During this Social Distancing and staying Home as much as possible does anyone else feel like they're turning into a grouch?

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Maybe it's being at home with the kids at all times, and homeschooling them since their school has closed from Covid-19. I've homeschooled before though, and I'm trying to do fun things with them and spend time outside (we live in the country). But I still feel like I'm really cranky and just need some peace and quiet.

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No, but I know I’m turning into a real fatass. 😭 I’ve done nothing but eat and play games.

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You are not alone! I don’t have school age kids but I’m home with my 20mo old and also trying to keep my cool through my 37wk pregnant hormones.... I give you all the props for trying to keep your cool while homeschooling, its a lot of work! Hopefully things get back to normal soon.. for everyone’s sake!

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I lost my temper taking out the trash so yes

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No I’m just extra sad

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I’m a homebody anyways and already work from home, but having my SO working from home and both kids as well, I feel like I never get a minute to myself and it’s already getting to me. Been social distancing ourselves For 2 weeks already with no end in the near future...I may go crazy lol

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I’m lucky to live in a place with plenty of forests to walk in and I have a large backyard! I’ve been doing homework outs but I’m feeling more depressed than usual

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I'm a full time homeschool parent. I'm used to being home with my little one. I have definitely struggled with anger in the past. It has gotten a lot better but I've had a few slip ups here and there. Currently I've been just fine. I do get more grumpy with my kiddo when I'm upset and I was depressed over the virus and the loss of our summer for about a week, crying on and off every day. During that time I was a bit grumpy. But I'm really just fine now and in fact I'm maybe more chill than usual. 
One thing I've learned from all of this though is that if your kids seem to be in a bad mood, yelling all day long, maybe consider that you're not yelling because they are. Maybe they're yelling because you are. They're upset because you're frankly being mean to them. Take some time to yourself to cool off, distract yourself, and then decide to simply keep your voice at a decent volume. You dont have to baby them or be the sweetest person in the world or play with them or give them hugs if that's too difficult right now. Just keep your voice down. That's it.

During this Social Distancing and staying Home as much as possible does anyone else feel like they're turning into a grouch?

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