What are you looking forward to doing... - Positive Wellbein...
Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation
What are you looking forward to doing with the lockdown restrictions about to be eased? Multiple choice poll and please say what other is.
PWBAmbassadorAmbassador440 VotersGoing for a cup of coffee and having a chat with friends after a walk.
With a permanent lung condition, apart from family i will still seek to actively socially isolate myself so I guess reading, internet browsing and hobbies (from home) will be my main activities
Same here, I’ve had a splenectomy so I’m still being careful. Hoping the bike racing season will get off the ground soon, at least that is outside and we can socially distance. Will just be nice to get out.
I like motorsports too (assume that's the type of bike racing you're referring to) spent many a happy weekend at Snetterton
Yes, we spent 23 years marshalling at bike meetings all round the country but started off with Brands Hatch, Snetterton and Lydden. Now Cadwell is our nearest circuit but still go to a lot of the circuits to watch British Superbikes. When we did Snetterton we still used the long circuit with the hairpin by the A11 - great days 😺
Wendy
Getting back to parkrun, it is now 14 weeks since it was cancelled and I had ran the 26 consecutive weeks before.
Going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Because I suffer from bad anxiety, I'm always nervous in going out, because I'm afraid of seeing people, so I get my exercise early in the morning when theirs no one about.
Hi there I just want you to know there is a way forward and out of your isolating lifestyle, like exercise it takes practice and training but it does work you can overcome your fear, you can overcome your anxieties, you can have happiness and security in your life, have faith in yourself you can do it, lots of help advice online but remember you are the only person who can make your change as I said before it's like exercise, it takes practice little by little and it all starts with a memo to self
I am in charge, I will be happy I will not allow fear to control me
It's a challenge to learn new things I challenge you to learn to be happy we all know you can do it
I am being spoiled changing my morning routine. Get ready for the working day and run to get the bus and tube to arrive in the office by 9 am .
Now I lie in bed Listening to radio and just before 9 am send an e mail for roll call
I have more options for lunch
I sit in the garden working on my laptop
No one to worry about
It is all me
The down side was I was working longer hours Not sticking to finishing hours
I enjoy my work it is bit complicated
Now I log off At 5.30 pm at least
More time to go for a walk house work
Watch countdown
I feel great
A lot of people wish they could.continue to work from home. It sounds like you've def got balance right and enjoying it
Been very lonely although I’m contact through FaceTime etc. Nothing like a cuddle
No nothing like a hug, my friend died 7 weeks ago and I SO wanted to give her hubby a hug especially when he was talking to one of neighbours over fence and i could see him welling up.
Yes definitely hugs have been what I have missed the most. I suffer with anxiety and am lucky enough to have got counselling because of a very bad experience during the first week of lockdown that caused me to have a breakdown. I live on my own and in “normal “ life am a very tactile person with my close friends and family so lockdown has been awful.
I have now got a “Bubble” with my best friend and family which has given me an amazing boost 😁
Better world with better Hygiene Standards so keep bugs down for my immune supressed system .
Going out for an “away day” and getting lost in outdoors scenery breathing in fresh air and listening to sounds of nature!
Ive been lucky that i live in countryside on a park ang been able to walk Archie every day not bump into anyone and listen to the birds, which are chirping away at moment cos one built a nest in my jasmine bush. But a day away sounds good.
I have to walk a few miles now before I reach the countryside as my local area has become totally urbanised since I was a child. If I catch a train or bus I can soon be miles away from home where I’m virtually isolating now. It’ll be nice to walk around somewhere far away and feel safe again after this lockdown period finally ends. 😊
I'm so glad I don't live in Leeds anymore it idea green city with lots of parks and open spaces and countryside on doorstep but much harder to distance I should imagine. And I'd hate to be in London and or in a high rise block of flats or even worse both. I hope you get to enjoy your day in countryside soon
i live about 12 miles from Edinburgh and that is as close as I would like to be. Edinburgh is nice to visit but I'd hate to stay in the city itself or any other city for that. Like you the thought of being in a high rise flat abhors me as I couldn't live knowing people are above, below and either side of me. Noises at all times of day and night too. Plus it is dearer to live in a city.
