Today I just want to scream.....

Take a little walk Anne Put a mask on if you feel safer and keep away from everyone I cross the road if I see anyone coming which feels horrible but I do smile at them or say hi
I do have a garden and I do go for walks so in a much much better position than you but I just wanted to say to you I totally understand and have a lot of the same feelings as you
I think being on your own, like we are, makes it so much worse unless of course you are stuck in with someone who is cruel, indifferent, moody or angry and then we are way better off
For me, it’s missing my voluntary work the chat with customers and staff the feeling of being useful still having a role in the world having people look on me as useful still
the worry about my grandkids future if we go into recession
I m not depressed but I have lost motivation, this doesn’t mean I m doing nothing I m trying to keep finding things to do, but I have no umph and can’t see the end of it all I think we d all manage if we knew it had an end date
Keep your chin up Anne you’re not alone

Anne please try the art lessons on the Internet, my GD is following the Bob Ross art classes on FB, he was on Tv many years ago, lots of pine trees from what I can remember.
You can get all the items you need online, also jigsaws, free online books to read from amazon.
GS is going out each day and taking a photo and keeping a visual ‘diary’
I know it’s no substitute but if you can try to get out as well and take a walk it really will lift your spirits

It's horrible at the moment for anyone who doesn't have an outside area of their own to use - it would certainly get me down. We're fortunate in having a garden but, despite living in a rural area, we don't go out walking much. This is partly because the place is full of townies with their dogs and germs coming out and parking to walk and cycle.

If you can, Anne, try to get out for a short walk sometimes. Our DS and DiL go early in the morning to avoid people, but there are other quiet times such as just before it gets dark. You might feel a bit safer if it's quieter and it will give you a boost, I hope.

If I didn't get out for a walk I would go insane. And I'm tired of being told I shouldn't complain. No matter what others are going through we are all individuals with different abilities to cope. Right now I am struggling to get out of bed. My husband asks what I would like for dinner. I don't care. It's just sustenance to keep me alive. I'll feel better tomorrow. ....
I hope you do too Anne107

Agree with Esspee Anne try and go out for a walk in a quiet area, it keeps me sane!

Please try to get out Anne. There is little chance of infection when you combine distancing with being out of doors. It lifts your spirit to feel the sun on your face and seeing nature in all it’s glory.
I do feel for those with no outdoor space. Closing off the parks was a huge mistake IMHO.