A lot of the issues of the last 2 years - and the fallout we’re still experiencing - isn’t because of Covid, it’s been peoples’ reactions to it, particularly the media. We’ve been so bombarded with terror and negativity it’s no wonder so many are struggling with MH issues and are frightened of returning to normal.
In order to ensure compliance, there was a campaign of fear by the authorities. I can remember being petrified for my family when Boris made the broadcast about projected deaths and tens of thousands of ventilators being ordered. I was even anxious going for a walk in case there were particles of virus floating in the air and I used to hold my breath whilst walking past others.
After a few weeks, logic started to kick in, I began to question things and regained a sense of proportion. Luckily, my DH is a voice of reason and he pointed out quite a few things that didn’t make sense in the official narrative. He was right. Whilst we were all being ‘good’, the very people making decisions about restricting our freedoms were doing their own thing anyway. DH told me at the time he knew they would be and it would eventually be revealed.
I’ve come to the conclusion that covid will do what covid does, irrespective of vaccines, social distancing, hand gels, masks, politicians, the NHS, the WHO etc etc. It will peak and trough whether you’re jabbed or not. Some will get it badly, some won’t know. I certainly will never allow myself ever again to be manipulated like I was in the first wave so in some ways, the pandemic has ultimately made me stronger.