Yes when my partner died everyone said why don't you come back to Leeds we'd only been here 18 months but I couldn't have afforded it on my own and love being away from everything.
I've been to Edinburgh twice and yes packed especially princess st. Nice place to be near though
I’ve not been to Edinburgh since lockdown began but I’ve seen plenty pics of empty streets there. This lockdown has been photographers’ dream taking pics in places with no tourists or locals in sight. I was there on 20 March when pubs, theatres and restaurants closed and I was glad to get home before buses went off the road. Not so good when you rely on public transport to get around.
All I want is to do my own shopping, to go in a supermarket. And on a bus occasionally. Six more weeks! Almost half as long as we've already done.
I take it your in shielding group then? You WILL get there someday
I am shielding but with walks every day for my sanity, as advised by my GP. I am finding it extremely difficult I have to say and the thought of six more weeks (and then perhaps a second wave?) has brought me down further.
I’m sorry to hear this 😕 You're doing so well and I hope a reprieve really is in sight. Will the slight change to shielding regs from the 6th July help at all?
Sending love x
Thank you, that's very sweet! Alas, no the changes will make no difference as I already go walking-at-a-distance with one friend at a time, and people I might like to "bubble" with are a bus or train ride away! It's doing my own shopping I need, rather than constantly stressing about getting deliveries and running out of things and having to ration myself. As for buying clothes – I do that online! Three beautiful summer dresses so far (have to keep morale up somehow!) x
A friend of mine very vulnerable and told she musnt sit in her own hagarden even but have window open. She said would go potty if did that and as other side of her road is the beach, behind open fields and houses either side of her holiday homes she was sitting in back garden for a bit. I'm glad your go agreed you could go out and its not as if you're going to go crazy and go out in busy times etc. Another friend who lives in London in a flat is shielding and she started going out at midnight to avoid people and get some fresh air. You will be free someday
I think the stress of only staying indoors, would weaken immunity by itself.
So its great your friend did go outside.
There is no evidence that sitting alone in a garden compromises you. Because Covid is chiefly passed from human to human.
Going to meet friends and more walking
Other is that really nothing will change until we are sure that the monster is sleeping.
My other is eating with someone, that could be at home or a cafe outside, just laughing face to face. Being in nature, fresh air, soaking it right in. Also chiropody.
My chiropodist is back working, I saw him about 3 weeks ago
My see my grown up kids at at least 2m distance in garden and continue my local well isolated walks,I have no confidence whatsoever that general public will comply with the premature easing of the rules
I will be terrified of going to work on a Tesco checkout, so atm see no positives. Am enjoying the seclusion and my garden xx
Hi, my Mum is 82 and believe it or not works 3 days a week on the checkout at her local Sainsbury’s. She self isolated for the 12 weeks as advised by the government which she was paid for but as this has ended she was expected by Sainsbury’s to return to work which she did last week.
To be fair to them they are trying to keep the checkout staff safe as they are behind a screen, have hand sanitizer and masks if they want to wear them. The customers are also instructed to keep social distance which they do for the most part. The main danger for her is handling so many objects that have been touched by others so being diligent with the hand gel is the most important thing.
As far as I know the measures taken for the staff are pretty much the same in all of the big supermarkets soTesco probably have screens etc in place but I understand why you are worried and wish you well if and when you return to work.
Oh my! What a lady your mother is! I am wondering at Sainsbury’s requiring her to be back at work already when shielding has been extended to 30.7?!
I have to say Tesco have been really good, well my managers have anyway, though they are surprised by my reluctance to go back!
I know their precautions are at top level, but still I worry: I can’t wear a mask due to COPD, the hand sanitiser has wrecked my skin and haven’t used any since March (!) and I worry about the aircon, it seems to redistribute germs at the best of times!
Anyway, I keep telling myself not to worry because we will be in lockdown again by then xx
My other is going back to work and seeing and talking to people
Camping
My mobility has really deteriorated in the last three months. I am desperate to go to a park with my wife, our six month old puppy and my walking-frame. After the walk we will go for a lovely coffee and hopefully we will meet up with our daughter and family. This will be after l have had my hair cut, fingers crossed!
