"Theres been an equalisation of society for one thing and the usual pressure and hassle has been removed.
The populations mental health is in such a state the last few years because we arnt meant to live in this awful capitalist rat race."
What an absolute joke. There has been no equalising, many many people are being pushed into poverty whilst people in high paid white collar positions who can easily work from home are fine.
I don't know where you're standing but from where I am there's far more pressure and hassle. Pressure to keep up with all the work we have so the company doesn't go under, whilst half our team are working with kids at home so only completing half their work meaning the rest of us have to do 12+ hour days to get it done. The hassle of having to queue for everything, always be alert when you're out so as not to go too near anyone else, no relaxing trips outside just to get out the house. Pressure to call family members who I usually don't interact with for 6 months at a time because my mums asked me to check on them. Pressure to look after the vulnerable and do things for them, get involved with the local community. The hassle of people on local groups asking us to drop things off like we all have the time and energy to do so.
I love the 'awful capitalist rat race'. I usually love my job, going into a bustling office, interacting with people, building my career. Spending me evenings and weekends Pershing hobbies, going to the gym, meeting with friends in bars, going out socialising. I love it all, I loved my pre lockdown life and can't wait to get back to it.
There is absolutely no problem with some people enjoying the peace lockdown has brought them and the should absolutely try and continue this in their regular lives if that's what makes them happy. However I absolutely hate people who imply that this lockdown has been a good chance for everyone to slow down, I hate slowing down, I like to be busy. Just because being busy isn't good for your MH doesn't make it the same for everyone else. If some people like having nothing to do, nowhere to go and no one to see that's absolutely fine and good for them, however don't try to imply it would be better for everyone if we all loved like this, it's incredibly patronising and frankly wrong.
For everyone here who has enjoyed aspect of lockdown and are only commenting on their own situations, not trying to put their ideas on anyone else, good for you, I really mean it. I am very envious of people who enjoy their own company and homely hobbies like cooking, reading and puzzles, but it's just not me. To all of you I say make sure you continue with these things after lockdown, say no to invites to things you don't want to attend, go on less nights out, drop a few clubs, look into continuing to wfh after lockdown, you should absolutely be able to continue to enjoy your life how you want. Just please don't try and push these things on people that don't like them whilst you're at it with some idea that it would improve everyone's life and MH if we all lived that way.