Positives of covid19

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To think that there may be some people whose lives could be better because they can't access the things that are bad for them? e.g. Gamblers in the high street shops. Are people still using prostitutes? Can you think of any benefits of this situation?

Also, forgot to add that there may be a renewed, more focused appreciation of people who actually help others and put themselves on the front line to help protect us. Hopefully after this passes the culture of worshipping celebrities, athletes, royals and influencers will be behind us, and we'll realise that it's everyday people who help others when shit hits the fan that are more deserving of our admiration.

Having said that, I wish we could habe achieved these things without a Pandemic costing the lives of so many.

Also, forgot to add that there may be a renewed, more focused appreciation of people who actually help others and put themselves on the front line to help protect us. Hopefully after this passes the culture of worshipping celebrities, athletes, royals and influencers will be behind us, and we'll realise that it's everyday people who help others when shit hits the fan that are more deserving of our admiration.

Having said that, I wish we could habe achieved these things without a Pandemic costing the lives of so many.

I don't think there are any positives. Once this has passed we'll focus on another problem, scaremongering is a human habit. We were supposed to all be dead now from mad cow disease, then terrorists, then SARS, then terrorists again, then terrorists again, then Brexit, then terrorists again, climate change blah blah blah now coronavirus.

It would be nice to think humans learn from this pandemic but I won't be holding my breath.

Maybe there will be more things done remotely in the future, medical appointments, WFH that will reduce pollution.

Maybe the powers that be will realise how robust our health service needs to be and invest in it.

Maybe DH has learned to wash his hands.

My Dad said that the one good thing about the CV was that I'd actually rung him up and checked how he was. I have an aversion to phones so I'm probably a bad DD in that respect!

My house is cleaner

I haven't seen vile macho work salesman in 11 days

I'm learning to truly respect anyone who spends time trying to educate my son

Yes. Pollution levels have decreased significantly which proves humans to blame so no one can deny that anymore. Dolphins have returned to the canals in italy. Workers like nhs staff shop workers and cleaners are being given more recognition for the importance of their jobs. People might start to appreciate smaller things in life more.

@justcly omg thats beautiful! What a little sweetheart.

Oh also the worlds medical field all working together and sharing trials and knowledge. More people being allowed to stay home and catch up on all the odd jobs they put off and chores as wellas spending more time with family even if its just a phone call they are usually too busy with.

If you honestly see no positives you might need to see a therapist for anti depressants and therapy when this is all over because its not a normal human emotion to feel no hope or bright sides. Thats not dismissing the fear and loss of life in any way.

Going for walks with the dc. Not in the UK so still got a bit more freedom. Dd was hunting for fairies in the woods. Total parenting fantasy! Not met another person yet.

I work in a jobcenter. Due to how we are organised I have peak season twice a year when the graduates come. The rest of the year is quite dull. I will have a longer peak season at work.

Having the time to cook proper meals. There's a beef and red wine casserole in the oven, and it smells fabulous.

Finding the boiler was leaking at 10.30 and getting a plumber round just after 12. All his planned work has cancelled because of lockdown. (That's only a positive for me though, not for the poor plumber!)

I haven't read all of the thread but trying to look for positives, I'd expect some of the children to have fond memories of spending more time with their parents (though I recognise the disruption if shared care across separated parents and loss of grandparents' and other family members' contact). Some parents will look back positively at spending more time with their children.

I work in NHS admin so I'm still going to work, which I'm glad about because I don't think my MH would cope with being at home 24/7. And I realise I'd miss my colleagues!

My DC won't be sitting GCSEs so I'm spared the stress of revision and exams and they will probably end up with better grades (which isn't fair but I'm trying to see silver linings)

I'm in touch with more people on social media and getting to see their human sides rather than the usual work/politics stuff. Nice to see who is actually a nice person

I'm so lucky to live in the country so I can go for a 2 hour walk and only see one or two people and it's easy to stay far away. My kids are now also appreciating the benefits of where we live.

I have enough in freezer and cupboards (my Brexit stockpile!) that we don't have to worry about food and I can donate to friends and colleagues who are struggling to get specific things.

My mattress is the comfiest thing ever and I'm getting to spend more time with it

The absolute best bit we’ve cancelled sky sports.

I won't need to invent any excuses to avoid annoying visitors when baby arrives

@justcly
On the other hand, my five year old DS, who is autistic and has thus far never shown any indication that he even regards me as human, gave me a huge hug this morning and said "don't worry about corny biros mummy, I'll look after you."

That is just so lovely

Thank you for this thread OP there most definitely are positives that are coming from this awful time and it's really nice to focus on them and read through this thread.

I am hoping that the silver lining to this nasty cloud is that people may think twice in the future about abusing the NHS with their trivial nonsense. They can clearly self manage their low level minor irritations when the prospect of possible COVID19 infection is on the horizon and therefore that miraculous new - found ability to self care should continue once the pandemic is over. Here's hoping...🤔🤔

There are no positives, people are dying, families are losing their loved ones, families who rely on food banks are going hungry and many more people will find themselves in hardship when we enter the guaranteed recession that will follow this.

Everyone is (hopefully!) better at washing their hands.

My house is cleaner than it has been.

I sat out in the garden and it was so quiet I could hear the birds chirping.

There are no positives, people are dying, families are losing their loved ones, families who rely on food banks are going hungry and many more people will find themselves in hardship when we enter the guaranteed recession that will follow this.

You are clearly wrong. As highlighted their are several positives from this listed in the thread.

Low wages ment I was working a 52 hour week not including overtime which ment i have often gone over 24 hours without seeing my daughter, a cough has ment we are now spending 2 weeks together and when I return to work in a supermarket ill have more hours than i can throw a stick at but low childcare fee as OH is off work with full pay so might make a dent in out debts before the economy crumbles. It's also made me incredibly thankful for the things I do have, a garden however small it may be.

The environment is doing well right now. As in pullution has significantly lowered

Pollution* stupid phone

There is a good chance that there won't be any colds around for a few months (as anyone who has one will not pass it on). Similarly, childhood diseases like chickenpox may be less common.

International travel may become less socially acceptable (because of the risk of bringing in new disease). If this carries on, global warming will slow for a bit.

Perhaps people will appreciate small things like being able to walk down a high street and see their friends. Possibly people will pause on silly, food-related bullshit (I don't mean people who have food allergies but rather people who choose to cut out whole food groups for spurious reasons).