Any other shielded people having a rough time.

[BanKittenHeels]

I have now been in the house for 80 days on the advice of my rheumatologist. I then received my shielding letter with the first wave.
I am grateful to have my children with me but my husband is medical, so has been living in a hotel since March. Which is good because he had Covid - thankfully he is now ok.

I had a letter not too long ago to tell me the date for shielding was extended until 30th June but speaking to both my rheumatologist and my respiratory consultant and being a HCP myself, it looks likely I’ll be shielded until the end of the year.

I’m really low, really, really low.
I’m not coping at all.
Social media and the press are full of people almost celebrating, as if this is somehow the end and here we are, just rotting.

And we’re not doing this to save our lives. We are doing this so that other people who are more likely to survive have beds and access to treatment.

No one gives a shit.

I know Bluewarbler. I was just initially excited because I was so desperate for good news. Or just for the shielded to be remembered.

Especially as there's been a "if you shielders choose to go out and you get COVID it's your own fault, you don't deserve to be treated" etc.

And it's true, as pp said, there had been a lot of talk about the vulnerable not being treated in favour of those without "underlying conditions".

@tobee bloody hell really? I’m not having to shield but have many friends and family who are.

You don’t need permission from me @BanKittenHeels, but your feelings are valid. And when someone says they are really really low it’s often an understatement. Every time there’s an easing of rules announcement, my first thought is about the shielding group and others who are in really tricky situations- who managed to carve out a decent life despite difficulties and illnesses and who quite frankly must feel a bit out of sight out of mind. Your thread has gone a bit of a strange way OP. I would have hoped that this whole pandemic would have taught us what loneliness and social exclusion really feel like, so that we can be a bit more mindful of others. My hopes are getting dashed daily. I really feel your sadness, bitterness and anger. They’re real emotions. Feel free to express wherever you please. (Again with or without my permission!)

Thanks for the reports on this thread.

Discussions like this often get heated - especially when we're all facing such difficult and worrying times.

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We're sure you'd agree that we all need support and understanding right now, whatever our particular circumstances.

Peace and love and stay safe everyone.

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Good to see that message from mumsnet, we are here to support each other, not stick the boot in.