What weird shit might happen?

[GreyishDays]

So far I’ve thought of:

Drug addicts that normally shop lift to get money, what will they do?

People living a double life, they’ll have to choose one family to isolate with.

Err that’s all I can think of, but surely there’s more?

A Polish friend of mine is very worried. She thinks that if this goes on too long and a lot of EU citizens end up on benefits because they can’t find a job, then there will be a backlash and the government will take a harder line on EU citizens having to be economically active, in order to stay. Given the Brexit vote and the more recent vote to “get Brexit done”, I think I would be worried too.

Suicides due to unemployment/depression

On a lighter note, I am looking forward to seeing what certain people actually look like without the hair extensions, fillers etc. Although I predict there will be a drop in Facebook and Instagram selfies as people’s natural look starts to return.

Men will still use prostitutes sadly.

And I really think suicide will fall.

Suicide will increase. I feel very near the edge and so do some other people I know.

My pharmacy has shut for safety. This isn’t looking good.

It’s only a matter of time before looting starts.

This thread is fascinating, in fact the whole situation is terrifying and fascinating in equal measures.

Just like looking at an eclipse or an approaching Tsunami. If you can see it, you're already fucked.

Although I predict there will be a drop in Facebook and Instagram selfies as people’s natural look starts to return.

Hurrah! No more endless trout posing to camera!

On a lighter note, maybe Joe Wicks will get a knighthood. His workout really cheered me up today.

*AllWashedOut In the absence of work people will start to reconnect, especially parents with their children

People will rediscover the pleasure of cooking meals, bread, cakes rather than convenience food, get healthier

People will love their gardens, grow veg and finally enjoy what they've worked hard for

People will value local fruit and veg sellers, they will buy up boxes and buy into membership schemes some farms have, shop at local businesses - I'm seeing a lot of love like this in my rural part of the world. V heartening.

People will be too scared to travel abroad (cruise ships especially) fuelling a boom of staycations and having the effect of massively reducing carbon emissions

(yes, I'm a glass-half-full person grin)*

I love this, and feel hopeful this could happen.

Also wanted to say thanks to the CatNeuterer, people who prioritise the vulnerable, no matter who or what they are, are the best in our society.

Hopefully people will realise they don't need three or more holidays abroad a year to cut down on pollution that perhaps bigger firms that can allow it will let staff work from home appreciate there isn't an opportunity for most businesses but for those that can perhaps that will help

Agree probably be a massive boom in babies being born in 9 months time

I did also wonder how people who are having affairs will cope or leading double lives 🤣 guess karma has come to bite them on the ass

Maybe it will strength some families rather than weakening them that's my positive hope anyhow

I wonder if pubs and restaurants will recover when people realise the money the save by not going to them

Smokers I also wonder if more and more people will give up smoking

Reduction in scabies. You need physical contact to pass these on.

I think suicides will increase, sadly. It's a really tough time for a lot of people with mental health problems, and plenty of people without them.

I hope you're OK @Stupidanduseless

Absolutely to alcohol abuse sky rocketing. Fear and boredom will make it easier. I can already see it happening to people around me.

Also even if you are wfh, day time drinking is way easier to do.

Reduction in pigeons as take aways close.

I saw a film of two troupes of monkeys fighting on the streets of Thailand for food, now tourists are no longer there feeding them.

Survivors wake up with superpowers

@Stupidanduseless

Please don’t do anything. Things might be tough for a few months (for many of us) but it will pass. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Think of your friends and family - they would much rather you stayed.

@alloutoffucks

Agreed. DP and I started in the G&T at 4 on Friday. We’ve now removed alcohol from the house.

I wonder what all the Instagram "influencers" will do if we're put on lockdown. Here's a photo of me on my sofa. Here's one of some weird looking soup I made from left overs. Here's another one taken out my bedroom window...

I don't think there will be a baby boom in Dec/Jan - it's an absolutely terrifying time to be pregnant

oh no my roots are horrific !!!

@Stupidanduseless can you access some online counselling? I know my counsellor offers it and I could PM you his details if you want.

Prostitutes will go out of business