Feeling like the only person in 'real life' to be upset and anxious

[daphknee]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been having their anxiety increase day by day due to this.

Having a bit of a rough time tonight reading about the death toll and thinking about my elderly relatives who will be sitting alone this weekend (and perhaps the forseeable), which led me to get a bit teary (though the wine I've had probably hasn't helped).

But talking to people and looking on social media at the people I know, I feel like I'm the only person to be as worried as I am. Looking on Facebook, people are talking about their hairdresser/nail/tattoo appointments, with some actually dismissing Coronavirus altogether as a government conspiracy. I had messages and saw posts from people last night planning on going to the pubs for one last blowout before they closed, as if the virus would kindly just wait until they had their last pint.

I don't know, it's just hard to be optimistic about the outcome of this when it seems like nobody in your area seems to be taking the threat of it seriously.

[GreenTulips]

I agree. People still out on beaches, in pubs and playgrounds, they need to wake up!

This is why, sadly the government are forced into action in lockdowns as idiots ignore the advice.

[IVflytrap]

My facebook feed has been almost entirely covid 19 related, lots of shared posts about staying indoors to help the NHS, and a fair few people offering to help out where they can - going to the shops to help the elderly, teachers offering their help to friends who are home-schooling. Not really seen anything about people carrying on as normal, so it may just be the attitude where you are, sadly.

[JuneTreeTop]

Hi,
I'm also feeling very anxious. I still cant believe this has happened. 2 months ago everything was normal :(
I was one of those people 3 weeks ago saying it's just a flu, it's being exaggorated. But now im really scared.
But i dont know what im more scared of - the coronavirus or how uncertain our lives and jobs seem atm.
Already so many redundancies in my area and i no longer have work as a supply teacher.
I have a constant bubble in my throat

[Designerenvy]

I'm really anxious . My mum is 70, lives alone. Has a cold at the moment and my stress levels have gone through the roof today worrying about her.
I'm hoping this isn't the start of something for her .
I'm visiting her, but not going inside the house and getting groceries etc for her but I miss her so much .
I'm terrified at the idea of her getting the virus and i can't get that thought out of my head .
It's not like I'm not busy , I have 3 DC's to keep me busy but I cant switch off.

You're not alone.

[daphknee]

@designerenvy It's awful isn't it? My grandfather is in his late 70s but we're very close and see each other most days. Just popping in to see them would be such a non-event and the fact that now it's completely off the table is just so strange.

Everything changing as quickly as it has is very sobering.