I’m not ready to stop self isolation yet, Covid is not falling in my area, the North West, I shall be taking great care for the foreseeable future. I feel the government are making it up as they go along.
Yes the north west still hovering around the 1 mark I'd be wary too. I'm lucky in a place where rate low BUT I'm only 2 miles from seaside town and all caravan parks re opening so that's a concern. I live on residential side of a caravan park in a park home so I won't be walking Archie in park anymore but walking into village
Yes, best to be wise before the event, you know the score clearly, expect a rise in the area if out of towners are coming in.
Yes and we have a elderly population and don't have the same number of Drs and hospitals round here. My postman just been and he said have you heard what's gone on in mablethorpe this morning? No says I. Well a couple from Nottingham here don't know where staying as shouldn't be yet have been taken I'll and to Drs and its confirmed covid so now our surgery locked down completely. So it's began
Dreadful, you are importing it, don’t they see it’s too early, I despair sometimes, I live next to beautiful countryside, we had few visitors prior to Covid, now it’s like Benidorm on a busy day.
Yes everyone staying home instead of going abroad, and always popular coastline line and we have largest number of caravans in country
Looking forward to getting things back to normal but just so nervous of a second wave I'm still going to be wary and careful
Not sure what other people think ?
I agree with you, you know what is happening in your area, you can see the Stats, take care, there is no rush.
We had this conversation this morning. I am shielding and I have been such a good girl. I won't be going anywhere fast when lockdown is over because of the way other people have behaved. I am scared that a second wave will come and I will be compromised.
Cant wait to get out for a drive with my daughter after shielding for so long dont care if its pouring rain 😁
Getting a manicure and pedicure!
going to the Hydro Therapy for my exercises, but not now yet, as I have to shield for another month
Won’t be able to take advantage of any of the above until an effective solution is found for people who are immunocompromised. Will continue going walks, tending my tiny allotment and, at the moment, watching The Crown. All of BBC Charles Dickens is next.
I'm looking forwards to meeting up with family and friends, going for a cup of tea or coffee in a cafe and a chat to catch up face to face.
Oh and I'm looking forwards to hugging people again ... human contact is so so important, but I think it will be a while before I feel confident hugging all friends and family again.
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Hermes123
I just to have back my friends from my wellbeing club, where my G.P. sent me several years ago, I have missed a good chatter with my friends, but it depends on Boris first remembering which group we are, then for Boris to remember what he did with the key. Hermes.
In my opinion the government has gone way too far too fast with their easing restrictions and even a blind man can see it is driven by economics and not a desire to protect the public. Many people are already acting as though nothing is wrong. You have only to look at the scenes on beaches recently for proof of this.
Any of the things listed here are likely to lead to me contracting the virus and as I am in the extremely vulnerable group this is likely to lead to death so I will not be venturing out to risk my life for a haircut or to watch a film.
My wife works in the local A&E as a nurse and the overwhelming opinion among the staff there is that the rapid lifting of restrictions will soon result in a second wave and many more deaths.
Sorry to be so negative but I think it is better to be realistic.
No it's true there will be a second wave they've said it all along and as I live near a seaside town I've seen what the beaches like so I won't be going our as much as usual, i can already see town much busier and parks not open yet
I feel for u living in a beach town and the visitors that are destroying ur environment
Hello again nicholson27!
I couldn’t agree more! The figures we are fed by the government vary considerably from others available, I don’t know where their science comes from, but the letter to the BMJ from all the top doctors, clinicians and health bodies says it all “ while the future shape of the pandemic in the UK is hard to predict, the available evidence indicates that local flare ups are increasingly likely and a second wave a real risk “. That’s on the same day as further relaxations were made and distancing halved! Boris said on same day something along the lines of I don’t think a second wave is likely at this time. Really??!!
The R rate where I live is 0.9 (ZOE), so yes, under 1, but only just!
