'We've not been out since all this started'

[TheVampiresWife]

I heard this yesterday from someone DH works with (they're all wfh). A couple in their late 40s, no health issues with no vulnerabilities, fully vaccinated but 'you can't be too careful'.

They've not left the house apart from their vaccine appointments since the start of the first lockdown.

I understand how worrying it's all been for some people, particularly if you're vulnerable or have health anxiety. But it's so sad that people are this terrified. I wonder how they'll cope when restrictions end. The MH fallout from all this is going to be massive, isn't it?

I don't doubt that there are some people who are concerned, but there are plenty who are here for the entertainment. Don't kid yourself. It's no different to a 'can you believe someone called their child this?' thread in that sense - regardless of intention.

The people described here can be being too cautious AND a lot of people on this thread can still have come here to be shitty about it. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

If you haven't been out but are happy to let others bring stuff to you, it's bizzare.

I don't want to engage with people like that to be honest.

@tiltedtomatoes

I don't doubt that there are some people who are concerned, but there are plenty who are here for the entertainment. Don't kid yourself. It's no different to a 'can you believe someone called their child this?' thread in that sense - regardless of intention.

As I've said, I've struggled hugely myself particularly at the beginning of the first lockdown. I'm on antidepressants for the first time in years. DH works with vulnerable people and has seen the fallout already. I've seen it too with what I do.

I don't feel 'entertained' by any of it. Worried, concerned and feeling the effects of the pandemic on my own mental health however, yes.

@tiltedtomatoes

The people described here can be being too cautious AND a lot of people on this thread can still have come here to be shitty about it. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

I agree that one or two of the comments have been seriously off colour and unpleasant but this was never meant to be a point and stare thread. That was not my intention.