Is it just me?

It's certainly got it's upside for loners like me. I'm pretty used to being isolated anyway and am not really missing anyone except my sons. Even meeting my local friends causes me some stress, so it's nice to have a break from that.
But I do miss my lone outings in my car to moors or seaside.
It's being confined which I don't like. But I've got a nice garden to sit in so I'm lucky.

I'm loving it! I have discovered my inner gardener! We are not allowed out at all as my partner is at high risk and no longer fit enough to do the gardening. Our back garden alone is 140 ft by about 35ft and I have pruned the fruit trees and roses, dug over the veg patch and planted raspberry canes, (other veg to follow), done all the weeding and lawn cutting (front as well), cleaned and oiled our decking, painted our garden benches and jet washed the hard areas. Today I'm going to tackle the pond and pump - wish me luck - it's going to be very mucky!!

Polnan, has anyone told you about "Way Up"? It's an online forum for widows and widowers, NOT a dating agency, but for support and friendship. I found it really helpful.

I have a son with severe learning difficulties, who now lives in his own flat, ready for the day when I'm no longer alive. In the mean time, I give him lots of support, and go to endless meetings to help others in a similar position. Some of them are very stressful. Now they are all postponed, and I'm able to indulge myself doing dressmaking, and generally getting round to all the jobs I never have time for. My road is usually one of the busiest C roads in Hampshire, not any more. The industrial estate down the road is closed. Only the occasional car and tractor going past. Bliss. I mist going out and about, but am enjoying other things. I used to live in a mining town 1,000 miles away from anywhere in outback Australia, a lovely relaxed lifestyle, just like it is here now!

I am enjoying aspects of the world pause and opportunity to reflect about what is important
This does not negate the sadness I feel for my colleagues in the NHS or people who have lost loved ones

Im hating the lock down not seen anyone in 3 weeks driving me mad

Yes I'm peacefully content , My family remain well .Occasionally shops /freedom /visiting .

I have brought a hot tub so myvhusband a frontvline worker when he comes home can relax in it

It has its moments certainly. Lack of time constraints is one as it's so relaxing. I hadn't realised how tired I was by my daily and weekly routine until I no longer felt tired! I'm just loving the undemanding peace.

I'm loving it, and now it will go on for another 4 weeks here in France. Good. Were getting lots done in the grounds and some in the house.

It's a bit hairy financially, however DH can work and I'm keeping fingers crossed that we get a rush of last minute bookings when hopefully the lockdown is lifted later. I shall we out some sous for pool chemicals soon and get the pool up and running.

As my friend said if you have a brain why would you be bored? I have so many things to do I suspect I will be a bit annoyed when it all stops as it will encroach on my time!

This is my personal view, and am so feeling for those with the virus, those who have lost family and friends, those living on their own and those in flats especially with children.

Loving it. I live alone anyway, and like my own company. I do miss going out for my two mile walk every day though, so I walk around my garden instead, like the poor caged bears in the zoo.
I love the “what day is it?” Mental challenge every day.
Take care everyone.x

Same as you halfpint. My daughter and family live near Geneva and I haven't seen them since January. Thank goodness for FaceTime etc. Hope you can do that with yours? I find I MUST expose myself to uplifting groups on Facebook too. It really helps. Recommend Youtube contributions by Dr Bruce Lipton, Greg Braden, Eckhart Toll e etc who show us how to take our power back in this situation. ?

what I meant was YES, you are the only one, but reading these posts.. seems that I am the only one NOT ENJOYING IT!
I need people, I am recently ... husband recently died.. I am nt a widow, I am still a wife.. hence I hesitated..

so recently first time ever living on my own,, self isolated, according to the Government guidelines, reasonably healthy.. but due to recent....

not very good with doing anything, I NEED TO GET OUT

I`m with you JeanLang.
Except for the poor souls who have died and those who are poorly.

I agree with every poster for all the above reasons.
But yesterday the reality going forward really hit.

The idea of going out and about wearing face masks feels horrific, like something out of horror movie.
Constantly thinking about families cooped up together without access to a garden.

But yes...until yesterday...it did feel like a holiday.
Perhaps the lovely weather helped.

Big divide between those with gardens and those without...I am without now and really wish I was in the house and garden I had before lockdown ......

We too are lucky to have a spacious house, a garden, and meadows nearby to fill our lungs with fresh air. I do think about those who are crowded into small homes without a door to open into a garden, or who are worried about income. The announcement of another three weeks has made my heart sink slightly; although we are happy enough and can cope, I am missing my children and grandchildren more than I can say. Used to seeing them, cuddling them and having time together they are now faces on a screen, and it just ain't the same! However, I count my blessings, and will continue to be grateful for the peace, quiet, and birdsong.

YES!!!!!! Let me out!

I like the quiet. The clearer air quality which I really notice here as there are a lot of busy roads nearby. I think that I am developing shopping anxiety but other than that on a personal level there are positives but it is hard to switch off and enjoy it without feeling guilty.
I haven't been taking walks but I am going to have to start. It is possible to go out here without being close to anyone.

As others have said, there've been some positive aspects to the lockdown, but I'm haunted by the impact it must be having on families trapped in flats in inner cities, and pray it's over soon.

I was enjoying the lockdown untill last night when the
President (France) announced another MONTH of it, I was
expecting 2 weeks more.

Today I feel really down and tearfull . Continuing this way of life suddenly feels very heavy. I haven't seen my family (4 adult children and grandchildren ) since mid March and apart from superficial chats with my neighbours ,the isolation is beginning to bite and I regard myself as a normally strong and self sufficient person.

No- DH is like a bear with a sore head as he actually misses working.
Consequently he is doing things he has put off for ages-like clearing the garage. Unfortunately a lot has been moved indoors 'for a little while' so we can't move.The dining room now looks like the garage did before he started!!
The tip is closed so I guess I will have this until he can get to the tip again. Luckily I don't mind eating from a plate on my lap.

Yes living all the peace and quiet. Love not going to work. If this is what retirement like bring it on. If only the government would give me my pension now I would be in heaven.

have been enjoying the tranquility of no traffic on roads and in the air. i seem to be able to see things with more detail and hear things i was unaware of before. that is a bonus.

the downside is not seeing my grandson and worrying a bit about getting food., as we have had to isolate.

There are things I miss but actually I am enjoying the slower pace of life and I have never slept as well as I do now! It is just a tragedy about the high cost in human life and livelihoods for us to get to this point

It is a bit like a holiday. I always work at home anyway. That hasn’t stopped. And so quiet. No drunks no parties beautiful weather not too hot so quite quiet for dog walks. but I am haunted by those trapped in environments where they are threatened with the virus and are helpless like in care homes. But at least that will be uncovered and the valuable people in our society will be recognised. A painful way for change but change will come. In the meantime a chance for nature to catch its breath. But the fear of us dying of breathlessness is terrifying.