As a p.s. Has anyone seen the pictures of Bournemouth beach this morning?! Rubbish! Piles of it! Just shows the mentality of the people there yesterday! Inconsiderate morons🤬 I hope they all got sunburnt 😘
Please stay safe all xx
I do agree, I too was a nurse, although now retired and disabled, and the way the public is behaving is ridiculous; as if Covid 19 has gone away! It hasn't, its lurking around the corner waiting to strike again, and if its anything like the Spanish Flu the second wave will be far worse, because it will have mutated, and become adapted to infect us more easily..
I think we are storing up problems for ourselves by easing so fast and allowing folk to ignore the precautions.
Cheers, Midori
Nothing. It's too soon. Look at Djokovic's tennis tournament, or the meat factories in Wales and Yorkshire, or the R number in Germany, or.....
I won't be playing Russian Roulette any time soon.
Nothing, more of the same as I did none of the things listed before shielding.
Would really love to get back to either my pottery class or ukulele group
Getting out into the country, preferably near trees and a river or stream.
Honestly I can’t look forward to those things while I have no confidence they are safe. I have been much happier shielding. I’m worried about the impact of the relaxation of lockdown, and for those who will be forced into a level of contact unsuitable for their vulnerability.
Everyone will cope as they can, it's a strange thing, over 100 years since the last Pandemic. We aren't used to it and are unsure what to do for the best.
I dont think anyones being "forced" to go out especially if they are vulnerable. Its advice to follow and do whatever you're comfortable with. I understand you're nervous about it, I feel the same but I want to get back to normal and see my family again. You must do what you think is best for you and try not to worry xxxx
Yes, sorry I think I should have used the word ‘pressured’. It can be hard to explain to healthy friends and relatives who feel the risk is over and are keen to do things together!
But also I do know teachers and shop workers who are nervous to go back to work after their shielding lifts at the end of July, but i think they have no choice? Maybe I’m wrong - I hope so! X
Hopefully places of work will have all the necessary things set up to cope and your friends and family will be safe.
I'm with you there. My sister is very eager to come and stay in August, but honestly I'm not keen. She cant seem to understand my risk is rather different from hers and I feel is too soon.
Working in Tesco I will have two choices: 1. To go back and take my chances and carry on being paid or 2. Take a lifestyle break and not get paid. Errrrmm....xx
Tesco is my go-to Supermarket. It has put in place stringent measures to keep the staff and shoppers safe. The only thing I would add is gloves, so that handling the stock as it comes through the till is safer for you.
My local Tesco has separate entrance and exits, and trolley spraydown and cleaning, hand sanitisers, a one way system. and a good queue management system to avoid queues at individual checkouts. Only alternate checkouts are being used. I can understand if you work at an Express, where it is harder to instigate all the safety measures.
cheers, Midori
I am looking forward to going into the village library to choose books and also waiting for the church to open for private prayer.
Also find love.
Going to Car boot sales and stamp fairs.
Going to my caravan!
Live in Wales - NO LOCKDOWN LIFT not every one lives in England!
Other - being able to browse in the corner shop/mini market again.
Having my grand children staying over every weekend we have two or more staying so have really missed there company x
Isn't it strange haircut second highest? Who would have thought we'd get so excited about a haircut? Obvious that seeing friends/ family highest and let's hope this all means will see them more in future?
I forgot to tick other but it will be to drive 100 miles to see my new born ( well 6 week old now ) great niece for the first time but think that will be a while yet
I can’t wait for our local little coffee shop to open up again & have a cuppa & a cake with friends I always met there, not bothered about the pubs but that’s because I’m not a drinker anyway, but will be nice for them to be open for food again 😊
I don't really do shopping and I watch sport on tv, but don't go to sports arenas. I am looking forward to a haircut (booked for the 7th). I will also drink coffee outside watching the world go by. My main desire is to spend time with my family. I am lucky I have been able to see them, with safety distancing, but I want a real relaxed family day with some food and a couple of drinks.
I am finishing up logging blowdowns from last winter. My sawmill will be busy for the next few days. Some of of which will be part of a new floor for a shed. Gotta keep busy.
