I fear we'll never get out of lockdown if so many people think the rules don't apply to them

[RockingMyFiftiesNot]

We live in one of the areas subject to tighter measures. I'm no goody two shoes but am playing by the rules on this as taking that backward step has been so hard and I know a lot of people who are struggling more than before . But so many people seem to be ignoring the tighter restrictions, how can we ever hope to get out of this ?
Examples: neighbours entertaining large family group in their garden (meeting in private gardens not allowed in our area); a friend celebrating birthday weekend with friends from c 5 different households, staying in same accommodation and has posted photos of them sitting side by side indoors in restaurants and cafes (all of this is against the restrictions) ; a couple of friends daily posting on FB why the new restrictions are irrelevant and encouraging people to ignore them .... and so many pictures of other illegal gatherings.

I know on many posts like this people like me get told to mind my own business. But it IS my business when I don't see my family and friends because our numbers are increasing, but so many people refuse to believe they might be part of that problem.
Expect I'll get flamed but needed to vent.

No panic here and nor am I getting into an argument about the numbers (or more relevant to the thread conversation as it stood, my hypothesis versus yours) Alec.

But do you agree people should follow physical distancing and covid mitigation guidelines?

@Sockwomble

Yanbu for pissed off about that carry on.

Yabu for talking about 'rule breaking' as I associate that with people complaining about neighbour taking his dog for a walk more than once a day or being dismissive of some people's particular circumstances.

"The I have to do this for my mental health would have made sense if it wasn't 1 or 2 days into lockdown."

Ds was self harming days into lockdown. It is that extreme for some people. Be thankful it is not you.

I hope your son is ok. Two young people locally took their own lives at the beginning of lockdown as they couldn't face what lay ahead so I really do understand. Re rule breaking, I should have said law breaking - but as many people have said I need to try not to be frustrated by actions of others. It just feels unfair to be following what is now law to do your bit to help stem the spread whilst seeing others only caring about themselves

I agree with posters saying you can’t control other people. Easier said than done but try not to wind yourself up about it.

I see at as similar to getting cross about people who drive too fast or park stupidly etc - it’s annoying and selfish and not fair but getting worked up about it isn’t going to change much.

Serenity prayer and all that...