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Am I being silly?

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Ranguski · 13/04/2020 17:02

I managed to get a slot for click and collect in our local Waitrose. I need to do a bit of a large shopping this time hence the requirement for click and collect. Last time I got a slot via Sainsbury’s was fine as the delivery van was parked in the supermarket car park. Crates delivered, quick transfer to the car and we were out of there in about 5 mins.
This time however I understand that I will have to go inside the supermarket and I would assume talk to someone and get my trolley. Not really comfortable with this. Should I just cancel the click and collect and wait a few days? I’m extending anxious since this scenario started..

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ofwarren · 13/04/2020 22:32

I personally wouldn't want to go in the shop but it depends on how much you need the items I suppose.

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 10:29

Me neither but we do need a shop done. Really worried now

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homemadecommunistrussia · 15/04/2020 10:32

Is there a special reason you don't want to go in the shop?

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 10:41

I’m very anxious that me or husband will catch it and end up in the hospital. We have a 6 year daughter and n family or friends to call upon.

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homemadecommunistrussia · 15/04/2020 11:04

Well i don't think anyone wants to get it. I usually do online shopping, but have to go to actual shops as am not vulnerable.

feelinguseless78 · 15/04/2020 12:13

Getting it from a supermarket is minimal risk. Wipe down the trolley handle, don't touch your face, stay 2 meters away from everyone and wash your hands when you get home.

ItsACounty · 15/04/2020 13:09

Most click and collects are somewhere on the car park but if you do have to go in the supermarket, as pp’s have said - wipe down trolley (if you need one) wear gloves and a scarf or mask (don’t worry, you won’t be the only one). Don’t go too near anyone else and don’t allow them near you. Most staff will be just as eager to keep their distance from you. I keep hand sanitiser in the car - just in case. Gloves and scarf/mask are washed as soon as we get home. Don’t touch your face at any time, wash your hands after putting shopping away.

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 15:23

Thank you all for the response...it is inside the supermarket as its a Waitrose click and collect. I checked. Sainsbury's last month was outside but I couldn't get slot from them..

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 15:24

I'm worried sick...I just feel like abandoning the shopping and just carrying on with no milk/bread eggs...and see if I can get a local shop to deliver

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TheReluctantCountess · 15/04/2020 15:31

You’re probably no more at risk nipping in the supermarket and collecting than you are having someone deliver it. You still have to touch the items, which other people have touched.

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 15:33

ITs not the touching ....its the fact that I will have to go in/talk to somebody and then collect my trolley from wherever it is...exposing myself all the time.

Delivering in that case is better as I don't have to tlak to anyone...and I wash every single item in the shopping bags and don't use them for 3 days...

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Davespecifico · 15/04/2020 15:34

People who have signed up as volunteers are regularly in and out of shops. Do as feelinguseless78 has suggested.

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 15:36

I think its my anxiety driving my common sense out of my head...

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Sallythedog · 15/04/2020 15:44

I had a 'click and collect' from Waitrose last week. There were only a few trollies being used, and there was a member of staff, with mask, on permanent duty to clean the handles. I was slightly anxious about it all, but in fact it worked well, the shopping came in sturdy Waitrose bags, and the member of staff I spoke to at the desk was behind a plastic screen. I did have to wait a few minutes for my shopping to be brought from where it's stored to where I was, but I was able to keep myself well away from other shoppers and members of staff. We had queued in the car park, and as far as I could determine from the time I joined the queue to the time I put my shopping in the car, everybody was observing social distancing.

I understand your anxiety, but if my experience is anything to go by, it will be fine, and you will be fine. Lots of handwashing and wiping when you get home, of course.

SamSeabornforPresident · 15/04/2020 15:52

Are there any other local shops delivering? We got a fruit box today (next day delivery) and they were also doing bread, milk, eggs, etc. A few friends have sent me details of various other local produce type shops that are delivering too, that seem to have loads of availability.

Ultimately though, if the supermarkets are your only option, you're doing it in a fairly risk free way. I've been to the supermarket once a week since this has started - you can't make it totally safe but you can minimise risk, particularly if you're not in a vulnerable group.

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 15:53

Thank you Sallythedog
My anxiety has increased a lot after this lockdown...to the point that I am not going into my own garden. So, going into Waitrose seems like a world away.
My husband has offered to go in..but he is asthmatic and i'm not convinced he'll catch it and bring it home...

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 15:55

Sam local ones don't deliver but are doing click and collect for small shops.
I ordered and paid for this one..and now worried about picking this up
Maybe i'll just forgo the order...it was about £70 but I don't thik my anxiety will let me go

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Nonnymum · 15/04/2020 16:00

I'm afraid most people are having to do into shops. The supermarkets are all very organised and they wash down the trilkys, make sure people adhere to social distance rules etc.
You don't sound as though you are nay more at risk then most people to be honest. My DD has 3 young children and her DH has had to go to the supermarket. I am in my mid 60s and have neighbours in their 70s we all have had to go into shops.
I know it is a worrying time. But I don't think going into waitrose will be. A big risk for you.

Bluntness100 · 15/04/2020 16:02

I don’t think this is about the shopping op, it’s about your mental health. It seems you have both anxiety and developing a form of agoraphobia.

Have you considered speaking to your gp? Just a telephone appt to outline the issues you’re facing and to be able to seek some help.

Lock down will be over soon, and you will need to be able to function when it does.

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 16:03

Thank you Nonnymum..I know its my anxiety speaking but I just cannot seem to stop it.

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Atalune · 15/04/2020 16:06

You need to speak to the doctor. Not going i your garden feels very extreme.

Hope you can navigate this hurdle. It’s perfectly ok to feel anxious, however your teaspoons are disproportionate and you should seek help.

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 16:36

yes I agree that I need to speak to a gp or get some help for my anxiety..

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 16:37

I think i'll just ring waitrose and let them know that wont be collecting the order.

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homemadecommunistrussia · 15/04/2020 17:52

It's a tough time if you have any sort of anxiety. I finished a course of CBT in the autumn and I can really feel my symptoms creeping right back up on me.
I don't know where you are in the country, but please do get in touch with someone, your gp or even your local council and let them know how much you are struggling. There are new systems in place to help with this sort of thing.

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Ranguski · 15/04/2020 18:09

Thank you homemade

It’s difficult..feel extremely lonely. It’s almost like I’m screaming and no one can hear me...

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