Life in a Lockdown #16
Here we are at week 16 – I keep wondering do we keep this going, do we stop? However, the reality is the world isn’t normal yet and we don’t know what the weeks and months ahead will hold so I’m interested in keeping it going for now.
Masks are being made essential in shops this week (yes we are a little behind there?). People can be fined if they aren’t wearing one (without good reason).
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1) How are you feeling/coping?
2) What are you doing to keep yourself occupied?
3) How are you dealing with everything at the moment – are you self-isolated, going out for essentials etc? Has this changed?
4) What advice do you have for others?
5) What have you bought this week that others might like? Especially if from a small business.
6) How has your routine been this week?
7) Have you planned anything for once lockdown is over in the past 7 days?
8) Anything else?
So what did week 16 hold:
1) How are you feeling/coping?
Not grand to be honest, I got another infection (come on body what are you doing?!)
That alongside Ash being at the dentist meant we were out more than normal. It eas very strange to see more of the world and I found it interesting that we were the only ones who bothered wearing a mask.
At this point, it isn’t mandatory in shops until Friday, but it seemed like everyone was waiting for that to kick in until they bothered.
I feel like my stress levels might be high at the moment, sometimes I struggle to distinguish the difference between stress and anxiety.
2) What are you doing to keep yourself occupied?
Still watching Once Upon a Time and spending way to much time on TikTok, to be honest with you.
3) How are you dealing with everything at the moment – are you self-isolated, going out for essentials etc? Has this changed?
I decided to turn down my invite to have a checkup at the dentist. I wasn’t 100% sure the right thing to do but as it isn’t desperate (like Ash’s appointment) it seemed safer to leave it for a month or two.
We also decided to cancel our holiday. While we were only going to Devon, I have been unable to sort some sort of electric wheelchair or mobility scooter due to lockdown. So with that alongside everyone who was going being high risk so we would still need to be careful, it seemed better to put it off for a while longer.
4) What advice do you have for others?
Just keep on being you and doing what you feel is right.
I know I felt so out of place when I was wearing my mask and no one else was but I also know I need to get used to it, as I found it set off my anxiety. So while I might be before it’s mandatory for me it’s a good test.
5) What have you bought this week that others might like? Especially if from a small business.
Not sure this week, to be honest, we got some cupcakes on Friday which were eaten before I could photograph them.
A lot of the businesses who were delivering have gone back to in store / pub / restaurant only, which is a shame.
6) How has your routine been this week?
All over the place – just been trying to sleep as much as I can as I am so worn out at the moment.
7) Have you planned anything for once lockdown is over this week?
No, apart from moving our holiday and looking at somewhere we might stay in Cornwall next year and talking about going for a week instead of a weekend.
However, that is 18 months away.
8) Anything else.
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I’ve been trying to be productive with music making and reading.
You mention with regard to the mandatory masks that everyone was waiting for that to kick in until they bothered. This is strange to me – if it were seriously required why was it announced so far in advance before it was to be mandatory? Many were using them at that time. If it’s seriously mandatory now, why not then?
It doesn’t make sense to me either – we bought masks very early on, both for us and my parents. We went through trying many different kinds to find what we thought worked. It makes no sense to me that it was left so long to brought in as mandatory and then when they do give 10+ days for that it actually happen?!
It’s really concerning that more people aren’t wearing marks, my husband is doing our shopping and he often says he see only a handful of others with masks and that most aren’t wearing them.
It doesn’t make sense to me – we are lucky and managing to get most of the things we need delivered. However, we drive past shops or pop to the chippy at times and still see people milling about with nothing.
Well, that’s something different from ASDA! I wonder how it will work for them – it is interesting to hear how places are adapting.
Lockdown has been hard for me mainly because I’m still not able to hug my grandson . Hopefully soon as they are doing it in Scotland. It’s good that you’ve talked about it so much as we all know we are in the same boat . Wearing masks doesn’t bother me . Would be good if someone could design a safe cuddle suit . Anxiety levels are up and down but I think everyone is suffering with their mental health
I’m getting better wearing a mask – I know it’s OK for me but just having something close to my mouth just makes me a little anxious which is strange.
I am filled with anxiety because two of the people I consider “family” has been infected with the virus. I am praying that they recovery quickly. It just bothers me that these two people do not go out of their homes and yet they have contracted the virus. Like why?
Oh no, I am so so sorry to hear that – I am sending you all good thoughts and hope they recover quickly.
The best advice you can give anyone is to do what they think is right for them, I’m actually finding it hard as social distancing relaxes more as I loved it, I have autism and hate crowds, and wanted the social distancing to stay at 2m permanently!
Definitely we all had different situations going on in our lives, people are more at risk than others. You can’t judge anyone on how you do things in this world right now.
Now with school starting up and having to decide if I send my kids with masks or keep them home, I find myself stressed!!!
Oh gosh – I bet that can’t be easy trying to decide what is best for you all.
I’m hoping things can go back to normal soon, but I don’t think that will happen. I think it’s going to be til next year at least honestly. They have started to make masks required in a lot of places around my area now too.
I think it will until next year as well, I have a feeling we might get another wave come winter.
Good for me,I don’t have any problems dealing with the lockdown since I got busy with different business opportunities. Though sometimes,not being able to go outside much makes me sad.
