I haven't left my house in 12 days...literally.

[Anonymous]

Apparently, I haven't left my house in 12 days. My DH pointed it out. He was shocked and is wondering why I'm not going stir crazy. My teens had the same response.

Candidly, this is the silver lining of the pandemic for me: working from home, and not having to run around on the weekends.

FTR, I'm not sick. I'm not depressed.

I spent today (Saturday) binge watching a couple shows while doing some housework here and there.

Anyone else, or am I a freak?

[Anonymous]

Like, not even outside in your yard?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Like, not even outside in your yard?

I've walked to the mailbox at the end of the driveway a handful of times.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Apparently, I haven't left my house in 12 days. My DH pointed it out. He was shocked and is wondering why I'm not going stir crazy. My teens had the same response.

Candidly, this is the silver lining of the pandemic for me: working from home, and not having to run around on the weekends.

FTR, I'm not sick. I'm not depressed.

I spent today (Saturday) binge watching a couple shows while doing some housework here and there.

Anyone else, or am I a freak?

You definitely are depressed. You haven't even gone outdoors, for a walk? Gotten some vitamin D? Interacted with humans you don't live with? Like mild eye contact? You had no joy or interest in leaving your home? That's not normal, or remotely healthy.

Hell I'm an introvert, and the last time I time I stayed totally and completely home bound, was for 48 hours when I had the flu 7 years ago.

[Anonymous]

I could do it easily, OP.

[Anonymous]

You are a working mom, married with teens. I completely get it. I was able to work from home for about 6 months and could go days without leaving the house. It was a silver lining from our usual busy lives. Now we are back to working outside the home and carpooling in the evenings, games on the weekend.

It’s cold and winter. I don’t think you are depressed if you are enjoying it. Enjoy your time at home while you can do it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Apparently, I haven't left my house in 12 days. My DH pointed it out. He was shocked and is wondering why I'm not going stir crazy. My teens had the same response.

Candidly, this is the silver lining of the pandemic for me: working from home, and not having to run around on the weekends.

FTR, I'm not sick. I'm not depressed.

I spent today (Saturday) binge watching a couple shows while doing some housework here and there.

Anyone else, or am I a freak?

You definitely are depressed. You haven't even gone outdoors, for a walk? Gotten some vitamin D? Interacted with humans you don't live with? Like mild eye contact? You had no joy or interest in leaving your home? That's not normal, or remotely healthy.

Hell I'm an introvert, and the last time I time I stayed totally and completely home bound, was for 48 hours when I had the flu 7 years ago.

I'm not depressed. Not at all.

I have a demanding job that entails a lot of human interaction throughout the week (including evenings). I FaceTime with family and friends. I just haven't left the house to run errands. My teens are out and about with friends, and my younger kids' activities have been tamped down due to covid. So, I'm off the hook: no birthday parties, no indoor sports.

I have lots of joy. Staying in my PJs today relaxing, baking with my kids, etc. = JOY.

I hate the cold weather, so I'm not one to walk outside when it's cold. We have a treadmill, so I'm good.

I honestly hadn't even noticed how long I've been at home. We went on vacation for winter break, and then I guess I just stayed put at home. And, it's been very, very relaxing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Apparently, I haven't left my house in 12 days. My DH pointed it out. He was shocked and is wondering why I'm not going stir crazy. My teens had the same response.

Candidly, this is the silver lining of the pandemic for me: working from home, and not having to run around on the weekends.

FTR, I'm not sick. I'm not depressed.

I spent today (Saturday) binge watching a couple shows while doing some housework here and there.

Anyone else, or am I a freak?

You definitely are depressed. You haven't even gone outdoors, for a walk? Gotten some vitamin D? Interacted with humans you don't live with? Like mild eye contact? You had no joy or interest in leaving your home? That's not normal, or remotely healthy.

Hell I'm an introvert, and the last time I time I stayed totally and completely home bound, was for 48 hours when I had the flu 7 years ago.

I'm not depressed. Not at all.

I have a demanding job that entails a lot of human interaction throughout the week (including evenings). I FaceTime with family and friends. I just haven't left the house to run errands. My teens are out and about with friends, and my younger kids' activities have been tamped down due to covid. So, I'm off the hook: no birthday parties, no indoor sports.

I have lots of joy. Staying in my PJs today relaxing, baking with my kids, etc. = JOY.

I hate the cold weather, so I'm not one to walk outside when it's cold. We have a treadmill, so I'm good.

I honestly hadn't even noticed how long I've been at home. We went on vacation for winter break, and then I guess I just stayed put at home. And, it's been very, very relaxing.

Zoom is no substitute for real human interaction, nor a treadmill for outside. I loathe summer and humidity, but there's immense value in making yourself go out every single day. Not leaving home for nearly 2 weeks is not normal.

[Anonymous]

Have you taken the trash out?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Apparently, I haven't left my house in 12 days. My DH pointed it out. He was shocked and is wondering why I'm not going stir crazy. My teens had the same response.

Candidly, this is the silver lining of the pandemic for me: working from home, and not having to run around on the weekends.

FTR, I'm not sick. I'm not depressed.

I spent today (Saturday) binge watching a couple shows while doing some housework here and there.

Anyone else, or am I a freak?

You definitely are depressed. You haven't even gone outdoors, for a walk? Gotten some vitamin D? Interacted with humans you don't live with? Like mild eye contact? You had no joy or interest in leaving your home? That's not normal, or remotely healthy.

Hell I'm an introvert, and the last time I time I stayed totally and completely home bound, was for 48 hours when I had the flu 7 years ago.

I'm not depressed. Not at all.

I have a demanding job that entails a lot of human interaction throughout the week (including evenings). I FaceTime with family and friends. I just haven't left the house to run errands. My teens are out and about with friends, and my younger kids' activities have been tamped down due to covid. So, I'm off the hook: no birthday parties, no indoor sports.

I have lots of joy. Staying in my PJs today relaxing, baking with my kids, etc. = JOY.

I hate the cold weather, so I'm not one to walk outside when it's cold. We have a treadmill, so I'm good.

I honestly hadn't even noticed how long I've been at home. We went on vacation for winter break, and then I guess I just stayed put at home. And, it's been very, very relaxing.

Zoom is no substitute for real human interaction, nor a treadmill for outside. I loathe summer and humidity, but there's immense value in making yourself go out every single day. Not leaving home for nearly 2 weeks is not normal.

I agree it isn't normal for me...which is why I started the thread. This is very unusual for me, but I hadn't even noticed until my husband pointed it out (not in a bad way).

I've been very busy with work and simply enjoyed not needing to run around nights and weekends. It's been magical sleeping in.

We're a family of 6, so there is plenty of human interaction. And, I disagree RE: zoom and facetime. I'm "on" all day long (long days) for work--it's plenty of interaction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you taken the trash out?

Nope. DH handles that.

[Anonymous]

I had covid two weeks ago and had to at least get in my car and drive around. I’d go crazy not getting out.

[Anonymous]

I am quite capable of doing this. Indeed, I have done this several times during the pandemic for longer periods than what you have.

Happily married SAHM of two teens. DH is WFH so he is more than happy to do any out of the house errands. I also like to sleep-in and DH has pampered me on this aspect since the pandemic started. He is taking kids to school etc too.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't want to myself, but if you're relaxed and happy and not doing this because you're depressed or agoraphobic or whatever, that's great!

[Anonymous]

Have you exercised?As in got your heart rate up for at least 30 min?