Anyone feeling lonely?I think this is the worst thing about coronvirus

[WhatAMum01]

Just this.thinking of all the poor vulnerable people who are now totally alone without anyone to talk to .not just old but young too.my kids are young and missing friends not got phones or media.the old who have no one and used to go out and make a life.the single grandparent who's life was seeing their kids and grandchildren. The people in care who now have absolutely no visitors.people are scared to smile now they are so worried.im worried the loving kind human nature of people will be destroyed forever by the actions required to keep us safe as deemed fit by our government.

I think premature death is probably the worst thing about the virus

It’s sweet of you to think about lonely people but you seriously need to rethink that thread title.

Yeah. I'm pretty sure 'coronavirus' is the worst thing about coronavirus.

"The loving kind human nature" will not be destroyed. If anything people will be kinder to each other.

MN is a pretty good indication that people are not being kinder to each other.

Anyone pointing out the negative impact on mental health or even talking about their own mental health problems gets ripped apart because apparently only Corona deaths matter.

OP is talking about loneliness as a specific aspect of the virus. I'm quite sure OP doesn't mean it's worse than the illness itself.
Some people are so quick on the attack on here.

Yes I agree (obviously the worst thing is becoming ill with it and dying) I'm lonely too. Despite being holed up with two teens.

Me. So lonely. I spoke to my neighbour over he fence yesterday and that's the first time I have actually spoken in a week!

The Top Trumps approach to talking about this doesn't help. Of course increased loneliness is shit and the lack of empathy shown is depressing.

I am sorry people are feeling lonely, however it is short term and not forever. Perhaps it will encourage people to appreciate their connections after this, I can see many a party happening when this is all over.

Be glad we are on lockdown, embrace the lack of company and loneliness as it is keeping us all safe, and the hospitals will be able to cope with the peak. We will come out the other side and be back to normal at some point.

The people I actually feel most sorry for are the patients dying alone from CV in hospital beds the world over. It is down to the rest of us to ensure as few people as possible experience this.

Maybe not the worst thing but I wouldn't like to be living alone right now. An elderly man in our village sits on a bench on the pavement outside his house, probably just to see other people. I say hello from the opposite site of the street.

Obviously contracting the illness,suffering and dying from it is the worst.my heading maybe wasn't worded correctly,but the gist of it was to talk about loneliness, not to undermine the illness and for folk to find another thing to get their knickers in a twist about!

Totally agree. Loneliness for the elderly is going to be ten times worse than normal. All their mental health support systems have been cut off. Many are living totally alone.

The lack of empathy is really startling and quite worrying.

Those safely tucked up with family, good health and money to fund lock down activities really need to think of others.

Agree, loneliness is as bad for your health as a physical illness.

I spoke to my neighbour over he fence yesterday and that's the first time I have actually spoken in a week!
That's really tough @thatmustbenigelwiththebrie.

I wonder how you could find some contact? I was thinking of finding an online group like a book club. Online contact is still quite lonely but it's something.

I've been wondering if an online penpal type thing exists. Where you are matched on a one to one basis, or a small group. It's easy to feel lonely on a big forum like MN.

cornishdreams if someone is very isolated right now in terms of not even having anyone to chat to, the reality is that they probably won't be at a party when it's over. Maybe back to normal is a bit lonely anyway.

I agree op that the loneliness must be dreadful for many.

But the couple of times I have had to go out I have found people extra friendly. I think a lot of people are keen to connect.

I think premature death is probably the worst thing about the virus

Ba doom tish.

For fuck's sake, just let the woman speak, would you?

We'll a quick Google tells me there are of course lots of online type pen pals but I guess the person could be anyone. Usual online risks/minefield.
Hadn't really thought that through, but too early.

There are lots of telephone support lines popping up. Make sure you speak to someone everyday. Loneliness is insidious. I say this as a homeworker for years who lives alone. Now I feel more connected as everyone is in my boat. Get an Alexa - even saying words out loud to her helps! I also sometimes read poetry aloud in bed.

I am on day 6 of having the Corona virus. It is utterly, utterly shit. Despite being ok enough to stay at home.