FabSwingers.com forum: Who else feels their lowest since lockdown began??

By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

Is it just me? Or is anyone else feeling at their lowest since the Wuhan Clan changed the world..??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Na not at all just got to roll with the punches and keep looking forward or you’ll stay in the past and not see the beauty that could be your future

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

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By *ab jamesMan
over a year ago

ribble valley

I was feeling pretty down, but been chatting to my unicorn on fab for the last few days. I'm mega excited and can't wait to meet her. Some old band sang something about it.

"all you need is love"

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

"Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

Nope, it’s a very serious thread.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm sorry you're struggling, OP. It's been tumultuous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

Nope, it’s a very serious thread.

No need for the ‘Wuhan Clan’ crap then

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

I read somewhere that most people fell into two categories; the first kind of accepts the different way of life, the restrictions etc and gets on with life, the second genuinely struggles a lot more emotionally.

I consider myself lucky to be in the first, I did not really have much choice either as I had to get on with work - perhaps the fact I could get on with work kept me in that "accepting place"

I do feel for people who lost people through the disease, and even if that did not happen, who just went downhill with depression. Not something anybody can control.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nah I just get on with life. Actually I'm quite enjoying it.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I live alone and love my own company and if someone had asked me before Covid if I would be able to cope with a lockdown, I would have been full of bravado and said 'absolutely'

and I have found it bloody tough

I am seeing light at the end of the tunnel this week and can't wait for restaurants to open.

good luck OP and hope you feel better soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No need for the ‘Wuhan Clan’ crap then

No sure I follow your reasoning in that. I too am finding it very hard like OP and the longer it goes on the worse it’s getting but I still try to put a small bit of humour in it every now and again. Makes it all a bit more bearable

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

Nope, it’s a very serious thread.

No need for the ‘Wuhan Clan’ crap then

I'd agree, it's not their fault that that's where the disease was discovered. But I think we can be supportive of someone struggling.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm finding that it's bothering me more now... Think it's all the unknown aspects, do I go out, do I meet others, having to wear masks, how long.... Forever?

It's kinda like taking pressure off a bleed I suppose, all rushes out

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

For me this has been a weird inversion. I feel like most of the time, the world is set up for people who are not like me in any way. I struggle, but I get through, because that's life. Can't do anything about it but tough it out.

Now everyone who normally has no issues with the noisy chaotic mess that is normal life is struggling. Apart from having been really ill, I've mostly done well.

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

I've been more or less fine so far, obviously missing friends and being able to go anywhere etc, but I'm lucky enough to have worked from home throughout so that's given me structure and focus. But it's starting to get to me a bit now because I'm missing someone an awful lot and I'm not going to be able to see them until at least September due to travel restrictions

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

Nope, it’s a very serious thread.

No need for the ‘Wuhan Clan’ crap then

I'd agree, it's not their fault that that's where the disease was discovered. But I think we can be supportive of someone struggling."

I’m struggling too, as are lots of people, but it’s hard to be supportive when this sort of language is being used. It isn’t necessary and is reminiscent of the sorts of thing that ‘The Donald’ comes out with.

I am sympathetic with the struggle Op and hope you find some comfort. Coming out of lockdown slowly seems harder than going in so quickly.

I’ll leave it there

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

"Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

Nope, it’s a very serious thread.

No need for the ‘Wuhan Clan’ crap then

Chill the fuck down mister. I was softening a gloomy subject. Could’ve made a bet the forum police would come wagging fingers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

Nope, it’s a very serious thread.

No need for the ‘Wuhan Clan’ crap then

Chill the fuck down mister. I was softening a gloomy subject. Could’ve made a bet the forum police would come wagging fingers

And a wonderful evening to you too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have struggled the last couple of weeks , we’ve both been lucky enough to go to work and we have each other but there’s other stressful stuff going on that normally I’d probably be upset about but I would cope with it but right now I am struggling to cope with it as we do not have our normal outlets to break up the days and provide distractions x

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

Nope, it’s a very serious thread.

