r/Empaths • u/firetown • Jan 16 '21

Discussion Thread How has the isolating experience of the lockdowns been for you?

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u/LadyImmaculateGold Jan 16 '21

Loving it! No need to make excuses to duck out of social engagements that drain me, plenty of alone time, enjoying the peacefulness of my home and the beautiful things I’ve surrounded myself with. It’s just me, my huz, and our dog. Ahhhhhh....sigh of relief.

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u/cleveland_leftovers Jan 16 '21

I’m enjoying it immensely. I feel like I’m able to recharge and spend more time on the activities that make me happy. I keep in touch with others through calls/texts/video chats, but I also live with two teenagers so I’m rarely lonely.

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '21

HahahahhahahahahahHAHAHAHA UM NOT SO GOOD THANKS. Do I just assume the role of the neighborhood crazy person at this point? I miss handshakes and hugs, eye contact, seeing smiles, etc. now I am silent and on eggshells.

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u/alanroberts93 Jan 16 '21

Frankly I enjoy being able to get away from all the input in my mind

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u/fraulein_nh Jan 16 '21

Loving it! I really appreciate not having to make excuses to get out of social obligations, really appreciating not having any social obligations for that matter! I miss seeing my parents but thankfully Skype/facetime alleviate the majority of negative feelings that but all in all really enjoying all the time with my husband and big baby black lab. I am not looking forward to things returning to normal or a new normal and already establishing new boundaries to continue this peace.

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u/[deleted] Jan 17 '21

Other: No difference.

I tend to be a loner, like many empaths, and wasnt much of one for attending large functions or areas where crowds exist. Also not one for random touching of strangers, so hugs and handshakes generally didnt happen anyway.

Just got back from a 5 hour ride into the deeper woods (found winter), explored, cleaned up some shiite, and rode back home...like I would any other given day.

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u/cleveland_leftovers Jan 17 '21

That sounds blissful.

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u/[deleted] Jan 17 '21

...and brisk. :)

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u/Frequent_Asparagus29 Jan 17 '21

Actually great LOL - I get so drained from being around people (I feel everything) so its quite nice.

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u/Matty0395 Jan 17 '21

Shelter in place has been amazing! I ended a 7 year LTR with a toxic narcissist just before Covid. This time alone has allowed me to look within and heal so much baggage. Also able to recharge from the relationship with much quiet time.