3 Month Lockdown

[Trying2611]

I know it hasn’t happened yet, might not, but there is whispers of this lasting 3 months minimum, do you think you will be able to this for 3 months!! The thought of it is bringing tears to my eyes not being able to see family and friends for 3 months! I’m sorry if this sounds selfish I know we are doing it for the greater good it just sounds like a long time what are everyone’s opinions?

The only thing that worries me is food and other essential supplies. Can't get a delivery slot at all round here, for any of the supermarkets, for then next two weeks. Or click and collect slots.
So how do we get food if the lockdown becomes even more severe, or if we are in a vulnerable group?
No one can do it for us, cos they can only go out to get thier own shopping, and are restricted to only 3 of everything.

I'm with all posters who are saying that their mental health is taking a nose dive.
We've only done 10 days and I hit a wall last night. Tossing and turning, kept bloody crying! I am missing my Nan so much. Oh still working as in construction so am worrying about him. He's been an utter lazy prick this weekend too. Saying all this though; I know I can do this and I know it's for the best.

My mental health is also not coping well with it, and there will be civil unrest if it goes on that long.

Nope. I'll be collateral damage if we have to do this for 3 months. The past few weeks (had symptoms so were self isolating when the lockdown happened) has already undone two years worth of therapy.

I have pstd and attachment issues. My two biggest fears are being stuck in the house and turning into my own damaged/emotionally abusive parents. One is feeding the other. I'm short tempered, I can't stand physical contact even from the kids but my 21 month old wants to be attached to me all the time. I'm not sleeping. I'm drinking too much. I'm not eating. I don't have "close" friends because I have trust issues due to my mental health. We text via various apps but it's not the same as going for coffee, to toddler groups or to the pub.

I also just lost my adored Grandmother but couldn't go to the funeral or help my mum.

@Dinosaur I here you, in a similar position. Especially with being touched out. Simultaneously want to be left the fuck alone and have life go back to normal. My support network involved face to face support and having a busy, active life. Over the phone contact is doing nothing for me and I feel trapped and claustrophobic and there’s absolutely nothing to keep me busy enough to stop me planning my exit. I’ll not last til June either.

'and I hope the 'civil unrest' lot get treated as they would in other countries'

Which countries? What do you actually mean.
Do you mean shot. Some countries people get shot by the police for less.

My MH is suffering I've had depression and anxiety in the past quite badly that was linked to isolation/ change in lifestyle (when I was pg and with young children) I've only been more or less back to normal a few years, I can feel it kicking back in.

I've moved in with my parents so we can care for each other. I'm missing my friends and boyfriend, but as it stands, I'm not going mad yet.
I think it helps that i had a lot of periods of isolation when I was younger - I had cancer and BMTs - so I know how to be patient and amuse myself!
I'm dying to see my boyfriend though, it's only been a week. But ultimately this is necessary.