I've changed a lot over the last few years..about the last 5..but mostly the last 2 when I've been in isolation due to shielding. (This March will be 2 years shielding when our gov't first put the country into lockdown due to covid).


Before that I did enjoy going for an occasional shopping trip or meal out but of course since covid have been unable to, seeing only my sibling and their partner and only going walking my dog when no-one else is about (not even getting chance to talk to neighbours or call in the local shops).


Going through the peri-menopause has been a big change too for me..the severe mood swings and at some times paranoia (probably made 10x worse by the isolation).


I hope I'm near the end! (of Peri I mean) I'll be 53 this year...the average is meant to be 51 and in general somewhere between 45-55 years old.


At least I can save on the heating bills with the hot flushes!!!...just put a fleece oodie on and can guarantee in 5 mins I'll be boiling hot again!!!