Oh sweetheart :(. I second the idea of reading but would like to add the option of audio books. I escape with audiobooks all day long. Just look one up on youtube if you don't have audible or livravox. Plug your headphones in, and leave your present reality. If you like humor may I suggest David Sedaris? He's hilarious, but his stories aren't so deep that you'll be angry when you're enevidably interrupted. I think audible is also giving away free kids books? So you might try the reverse and let your kids listen to some good stories while they play. My son can listen to Harry Potter for hours while he acts out the action. It's a better medium for an active kid because the screen is in their mind. I hope things get better for you soon. You're a strong Momma. You got this!

I hope you have the best time possible considering the situation. Send you a virtual hug :)

One really really useful thing I discovered while doing CBT for serious postnatal anxiety is that your body cannot tell the difference between real and imaginary events. It reacts the same way to both. If you and HB can find ways to immerse yourselves in the imaginary versions of the events you normally use to escape and rewind, it will mitigate the cray cray, hopefully enough to get you through this. I'm sorry you're going through all that, I hope you feel better.

If its depression/anxiety you struggle with try getting a mason jar and jot down your negative/irrational thoughts and put these in the jar... then get post it notes and put a positive/rational related to the previous on and put these up around the house so u can see them :) - its kind of like the idea of CBT where you try and rewire the brain. Ive got a few friends to try this and they have said its been good... obviously isnt a miracle cure but might help you to get by in such a difficult time when u cant go out etc. Hope that makes sense.. its easier to explain face to face haha

A fishing boat is the best SOCIAL DISTANCING tool one has in their arsenal... someone gets close you just move your BOAT!! 🤣 🚣‍♀️ 🎣

I have mental illness, some diagnosed and signs of others. Every day in isolation poses a different experience. If you don't have work, try to find a little something to do. Loosely plan the day before what chore you might tackle. Then the next day, do that. Gives something to accomplish.

Maybe each of you take turns leaving the house.

It's hard! I feel bad knowing that others have it so much harder (laid off, homeschooling + work, essential workers, etc) but that doesn't mean it's easy for anyone. A few tips: Walk (outdoor, safe-distance walks to get some sun) & do at-home work-outs, one of those every 2-3 days at minimum. Even if this isn't something you enjoy. Being active won't help right away, but in the long run it absolutely will make a difference. 2) Look into online therapy. 3) Take time away from your family, and time with your family. You need a bit of both. Be intentional about it and plan ahead of time. 4) Be patient with yourself because it IS hard. Be patient with your family for the same reason, if you can. Good luck!!

I'm really sorry for you. I hope you get some good tips & tricks from the comments, maybe like the jar and the post-it notes (would that help for the kids too?) or the audio books. Or maybe you can try giving the negative feelings, also the ones between the kids, a humouristic turn by making little plays, as in a theatre, about them? I also really hope you guys will get on top of this!

Unless you are genuinely in isloation you CAN go outside y'know, just avoid other people if possible

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You'll be fine. Everyone is going through it.