What a terrible day

[TotallyHadEnoughNow]

I've tried to remain positive but today is it for me. Just awful. Why did I bring a child into this shitty world? According to WHO, the effects of this pandemic will be felt for decades to come. I can't begin to describe how sad I am.

[quote RollercoasterRaver]@lilylion oh my gosh, what junk are you finding on the Internet?? I'd be reading his tweets over the sham link you sent me.....yikes. Are you a flat earther??[/quote]
No I’m not. It’s a well known fact that he’s a pretty dodgy character.

@TomorrowAlways

I almost forget the situation when I see friends for a social distanced picnic and walk in the fields, but one of the few times I've gone into town walking past the salons with everyone with visors and masks on, and people queuing in the streets with masks waiting to go into shops I'm reminded of the stark reality....I live five minutes from a town centre but avoid it at all costs...

Luckily myself and DH are able to WFH, I have felt throughout this I want to live somewhere remote in nature where I have minimal contact with the outside world but I couldn't uproot my family and best friends too so that's impossible...still I just can't help continually returning to this fantasy of a farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, instead I'm in a built-up area near the city centre :( Does anyone else feel like they want to escape the city and go somewhere remote? I have so many friends who are desperate to enjoy the salons, restaurants, shops, even in their new form, but I've got zero desire to do that whatsoever

Yes! I feel exactly the same, I was raised in a big city and have always been happiest living in big bustling towns, am now living not far from the centre of a small city in the SW. Even though I normally find the countryside too quiet and a bit lonely and remote, I find myself longing for a home in the middle of nowhere - but a huge house where I could live communally with others while each having our own bit. Even a deserted little cottage on my own seems appealing right about now...

@TomorrowAlways

I almost forget the situation when I see friends for a social distanced picnic and walk in the fields, but one of the few times I've gone into town walking past the salons with everyone with visors and masks on, and people queuing in the streets with masks waiting to go into shops I'm reminded of the stark reality....I live five minutes from a town centre but avoid it at all costs...

Luckily myself and DH are able to WFH, I have felt throughout this I want to live somewhere remote in nature where I have minimal contact with the outside world but I couldn't uproot my family and best friends too so that's impossible...still I just can't help continually returning to this fantasy of a farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, instead I'm in a built-up area near the city centre :( Does anyone else feel like they want to escape the city and go somewhere remote? I have so many friends who are desperate to enjoy the salons, restaurants, shops, even in their new form, but I've got zero desire to do that whatsoever

Yes! I really want to do this. The one major issue is schools though. We are near some really good ones and this is such a bonus. Otherwise, yes, I have always wanted to live in the country. I will at some point I'm sure, but there is so much uncertainty at the moment. Not sure I want to move the whole family to a totally different location right now.

@TotallyHadEnoughNow

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the WHO warned the effects of the pandemic would be felt for decades to come.

BBC News online

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

Just to be clear, people who listen to Sikora are rather closer to being flat earthers.

Do you think there will be normal-ish days anytime soon?
Yes - all my days are normal-ish. What are you doing that makes them not so?
Well we've been into town for a coffee bad to pick some bits up. Pretty normal. Except were all in masks, ds5 is being kept close at hand, there's stickers on some seats so you don't sit too close together, the coffee shop as a few tables outside that's it and you're requested to check into the trace app, there's hand wash in all the shops, we haven't gone clothes shopping as the shop is too busy and were back on the bus now with everyone on full masks. Also despite the warmth, dtwins have their rain covers down to protect them. So actually not normal, at all

@KingFredsTache

The thing is as well, it was the WHO who said this - they are talking about the whole world, not just the UK. I watched some footage from India yesterday, it was horrific and does rather put what we are going through into perspective.

This!

@SengaStrawberry

It’s shite but remember the WHO are looking worldwide, not just here. It’s crap here but we will still end up better off than a lot of poorer countries.

And this!

What a horrible negative thread. Most of the negative comments on here are not backed up with any studies or evidence, it's just the usual scaremongering. I will jump off here and stick to the data and studies threads for my information rather than negative posters opinions (that's all it is- opinions).

I don't think anyone struggling with anxiety should be reading this thread.

@Thateverlastingyes77

I get you. I have older teenagers but I think I would seriously consider not having children if I was younger and thinking of a family.

@Mybrowneyedgal, after reading this, I tend to agree with you! What a thing to say , to people who have young dcs. Sweet jesus.

To PP who said their DC would grow up used to seeing people wearing masks...well to be honest in certain situations it would be a good thing. Not like today - but maybe people with coughs and colds could wear masks whilst using public transport (like in parts of Asia where its totally normal).

Or people who are possibly infectious - they could wear masks when going to see their Dr or A&E.

More use of handgel would also be a welcome change.

All of that said, I posted the news story to be optimistic!

And generally I am. I think a few things will really help turn the tide:
-a vaccine that works (which Dr. Fauci thinks should be finished by the end of the year and distributed in early 2021)

-therapeutics that help (and there are some very good results out already, though not with hydroxy god help us)

-cheap, quick saliva tests (which should be ready in next few months)--imagine if you could just take a test every morning! spaces like schools, museums, and theaters that have to be closed could ensure that that everyone inside was fine, and people who needed treatment could seek it early.

-acceptance of public safety guidelines (this is more for the States than the UK, which has been far better about it)

As they said in the article and I've seen elsewhere, this is a united, worldwide public health effort like none we've ever seen. I have faith in that, too.

Something I learned very early in this. Can you do today? If today is doable, you can get through it, children fed and everyone ok, then that's all you need to do for now. Today.

This. If you think too much about the future in relation to anything it'll drag you dow. Concentrate on now. Do something nice for yourself tonight OP, even something tiny and try to get a good night's sleep

here have been countless cases of large numbers of people not practicing social distancing. Parties, beaches, holidays that they “deserve”. They are to blame.

Absolutely people need to take responsibility and many are in line with govt guidance. BUT it's the government's inconsistent, wishy-washy, mixed messages that are the causing the issues. The govt needs to enforce social distancing, enforce mask-wearing for those who can, and businesses need to ensure social distancing on their premises strictly as well as have wide-spread hand-sanitizing equipment on hand. The message needs to be reinforced like propaganda.

OP, avoid the news. It's only ever negative.

Check this site out:

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/

*mainstream news