No need for the ‘Wuhan Clan’ crap then

I'd agree, it's not their fault that that's where the disease was discovered. But I think we can be supportive of someone struggling.

I am sympathetic with the struggle Op and hope you find some comfort. Coming out of lockdown slowly seems harder than going in so quickly.

I’ll leave it there

It is quite nasty and I feel for the Chinese, particularly those from Wuhan, in dealing with the backlash. Even if their government acted badly (and I'll grant that), it's not the fault of ordinary Chinese people or the diaspora.

I've been calling it plague as a way to joke about it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

Nope, it’s a very serious thread.

No need for the ‘Wuhan Clan’ crap then

Chill the fuck down mister. I was softening a gloomy subject. Could’ve made a bet the forum police would come wagging fingers

Chin up OP..Im sure your not on your own. Lots of people struggling since lockdown..

Sending a virtual hug

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

I've felt pretty fed up this week, a combination of reasons including work (pressure to stop home working and go back into the workplace), a bit of cabin fever, pmt and the full moon

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

I've been flying during it but noticed this week I've been a bit down and just not fecking arsed to do anything at night...this week I've just sat on the couch after work till bedtime.

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By *.D.I.D.A.SMan
over a year ago

London/Essex... ish... Romford to be exact

The early days of lock down quite suited me. Working from home was a novelty. Weather was getting good. Streets were empty for walks and runs. Going in the evenings was particularly enjoyable as the sun was setting. No pressure to be doing anything as everyone was stuck doing nothing. But over three months is a long time to be stuck in this routine. I've caught up on all my boxsets and fatigue is setting in. A large chunk of summer has passed and I'm not sure what I have left to look forward to. Back to working normally Monday to Friday? Really?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"For me this has been a weird inversion. I feel like most of the time, the world is set up for people who are not like me in any way. I struggle, but I get through, because that's life. Can't do anything about it but tough it out.

Now everyone who normally has no issues with the noisy chaotic mess that is normal life is struggling. Apart from having been really ill, I've mostly done well. "

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

"The early days of lock down quite suited me. Working from home was a novelty. Weather was getting good. Streets were empty for walks and runs. Going in the evenings was particularly enjoyable as the sun was setting. No pressure to be doing anything as everyone was stuck doing nothing. But over three months is a long time to be stuck in this routine. I've caught up on all my boxsets and fatigue is setting in. A large chunk of summer has passed and I'm not sure what I have left to look forward to. Back to working normally Monday to Friday? Really?! "

Yes! So I’m definitely not alone then! Thanks for sharing!

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

"I've felt pretty fed up this week, a combination of reasons including work (pressure to stop home working and go back into the workplace), a bit of cabin fever, pmt and the full moon

Thanks for sharing ; this is very much how I’m feeling (except for the pmt bit)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had a wobble a couple of weeks back. But then I can do that at any time.

Generally I get on with it. Not much you can do about it anyway.

Been quite peaceful and calm.

I agree with another poster about normally not feeling I fit and now it feels like I fit and no one else does.

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

"I've been flying during it but noticed this week I've been a bit down and just not fecking arsed to do anything at night...this week I've just sat on the couch after work till bedtime."

Yeah! This is what I’ve been feeling like this week. And now I’m getting to “what’s the point?”

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

"Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

Nope, it’s a very serious thread.

No need for the ‘Wuhan Clan’ crap then

Chill the fuck down mister. I was softening a gloomy subject. Could’ve made a bet the forum police would come wagging fingers

Chin up OP..Im sure your not on your own. Lots of people struggling since lockdown..

Sending a virtual hug

Well, if there was ever someone I wanted a hug from....

thank you, that’s super kind xx hope you’re well x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It affected me for a while but I'm feeling much better now thankfully

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had a few really tough things to deal with during lockdown, shielding hasn't helped.

Despite feeling lonely, sad and unsupported, my Tigger-like optimism persuades me "this too will pass".

I just need to ride out the storm.