I need to go and view a few places, with a view to moving house. I also like driving into the countryside. Apart from that, I don't have a lot of contact with my family, so nothing changes there. I don't need any new clothes, or a haircut, as I have been doing my own hair, and shall continue to do so. Most of my local amenities have, or are being closed down, unfortunately. Why get used to doing more activities, as at the flick of a switch, they could all be closed down again. I have completely lost all trust in our government now, so I have learnt to trust myself more.
Here Here!
Running with friends/ members of my running club
Being able to use public transport to walk in different places.
Being able to go back to work on the 2nd August.
Going for a haircut, visiting my favorite coffee shop in town, going to the bank, seeing my great pharmaceutical team who have delivered my medication and the most simplest thing like walking around town doing nothing! FREEDOM!
I have not been on lockdown. US calls it stay-at-home. All restrictions were lifted in my town about a month ago, but people are being encouraged to social distance and ware masks, which I do. Having CLL, I am doing the same things I have been doing for years because of CLL. I hope all of you enjoy end of lockdown and those who are sick stay in lockdown to protect the rest of us.
I went out with my dog for 10 minutes this morning for the first time since the end of March. I am fortunate to have a garden so shielding has been OK. I am now looking forward to my new date of August 1st
Getting a massage!
#1 Getting to hug, and kiss my family, and loved ones for as long as we want without worry. #2 Being able to attend, and worship at my church services 3 times a week again. #3 I miss going out dancing at my Oldies, but Goodies dance locations, and rollerskating with friends.
Singing in performance instead of recording at home.
Looking forward to not being restricted to shopping once a week but to go to local store for a top up if I run out/or forget to order something. My partner acts as if I'm running a restaurant.
Getting a decent haircut would be nice. I need to be sure it's done safely so no rush.
Also catching up with cycling buddies and riding in a peloton safely. This may be some
way off though. Drinking, eating out, cinema and theatre not bothered about mainly
because I am teetotal, don't really enjoy eating out. As for cinema and theatre, very rarely !
What did you say "boring old sod", well "no" very happy with my lot thankyou.
Also be great to catch up with the family under "normal" conditions again I fear this is
some way off. Remember we have to try and prevent a second wave of covid -19 but by the
way people folks are gathering on our beaches there is very little chance of this.
Take care all and be safe !!
Going to the library when they eventually open, I’ve missed going so much!
Being able to go out and buy my own food instead of having to rely on delivery slots. Though as I’m shielding that will be a while yet
Seeing my brand new great grandson who was born 5 weeks premature on 22nd April. He's had a bit of a fight but 2 months later he's doing fine.
Actually still being very cautious as we are seeing spikes in some areas.
Being able to see family members.
Continue with safety precautions, such as wearing mask, washing hands, using hand sanitizer when I go to grocery store. Basically, staying inside as much as possible. The pandemic seems to be getting worse as things open up.
I ticked "other" cos I'm staying locked down for a good few months more. This relaxation of restrictions is at best, a load of nonesense, and at worst, a severe threat to anyone who has underlying health issues - this covid stuff kills! They seem to concentrate on reporting the number of deaths every day, and I conceed that is coming down. But the more important measure is the number of new infections every day, and that is still hovering around 1000. That's 7 thousand new infections per week, or 28,000 per month, and that's just the ones we know about. I'm preparing for a new outbreak just like the SAGE guys advised us in their last briefing - they were extremely guarded in that announcement. And opening up all these unneccessary social venues like: pubs, cinemas, restaurants, etc is just asking for trouble - I don't trust the general public to be cautious. New Zealand had a new outbreak 8wks after they erradicated the virus from their country - ironically they let someone in from London. Wuhan had a spike, so too did S.Korea and Germany is still struggling. I just wish Boris was more like Jacinda Ardern in his handling of the virus - we had a feeble, weak lockdown and it came far too late. We could've erradicted the virus by now and be fearlessly back to full strength with the economy - with little or no chance of reinfection. But no... they say we have to live with it for months to come...tut! Be highly cautious everybody - and if you must go out, then take care of yourselves.
Exactly. I'm with you on this. I really don't know why they are doing this unless they want to infect more of us.
