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It's already depressing me

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Madwoman11 Sun 15-Mar-20 17:45:34

Everyone's plans are being cancelled, and it is already effecting my mood. I had so many things to look forward to, but all organised events and classes are being cancelled.
Top that with age and health related restrictions which will probably have many of us prisoners, and it's looking like a long lonely year ahead.
I'm a very motivated person, but it will be no fun if you live alone especially. As the weather warms up I will enjoy sitting outside, and perhaps organise family bbqs etc.
At the moment Spring cleaning is getting done, but I have to say I'm already bored.

whywhywhy Tue 17-Mar-20 12:14:26

I just hope we all manage to come through all of this. I battle depression on a daily basis and this is the last straw. It’s not all about me as I do feel sorry for those families who have already lost a love one due to this coronavirus. Sending love and hugs to everyone out there. Is there anyone out there, I don’t know as I haven’t been out today...................x

Doorstop Tue 17-Mar-20 12:26:30

I’m here why why why
It’s such a long haul, if it were a matter of a week or two it would not seem so bad. On a downer today! Missing daughter, grand daughter and their crazy Spanish rescue dog!

Mypennyfarthing41 Tue 17-Mar-20 18:30:35

This is for Madwomanfarthing11.
I know just how you feel, but for a change, instead of driving myself totally potty, wondering what happens after we leave this mortal coil, who will meet me etc etc... total nutcase, l've had a bright light idea, I'm relining curtains, it's not even mind numbing, it's a job l've put off doing for ages, and now l really have the time. Also I've been out this morning spent over £110 on seeds, had a lesson on how to grow potatoes in a large pot...in layers... bought loads of veg and salad seeds, l have two greenhouses - I've pinched my husband's one too - mine is roofless...not to worry... also have lots of very large plastic pots..l hate plastic pots...so I'm growing veg etc in them. Plus growing tomatoes...who, isn't But it's not allgrowing tomatoes. I've planted sweet pea seeds in empty bog roll holders, ....just plant straight into the ground...easy easy. So l think that lot will keep me off the street corners!
But it's not all fun. My darling husband has Alzheimer's which is a bit challenging, he doesn't want to go out..except shopping. He had a really high powered job, and his own business which was hugely successful. Then he retired. Big mistake.A good brain needs to be kept busy...keep ticking over.
Now, I must tick over, make a cup of tea, have a yum-yum with my family, read a little, etc etc.
How are we all to get through the next....weeks.
Backs to the wall girls !!!
Keep writing, phone friends, lm also going to paint again....should be interesting. I'll probably paint a carrot.
Oh dear,,,they'll be sending that little white van with yellow wheels
Heaven Help me

Madwoman11 Wed 18-Mar-20 14:11:04

Thank you all for your ideas. Some lovely replies, and some sad ones. Love to all ❤

M0nica Wed 18-Mar-20 17:01:40

Mpf41 I have just got in from doing the same as you, spent a fortune on veg seed, fertiliser,potting compost and a couple of climbing roses.

On Monday, I went round house and garden with pen and pad in hand listing all the little things that needed doing/I would like to do. These include the garden, redecorating and making curtains. DH did the same and now we are rushing round making sure we have got all the materials we need. Garden Centre today, DIY store tomorrow and curtain fabric on Friday.

My 'things I intend to do' list is now so long, I may need an extra three months in quarantine!

Luckygirl Wed 18-Mar-20 17:24:47

MawB - I do understand how you feel. As you know my OH died at the beginning of February and the last few weeks have been weepy ones. But there were moments when I managed to get my act together: picking up GC and giving them tea, having a meal at one of my DDs, running my singing group etc. They were helping me through. And now these are all gone. I know it will be hard; but I am trying to find positive things to do: daily exercise, poetry course online, music practice - and now the Berlin Phil - thank you for the link. This is enforced isolation has come at a particularly bad time for me - although I know it is a bad time for everyone.

Thank you everyone for all the links and ideas on here.

Luckygirl Wed 18-Mar-20 17:35:47

Could I also suggest Spotify - a world of music at the touch of a button. I have it playing all day and have found some real gems.

rafichagran Wed 18-Mar-20 19:31:31

Annie flowers. I dont know what to suggest other than asking if a district nurse can come round and help you. Is that a possibility? X