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my isolation fallout

SunSprite — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:02:32 GMT

I've always been a prolific dreamer at night. Even as a kid I would sleep walk/talk quite a bit.

I've noticed in this past week that my dreams are all about whatever happens within the walls of my home. I dream phone conversations with my daughter; boring things but wake myself up talking to her as if we're on the phone (that is the highlight of my day, every day).

I also dream about having internet issues, getting booted out of my work system, etc. Very mundane.

The other unfortunate change I am noticing is my lack of patience seems to have quadrupled. I've never been known as someone with an abundance of it, but lately I am quick to get snippy or frustrated. I did that with my best friend today through a text and I know I hurt his feelings. I apologized and he said it was "fine" but it really wasn't.

I know I need to figure out a way to get a heavy dose of sunshine. I can't do that at my condo complex because others are not observing social distancing and goodness knows I would snap then.

Are any others that are isolating alone noticing any of these things or other changes? Curious if I'm just a weirdo or something.

(hah)

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DrKelli — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:11:50 GMT

I have noticed an increase in rudeness in some of my co-workers and one person wrote a 2 page email mansplaining something I said and he wasn't even close to what I actually meant. Which is what I actually STATED in my original email.

I've also noticed that I am having to recap almost to the minute what I do every day.

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AuntG — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:18:26 GMT

I knew the job I had for 37 years would be difficult to do from home. Well, my friend who is still working, said working from home is awful. She has to meet two different people in the parking lot at work to exchange paperwork. Communication is terrible and she'd rather be there. I think tension arises in homes with several occupants. Just too much closeness.

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Drythe — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:22:57 GMT

@SunSprite

Sorry this is happening to you.

I am prone to 'robust' dreams also, they are more so now.

The unusual circumstances we are in may well be creating stress in new forms. While I have not researched it, I'm going to look into it for personal interest. I'm going to speak with a Psych friend in the next few days and plan to ask where to look.

Just a thought, can you open a window? It would be good if you could open one and sit in the sunlight, but even without, I find that fresh air flowing through the house helps.

Be Safe - Be Well

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:22:49 GMT

Deep breaths, @SunSprite, deep breaths. :-) Seriously, it's good for what ails you.

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Laura14 — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:14:03 GMT

This is so funny. The dream I had last night was so unusual and so upsetting I was actually goggling the meaning first thing this morning. I came up with it was about being seriously violated, powerless to fight back, and then having a forced new life which I was looking into undoing when I woke up. Totally makes sense right now. It's funny how the brain gets you and what's going on before you have a chance to process it all.

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SunSprite — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:27:07 GMT

Does anyone remember that movie "Total Recall"? I'm thinking now would be a good time to have the vacation of my lifetime implanted lol.....

I did have my upstairs windows all open last week. When our wind started picking up I had closed them (made the mistake of seeing on the news how the virus can travel many feet through the air).

Since I've been getting up so blooming early I think I will open them tonight/in the morning. I think the fresh air would be wonderful! Especially now that we've had so much rain and the storms have moved through.

Thanks for the replies

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LizzieInSRQ — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:51:26 GMT

For sunshine doses a walk is good.

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1Snickers — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:31:46 GMT

I walk the dogs at least three long walks and a few short daily. Today it rained in the morning so we didn't go until later.

I was online and my older dog kept wanting attention, I offered water, etc. He kept returning. I shouted for him to get in his bed. I apologized and petted him realizing how snappy I was to him.
As soon as the sun came out we had our walk and we all felt better!

Tonight my son brought me a hamburger & fries I shared with the dogs. (Son & I are social distancing, he's working).
After a month it's the best burger I've ever had!

A change in our routine makes a difference!

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mac116 — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:05:02 GMT

I have been having nightmares regularly since this Covid 19 situation began. It is very upsetting 😟

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KKJ — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:14:07 GMT

SunSprite, I swear I could've written your post as I totally share your feelings. I too have been having vivid and bizarre dreams throughout this whole deal. I should say when I do fall asleep as haven't been sleeping that well lately. The part I really relate to is losing patience. I've been easily frustrated as well and find myself blowing up over the littlest things.

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stevieb — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:34:45 GMT

I'd say anybody who isn't fully fed up with trying to live as we're currently expected to be living and who isn't experiencing some 'symptoms' of stress is probably the one with issues... I know that since the inception of this situation, my sleep patterns are completely whacked... I'm then always weary and my activity of choice during the day is to lie in bed and read... For what I'm sure are a variety of reasons, I do find I'm very short tempered and quick to anger, so it's probably a good thing I'm on my own right now... I think any meaningful words of encouragement about a light at the end of the tunnel would be more than welcome... More prophecies of doom, gloom and extending this social isolation aren't welcome at this point...

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Mary Bailey — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:50:43 GMT

I have always had dreams about work. I sleep with TV on and wonder why I can't pull up somebody's records during the night (on the TV. I'm an insurance csr)

I always work from home so that's not an issue. I usually enjoy shopping. Now. I do without, have it delivered or DH will pick up a few things. My backyard is where I get my sunshine (if it ever happens)

I have always opened the windows, letting the air blow through. even in the coldest Illinois days. I have a couple of hepa air purifiers running in the house also.

DH works in a hospital (it has 2 locations) So get the grim stats on a daily basis.

I do have to "fake" caring about stuff to others. LOL

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AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:04:17 GMT

I think a lot of us are feeling more anxiety now than we even realize and some of this is being manifested in dreams. Many of which are rather upsetting, confusing and not all that pleasant.

I've always had a lot of dreams, even nightmares, and find now, that I have quite a few that are very strange and some wake me up feeling at odds and even more tired than when I went to bed!

I feel a lot of them are due to a lack of control to what is happening to us and all around us.

Our whole way of life has been turned upside down and we have no idea when and if life will ever return to the way it was before. So, I would say ---- no wonder many of us feel rather unsettled or uneasy.

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qualitygal — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:49:26 GMT

I think a lot of what's going on, is because we aren't behaving normally (or the way it was). Try and hang in there a little longer. Pace, we can pace ourselves. Try to be patient with yourself, it'll be here soon. I just feel it. Good luck.

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LindaSal — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:24:16 GMT

I've had crazy dreams my whole life. I sleep crazy too, wake up totally wrapped up in my blankets. My poor hubby hardly moves at all when he's asleep, I don't know how he does it!! I never really tried to get meaning of my dreams, actually never really bothered me until I read this post...........yikes! But in all seriousness, we are in a difficult situation and as others stated, a good walk in the sunshine does a lot for the soul. Hope your dreams are all happy from here on out