Feeling crap, what makes you feel better

Same here, Merlot. I am tallying up the glasses to make sure I don't go over the 14 units every week, honest! But I look forward to sitting down with my glass of red of an evening.

A lot of my friends have cut out, or cut down on, their intake since all this started. I'm suitably impressed, but have taken up daily exercise sessions instead.

maggie And gov.uk hasn't even been updated with our new restrictions, which were announced on Thursday
The Northumberland County council website has detailed information - including what is actually illegal as opposed to just advisory.
I don’t think you’re in Northumberland but it will be the same throughout the NE lockdown areas.

On the subject of retail therapy to lift the spirits, I came across this.
So if buying the new dress doesn’t “do the business” you clearly need the bag and shoes as well.

Yesterday, I went to local garden centre and bought spring bulbs to plant, I also bought some blue geraniums to cheer me up. I find gardening helpful when feeling down about virus and potential further lockdown

MawB2

Annsixty and Ayse
My DD has more than once threatened to put her “6 going on 16 “ year old daughter on eBay - but no takers!

Actually I am going to be completely superficial now - and am pinning my hopes on a luxurious new shower gel from Molton Brown.
If that doesn’t work it will have to be shoes.
Sadly a new lipstick (former go-to) is no good as you can’t wear it with a face covering.

Well, you might feel like crap sometimes, MawB but you still have a GSOH ?. Your suggestions are sound - only small point I would take issue with is the no-lipstick. Take some time before presenting your cheery self to the world and use that lipstick on the outside of the mask? Why not.....it always worked for Superman and his pants!

Just reading some of the comments on here can cheer.

For me, and if you have a garden, being outside never fails. Monty Don, who has battled illness and too much depression, always says that it saved him. Not sure whether it’s the air, the peace, the nurturing or the distraction but it really works for me. Last year I lost my dear Mum, in another country. I couldn’t breathe. DH and I went out into the garden and piled cushions and rugs onto our couches, we poured wine and lit lamps and candles and watched the Swallows for hours, then the bats, then the shooting stars for hours .....but I felt better.

I’ve just heard that DDiL (52) has been taken off in ambulance. She had chest pains. Of course she has no-one with her. She is a teacher so we’re hoping it’s stress from feeling vulnerable. But her son ( 17) has lobbed a metaphorical grenade into the family. I can’t talk about that yet. I’m hoping that he isn’t feeling responsible. I’m in suspended animation. Nothing can help just yet. But it’s good to put it on here.

Hope your DDiL is ok and you too Pensionpat
As you say nothing will help just yet but thinking of you

I have just been for a long walk and collected a big bag of conkers (I love them!) and that always makes me feel better.

Pensionpat
Kindest vibes wending to your DDiL and to you of course.
The same good vibes go to all under stress in these troubled times.

janeainsworth

maggie And gov.uk hasn't even been updated with our new restrictions, which were announced on Thursday
The Northumberland County council website has detailed information - including what is actually illegal as opposed to just advisory.
I don’t think you’re in Northumberland but it will be the same throughout the NE lockdown areas.

I’ll just say that some authorities are more on the ball than others, janea.

So sorry to hear about your DDIL, pensionpat, and wishing her and your family all the best.

Try hard to think "it's going to be o.k" pensionpat - until she's been properly assessed. Positive vibes are needed. Sending loads your way. Stay strong !

Update

DDiL has been diagnosed with SCAD. A fairly rare kind of heart damage which prevents blood getting through. The treatment will be medication. It often happens to fit, healthy women, and is not predictable or preventable. So not stress-related thank goodness.

P. S. Thank you to everyone for concern and good wishes.

Page 2 Annsixty ???

M0nica. I'd like to join you. Please leave some worms for me. In 2019 I lost everything that gave my life meaning. Now in 2020 Covid has taken the rest.

b1zzle

Also to Pensionpat - life is hard these days.

I watched the 25th anniversary recording of 'Les Mis' last night with Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, Matt Lucas, Cameron Mackintosh, etc., etc. and it lifted me right up out of my gloom and despondency. Oh how I wish we could be allowed to sing 'in company' again.

Search for Brene Brown, American professor, The Power of Vulnerability, Ted Talks.
She is very very funny but what she says is so uplifting

Light scented candles, cosy fire, a good black and white movie (Random Harvest, Now Voyager etc) box of Guerlain seashell choccies, puppy on knee, cuddly throw - roll on Autumn (and I love a hot sunny summer but needs must) ???

Ps or Gogglebox never fails to make me laugh ?

Sending hugs and best wishes to all those who are having upsetting circumstances to deal with just now and hoping everything turns out for the best for you all.
MawB, some years ago we had a dog with kidney disease (in his case congenital), careful diet will help greatly in easing strain on your girl's kidneys so hopefully things aren't as bad as they seem.
Fannycornworth, if you're not a stitcher or knitter, then maybe a cheap hobby to explore is drawing? I'm no artist, (textile crafts are more my thing), but I've been having fun with my 'scribbles', just get yourself a pack of children's pencil crayons and a drawing pad. Have spent a few hours during lockdown and last week's holiday, just drawing wild flowers around the caravan site, scenes from photos or magazines, or anything else that takes your fancy. Just a suggestion for a diversion without a lot of expense.

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janeainsworth; that was my favourite song too. I was not in the Brownies but we sang it at assembly in infant school. Made such a lovely change from the usual hymns. I still hum it to myself when I am out for a walk in the woods. Not yet been to Canada but loved seeing your picture.

b1zzle

I watched the 25th anniversary recording of 'Les Mis' last night with Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, Matt Lucas, Cameron Mackintosh, etc., etc. and it lifted me right up out of my gloom and despondency. Oh how I wish we could be allowed to sing 'in company' again.

This is my go to DVD too.

My thoughts are with those posting here with so many worries and concerns. Glad commenting here helps,