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Would it be wrong to stay with my parents

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AnxiousAlpaca · 04/10/2020 19:40

I’m Living in the NE so under restrictions where we can’t meet anyone inside anywhere anymore. My partner is working away so I’m on my own at the moment. My mental health has been rocky (at best) during lockdown. At one point I genuinely considered taking my own life though it was never an active attempt. Would it be wrong for me to stay with my parents for a while as I’m really feeling the depression creeping in again. I work in education but don’t do much face to face delivery and can stay 2m away from students when I do. Parents are both 60 but no underlying health conditions and are fit and healthy.

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OverTheRainbow88 · 04/10/2020 19:42

Yes, your mental health is equally if not more important. If your parents are happy I would
Defo go.
Sorry you are struggling, it’s a shit time that’s for sure.

AlexaShutUp · 04/10/2020 19:42

In light of your mental health, I don't think it would be unreasonable. How do your parents feel about the idea?

LloydBC · 04/10/2020 19:42

Yes, absolutely. Sounds like you are having a very difficult time and need that support.

May also we worth chatting to your GP as they may be able to help.

Things are feeling hard because they are, try and be kind to yourself x

notevenat20 · 04/10/2020 19:44

Yes that is perfectly reasonable. The point of the law is to protect us and in your case staying with your parents clearly makes you safer.

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AnxiousAlpaca · 04/10/2020 19:46

@AlexaShutUp

In light of your mental health, I don't think it would be unreasonable. How do your parents feel about the idea?
They’ve been asking me to come and stay with them
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Jrobhatch29 · 04/10/2020 19:47

Absolutely. I would do the same in your position. Hope it helps you feel better x

HeyMacarona · 04/10/2020 19:50

I let my DD stay with me recently due to MH and she had not been following the rules at all. I don’t go out much anyway so not putting anybody at risk. As a mum she came first. Hope you feel better soon

bettybyebye · 04/10/2020 19:57

Definitely go

N0rthern · 04/10/2020 19:58

Yes I think you should too Flowers

Jamhandprints · 04/10/2020 20:03

Sounds like a great idea. They will probably appreciate having you there too.

UniversallyUnchallenged · 04/10/2020 20:03

Go and enjoy it

Mindymomo · 04/10/2020 20:03

Yes, go.

Ideasplease322 · 04/10/2020 20:21

Defiantly go. I assume you are allowed support bubbles there?

This is exactly what bubbles are for. I have really struggled with loneliness through out this, when support bubbles were introduced it was a game changer.

Vallmo47 · 04/10/2020 20:26

Absolutely, go and spend time with your parents! I hope you feel much better soon.

trunumber · 04/10/2020 20:30

Of course, if you move in you become one household anyway, so no rule breaking

Cusano34 · 04/10/2020 20:31

I’d say if your parents want you to them absolutely! Enjoy it and I really hope it makes you feel better 💛

Topseyt · 05/10/2020 01:38

Of course it is fine. You need to be with them. Go, and enjoy each other's company. Your mental health is very important too.

Msmcc1212 · 05/10/2020 06:53

If your parents want you to, you all stick to the guidelines and are careful, you’ve tried other things and your mental health is deteriorating then I think that you should go.

Such difficult decisions. What would normally be done without any thought is now tying us up in knots, for good reason.

Take good care of yourself OP. Flowers

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