Having a hard time today

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I am finding things difficult today. Up until this point I've taken things in in stride, but this morning I just started crying. It struck me that if something happened to me and OH there could be no one to look after DS(2). We are older parents, my parents are in their eighties, his parents are dead, my sister and BIL are both immunocompromised and my niece a nurse working at a hospital. There is no one else. Who would look after him? We are both relatively healthy, but healthy people are getting really sick right now. I'm really scared.

Remember that almost all people survive this, even those over 80.

I have a thread up at the moment to highlight the survival stories as opposed to the deaths, people with significant health problems are recovering.

As sad as it is, the cases you are hearing about in the news are a minority. For most people it is not a serious illness.

Have a read through these threads for some perspective. For sure be vigilant but please don't panic

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3867720-A-positive-thread-to-balance-the-panic-Do-you-know-anybody-who-has-recovered-If-so-then-please-share-here

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3858840-The-positive-mental-health-thread-part-4

Thank you @Roostersmum 2, you're right most people who get it are fine. I think just all the stress over the last number of weeks got to me today. The mental health thread is helpful.

People with COPD, type 1 diabetes, cystic fibrosis etc are making complete recoveries. They are in the highest risk bracket and the media would have you believe it's an automatic death sentence for these people. Hang out on the positive mental health thread and take a break from the news, it'll do you the world of good (coming from somebody who was a nervous wreck two weeks ago)

Take care