How long do you think we can tolerate this lockdown?

[TeethingAgain]

I know it's necessary and for thy e greater good, but how long do you think society will tolerate it before (more) people start flouting the rules? Are there psychologists who the government are consulting about how long humans can be expected to live like this? I know people say we are just being asked to sit on our sofas but that's a very simplistic way of looking at a gargantuan change in lifestyle and social habits which are engrained within us.

I think people could manage 8-12 weeks and I think the toll on mental health will start to outweigh the physical health benefits.

I'll do it for as long I'm told people won't be at risk of dying.

Not to sound like a teachers pet, just genuinely how I feel.

There won’t be one number - a wealthy introvert in a well stocked mansion enjoying extra hobby time will be slightly disappointed when it ends, someone with no money or food trapped in a tiny flat with someone abusive had had enough from the moment it began.

Tbh I'm not finding it hard really, but I know a lot of people will. It's the uncertainty about how long it's going to last imo.

We need to do it as long as necessary, in the grand scheme of things we just need to stay home, it’s not that difficult. We can still go shopping, go for walks / exercise, help vulnerable family, it’s not like we are being asked to go to war or delivered rations

Its been 1 week and I'm seriously down.

I hate the whole you're being asked to sit on your sofa spiel. Most people just aren't used to that. The days are so long and boring.

My dog refused his 3rd walk of the day (theres 5 of us before im jumped on for going out 3 times) he quite frankly has had enough too.

As long as I have to.

But I'm not vulnerable, I'm relatively comfortable, I'm not in an abusive situation.

I have sufficient patio under which to bury the rest of the family - or for them to bury me.

I can tolerate it as long as it takes, but only knowing that my job is guaranteed. And such situations don't last forever. At some point with no services running or no sales being made, we will start losing our jobs. And this is when I think people will start being fed up. Government cannot pay 80% wages all the time.

It's not being able to see family I'm struggling to cope with. I'd say I could manage between 3 and 6 months. But I can't bear not seeing my parents, sister etc. We're really close.

So the prediction is that the 'peak' of deaths will be in around 3 weeks from now.

Then we'll see a gradual decline in the daily death rate. I suspect this, combined with nicer weather in May/June will be the point at which lots of people start flouting the rules.

i wish i could do it but i have to work!!

I’m really struggling mentally but I’ll stay in as long as I’m told to.

It's been 3 weeks for me and I'm starting to feel down today. In a flat on my own with noisy neighbours above. I'm doing it to protect others, but it is effecting my mental health already.

DH and I have both lost our jobs and we are both self employed. Yes we will get some help but we have lost out on long term employment and our industry is decimated so once we are able to look for work again I doubt there will be any. It's devastating for us and we live in a small inner city flat so it's not as simple as "just sit on the sofa all day", it's very tough dealing with uncertainty, boredom, financial worries and massive restrictions on freedom all amidst a background of health worries.

I think it would all be easier if we had an end point to work towards. If we knew it was 3 months, 6 months or whatever then we can plan and adjust accordingly. I can't settle down properly when I don't know!

I'm starting to crack a bit. But I am only feeling sorry for myself. It's heart breaking to hear of domestic violence is the harsh reality for many cooped up for 24 hours a day as victims.

Well - when people start flouting it before time, natural selection will start to kick in.

I'm more worried about those in Africa and poorer countries who will have no access to clean water let alone health facilities than I am about people over here being able too cope without socialising or a trip to the pub. I get it's not easy, but can't some people put it into context and see just how much worse it could be?

I do think it's not been helped by them, before the end of the first week, saying, ay-up, it could be six months or worse. If I take it day by day, week by week, that's easier. It's eating the elephant one bite at a time. . .

Agree the no clear end point is very hard. Think I'll probably go mad.

I’m seriously struggling already and I’ve still been able to go to work. 24 days off on ‘reserve’ from the 15th though which I’m dreading. Just had 4 days off (my usual days off on my shift pattern) and I feel utterly depressed and miserable.

I live alone, I don’t deal well with too much alone time and my partner recently moved 300 miles away to care for a terminally ill relatives so even once lockdown ends it’s likely to be months before I can see her again.

I’ll do it but I’m very concerned about my mental state.

I was thinking this today actually. It is sort of a prison sentence. obviously a very minimal security, in some cases luxury one.

It’s verging on house arrest, time out for exercise and essentials. What hurts me is not seeing family and friends. I miss my loved ones. I know it’s for the greater good but there’s no denying it feels like a punishment for a crime none of us committed.

I’m so torn, I’ve got friends and family strictly sticking to the rules and vice versa. I’m firmly sticking to the three weeks then I don’t know..mental health is suffering and will for many.

I hope they give us time to see loved ones then another lock down or go back to social distancing but so we can see close friends and family. It’s just so hard to police and so many people haven’t had common sense that it’s got so out of hand.

Honestly I'm loving it, loadsa family time, got some fab food and no more school runs which I hated more than anything in the world!

Nice leisurely brekky, walk dog, back for 10ish school work for a few hours. Couch for
Something educational, must admit this has always been wildlife related so blue planet, croc hunter, etc. Play in garden, bath, tea, then let them have there screens.

Plus house as never been cleaner :)

I'm finding it a little suffocating but still in good spirits. However, I know my mental health will start to suffer after about a month. I will still do as I'm told but I do feel for my family being stuck in with me. I can cope when I'm able to spend a whole day in bed crying while they're out at work/ school but when they're all here all the time I dont get a mental break. I have no work whilst schools are shut and when they finally go back I imagine I will have lost a substantial proportion of my pupils (peripatetic music teacher) as they lose interest quickly and many parents will be struggling financially so music lessons are the first thing to go.

I could probably tolerate it for 6 months without going too crazy. Especially if we get some good weather and I can enjoy the garden.

I know I speak from my own perspective however and really feel for those stuck in flats with no outdoor space to enjoy.

I'm doing ok, wouldn't want it to go on for 6 months but I'm happy to follow the rules.
I've done a list of jobs to do around the house.
I'm going out everyday for the 1hour that is allowed.
I'm reading more and I'm face timing family and friends regularly.