What is helping you to get through this stressful period?

[MamaBee]

I have to say it‘s YOU. I’m here alone with my 94 year old mother and 34 year old autistic son who is really like a little child. I may not have as much time to post now but I do read your posts. I get strength from them...I just wanted to say thank you... What is helping you through this?

 

[kenny]

... just accepting what I cannot change.

 

[Niffler75]

@Mamabean Hi lovely Hmmm, what is helping me is laughing! Never a dull moment in my house.

 

[MamaBee]

@Mamabean Hi lovely Hmmm, what is helping me is laughing! Never a dull moment in my house.

@Niffler Mine is crazy too! My mom comes out with doozies that crack me up!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

The liquor stores started delivering.

 

[MamaBee]

The liquor stores started delivering.

 

[bling_dream19]

You're so sweet @Mamabean I think PS is getting me through too, along with food, wine, talks, bling dreaming and sleep. Today I started to miss not going to a concert or the theater but I have so many wonderful memories of that and I know we will be back soon.

 

[Dee*Jay]

May I refer you to the happy hour thread... ?

 

[MamaBee]

May I refer you to the happy hour thread... ?

There’s a happy hour thread?!

 

[kenny]

There’s a happy hour thread?!

Yes, but Dee*Jay refuses to fly to LA and deliver my half-priced drinks.

I'm calling Larry Parker.

 

[Jadeite_101]

The liquor stores started delivering.

How I envy you. There’s a liquor ban where I’m from til the end of the quarantine. So that’s 2 months no booze in total.

 

[Dee*Jay]

There’s a happy hour thread?!

Sister, you're over a week behind at this point. Drink up!

The Daily Happy Hour -- Starting TODAY!

Hey kids! I am instituting a daily happy hour and everyone is welcome to join! The rules: - ONLY happy stuff in this hour! - We are all on different times but I'm thinking we can go with 5 pm where ever YOU are. Oh... and 5 pm is totally arbitrary. If "happy" starts for you earlier than...

www.pricescope.com

 

[Dee*Jay]

Yes, but Dee*Jay refuses to fly to LA and deliver my half-priced drinks.

I'm calling Larry Parker.

Kenny, my darling, no flights unfortunately, but I would happily DRIVE to LA with a load of DECENT booze... if only I could get my fun car out of winter storage!

 

[kenny]

Aw Shucks.

Okay, I hope you drive one of these, because happy hour ends in one minute here.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

How I envy you. There’s a liquor ban where I’m from til the end of the quarantine. So that’s 2 months no booze in total.

I'll be honest, I was surprised that they are considered essential here but I think they are trying to keep people who are dependent and likely to go through withdrawal out of the hospitals since they are so overwhelmed.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Im struggling
i have zero sence of humor of late which is very out of character

I know im fortunate to live in a country with very few (still too many) deaths but i feel like im on an extremely restrictive diet and i just feel bitchy and moody about everything

I just feel so much stress with the thought of grocery shopping tomorrow - we - well i - am aiming to go to our usual big supermarket
Its wet and cold and it might keep people at home ....or ill be queeing in the rain

We are now arguing about the pending shop because i want to be in and out and if i can't find something too bad, Gary wants all his million different kind of hot sauces

 

[YadaYadaYada]

@Daisys and Diamonds, I can relate, grocery shopping now is very stressful, having to avoid people, hoping you can get what you need and getting in and out as quick as possible. I've started shopping every two weeks and by the second week you can tell there has been a shift, we ran out of ketchup yesterday for example and now we will go without until the next shopping trip, sorry kids find an alternative.

It is a stressful time for sure, no wonder your sense of humor is suffering but you know what? You are entitled to feel however you feel, isolation and social distancing is very difficult for some and takes a serious toll. It's good to get it out there. I find there are good and bad days, I'm dreading homeschooling the kids tomorrow because there is going to be major rain and wind and we will probably lose power, today was a good day though. Do the best you can, maybe just get half a million hot sauces instead of a million

 

[OreoRosies86]

I’m not sure anymore.

 

[Begonia]

Praying, and my family and friends.

 

[Bron357]

I’m finding setting myself a series of little daily tasks is helping me pass the time. A lot of Boring stuff but may as well sort out the pantry, the sock drawer and the garden shed. I’m doing some music everyday - instruments in this household are a piano, a tenor saxophone, a Clarinet, 2 x Bass Clarinets (don’t ask!) a flute and a piano accordion. Yup. Always wanted a piano accordion! I’m doing crochet, cross stitch, crystal dangle making, colouring in books, jigsaws, card games, I’ve thought about polishing the silver canteen of cutlery but I remembered the fish tanks are on the top of the box I put it in! I’ve even “cut and polished” both our cars and I’ve been sweeping. Strangely I like sweeping up outside.
It feels like that movie Ground Hog day. Surreal.

 

[diamondringlover]

way too much wine and food....

 

[Ally T]

I am enjoying having Mr T & the girls at home with me, where I know they are safe. Mr T is working his usual long days, but he's tucked up here in his little office. He is less stressy because he isn't constantly being interrupted by people at the office, so he's more productive & nicer to be around. The girls have been brilliant at sticking to the homeschooling timetable & don't need prompting anymore - they are just cracking on with it.

