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To think that not everyone is scared

425 replies

loveisagirlnameddaisy · 03/01/2021 18:19

Of catching Covid....?

I'm sure I'll be flamed to within an inch of my life but never mind. And yes, this thread may have been done to death before but hey ho.

Having read countless threads today about schools closing/not closing and cases rocketing/going down, can I get a sense check of who is terrified about catching Covid (and why) and who is not?

For balance, I also read a thread the other day from a person who is clinically vulnerable and whose DH had just tested positive and she was terrified. Almost the entire thread was filled by other clinically vulnerable people who had had Covid and told her not to worry.

So, while we can all agree that yes, this is a novel virus and yes, people will die because that happens with any virus, is this the virus which we should all be terrified of?

OP posts:
Coconuttts · 03/01/2021 21:14

My husband has Covid right now, I suspect I have had it. It isn't to be taken lightly, it's awful.

WhoWants2Know · 03/01/2021 21:15

When my asthma kicks in, there are times when I wake up with no air in my lungs, unable to inhale and scrambling to find an inhaler, hoping I can manage to get the medicine into my airway. So I'm not over keen to catch anything that might make my breathing worse.

My kids' dad has chronic kidney disease and isn't sure how he would fare if he caught it.

But more than anything, I'm scared of what CAN happen if it gets any worse.

sexesam · 03/01/2021 21:18

I have found my people. Not RTFT but generally the view of the thread is aligned with my 'don't want it but statistically my family will be ok' views. My DD school closed for 2 weeks now. I'm glad we in a position where that isn't too much of an issue. I think this has been blown up out of all proportions and if we just carried on this would have been so much less of an issue now. Also think the media should publish all other deaths to be registered each day along with the covid deaths just to keep a perspective. They wouldn't dare though because more people died of non covid than covid. Also suicide rate compared to previous years would be good too.

southeastdweller · 03/01/2021 21:27

Couldn't give the shiniest of shits about getting it.

PhilCornwall1 · 03/01/2021 21:27

I think those people who aren't scared are people who blithely assume they will be ok if they catch it. And frankly, they might not

Not at all true. I've been told by more than one doctor that if I get it, I will be very ill. Firstly, they don't know this for sure, secondly, I know I am going to die sooner than I should, so I am not going to spend my days worrying about something I may or may not get.

MrsMomoa · 03/01/2021 21:30

I'm not scared.

Sonicthehedgehogg · 03/01/2021 21:37

NHS frontline, working in an acute hospital.
Didn't feel like there was any point in being scared, I expected to get it. 🤷🏼‍♀️

SlipperyLizard · 03/01/2021 21:39

I didn’t want to catch it, but mostly because I didn’t want to look after DDs with something that seemed to be flu-like. I didn’t fear it.

Then DH got it, and so did I. We were knackered but neither of us stopped working (me from home, DH doing DIY).

For the vast majority of people there is nothing to fear (or at least not more than you might fear flu).

junglepie · 03/01/2021 21:40

I'm also not scared. In fairness I have no underlying health conidtions. I am 47 though, and a bit chunkier than is ideal (not obese though)
I have been working throughout (NHS clinician) I visit patients in their homes and have done throughout. Many patients, every week. Yes with PPE for me but not worn by the patients.
I have never been overly bothered about catching it, and always assumed I would at some point.
over Christmas dd (14) tested positive. Her only symptom was loss of smell and it took her 3 days to mention this to us as it was such a non big deal for her! We have now all finished our 10 isolation (7 people living inthe house) and either none of us caught it, or we had with zero symptoms. So yeah, not worried at all. yes, I get there is a miniscule chance of being very unwell with it, but there is a miniscule chance of being hit by a bus every time I go out, and it doesnt stop me crossing a road!
Not teacher bashing here, but I really struggle to understand teachers points of views. (with the exception of those that are vulnerable, where I understand the anxiety) I would honestly and genuinely have no concerns at all about working in a full school right now - I realise I seem to be the exception the rule though, and accept otehrs seem to feel very differently which I respect.

bookworm14 · 03/01/2021 21:47

I’m CEV (immunosuppressed due to Crohn’s medication). I had covid very mildly in March. Wasn’t scared of it before and not scared of it now. I am far more scared of the long-term effects of lockdowns and school closures on society. I can see my view is skewed by having had it so mildly, though.

