Are you taking this seriously?

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Are there any people that aren't clinically vulnerable/vulnerale taking the virus seriously?

It seems like there aren't enough people thinking "well I'm not vulnerable but I'm taking it all on board and think the pandemic is horrendous".

It's all quite soul destroying, the whole thing isn't it but I'm hoping that people are rising above the relentless boredom and realising that the restrictions are for a good cause.

I know a few people that think everything has been exagerated and before the stricter mask rules came in the other week, refused to wear one.

I'm vulnerable, but not extremely clinically vulnerable, and was wondering how many on here think it's all a waste of time because they don't think they're at risk?

I understand @OpheliasCrayon but it's difficult to be annoyed at people that had no idea you or your condition existed.. IYKWIM?

We can't all be constantly educated about certain conditions/people affected by them so it's a bit silly to be annoyed at people for suddenly paying attention to something that is rammed down our throat in the media.

@GabriellaMontez

Its not that i dont think I'm at risk.

It's that I'm prepared to take the small risk in exchange for life.

THIS.

This is not living.

[quote MotherForker]@VioletCharlotte I need human contact. A proper hug from someone who gives a shit about me. I need a break from being inside my house with my twat ex-H. I need a break from my children, just a day maybe to be on my own.

I need someone who listens and cares and doesn't just say "yes it is hard". Or offer me more pills.[/quote]
(((HUG))) I know it's not the same - at all! I live alone, and don't have a bubble. I've seen my DP (outside) twice since Feb last year. I'd like a hug from someone who loves me too, a proper hug.

However, living alone is still better than being stuck with an Ex. Is he supposed to be moving out or what?

How old are your kids?

Ha! Coming on here being all knowledgable and superior then not even knowing the difference between ‘moot’ and ‘mute.

Classic

@StormcloakNord

I understand *@OpheliasCrayon* but it's difficult to be annoyed at people that had no idea you or your condition existed.. IYKWIM?

We can't all be constantly educated about certain conditions/people affected by them so it's a bit silly to be annoyed at people for suddenly paying attention to something that is rammed down our throat in the media.

I've very clearly said in my first post it was people in my life. .the same person who hospitalised me because they didn't care that their actions could make me seriously ill suddenly wanted me to understand her covid worries. I unfriended her this said. Can't be arsed

What does "taking it seriously" mean? Do you not catch it if you take it seriously? Do you have to use the phrase "protect the NHS" 10 times a day in order to be taking it seriously? How many times a day do you need to call people selfish? Seems like a full time job this taking it seriously malarkey.

I have name changed for this because, well, I just know how this goes.

The problem is no one on mumsnet will particularly admit to not following the rules because you just get jumped on, and murderer screamed at you from people.

So, if by taking it seriously, do you mean following every single rule. No, I'm not.

I'm a single parent in a key worker role. My ex isn't working at present due to medical reasons. He is a great dad and could have our daughter. But I've claimed a spot at school. Why, because she thrives there. And she needs her friends and routine and if she can access it through legitimate ways, then I'm going to use it. For her benefit and ours.

I've had friends pop in for a coffee. Again I'm ok with that. Not every day. Hell, not even every week. But on occasion. And I'll happily keep doing it. Same with an odd play date in the garden for my DD. We even visited a nice garden centre last weekend for just something to do. I did buy plants so again I did have a reason to go. But I didn't need plants. We went to get out of the house.

I can WFH. But I choose to go into the "covid secure" office. I'm a massive extrovert and lockdown 1 hit my MH hard. So again. I'm going in.

I wear a mask, wash my hands, have lots of time alone (compared to normal), and do take it seriously but I don't comply fully.

What choice is there but to put with it? Seriously? No one can make shops, schools and pubs etc open up.

We cant do anything. I only put energy into things I can change. I cant change this and as time goes on I get more apathetic in that regard. You become conditioned to accepting it and tbh I'm not sure I'm going to fall back into "normal" in a blink of a eye. Plus some people wont have the option after losing income.

I am wondering how many will rush back into a full life paying in as much as they was to the economy? I'm going to be very wary about eg paying into after school clubs or holidays abroad as I want to see, say at least 6 months stability before I risk paying out for stuff like that

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Thewiseoneincognito

You really are quite unbelievable, whenever I read a shocking comment and go back up to look at the poster name - it's you again. Where do you get off on trying to scare people witless?