I am pottering around constantly, cleaning, preparing food, weeding the garden & mooching outside. I'm enjoying the flowers starting to bloom & the birdsong. Yesterday I did my Yoga outside & listened to nature in the hot sunshine, rather than inside with Alexa playing music.

I worry about my mother, all alone in her house, but I am taking shopping & meals over twice a week to her doorstep & chatting from the lawn. We also phone her every day. She's a bit lonely, but she's been through worse situations. I am thankful for the chatter, laughter & bustle in my house, as I can't imagine how quiet a lonely house would feel.

This is out of anybody's control, so there's no point in fighting it & being anxious. The more we tow the line, the more we'll break the cycle. Life is going to be very different for at least 18 months, as it will take a while to roll out vaccinations once they find them, but I'm at least hoping the girls will go back to school in Sept.

The supermarket shopping is quite frankly crap, and everything others have said. But Mr T kindly offered to go this weekend, he went late in the evening & was straight in without queuing. Plus he got everything from the list plus more, so we are well stocked for 2 weeks except doing a milk run to the little shop not too far away.

And of course, PS. I am spending far more time on the internet than I ever have, but it passes the time & calms my mind.

 

[dk168]

I am grateful for the internet at times like these, as I can still keep in contact with my friends and family, and to participate in choir practices, socials and clarinet lessons virtually.

Not quite the same as face to face interactions, however, it is better than nothing at all.

And PS is great in keeping my spirit up, thank you all!

Stay safe.

DK

 

[MarionC]

I am enjoying having Mr T & the girls at home with me, where I know they are safe. Mr T is working his usual long days, but he's tucked up here in his little office. He is less stressy because he isn't constantly being interrupted by people at the office, so he's more productive & nicer to be around. The girls have been brilliant at sticking to the homeschooling timetable & don't need prompting anymore - they are just cracking on with it.

I am pottering around constantly, cleaning, preparing food, weeding the garden & mooching outside. I'm enjoying the flowers starting to bloom & the birdsong. Yesterday I did my Yoga outside & listened to nature in the hot sunshine, rather than inside with Alexa playing music.

I worry about my mother, all alone in her house, but I am taking shopping & meals over twice a week to her doorstep & chatting from the lawn. We also phone her every day. She's a bit lonely, but she's been through worse situations. I am thankful for the chatter, laughter & bustle in my house, as I can't imagine how quiet a lonely house would feel.

This is out of anybody's control, so there's no point in fighting it & being anxious. The more we tow the line, the more we'll break the cycle. Life is going to be very different for at least 18 months, as it will take a while to roll out vaccinations once they find them, but I'm at least hoping the girls will go back to school in Sept.

The supermarket shopping is quite frankly crap, and everything others have said. But Mr T kindly offered to go this weekend, he went late in the evening & was straight in without queuing. Plus he got everything from the list plus more, so we are well stocked for 2 weeks except doing a milk run to the little shop not too far away.

And of course, PS. I am spending far more time on the internet than I ever have, but it passes the time & calms my mind.

Alex T you are a good daughter. My once a week contact with my kids is the highlight of life in isolation. I am sure it is like that for your Mom!

 

[MarionC]

My Easter presents.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

My cat and my job. The hospital is downright eerie and dystopian at times but the camaraderie and sense of purpose and dedication has been amazing and inspiring. Am very lucky that our hospital and patients haven’t been hard hit and fingers crossed it stays that way.

Also just got Animal crossing for the switch. It’s mind numbing and relaxing lol.

 

[Ally T]

Whilst doing yoga this morning, I thought our Family Rules looked very pretty highlighted in the sunshine. I thought I'd share, as we could all use some positive affirmations at the moment.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Stupid people on Twitter!

The world is not going to end yet when the younguns on Twitter are still fighting about whether an actor will leave their wife or not.

The day they stop doing that I will be very worried but for now we're not doomed yet!

 

[missy]

... just accepting what I cannot change.

This. 100% this.

I have been through hellish times before. This isn't the first and it won't be the last (unless I don't make it through this time). I have learned fighting against what I cannot change is useless.
So I take a deep breath and just hang in there.
One day at a time.
One hour at a time.


What helps me get through it is keeping my sense of humor and letting myself laugh and compartmentalize so I can enjoy each day as best I can. I try not to look too far ahead and I try to find things to do each day that brings me some joy. Listening to good music, chatting with friends and snuggling with my cats and DH. There is good amidst the tragedy and I look for it each day.

Also helping others helps brighten my day. Bringing groceries to our elderly neighbors. Driving to my parents and dropping supplies off on their porch.Helping where we can makes a difference and makes things feel better overall. Knowing we are not alone and that people care. Seeing others help those who need it makes a difference to everyone involved.

 

[Austina]

I saw a sign the other day which said “You’re not stuck at home, you’re safe at home”, which is a good way to look at things.

We haven’t been out of the house for 4 weeks, our fabulous holiday with friends was cancelled the day before we were due to travel, and our flights to visit our son and future DIL at the end of this month, also cancelled. We can’t do anything about this situation, so we’re just getting on with getting through each day.

We know the time will come when the restrictions will be lifted, so we’re focusing on looking ahead and making new plans, nothing else we can do.

Fortunately, considering we spent hardly any time together during the first 30 years of our marriage (due to DH working ridiculously long hours), we’re fine spending every waking moment of every day together.

We’re gonna get through this and come out the other side, one day at a time.