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Tested positive but need to get out, is this okay?

484 replies

Puffler · 28/11/2020 23:08

I’ve tested positive for Covid-19. I don’t know where I’ve got it from as I’ve followed the rules rigidly. I wonder if one of my children is an asymptotic carrier.

I feel quite rough but I’m not in bed. One thing I always do is a lot of exercise. I walk or run about 8 miles a day and without it my mental health deteriorates rapidly. I paced round and round the house and our tiny garden to do 10k steps today and the thought of trying to do that tomorrow is making me anxious.

If I set the alarm for 6am, do you think it is acceptable to go out for a walk? I live rurally so can take a head torch and go down lanes and tracks where I’m 99% sure I won’t encounter anyone and there is no need for me to touch anything, no gates etc. I will wear a face mask. DH says it is too risky in case I have an accident of some sort (I’m not sure how) or need aid. He thinks that would be putting others in danger. He does agree the chance of seeing anyone is very remote.

What would you do? I have to stay in don’t I?

OP posts:
yawnsvillex · 28/11/2020 23:09

I would go out.

But secure your hard hat OP .... be prepared to be called a murderer

Literaryseed · 28/11/2020 23:11

I don't see a problem OP. I can't see any risk if you're out early and don't go anywhere near anyone.

Smellbellina · 28/11/2020 23:12

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ScottishStottie · 28/11/2020 23:13

You need to stay in.

Quartz2208 · 28/11/2020 23:15

Yep unfortunately you do have to yes

Anon778833 · 28/11/2020 23:15

I think you should stay in, you need to give your immune system the time to heal you. I hope you feel better soon.

Somethingkindaoooo · 28/11/2020 23:15

I'd go out.

But .... 8 miles a day? Is this for weight control or anxiety?

Lennie16 · 28/11/2020 23:15

You should stay in and abide by the rules- lots of nhs workers would love the choice of doing what they would like but they will be at work tomorrow looking after really ill patients who all thought they wouldn’t get it, be patient and walk around the house and garden - do the right thing

NotmyfirstRodeomyfriend · 28/11/2020 23:17

Please go out, please. I hope you're ok OP.

Pissoff2020 · 28/11/2020 23:19

I would try and stay in if you can, you need rest when you’re unwell. 8 miles seems an awful lot, you can make up for it when you’re well again. I’ve had Covid and although I had it mild, I did relax a lot and I stayed in.

nimbuscloud · 28/11/2020 23:19

Go out.

middleager · 28/11/2020 23:20

My sporty son has Covid. We have a postage stamp garden that he will have to make do with as legally none of us, even those who are contacts and not positive cases, need to stay inside.

He's had 10 weeks of self isolation now though and it wears thin mentally and physically.

elliejjtiny · 28/11/2020 23:20

Sorry OP but you need to stay in. Can you do exercise videos on youtube?

Quartz2208 · 28/11/2020 23:20

Actually rereading rules aside you need to rest trying to fit in 10k plus steps won’t heal you. It is a nasty virus that needs you to rest

SallySolardel · 28/11/2020 23:21

You need to stay in

CharDee · 28/11/2020 23:21

I had a similar problem but I was only self isolating and ended up just waiting for 2 weeks and spending most of the day on an exercise bike that DH managed to get for about £20 on gumtree.

It was really rough, I usually do about 10 miles 3/4 times a week and not being able to do that was awful. I don't live rurally like you though so maybe if I did I would have risked it. I think though being positive you need to stay put in case anything does happen then you're putting others at risk.

PurpleDaisies · 28/11/2020 23:22

You need to stay in.

DishRanAwayWithTheSpoon · 28/11/2020 23:23

No dont go out. You need to stay in. Yes you probably wont meet someone but what if you do? What if you do need help? Are there any gates/stiles on your walk? I think its too irresponsible. People who are at risk/shielding will also think 6am is a safe time to go out. Its simply not fair.

Why do you feel the need to go out? What is it thats making you anxious? You are also unwell, you might not feel it now but things could easily change on an 8 mile walk.

Notapheasantplucker · 28/11/2020 23:23

Your DH has got a point...

Dottyandbet · 28/11/2020 23:24

You need to stay in. Please try and rest too and let your body rest this virus is so unpredictable look after yourself.

GooseberryTart · 28/11/2020 23:24

You really do need to stay in OP. A friends DS had it and her and her DH were isolating as he lives in the same house as them. Track and trace told her they could go out in their back garden but couldn’t go in the front garden or out of the front door and they were both negative and only isolating and not positive.

cwtchesandprosecco · 28/11/2020 23:24

My flat mate did this. She tested positive through a mandatory work test but was completely asymptomatic. By day 7 she was climbing the walls so set her alarm for 5am and went for a run along the backroads. Didn’t really encounter anyone, and when she did see the odd dog walker/ fellow runner she kept a wide berth. I really think it would have done far far more harm for her to be confined to her room 24/7.

Poppystars · 28/11/2020 23:24

People like you are why the country is in a mess.

PurpleDaisies · 28/11/2020 23:25

The law on this is not “you have to stay home unless you really want to go out”. This is not an emergency.

Stay at home.

Poppystars · 28/11/2020 23:26

Contact your psychiatrist or mental health team and ask their advice.
Online exercise might be an answer. Buy a treadmill.