For anyone adhering strictly to the 'rules...'

[borntohula]

If 'lockdown' was lifted tomorrow, would you go on non-essential shopping trips or see your family or friends again? Just wondering what's keeping people so obedient and whether it's because we've been told what we can and can't do or because they are genuinely terrified of the virus (in which case, when will that fear go away and how long are these people willing to go on like this?)

Nope. The only place we want to be is visiting our 97 year old Gran (we were supposed to be doing just that over Easter). I'm absolutely not going to traipse 6 of us there to spread it to her and her friends.
When people make fun of others for being 'terrified' on here I think they're not 'getting it'. Of course people are terrified, in many cases for other people.
I have Covid now. I'm 35, no underlying conditions and usually healthy. Last Sunday I was ambulanced to hospital and honestly thought I was going to die. There's no WAY I will be doing anything different from tomorrow (and even when my symptoms clear).

I’m in the shield group, so no I wouldn’t be rushing out

But I would like to go and see my DMum (unofficially shielding because of her age) and to go out for a walk or a run every now and again

@Miriel, same. And agree, @Impiz

I’m staying at home. I’m vulnerable, but even if I wasn’t, no way would I be taking my chances with a virus we know so little about and that keeps throwing us curveballs.

Also, we have very limited testing, but even with that we have the highest number of daily positives in Europe. We’re third in the world only to the US and Russia, much bigger countries. Not sure how that spells “safe”.

I'm meant to be shielding but I'd be down the hairdressers and eyelash place quick smart if it was lifted tomorrow 😊

Bad enough feeling like crap without looking like it too 🤷🏼‍♀️

I'm not afraid of the virus I just don't want to potentially contribute to spreading it to those who maybe should be more afraid

I'm content with restrictions as they are and haven't thought beyond; when they are 'properly' lifted I'll have a rethink.

No, I wouldn’t be going out tomorrow if lockdown were lifted. I don’t trust that things are much improved and I don’t want to put myself at what I might consider as unnecessary risk. I don’t need to sit in a cafe (previously I used to do this daily so it’s not like I only did it once in a while anyway). I don’t need any clothes and I could order them online if I did. I do go shopping a couple of times a week and I find that stressful enough with people not keeping their distance. It would cause me more stress and anxiety to go out more/buy food and drink that other people had prepared. Therefore I won’t bother.

Also my family are either shielding or live abroad so won’t be seeing them for a while.

@borntohula
I think anyone who is trying to convince themselves that the media hasn't successfully scared people is quite naive. I think a lot of people are frightened.

Don't be so offensive. I'm 'scared' because there's a virus that's killing people. The ONS (& equivalent WW) statistics aren't made up by the media.

I will prioritise the things that the children want to do and can do and will see my dad in a distant way.

I will get my hair cut

Everything else can wait. I’m not scared of the virus per se but I’m petrified of ending up back in lockdown.

I will go to work if they tell me to, though I don't think they will.for quite a while. Other than that I won't be doing anything socially in person until.we have a vaccine or a proper treatment. I also won't be shopping unless I really need to. I won't be going to the hairdresser or eating out or going to the cinema or theatre or to museums ot meeting friends or going on holiday or any of that until I feel safer doing these

Nope. I don't think I'll see family for a year, I don't fancy risking their health.
Been able to WFH so as long as I have a job that will continue. Don't go to shops or meet people.

I am not actively concerned for myself or my family. However, I am conscious that I may act as a vector for the virus (my DH and DC may also fill this role) by going to places and breathing/touching things. Even if I am not in direct contact with the high-risk population, I am probably only one or two steps removed from them in terms of transmission. Therefore, I choose to remove myself from situations where I might be a vector, out of consideration for those who are at highest risk. It's not fear, it's rational deduction.

Thankfully most of my social circle are doing the same - tbf most of us WFH anyway so the issue of choosing to return to an unsafe environment vs being unemployed has not arisen. Now THAT would be a shit choice to have to make.

Amelie my intention wasn't to offend anyone 🤷‍♀️ deadly viruses aren't a new thing though.

OP, I find your answer to my question disingenuous. If you're able to imagine people being terrified, you're certainly able to imagine them being rational and assessing risk differently to you. Also, here's one poster who can spot a manipulative question! Try having some respect.

0v9 you just sound like someone who wants to argue tbh.