To break self isolation (back story please read)

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ok so basically I tested positive for Covid on the 11th so one week ago. I live alone in a one bedroom flat with no garden. None of the people in my block of flats know I've got covid so they wouldn't snitch on me. My parents have been bringing me groceries.
Anyway I have a huge history of mental illness which has required hospitalisation on multiple occasions. Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicide attempts, etc. One of the things that really set me off is feeling trapped, so I get really panicky when there's too many people and I can't move, but also as it turns out when I'm stuck in the same room for nearly a week. My mental health has gone so downhill, I have been having multiple panic attacks a day and it's getting really bad. What I really need is to go out for some fresh air- it has been a week since I tested positive and I can't take this anymore. I've been trying to get through to the doctors but they don't have any appointments.

Would I be totally unreasonable to don a mask and go out for a walk tonight? I would go at around 11pm-midnight where there would be less people around, I would even go at 4am if I had to. I wouldn't go near anyone but my god I just need a quick escape from this hellhole. I can't even be that infectious after a whole week surely?

Please tell me if I'm being a selfish cunt I won't go if that's the case but I don't know what to do I can't take this much longer

Maybe go early in the morning? Frankly any time of day is better than 11pm

This is a good point, maybe go at 6am when there.might be the odd jogger or dog walker around

Definitely do it Op - your mental health is too important not to! Agree with the others, just keep your distance from everyone and you'll be fine. Hope you're ok.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55006313

Just seen this on another thread - you are over the really infectious time anyway.

I am the most rule-abiding person you could know, and I say do it.

Of course you should but like others have said, go when it’s light for your own safety. And like a PP I also live in a place where people are encouraged to go out for a walk or exercise when isolating.

Do it OP, wishing you well

I would be doing this every day in your shoes. It's no harm to anyone and very beneficial for you

I’d do it but I’d go at 7am tomorrow morning rather than at night. No one will be around at 7am on a Sunday morning!

I think you should do it, but possibly early in the morning rather than late at night. It'll be quiet on a Sunday morning but, depending on where you live, there might be people out and about after nights out on a Saturday night and drunk people often lose any sense of personal space!

I hope your walk makes you feel better

Yes I would . Outside with a mask on there is very minimal risk .

@Doubleraspberry

Where I live it’s legal to go out for up to two hours a day with Covid, as long as you stay away from others. That’s been agreed by our public health team as the balance of harm was that for some people the effect of being stuck indoors for so long was so bad that it was a risk worth accepting.

This is such a sensible rule. There hasn't been much balancing of harm here in the UK .

If you're going to do it you may as well go when it's light and get some benefit from the (meagre) daylight too

Put your mask on, then sanitize your hands to get out of the apartments. Keep away from ppl outside, go when its quite.
You will be fine.

Gosh, do it.
There are lots of infectious people about tbh and if you are going to be outside and stay away from people the risk is low.
Please do it.

Also live alone in a flat and I think after X amount of days in your shoes I would do the same. Also at night and masked. Don't touch anything or go near anyone and what have you done wrong? The mental and physical benefits are so worth it.

go for a walk every day.

Keep your distance obvioulsy, but really, you need to be healthy.

Go in the daylight. Enjpy the fresh air and scenery.

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Def go out for a walk. Do it every day at times when it's quiet - maybe try first thing in the morning to set you up for the day? Have you tried online yoga or something similar too?

I think you should. I have really felt for people with no outdoor space throughout this entire thing. Of course you need fresh air and a bit of a break from your own four walls. I hope you’re ok op.

Yanbu. If I get covid I'm going for a quiet walk.
We didn't get in this mess by people being active in fresh air.

My partner has covid and we have been for two 'illegal' walks on a little used path near us. He has worn a mask all the way round and the difference in him is noticeable. Do it. Make sure you are safe.

Of course you should go out - every day.

I'd go early mornings, and just keeps my distance. Far fewer people up and about early from next week I'll bet as well.

Crack on OP!

Please do it but don't go that late at night!

Of course you can

Your mental well-being is important, so go out later, with a mask, and avoid others, lie you have suggested. I’d would do this if I had to self-isolate again.
If you were physically unwell, you would be forced to seek help outside of your home, and you psychological health is of equal value. What you have suggested is a sensible plan to help you feel better, and minimise risk to others.
Enjoy your walk.