Economics is the short answer ! When the second wave comes it will be far worse
plus the Country cannot afford further financial support for any sector. Be very careful,
be very, very careful, continue distancing and stay safe and well. There are hard times
ahead without a doubt !!
Exactly. Nothing has changed. If you're vulnerable you still will be and the virus will still be just as deadly.
It's likely to be worse, as it will have mutated into a form which is easier to infect us, as was shown by the Spanish Flu 102 years ago. The second wave was far deadlier than the first, and, being a virus, antibiotics can't attack it.
Exactly! Bring the expenses down - do away with the elderly and infirm! xx
It reminds me of "Yes Prime Minister" where PM's advisor is encouraging the
older ones to "Smoke", as death will come sooner and the savings from the State
Pension will be simply enormous. Well it's the same with Covid-19 deaths, the State avoid the Pensions. It's well worth sacrificing the old ones simply for the financial
savings. Not nice..... but true !!
Im also looking forward to my dental appointment I am a front tooth missing!
Where I live in USA, COVID 19 still going strong. Being 78 with lymphoma, my wife and I will continue to stay home and have delivery of groceries.
Be safe over there in the US of A. Covid 19 is rampant and seemingly out of control, so
you really must look after each other and steer clear of this dreaded plague.
Best wishes to you.
Having a cuppa with daughter and grandaughter and playing with my great grandchildren. Missed them so much.
Definitely going to mass.
I really want to go swimming. I cycle and have done C25K so am now running and wanted to do a triathlon this year...Live near Tooting Lido which is closed today...Agggg
I may get a deferred house repair or two done. Perhaps risk a trip to the hardware store at some point. As things have already opened up (to some extent) here in California & corona cases have been rising in suit, I’m afraid it is going to be same old, same old for me.
Getting a pedicure!!!
Well considering how poor this decision is nothing, as I'll be carrying on shielding the best I can as before. Only now with the added 'bonus' of even more people acting like this virus has somehow magically gone overnight.
Stay safe everyone and the best of luck out there.
I been doing some walking but we still need to Wear Mask’s.
Especially when going Into Store’s.
Going to Church to celebrate
Being able to travel so i c an get some seaside and upland walks in
I’m also looking forward to having short breaks away, just a couple of nights in Keswick for walking/shopping or other areas we go to to see friends or family for a couple of nights.
Getting my hair done and then going to visit my daughter and her family.
Just going a short walk And seeing my grand children xx
s I could not get out before this happened, I am looking forward to things like having Cricket again to listen to and other sports.
I am not going to rush out as the huge holiday park opens the same day in our town and there will be thousands of people about!
I've replied getting my hair cut, which is next week - phew, going to a cafe, seeing more friends/family and other. My other is walking my granddaughters to school and picking them up, I e really missed this. My youngest grandaughter's first day of school will be September.
I have noticed my legs do not keep me up walking for long, so I need to get walking. Also to reduce the weight I have put on.
You might want to check out the Active 10 community here on HealthUnlocked as well:
healthunlocked.com/active10...
Lots of good tips and support to for getting into walking just 10 minutes a day!
Have a great Friday!
Being more careful.
Going to a supermarket again and choosing my own food
I hope to be getting back to my horseriding -pending approval from the doctor im seeing on 7th July -Im going to put forward my case & show evidence that ive had approval from her colleague in writing & evidence that my riding instructor has confirmed in writing that full safety measures are in place
Stay locked up at home............. jv 06/25/2020
Just having fun with friends and family
Staying in semi isolation, just walking the dogs. Too many defiant idiots about .
all being well - back to horseriding as long as mum doesnt keep putting a downer on it -to get out of taking me
I am sick of being shut in, so want to go out for a nice drive.......
Just a bit more variety really. I’d love an antiques fair, even a boot sale would do. But I expect any event will be mobbed so probably written off for this year.
Would love to add restaurants/cafes, and theatre/cinema but do not feel comfortable with confined spaces yet.
More freedom to choose
I normally attend both an Art Group, and Headway, a 'Brain Injury' Support Group. I'm 'missing' everone😢.
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