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Post by mikklynn on Apr 11, 2020 1:51:00 GMT
Definitely me! It does not help I'm having physical problems that cause pain. But really my get up and go has gotten up and left. As weird as this sounds, I start radiation for my cancer in a week or so and maybe having a daily task will help (even though I'm not keen on having to get out every day for several weeks). I bet you'll get extra love at the radiation clinic, since this is such a scary time. I'm cheering you on, too!
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Post by pajamamama on Apr 11, 2020 2:00:26 GMT
I have good days and bad days. If I make a list, it helps me focus on the important stuff. Not working anymore due a leukemia diagnosis, but I am in full remission now. My DH is retired, so I don't feel the need to work out of the home anymore. I used to be a social worker in a hospital, but I'm sure not going to be doing that again. Most days I'm pretty busy just running the household, bills, cooking, and making sure DS 17 is keeping up with online schooling and not coming unglued. DH is definitely requiring a ton more attention, which is exhausting. We are a little family of extroverts, so all this quarantine crap is really wearing thin.
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Post by grammanisi on Apr 11, 2020 2:27:29 GMT
Yes. I have been planning on redecorating the living room and painting the dining room and the kitchen cabinets. I have had everything for a couple of months and I just don't have the gumption to get up and do it. About the only thing I do consistently is talk to my sister in Florida, for a couple of hours, everyday.
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Post by maryland on Apr 11, 2020 2:33:28 GMT
Totally scattered. I’m getting my job done and I’ve been doing a lot of cleaning, but other things that are supposed to be relaxing, no. I can’t knit for long, it’s taking me forever to get through a book, and I don’t watch tv. I’m pretty much glued to the news all the time and I hate it. I'm glued to the news too! And not much interested in other tv. I put on a lifetime movie, but can't concentrate (because I am on here at the same time). I do pay attention to the news, and it drives my kids crazy (they aren't little, they are 17, 20 and 22). They just leave the room.
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Post by paigepea on Apr 11, 2020 2:54:26 GMT
The first couple of weeks I was glued to the tv. Now I find it a bit repetitive and I needed to un-flue myself. I leave my phone upstairs. I keep the thing off a lot. So I do a lot more reading. In the first few weeks I couldn’t concentrate on a book at all.
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Post by Legacy Girl on Apr 11, 2020 6:33:12 GMT
I could be the fight or flight response, except we can't do either so the body and mind kind of shut down OMG...I cannot tell you how many times over the last month I have said to DH, "I cannot remain in active fight-or-flight response 24/7 for the next 'x' number of months on end." But that's totally where I am. I have a long history of health anxiety, triggered by serious health problems in my young adult years, and while it never really goes away, it is typically at a low volume. All it took was a global pandemic to turn the volume up to maximum. And as a result, the only thing I am doing effectively is convincing myself I'm going to die from Covid-19. After a few days of planning to write out Easter cards (from Hallmark, not even handmade), I finally got around to sending 15 of those on Wednesday. I have been fairly effective at motivating the fam to help me declutter. I started on our dining room, which is our catch-all room, last night. DH joined in for a bit, and DD went on an absolute tear cleaning the kitchen, which was wonderful. I've also enjoyed sitting outside in a lawn chair while social distancing from our neighbors. I don't know what I would do without them. The laughter has been good for my soul! Other than that, just a lot of staring at my computer. And trying to stay off of CNN.com.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Apr 11, 2020 8:16:15 GMT
DS and DIL are tackling every project they’ve put off for five years. I’m left watching the toddler and doing the cleaning. I’m busier than ever, but getting to NONE of my own projects.
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Post by myboysnme on Apr 11, 2020 12:52:54 GMT
Yes, your only job right now is to get well. You have a big fight on your hands. I am coming up on 5 years post breast surgery and just had my what I hope is my final breast MRI. You just do pleasurable things that bring you joy and that's it.
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Post by quinlove on Apr 11, 2020 14:43:03 GMT
My first week home, I had more food in my pantry in my life. Fully stocked. No more room. Made me feel like I was ready for anything. Then it happened. Of course. ANTS !!! On the shelves. Please someone - kill me. So I’ve been dealing with that for a week. Food all over my kitchen. And a little war going on in my pantry.
I prefer to forget about it and play on my iPad. All the projects I had planned on doing are being put aside because of my problem in my kitchen.
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Post by kittens on Apr 11, 2020 15:21:17 GMT
I have had a couple days that I have been productive but most evenings I just watch TV or play on the internet. I am working from home so that takes up my daytime hours during the week. I have TONS of crafts , puzzles, etc to do but no motivation to do them!
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Post by birdy on Apr 11, 2020 15:42:22 GMT
Not really doing projects, but trying to get the daily/weekly/monthly stuff done is a chore. The first 2 weeks, I was really motivated. I'm an over-organized person. I have lists and lists... I have a daily routine of stuff to do around the house (ex. change both bath hand towels, sweep the kitchen, unload the dishwasher, etc.) Once i get the daily done, I do one weekly thing that day (ex. dusting, cleaning bathrooms, etc.). Then I do one monthly thing. If I get all that done, I do 1 spring cleaning thing. that is my daily routine. The first 2 weeks I was getting a ton of extra cleaning done. The past few weeks... i get up, make the kids their chore lists, plan out the things I'm going to get done that day and then play on the computer (FB and here) for a while. It's getting harder and harder to get motivated to do this stuff. I'd love to just lounge around and read a book, surf the net, watch tv, or sit outside (when it's warm enough). But, I can't bring myself to get going. And I feel guilty for thinking of lounging around when DH still has to go to work. I feel like I'm in a bad sequel of the movie Groundhogs Day...same old same old day after day.
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Post by RosieKat on Apr 11, 2020 20:24:14 GMT
I feel like I am just entertaining children or at the mercy of children all day, so I don't have enough concentration to even do anything. There is nothing I want to watch on TV, I can't have ten uninterrupted minutes to dare pick up a book, let alone make something or do any of my hobbies. I feel like I do a lot of staring into nothingness in between people wanting food or needing help on schoolwork. Not that it needs reiterating, but it's been a long month. Very much the same here.
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Post by MaryMary on Apr 11, 2020 20:56:31 GMT
Yes, this whole thing is what made me finally realize I have ADHD. I have projects and classes I need to complete to graduate and trying to maintain focus is IMPOSSIBLE. Especially when my girls are home. I keep putting school off until the absolute last minute when I know I have no other option but to complete it because I can’t get my brain to stop bouncing around nonstop.
I learned in my teaching courses that ADHD in girls often presents differently than boys who get hyper and wiggly... girls just space out and don’t know what’s going on. I was like, “Uhhh... that sounds exactly like every single minute I spent in school.”.
Anyway, I thought I would use this time to do all the house projects I’ve been wanting to do... Nope. I’ve done nothing.
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Post by scrapmaven on Apr 11, 2020 22:09:51 GMT
I was in the hospital for a couple days and it was weird to have people to talk to. My doctor told me that I was safer at the hospital than the grocery store. DH's boss heard that and declared that everyone should get their groceries at the hospital. Hehe. I'm OK. I pull health stunts now and then, not by choice. Anyway, I was doing OK before that, but I'm super exhausted from the past few days. Mystie, you have one job only: Pamper Mystie and let others do the same. If you have spare energy do something you enjoy. You're certainly earning the free time. Do not worry about anything but what makes you happy right now. Doing things that you enjoy at home might help to distract you from the nasty chemo. Keep the news to a minimum. It's important to know what's happening, but dwelling is happiness sabotage. If you're feeling like you can't do anything enjoyable then turn off the media and try it, again.
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