I hear you. The only real ‘symptom’ I’ve experienced through this whole ‘lockdown’ business, has been loss of appetite.
I was on vacation through the middle of March - and when it was time to go back to work, they told me they were locking down. Within a few weeks, I noticed that nothing tasted right, and I didn’t really want to eat. (I guess that’s why my cooking threads haven’t been very inspired, lately.)
But generally, it didn’t seem to affect me much - I thought the loss of appetite was due to much reduced physical activity and disruption of usual schedule - I live pretty hermit-like normally, anyway; my greatest pleasures are ‘inner’ ones.
But a few weeks ago, I began to notice that I was getting worried and more angst-y - and I think that’s due to all the bad news, contention in the news, and dwelling on ‘the state of the world’ too much.
I have come to the conclusion that this whole ‘lockdown’ business has been harming more people than it has been helping.
Kudos to you and your family, for finding a way to remain engaged and interested. For me, FR has been a great help; (and also being more busy and productive teleworking than I ever was given all the distractions of the office :-)
*I have come to the conclusion that this whole ‘lockdown’ business has been harming more people than it has been helping.*
I wish more of the powers that be would realize how much they are hurting all of us. It shows me that for all their talk, they really DO NOT CARE!!
I had that same problem until I bought half a beef recently. I now have my appetite back. Plus, it's like having your own meat market just steps away.🐄🍖🍔🐄
I like eggs.
I like plants.
But nope, i don’t like...
Drab month of March is marked by decreased sun exposure....... associated with a drop in serotonin levels.
That can lead to major depression as a seasonal pattern.
The positive light-induced effects of serotonin are triggered by sunlight...... that enters through the eye.