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Frustrated by lockdown
Thought I’d introduce myself. I’m arthritic! Wow what a first line, that’s how my brain working this morning because I’m in a lot of pain, had a bad night and am as stiff as a board this morning.
Why? I did a bit of gardening yesterday because seeds were going mad and then I had delivery of plant plugs for broccoli, 15 of them and of course I can’t get up my allotment as I need physical help which means I can’t go.
So pulled every big plant plot I could find, then the compost, then the seedlings all to my garden table. Sitting down every half an hour to rest. But I achieved it! Now I’m paying the price.
Why? I did a bit of gardening yesterday because seeds were going mad and then I had delivery of plant plugs for broccoli, 15 of them and of course I can’t get up my allotment as I need physical help which means I can’t go.
So pulled every big plant plot I could find, then the compost, then the seedlings all to my garden table. Sitting down every half an hour to rest. But I achieved it! Now I’m paying the price.
Makes you laugh because I keep getting advice to exercise, keep moving. It will help you lose weight. Well today I can’t do a thing because of pain.
by the way I’m nana to 10 ranging from 2 - 21 years mainly boys. My 21 year old has helped a lot since my husband passed away suddenly last August. Hence the need to keep garden and allotment tidy.
I knit when on can’t move days, all winter because that’s when I’m at my worst. I’m missing them so much during this lock down.
It’s so annoying my brain wants to do so much and this body won’t let me..
is there anyone out there that gets as frustrated?
by the way I’m nana to 10 ranging from 2 - 21 years mainly boys. My 21 year old has helped a lot since my husband passed away suddenly last August. Hence the need to keep garden and allotment tidy.
I knit when on can’t move days, all winter because that’s when I’m at my worst. I’m missing them so much during this lock down.
It’s so annoying my brain wants to do so much and this body won’t let me..
is there anyone out there that gets as frustrated?
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Hi @Fab66 sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. Yet even with the pain you face you still seem to be finding ways to keep yourself busy doing your garden and knitting.
Lockdown is certainly hard are you able to use some sort of video calling platform to keep you connected with friends and family.
I feel for you for the loss of your husband and the frustrations. Glad you can share them with the community as we are here to help each other
well fresh air wiped me out so. Off to my bed for a better sleep than last night.
You might find other discussions in the coffee lounge which you might enjoy.
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