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In reply to the discussion: Is anyone else just really tired? [View all]Tink41
(537 posts)55. Ive felt that way
For several weeks. I quit smoking 2 yrs ago and had one more goal to meet after that. I spent this evening getting myself pumped up to start working towards my last dragon to slay. I had seen the RHCP live a few years ago. The band members are a few years older than myself, and I was impressed with their fitness on stage. I wanted to get back to that. I know I can, I'm using the utter hopelessness of the current situation to compel myself to accomplish something, anything really.
My job has completely shutdown I don't see going back to work for months, the side gig i would do in past years doesn't exist right now . Vacations out of question, so only one thing to do.
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I went for a long walk around fields staying as far away from people as I can. My only problem is
yaesu
Apr 2020
#16
I waffle between utter dejection and optimism that we can resuscitate our country.
Lonestarblue
Apr 2020
#23
No but I've been battling some serious mental fatigue since the pandemic started.
Initech
Apr 2020
#28
You know it. We're all in the same boat, trying to row with Trump shooting holes in the bottom...nt
Wounded Bear
Apr 2020
#37
Have you read the Shock Doctrine - also look for The Dictators Playbook on PBS.
Kashkakat v.2.0
Apr 2020
#49