AIBU in thinking that most people’s mental health has deteriorated in 2020

[Mistlewoeandwhine]

Just that really. Everything is harder and shittier and I’m finding it hard to feel positive. I don’t want to ask for help in RL as everyone I know is in a similar position.
YABU - I feel fine
YANBU - I feel shitty too

[FreidaMind]

Of course you do social media, what do you think Mumsnet is? 🤔

[runninguphills]

I've found lockdown a double edged sword. One one hand home schooling young children whilst trying to work from home has been an absolute shambles.

However, I have loved the slower pace of life. Lots of family time and being at the beach most of the time when I haven't needed to work!

[XDownwiththissortofthingX]

Of course you do social media, what do you think Mumsnet is?

Of course I'm well aware that discussion fora are a form of SM. I also have to use FB and Twitter for work but wouldn't otherwise.

The point is, Mumsnet forum is subdivided, and topics tend to be specific. In that regard, answering a topic specifically relating to mental health during lockdown, can hardly be painted as 'all over social media'. Presumably people who venture into this topic do so because they want to participate or observe. They're not having it rammed down their throats unwillingly.

[Bobbybobbins]

My MH has been affected but not in the ways I thought it would be.

I have two children with SEN so thought home schooling would be the worst aspect but it went ok.

I'm a teacher and thought working 'online' would be manageable and it was an absolute nightmare.

[SunnySideAndMarmite]

Belladonna12
Your point isn't really relevant as you did experience/witness horrible things as well as rather than instead of not being able to seek human comfort. If you hadn't had to experience horrible things you may not have needed human comfort. Even if you did, that doesn't mean it would be the same for most people.

Not being allowed near other humans IS a horrible experience in itself. Being suddenly separated for an indefinite period from loved ones is horrible, and instead of being able to seek comfort and companionship from friends you're separated from them all too.

Honestly there's quite a lot of people I'd like to put in a flat by themselves and ban them from seeing anyone (like first lockdown) until they understand why human contact is important. Amazing how people don't get it.