That is wonderful – I think being busy really can help keep your mind off other things.
Lockdown has been really hard but I am so lucky that I have been able to continue working and I have a lot to keep me occupied. I know that a lot of people have been less fortunate I really hope that we can all find a “new normal” that brings peace.
I think being able to keep your mind busy really can have a great effect on how you feel at such times.
I know what you mean about a lot of places going back to in store only – as I don’t go out unless I absolutely have to, I’ve been most put out by this, haha! Hope you’re feeling better this week.
It’s such a pain in the behind – bring back delivery ?
I think Tik Tok is quite addictive. I don’t think I’d like to post though. I’ve been catching up on Greys Anatomy. I am sorry you have had to cancel your holiday. Ours was cancelled too xx
I hope you get to reschedule your holiday to some time where you can happily go!
Being in a lockdown is not really easy and it would definitely make us feel stressed and depressed about the situation. But let’s continue wearing masks for our protection and as much as possible stay at home.
Definitely we can only look out for ourselves and hope for the best I think.
To be honest, this lockdown thing makes me crazy and worried but it makes me crazier and worried after the Goverment lift it because everyone and everybody wants to go out and do their thing without thinking that they might be infected by the virus.
Definitely – I think people just assume it is all over and go back to normal so quickly and easily which is scary in its own way.
Many people suffers because of this pandemic. Most of people nowadays dont have a work and they starve. So i have look for more work since i am staying at home now.
It is hard isn’t it – it really has hit so many people.
Everyone ia handling the pandemic, masks, and staying at home in a different way. It is interesting to read about how other people are making their lives under these conditions.
I’ve learnt and tried different things from reading how others are coping.
I’ve been binge watching alot of Gilmore Girls. I haven’t done anything with Tik Tok yet. May need to check it out.
It can be quite fun – it quickly tailors to what you like to watch so I see a lot of animal videos lol.
I’ve been spending the last two weeks sewing some fabric dice
Ohh that sounds like so much fun! What are you going to do with them?
Honestly, I feel your article is as open as possible, we have all been struggling and hopefully things get back to normal soon.
Thank you I try and talk about how I feel as I hope it will help someone else, as silly as that sounds.
Really like the questions as it makes you reflect on the actual situation. When you answer them honestly it gives you a clear view on how you see your current situation and your mindset.
Definitely I know this process has helped me a lot of the months that have gone by.
I’ve been working from home and working on projects that I haven’t had time to finish. I enjoy my alone time but I just wish it would be over.
I think sometimes it is nice to just be at home, but when it is forced it is different in so many ways.
I love how open and honest this post was. We should all be willing to share how we’re feeling. It’s a great way to get it out and get that weight off.
Definitely it helps me so much just being able to speak (or write about it).
A bit all over the place for you this week. Things will get better though. I felt the same today when I went up our local town for the first time since March. Hardly anyone had any masks on. Me and my daughter did, and gloves too as we had to catch the bus. I agree about the dentist. I wouldn’t have gone either. I’m sorry about your holiday too. We are campers and are waiting upon the government guidelines to camping reopening. Do nothing else planned yet. Your doing well, keep on with your tik tok, this next week will be better.
My parents go camping often, they had to cancel going to hey festival which they love which was such a shame. Ash has had to go to the dentists as his tooth pain was so bad.
I haven’t used tik-tok yet, but we’re finally having businesses mandate masks. I’m glad. I’d love to get this over with!
Oh me too – I’ll do anything that might help it end sooner!
Wearing a mask has become the new normal for all of us. I am glad NYC is doing better but I am worried about some of the places that it is still rising
I am glad that NYC is getting better – we’ve had a spike near us which is a little worrying.
We have been starting to open some things up slowly. We are in phase three here right now where I live in Ontario Canada. But, our numbers are up again today a bit, so we shall see what’s happening there. We are all wearing masks indoors now everywhere.
Oh no that’s a shame – hopefully it is just a blip for you and they will start to go down again.
“Just keep on being you and doing what you feel is right.” – yes! it can be so tempting to look at what others are doing or not doing but you just have to do what feels right for you.
Definitely I think it can bring on a feeling of pressure and need as well, which we need to learn it’s OK to not follow if you don’t want to.
I have been dealing with the lockdown by spending more time outside. We recently got the kids chickens and having things to do, really helps.
Aww, nothing like being able to get outside more!
I still have to look at Tik Tok properly, but have been catching up on Greys Anatomy. I still need to get to the Dentist with my broken tooth, but having someone that close to me just scares me tbh, I am sorry you have had to cancel your holiday x
Nothing like spending some time catching up on shows! I think if it’s not causing you issues and you feel safer waiting then wait. Ash has had to go but he was in a lot of pain.
I’ve been going down the TikTok rabbit hole too. It’s pretty addicting. Keep hanging in there! Hopefully this is all over soon.
It’s so addictive isn’t it – I watch it before bed as they are so short and snappy unlink a longer video lol.
We are back under LOCK DOWN here in Cali but honestly, it doesn’t feel all that much different. We have to wear masks whenever we leave the house, and that’s that. It’s just the norm for me these days.
Oh no, I am so sorry – but at least you don’t find it too different, we’ve had an outbreak close by so watching the news closely.