[lyra]

@missy It's looking really grim here for September, so it's very doubtful. Our restrictions are also pretty stiff. You can get fined. All the parks are closed too. Maybe the photog will postpone too.

 

[OreoRosies86]

I miss my family terribly.

 

[Dancing Fire]

@Gussie ...BIG HUGS!

 

[AprilBaby]

My husband! He’s working from home so we are together 24/7. I didn’t realize how paranoid he is about everything. ( he had a brain injury in 1984) he is acting like the virus is the boogy and is going to get us everywhere!

 

[eapj]

Nothing is driving me nuts. I love working at home! My husband isn’t as productive as I’d like him to be (he’s furloughed and this seems to be a LONG staycation for him) but I don’t let it bother me too much. We’re all who we are. My parents have passed and his are healthy so we don’t have too many worries. We’re so fortunate.

I love the lack of social pressure. Sure, I’d love to be able to go somewhere but I don’t feel the weight of social expectation like I do in “usual” times.I am more relaxed and free to be me and I love it! If I were a social butterfly I may think differently.

 

[FL_Sol]

this gives me hope !
once im working again one of the first thing im buying is a pack of 1.8m fence palings - that's all the councils allows here but just that extra 30cm would help
then im planting dense bushes in that garden, in front of the trees- if they were afordable id buy those big concrete panels they use between highways and residential housing

I won’t thread jack more than this...
I recently bought sound proof curtains. Not because of neighbors but some slight road noise and loud birds EARLY in the AM, I am a very light sleeper.
They block 15-20 dB and weren’t overly expensive, either. We have a 7ft tall privacy fence and somewhat dense trees in that area but it doesn’t help much.
Just something to consider. I hope your issue gets resolved soon!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I won’t thread jack more than this...
I recently bought sound proof curtains. Not because of neighbors but some slight road noise and loud birds EARLY in the AM, I am a very light sleeper.
They block 15-20 dB and weren’t overly expensive, either. We have a 7ft tall privacy fence and somewhat dense trees in that area but it doesn’t help much.
Just something to consider. I hope your issue gets resolved soon!

much appreated the advice, i never thought of that, the OH is a very light sleeper

 

[Demon]

I'm sorry for everyone who is having problems, truly.

For me though, this isolation is just fine. I only wish people could safely go back to work so that I would have our walking trails pretty much to myself again, before it gets too hot. I'm very much an introvert, and really, the only places I might go that I can't right now is to bookstores, my jeweler, and an trip to my brothers once in a while. And to get my hair cut of course, but that should be opening up very soon.