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

"I have struggled the last couple of weeks , we’ve both been lucky enough to go to work and we have each other but there’s other stressful stuff going on that normally I’d probably be upset about but I would cope with it but right now I am struggling to cope with it as we do not have our normal outlets to break up the days and provide distractions x"

Thanks for sharing. Lack of outlets, escape and just people to shoot the sh*t with is definitely beginning to affect me. That and my office remaining closed till 2021 probably (and that’s without a second wave which is highly likely )

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

"It affected me for a while but I'm feeling much better now thankfully

Glad to hear it sir

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

Nope, it’s a very serious thread.

No need for the ‘Wuhan Clan’ crap then

Chill the fuck down mister. I was softening a gloomy subject. Could’ve made a bet the forum police would come wagging fingers

Chin up OP..Im sure your not on your own. Lots of people struggling since lockdown..

Sending a virtual hug

Well, if there was ever someone I wanted a hug from....

thank you, that’s super kind xx hope you’re well x"

XXX

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

"I've had a few really tough things to deal with during lockdown, shielding hasn't helped.

Despite feeling lonely, sad and unsupported, my Tigger-like optimism persuades me "this too will pass".

I just need to ride out the storm. "

Sorry to hear that! Shielding must be so difficult- I forget about that aspect! Hats off to you.

Unfortunately, my nature tends to borrow more from Eeyore than Tigger

If the glass is full, I’ll drink it just to say it’s half full

Hope you stick in there though. Thank you for sharing x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My most difficult parenting day happened during lockdown... Cue me sat at the bottom of my stairs bawling my eyes out and unable to have anyone in the house to support me because of the lockdown rules.

I also faced a death threat off my ex and again no support allowed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi all so sorry to hear how some of you have had a hard time of it it really is an amazing and weird time isn't it I don't think there is an easy fix and everyone is different but I can say I was struggling for a while and got stuck into some books I wanted to read for ages that kept me busy just long enough to begin to appreciate the peace and remember there's always peeps on here to chat with good luck to all

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

"I'm sorry you're struggling, OP. It's been tumultuous."

Thanks for the kind words x

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By *rs mischiefWoman
over a year ago

Manchester

"Is it just me? Or is anyone else feeling at their lowest since the Wuhan Clan changed the world..??

Yep yesterday was really bad for me... your not alone in feeling this way x

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Thought this was going to be a serious thread but alas no

Nope, it’s a very serious thread.

No need for the ‘Wuhan Clan’ crap then

Chill the fuck down mister. I was softening a gloomy subject. Could’ve made a bet the forum police would come wagging fingers

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By *ungRee4 OP Man
over a year ago

central belt

Thanks to everyone who messaged kind words of help and support: it genuinely made a difference during a very low day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ignore the more dismissive sods who say they understand how you feel but seem to lack empathy for others.

Remember that talking is one of the best things you can do, whether that's to a family member or a friend or even a helpline like Samaritans. Being given the chance to speak about and explore your feelings and situation can start to make such a difference

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By *ightkitty4uWoman
over a year ago

Epsom

It’s been on big roller coaster for me! One day happy as Larry l, the next day worrying about having a job money bills etc...

Then find a ‘project’ currently decorating the bathroom wishing I hadn’t started and wondering when the world will be normal again...

You’ve just got to ride the waves xxxx

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

It's not been the best of time's has it.

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By *ucklingsCouple
over a year ago

Rugby

"I've felt pretty fed up this week, a combination of reasons including work (pressure to stop home working and go back into the workplace), a bit of cabin fever, pmt and the full moon

Thanks for sharing ; this is very much how I’m feeling (except for the pmt bit)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i was trying to get back into the work market after a long time out before this started so not the best time for that

also when first started my mind was such that i did not care if i got it bad - seemed an acceptable way out for me

did not want to pass it on to anyone else so took all the normal precuations

been harder as time has gone on

as my norm involved helping out at kink events do not see my norm returing any time soon

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

That feeling comes and goes, I get that. My thinking now is we're not going back. The future is uncertain but its not the end of the world ( just as we knew it). Our lives are going to change, work school and leisure won't be the same but it will still go on. When it gets bad, you just have to do it a day at a time.

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