Yes taking it seriously should involve following every single rule, sick of selfish people who are still having play dates, coffee dates, visiting people, having their children in school when they dont need to, its beyond ridiculous and why we are in such an awful situation.

Thewiseoneincognito
Totally agree with you

Those not complying- don’t worry you’ll have to eventually.

Is that a threat?

No, but in all seriousness, why do you believe that? Or are you just stupid?

No. It's not PerfectPearl. It's the way it's been handled full stop. Lockdown 1 had pretty much full compliance. And yet here we are a year later.

Even now we are going against top scientists and the WHO regarding dosage times between vaccines, with them saying it will be less effective. But yep, my trip to the garden centre and my daughter in school will be the cause of us still being in lockdown for another few months. 🙄.

@Thewiseoneincognito

Wow if people feel like this now where are we going to be this time next year!? You have to find the good in the bad, it’s imperative.

This is our new world now, acceptance is key. Whether you take it seriously or not is a Mute argument, it does not matter because you have to get on with it regardless, there is no alternative.

Those complying, thank you. Those not complying- don’t worry you’ll have to eventually.

I'm generally glass half full.

But I recognise that I dont have to find the good in the bad. Doing that, relentlessly is a hallmark of an abusive relationship.

I was complying. Little by little the balance is shifting for many of us. And in future I will find more like minded people to not comply with. Other people who dont want the lives of their teens limited to a laptop in a shared bedroom.

@PerfectPearl

Yes taking it seriously should involve following every single rule, sick of selfish people who are still having play dates, coffee dates, visiting people, having their children in school when they dont need to, its beyond ridiculous and why we are in such an awful situation.

Bullshit.

@PerfectPearl

Yes taking it seriously should involve following every single rule, sick of selfish people who are still having play dates, coffee dates, visiting people, having their children in school when they dont need to, its beyond ridiculous and why we are in such an awful situation.

Ummm... No the reason we are in this situation is due to the Chinese government and the fact the rest of the world is too scared to hold them to account..

Okay wow.....
No not the sole reason we are in this situation, but it sure dont help with all these things going on.
Just cant understand y theres so little compliance

We have all had enough, yes its depressing and dull and sad, but it's the way it is so why not just get on with it

It's not why we are in this situation. Basic biology is. Every uninfected, unvaccinated human on earth is tinder. CV is a flame.

The UK is like a heath fire being patted down and flaring up. Somewhere else.

It's just nature doing its thing. There are possibly millions of viruses waiting to jump the species. It's what they do. It's their whole purpose. It's just another method of reproduction to spread its RNA. Like humans spread DNA. It's got no other agenda.

@Twentyweektraining

Thewiseoneincognito

You really are quite unbelievable, whenever I read a shocking comment and go back up to look at the poster name - it's you again. Where do you get off on trying to scare people witless?

Oh a fan, hi 👋🏼✌🏼

Wait I didn’t realise being realistic was getting off on scaring people? Not quite sure which part of my comment was shocking though?

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Yes the mute/ moot typo happened. Glad some found it hilarious 🙄 I guess my post struck a chord

@PerfectPearl

Thewiseoneincognito Totally agree with you

Good to see I’m not the only one. It seems we’re the minority here 🛡🛡

@PerfectPearl

We have all had enough, yes its depressing and dull and sad, but it's the way it is so why not just get on with it

I've had enough. I'm going to be doing things a bit differently now. The harms are out weighing the risks.

I certainly dont agree that its selfish to send your children to school and I would if I could.

You obviously havent had enough so feel free to continue.

@PerfectPearl

Yes taking it seriously should involve following every single rule, sick of selfish people who are still having play dates, coffee dates, visiting people, having their children in school when they dont need to, its beyond ridiculous and why we are in such an awful situation.

Do you seriously believe that the virus is spreading - not just here but almost everywhere in the world - because of people going on 'play dates'?

@PerfectPearl

Okay wow..... No not the sole reason we are in this situation, but it sure dont help with all these things going on. Just cant understand y theres so little compliance

What happens when you nag a teenager constantly over and over and over again and never talk about anything else?

Constantly in their face about it controlling every part of their lives..

They end up ignoring you and doing to complete opposite of what you want!