WhoWants2Know · 03/01/2021 21:56

Some of my fears aren't just for me, though. I've lost one person from Covid before his time. I Know it will happen to others, A paramedic posted a video outside our local hospital of ambulances stacked up outside, too many to count. There aren't enough oxygen points for the patients they already have. And this a weekend after schools have been closed for a couple of weeks. God knows what the numbers will be like if people don't stay home now.

southeastdweller · 03/01/2021 21:57

I think those people who aren't scared are people who blithely assume they will be ok if they catch it. And frankly, they might not

What a patronising assumption. Piss off.

Mrshirst11 · 03/01/2021 21:59

I’m absolutely petrified.

I’m 34, overweight. I have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I’m not on any medication.

I’m not sure exactly how vulnerable my health conditions make me, but I’ve convinced myself if I get it, I will die.

I’m a first time mum to a 10 month old. I’m
due back to work in two months and I honestly don’t think I can do it.

I get upset most days worrying about symptoms and panicking I’m ill.

I just cannot seem to rationalise. I’m convinced I’m going to die if I catch it.Sad

Thislittlefinger123 · 03/01/2021 22:01

No, not personally scared for our family. Obviously would rather not get it given the choice, but because it'd potentially be unpleasant not dangerous. We've broadly stuck to the rules for the greater good so far. Hoping primary schools don't close unnecessarily though.

year5teacher · 03/01/2021 22:02

No, I’m not scared of catching it. It’s not about the individual risk though is it? It’s about what happens when you’re shedding the virus and don’t realise.

1dayatatime · 03/01/2021 22:03

Whilst I am not in the least bit scared of either myself or my DC or my DP getting Covid, I am absolutely petrified for my children's education, mental health, job prospects, Government debt, lgeneral future and happiness as a result of the measures introduced to try and attempt to control a highly infectious virus. I personally know no one who has died from Covid but I know two people that have committed suicide because of the Covid measures.

Ultimately when the average age of death from Covid is 82 and the overall average age of death in the UK is 81.4 then I feel we are sacrificing our children's futures in order prevent the over 80s dying.

Or in short our children are giving their tomorrows so the old can have their todays.

LastTrainEast · 03/01/2021 22:03

I've not lost any sleep over the virus, but I have taken every precaution because it makes sense to do so (and because it is the law) You can't base decisions on whether you personally feel fearful and of course you don't have the right to endanger other people on the basis of your personal beliefs. That's why we have laws imposed by society.

Thislittlefinger123 · 03/01/2021 22:03

I think those people who aren't scared are people who blithely assume they will be ok if they catch it. And frankly, they might not

And many people who are very scared are actually just incapable of calculating probability 😂

Thislittlefinger123 · 03/01/2021 22:05

1dayatatime a good post. I do really feel for teenagers/young adults and their families who have been so disproportionately affected imo

hamstersarse · 03/01/2021 22:07

When you are 80, your chances of making it to 85 are 50%

LastTrainEast · 03/01/2021 22:07

Perhaps someone would like to start a petition to allow 'brave' people to be injected with covid to get it over with? Then you could just isolate for a fortnight and forget it. Some risk you might die but worth it for the children's future right?

dingoesatemybaby · 03/01/2021 22:09

I'm not, and never have been, afraid of catching it. I'm in my thirties not overweight and have no underlying conditions.

Doesn't mean I won't stick to the rules to protect others though, like my asthmatic DH and DD.

1dayatatime · 03/01/2021 22:19

@LastTrainEast

Perhaps someone would like to start a petition to allow 'brave' people to be injected with covid to get it over with? Then you could just isolate for a fortnight and forget it. Some risk you might die but worth it for the children's future right?
Why would anyone actively seek to contract any disease - are you nuts?

There is a world of difference between asking society to shut down and sacrifice our children's futures and accepting a level of risk so that society can function. It's for that reason that smoking, cars and alcohol are not banned.

Lastly if you did however actively wish to contract Covid then you would inhale it and not inject it, please try and keep up.

1dayatatime · 03/01/2021 22:20

@hamstersarse

When you are 80, your chances of making it to 85 are 50%
Indeed when you are over 80 your chances of dying are 1 in 10 every year.
Almostslimjim · 03/01/2021 22:22

LastTrainEast

Only if those brave souls also sign a waiver saying they want no medical interventions should they become very unwell with it.

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