Would you go home in this situation?

[Lockheart]

I have been signed off work due to severe depression and stress. I would dearly love to go to my parents for a bit in the countryside; my mother has demanded I pack a bag and come to them (she's threatened to drive down and get me if I don't!). I mentioned this to my doctor today, and she said that might be a good idea.

But I'm not sure if I'm allowed? The restrictions say no staying overnight at a house that's not yours unless there's an exception, but I can't find what those exceptions are.

I live in London in a (largely empty at the moment) houseshare. I have my own bathroom here. My parents house is a decent size and I'd have my own bathroom there (my room is actually on a separate floor to the rest of the house).

I work from home and have not been anywhere except to our local supermarket or for a walk.

I have fabric masks and plenty of hand gel I can use on a train. I can't imagine a non-rush-hour train will be busy tomorrow.

Is it ok to go home? I could really use the support at the moment. I'm pretty isolated right now.

[BackInTime]

Absolutely go.

[AriettyHomily]

Go! Just pack up and go.

Hope you feel better soon.

[Guttersnipe]

Yes absolutely. I wouldn't think twice about it.

[ChelseaCat]

Go. And feel better Soon

[FizzyPink]

100% go. In my workplace there was a massive exodus out of London at the start of lockdown flouting all supposed rules. You have a much better reason for going

[AntiHop]

Definitely go

[ItsSpittingEverybodyIn]

Go! You will feel so much better.

[Zoomintheroom]

I think you should go anyway but if you live on your own you can form a bubble with another household and stay overnight.

[JE17]

Without a doubt, get on your way.

[Pipandmum]

If you are a single person living alone or with children under 18 you can form a bubble with another household. You will not need to socially distance. You can stay overnight too. So in this case you form a bubble with your parents. Once you do this they can not form another bubble (with your sibling for example). Also of one of you gets symptoms you all have to isolate.

[Scottishgirl85]

Absolutely you should go. Be kind to yourself

[Lockheart]

Thank you all, you've made me cry (although that doesn't take much at the moment..!).

I think I will go home tomorrow.

[Jrobhatch29]

Please go. I have spent the last 2 weeks at my parents for similar reasons. Sometimes your mental health and wellbeing is more important than the rules x

[ohthegoats]

Don't worry about the rules. The government themselves don't worry about the rules - it's all about instinct and doing what's right for you/your family.

I wouldn't be thinking twice about this, I'd just be there.

[twinnywinny14]

@Zoomintheroom and @Pipandmum theOP doesn’t live alone though, but this definitely an exception so should go

[Whoopsmahoot]

Go

[IrenetheQuaint]

Do it - the law includes an exemption for people who need to move for safety/MH reasons.

[HirooOnoda]

@Lockheart go, test those eyes of yours if you need it

Your well-being is important. Being with your parents and getting out of London will do you the world of good

[StrawberryJam200]

What @IrenetheQuaint said

[wasgoingmadinthecountry]

Go! And look after yourself.

[Gunpowder]

Definitely go. Hope things are brighter for you soon.

[AnxiousAlpaca]

This happened to me a few weeks ago. I didn’t end up signed off work but it was getting to that stage - I’ve had to major spells of long term sick in the past so could tell. I went and stayed with my parents for a little while even though it was ‘against the rules’ Mental health is also important.

[AnxiousAlpaca]

two FFS

[SkiingIsHeaven]

Have a safe trip.

[MarshmallowManiac]

Go, go and don't look back hun, have a safe trip, hope you begin to feel better soon.