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When this is over, who else isn't going to go rushing back out again?

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Thorilicious · 04/04/2020 08:13

I'm already thinking once this is all over, and I'm already concerned about everything peaking once again.
Everywhere will be so crowded, and busy, which is what we've been trying to avoid.
I'm planning on mostly staying in once restrictions have lifted.
I'm curious if anyone else feels the same way. I have anxiety, so am not sure if I'm being sensible, or if it's the anxiety talking....

OP posts:

Kermitsbiggestfan · 04/04/2020 08:18

I'm the same OP.
No intention of rushing out, will definitely be keeping my distance.

MsTSwift · 04/04/2020 08:20

Totally the opposite I will be out out out. I cannot wait. Will do all the things I did before and even more things. Dd2 and I spend lots of time discussing all the things we have done and will do. Can’t bear this small life.

kevintheorangecarrot · 04/04/2020 08:30

I'm still going to take precautions ie masks, eye shields and gloves.

PineappleDanish · 04/04/2020 08:32

I think you're wrong in assuming that everything will be back to normal all at once. It'll be a gradual process.

I will be doing things like walking to a local coffee shop and having coffee and cake and a chat with a friend. I don't think larger gatherings like sports matches, concerts or festivals will be on for a much longer time.

Ferfooksek · 04/04/2020 08:33

I’ll be straight out to the pub

BunnyandBee · 04/04/2020 08:34

I might feel differently in a couple of months, but at the moment I am the same, but with different reasons. I enjoy the peace of being in my home and having to find ways to entertain the DC (5&3) without rushing to a class, or feeling like I have to go out and pay money to entertain them.
We will appreciate the park so much more.
I am using it as an opportunity to reset and take stock of what we really need in our lives.
I am, however, a self-confessed introvert, so the lack of social contact is not causing me serious issues right now.
In terms of a resurge in the virus, yes I agree that it would be at the back of my mind, hopefully a large proportion of people will be more considered in terms of handwashing etc. when we can go out again.
We can't stay in forever though, and I imagine it will be hard for those with anxiety around this to reintegrate into 'normal life' as quickly as those who don't worry so much.
Perhaps it will be a case of baby steps...just going out for short periods to places you know won't be busy to begin with.

motortroll · 04/04/2020 08:34

There will probably be a second, smaller surge. I will stay in as much as possible. I don't want my kids to get it!

brightyellowcardigan · 04/04/2020 08:34

I will be going everywhere but maybe taking more social distancing precautions with strangers for a few weeks/months. I think it may become a bit habitual now!

MarshaBradyo · 04/04/2020 08:35

It won’t be all over after first peak so yes it’s worth thinking about not being part of second.

Depending on testing by then though.

CaptainMyCaptain · 04/04/2020 08:37

I think it will be difficult to get used to being close to people again. I hope the handwashing hygiene sticks.

TheoriginalLEM · 04/04/2020 08:40

I think it depends how long this goes on for. The virus wont be lurking around on street corners, it needs people to spread it. Incubation is about 7-14 days. If everyone, and I mean everyone, stayed in for that time period then it would be gone.

However, that simply cannot happen and historically viruses have had two peaks due to changes in their structure.

I am a home body anyway, i am lucky that i have my DP and DD with me, i don't socialize so I'm not missing that. However we need to work, I'm furloughed and DP is self employed so money is a worry.

I am scared for the future, we will emerge into a very different world

ineedaholidaynow · 04/04/2020 08:41

I think it will be a gradual process. It won’t just be lockdown is over let’s get back to normal. Bearing in mind the virus is still with us, that is not going away anytime soon.

Marmite27 · 04/04/2020 08:42

We want a big family meal. Will be sourcing a private dining room.

HotelBravo · 04/04/2020 08:42

I'm going out! Spending like a woman possessed. I might single handedly save the economy 😅

MarshaBradyo · 04/04/2020 08:44

I think some are responding to your title and others your op.

All over - go mad
First peak lockdown lifted - still same issues depending on testing

inflam · 04/04/2020 08:45

I will be reluctant because I know the virus will still be there. I still might catch it. Ok the NHS won't be so stretched but I still might die if I catch it.

I want to do so many things but I also need to live to be able to do them.

m00rfarm · 04/04/2020 08:56

I will be traveling as soon as possible back to the UK to see my family (my son, my mother, sister and her husband).

1066vegan · 04/04/2020 09:01

At the moment, I'm still working so am lucky because I do get out of the house. I am enjoying how peaceful the walk to work has become.

My teenage dd is taking it seriously and not leaving the house at all. I worry that she's going to get fed up, want to see her friends and will be mixing as soon as restrictions are lifted. Previous pandemics have always had a 2nd peak so I worry about her getting caught up in it when it comes.

MrsJBaptiste · 04/04/2020 09:06

God, not me. I cannot wait to leave the house, I've only been stuck in for 2 weeks and the thought of not seeing past the front drive for another 10 weeks is awful.

I never thought I'd look forward to driving to work or a trip to the local shops so much!

Osquito · 04/04/2020 09:09

Lockdown over: no, won’t be out and about as I previously was
Social distancing over: I’d slowly start seeing friends/going to restaurants, but would happily be going for regular outdoor walks with family

MakeyCakeyHeart · 04/04/2020 09:37

Agree OP. I didnt have a raving social life in the first place so the restrictions haven't really changed that much for me.
I can't imagine going back to 'normal'. I am dreading sending my children back to school. I'll see my parents and my sister and they're the only people I socialised with anyway.

ALongHardWinter · 04/04/2020 10:00

Not me. I can't wait to get out. However,I will remain cautious. But I am getting SO pissed off with this confinement. And I miss my Dd and Dgd so much.

Connie222 · 04/04/2020 11:05

No. And I won’t be racing to get DD back to school either.

Duchessofblandings · 04/04/2020 11:09

We, as everyone with very vulnerable loved ones, will need to continue to exercise extreme caution until there’s a reliable vaccine.

Crinkle77 · 04/04/2020 11:13

I can't wait to go for a pint in the pub. However the world and his wife will be there and queues for the bar will be horrendous.

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