What have you stopped doing since lockdown?

Stopped wearing lipstick and earrings as wearing a mask when out now

Seeing family and friends
Following all my interests that require me to meet up with other people
Visiting our house in France.
Our whole antiques dealing hobby is stalled .Cannot get to auctions, all antique fairs are cancelled.

No matter what, I get properly dressed and put my moisteriser and perfume on every day.

As I’m a 38 G bra size although I’d love to give up wearing a bra I can’t but I have stopped wearing wire ones. Not happy with how my breast shape in clothes is with non wired ones but it is more comfortable. Also hardly wear earrings during lockdown.

I know, I should have proof read before posting! ?

Hugging my adult children
Having Grandchildren for weekly dinner after school
Hugs & Sleepovers with the Grandchildren
Visiting supermarket
Having coffee after a nice wander wherever we are
Mascara, blusher & lipstick
Enjoying a coffee when out and about
Driving

Ladies!!! If you always wore make-up and/or perfume before this nightmare began, then please start wearing it again. It doesn't matter that you're unable to go anywhere or see anybody, do it for YOU.

In March 2019 the angels took my beloved husband of 33 years, which was a blessing, for him. They came again two weeks ago, this time with only a few hours warning, and took our beloved German Shepherd who was seven years old. Now there's only me here, rattling around alone, in our modest but comfortable home. I cry a lot but our friends and fellow doggy walkers are keeping me on track with phone calls, texts, WhatsApp messages and some VERY naughty jokes and videos, bless 'em. They cheer me up and make me laugh, but I still hurt like hell inside.

The reason I'm telling you this is because one of the things that I have done, every single morning for the last 60 years is I PUT MY FACE ON. Like Eleanor Rigby, except I keep mine in a pretty little bag, in a little nicknack basket along with a comb made out of beech wood, on the countertop in the kitchen, mirror on the wall. Do it. Now. And do it for YOU!

Haven't rummaged in my wardrobe for months, seem to wash and wear the same few items from week to week. It has taught me that my DH is right, I have far more clothes than I need, so I will not be clothes shopping for at least 5 years, or until my seams burst under this excess weight!

Giving a toss.

I thought going to the theatre was important before the lockdown and I still do. I will be glad when we can put that back in our lives.

I have stopped letting myself worry everyday about Covid 19, yes there are things I miss but almost everyday I dress myself up put make-up on and perfume just as I have always done.
A few people I meet when out dog walking have said how glamourous I look and they have said they must make more effort to smarten up. I behave this way because it keeps me feeling well and helps with my mental health if I stopped these things I would quickly succumb to depression.

I've stopped having HOPE that this country and our lives will ever be the same again.

Only wear mascara and only put it on when going out to the shops these days.
Really miss more than anything, going to our house in Cumbria, forunately I was there in September/ October but dont like the thought of nobody being there, the heater is on low thank goodness the thermostat works well. Just long to be there.

Not stopped phoning friends and family though.

Even though I see my daughter who has moderate learning difficulties and lives in supported living with 3 other ladies, we meet up for a walk once a week, but miss having her visit us and sleep overs sometimes on a weekend, but at least I manage to see her once a week and she rings, FaceTimes and messages a number of times a day which I’m happy with.
Also miss my granddaughters not having sleepovers too.

Looking after little DGS one day a week and catching up with his sister and parent in person rather than on a screen.

Having a coffee and lunch out when we’d been shopping.
Haven’t done a full weeks groceries shop in a supermarket, done online deliveries and I haven’t been in our local supermarket since the 20th March last year.
Haven’t visited my sister and family who lives 200 miles away, which I’m missing so much. One way or another either us going there or her visiting us we usually see each other at least 4/5 times a year. They live near Bristol and we’re in Yorkshire so much too risky.
Haven’t met up with friends for lunch either, all who live locally.

Stopped using my hearing aid. I don't really need it in the house by myself ( can have the TV as loud as I like ) and it's hopeless when I have on a mask and glasses.

What about things we haven't stopped doing?
Reading; phoning my friends; loving my family; watching nature out of my back windows; writing notes when they come into my mind, for my memoir. Positive things I've started doing: going out walking when the sun shines; saying hello to everyone I pass (except in the supermarket!). Reminding myself that I have good health, (I'm 80+) That my family are also healthy. That I've still got a life I want to live with so much I want to do.Karen

Everything already said apart from a bra but may try a stretchy sports top.
Mostly just given up living. Life is a boring round of a daily trail round the village and cooking. I do have hobbies but I suspect I’m suffering from depression, made worse by wait for vaccination,

Interesting how many of us have stopped wearing bras. There must be something in here about social pressure/expectations making us stick ourselves in them! Certainly isn't comfort, particularly the underwired ones!!Yup stretchy bra tops could be the way forward ...even under a T shirt!! I am definitely giving up underwired ones anyway!!

I've had my hair cut at the barbers once back in September but as it is now long enough to tie back, I'll just leave it alone apart from trimming my fringe. As to colour, I was unable to colour at home after I broke my arm - September 2019 (and could not afford having it professionally coloured). Was surprised to find that instead of grey my hair is now naturally a much admired, very pale blond.

Deprived of my weekly swimming session, I have made myself collect and saw up firewood every day unless it is wet. Great exercise for strengthening the arm and a big saving on fuel costs.

Another saving is that I am following my Mother's mantra that you should 'Never Drink Alone'. DH's collection of malt whiskies made great, much appreciated, Christmas presents and I was happy to join in and toast with a glass of dry ginger during Zoom type celebrations.

Oh Lord! Everything everyone else has said except the bra. Thats a step too far for me lol. Make up has been a constant for 50 odd years Have worn mascara every single day whether at work or home so thats a big “ give up” for me. Always added lippy if setting foot outside door. Cant be bothered now And nice clothes, jeans and blazers And proper waistbands that tell me Im getting fatter and fatter. Sadly I’ve given up sensible eating and the results are clear, though nicely accommodated by M&S jogger bottoms, which I had never worn in my life. Just hoping it wont be too long before I can give up all the above and revert to “ normality “

My freedom.......

Stopped actively looking on dating sites, as i've realised some guys don't care about the virus and want to meet.

I still wear makeup but have given up foundation and use a bb cream instead. Foundation was rubbing off on the face mask.

seeing daughters and grandchildren
swimming
going to visit friends
going to restaurants
cinema and cineclub
U3A
theatre
concerts