To feel sad about how much life has changed

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Just that really. In the space of a week or so life has changed for everyone so dramatically.

I know we have to do this and I am doing everything that’s been asked of us especially as I am in the vulnerable group. But is it wrong to feel sad that it may be a long time until I see friends and family in person, go to the gym, go to a bar or go for something to eat?

This whole situation has really shown how much we take for granted. Watching Ant and Dec earlier and the big dance off made me feel really emotional but as I was on FaceTime with my mum and sister I didn’t want to show it as that would make them upset.

No real AIBU. I guess I just wanted to write this down and see if anyone else was feeling the same.

Of course it's not sad. We've been in self isolation for the past week due to symptoms and I'm climbing the walls. It's relentless, dh is working from home and the kids just want their routine which they can't have. I'm so frustrated at all the idiots swanning around like nothing is happening because lockdown will come and I don't think I can survive it. My mental health isn't great at the best of times but because of the events that led to me being diagnosed with pstd, being trapped at home is extremely hard to deal with.

I thought my marriage was pretty solid but right now I hate dh so much and it's not that he's done anything in particular wrong, he's just annoying me with everything he does/says. As are the children. It's made me realise how much I relied on being able to put ds in preschool and take dd to groups/classes. I'm obviously a lousy mum because I hate the fact that it's just me and them all the time now.

I want my old life back.

YANBU, freedom is the greatest gift we have. Those of us who have freedom are richer than our dear old Queen. Shortly, we will only be one step up from prisoners in terms of what we are permitted to do. Of course it's not wrong to feel sad. I suspect we all do, even though we know it's for the greater good.

It's only going to get worse sadly with all the stupid fucks carrying on like nothing is happening.
We were asked nicely.

Now it will be enforced.

YANBU. I feel exactly the same but am trying to remember we are not the only generation to have gone through this. Not to minimise this and your feelings op because this feels like a nightmare right now but we will get through it. People need to try to stay calm, follow what we are told to do

Will find a link to a video that helped me a bit.

This is it. You might hate it but it helped me a bit so thought it might be worth sharing.

Yes it's terribly sad. Children who wont socialise with another child for months. People unable to see their families. Elders who wont see another human being for months. People dying alone at home or hospital.
But we're resilient and we will get through it, because we have to. I hope when this all passes, as it will eventually, there will be a more community spirit and people wont take things for granted.

Thanks all. I think we will all go through ups and downs with our feelings and that’s ok. My blip happened last night and I’m sure I will experience another before all this is over.

I liked that video, thanks for sharing. I liked that he called it physical distancing rather than social as I think we are being a bit more social even if it’s not in the conventional way. For example before this I would always phone or text my parents now I’m using FaceTime ( I live far away so usual contact is over the phone). I have also been using the Houseparty app to socialise with friends.

I guess working out our new normal is the best thing and a bit of the sadness comes from boredom

Awww, I feel the same. Last week I was super busy trying to get working from home sorted out, checking parents and kids were ok/prepared, getting supplies in, etc, etc... Then last night I too was watching Ant & Dec, and suddenly felt completely overwhelmed and had to go to my bedroom for a good cry. My sixteen year old daughter was brilliant. She has been so sad about her exams, prom, etc, but seeing me sad was a real bonding moment for us.
Let the tears out. Take everything day by day. Thinking of you.

It is all very sad and depressing OP.
I'm lucky working in the NHS so still have a job but DP will be losing half his shifts at work and DD16 is devastated about school finishing early, uncertainty about GCSE'S and being the social butterfly she is, missing friends, social gatherings etc but old enough to understand thankfully. There are lots of people far worse off.
I feel so sad for people losing their jobs, people alone, sick people, the list goes on

It is emotional and hard.

It is hard and sad but it will all go back to normal..eventually

I saw something yesterday which said that social contact can take place between friends and family if everyone is symptom free.