it took long enough to get used to lockdown now dont want to go out help
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I do think that some people do feel like that after a long period in lockdown. It can be very frightening for some people to start to venture out again. This could become a real problem for some people, especially those who would normally suffer with anxiety as such big swings and changes in lifestyle have an impact on mood because of the erratic nature and speed of change during the epidemic. I suggest any transition is done slowly and gradually, building confidence as you go along. Maybe, if you find you can't step out the door, you may need to seek some advice from your GP. 🌼🌻
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When I have had to rehab. I have worked in small stages. First I considered what scared me the least, and what the most. Then done stages in between. For me very local shops, walking with friend and masks, as the local ones are not crowded. Would not fancy public transport straight away, but would consider investing in a cab, not to go shopping, but to visit the home of a friend I could trust to be sensible. That way you can build up to the more scary stuff. I live on a busy high street, so cannot walk without being in with people, unless I visit the bakers at 7.30 am. (always rewarded myself with their glorious chocolate fudge squares, or a bacon bap)!! But if you live in a less busy area, you might find a way to be out, without meeting more than a few people to start with. I always started with someone, for the first outings, to lean on, as I am not too good even with my walking stick on crowded pavements, also they can be used to ward people off, if they get too close. I was thinking the other day, as a joke, that maybe it might be worth carrying a bell, ringing it as they did in the times of the Crusades and shouting unclean, would certainly keep people away from us!! I wish you the best, do not get cross with yourself, as this is difficult for everyone, just take it as it goes. Also remember, for those of us fully locked down, we are still advised not to go out, more than we need to.
i am supposed to be sheilding but obviously had to go to shops etc most of time myself no online slots available but thats wat is crazy at beginning i wouldnt stay in now i wont go out anyway new week thanks
Yes in the bible this was what Lepers had to call out when traveling. This would keep healthy people from coming too close to them because they were highly contagious.. I think now in these times you might call out as you are traveling, With your mask on cough a little and say I am on my way to get tested for the Carona virus. I believe this would keep people very far away from you . LOL
I know exactly how you feel. I was in lockdown before the official start because my husband was very poorly and I never left him on his own for many months. The only people I saw were my daughter and the carers. Unfortunately he has now passed away and I can go out but really don’t want to. Fortunately my daughter insists I go out with her, even if it’s only for a car ride. When I first went out it was to my husband’s funeral. I was so traumatised that I was shaking. Since that terrible day, my daughter insists that I go out everyday and I am gradually getting used to it. Isn’t there someone who could go to with you for the first few times. It will help if you are not alone. Anyway good luck, it will get better
Im so sorry your husband passed away. Your daughter sounds like a great support to you x
That's really sad Pauline, I'm very sorry for your loss. Your daughter sounds very supportive and that's really good. Grief takes a long time to ease and whilst you never get over it, it does ease eventually. All the best to you. xx
I know what you are going through. The unknown, the uncertainty of it is really most gone. The government are telling you the right figures. ...after been in lockdown since middle of February , having everything delivered to my door step. Using mask or seen prople using them . And now the time comes for you to go out and you cannot see people with mask. People doing little parties around you and no one with mask is a bit scare. What i started to do is go get my car with my children at night 8pm and hoing out just for a ride. My heart was bitting very fast. I was feeling breathless. But i did. Then i need to take my sons to speck savers. Instead of goig to the big shopping Iwent in a small areawhere i knew it was so small thst you need to make an appointment. You cannot go in without it. Rhe taquicardia was there but was with my sons and again I did it. Then I was getting frustrated to fo shopping online and not coming everything I wanted and sometimes I have forgotten some items. So this week I took one of my sons and went to Morriston at 8pm . It was very quiet. I m getting there slowly. Its a process. Good luck on your staging.
My advice is take your time like we are and start with easy small things to go to even if its just a walk of 10 mins its progress and then work up as you get more confident.
Best of luck!
I read something on lockdown-type events that have happened in the past and how people coped afterwards. It’s perfectly normal to feel apprehensive, want to keep your distance from others, avoid busy places and so on.
I’m looking on the easing of lockdown as there’s more on offer but I don’t have to go to any of it. I won’t go on a bus but I might drive to a different area for a walk, change of scenery. I’ll have a cup of coffee sat outside a cafe but wouldn’t want to go in a pub or restaurant.
Don’t put pressure on yourself, maybe just visit a local shop, or just have a walk. Wear a face covering if you want, just do things your way.
Hi all,
I've been in the extremely high risk group, so have spent nearly 4 months in the house and garden... We are lucky enough to have a nice garden.. So that and the weather have made it quite be arable. After 21 years of severe fatigue from pbc, and then a transplant, and pancreatitus I've spent a lot of time at home anyway, so really I'm used to it.
My issue now is that we can start going out and we've been for a few quiet walks, however on our very first trip out a couple of weeks ago we had to pass a group of people (about8/10 of them)
Who barged past us not even anymore than a foot from us... There was nowhere to go so we just turned away... I was so angry that they were so ignorant and gave no thought whatsoever!!!
We can attempt to try and stay 2 metres from people, but there is no way to deal with this... This was a quiet place, plenty of room apart from one area on the path... But apart from wearing a mask we are stuck to protect ourselves..!!!
I feel we should have a nationally produced badge so that people could see we need space...!!
Or a hat!!
I love the unclean Bell idea.... Ha ha.. My son suggested I cough very loudy.. Then these ignorant people may move!!!
Best wishes to you all.
Baby steps anon, and where a mask for a little more confidence, and get to distance walk with you if you can.
Cazer.
Get a friend to distance walk with you.. Oops sorry typos.
It's tough isn't it anon00? You are in good company because many of us feel it's not so safe to go out there, and yet the alternative of sitting home forever just to stay safe, isn't practical.
Start small. Use face covering and also gloves if you want. Maintain social distancing, but just step out there on the street for a little. See what and who is out there. Take confidence from the fact that others are going out, coming home and still staying safer. (I won't say safe, because life's not safe. Road traffic accident statistics will show you that.)
Anyway, do that to begin with. And then build on it. Good luck!
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Don’t stress yourself and just do what you feel you can when you can. Life is just slightly different now and as long as we are aware we are perfectly safe.
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Baby steps anon, little by little. x
Hi there, For me, lockdown has been the exact opposite. I am now suffering from severe depression, and anxiety. Unfortunately, I now live in a small flat without a garden, and it has become a prison. So, the thought of another lockdown will be a tragedy for me. I have my husband with me, but I am his carer. So, if I need any assistance I have no one to turn to. My husband recently got scammed by a cyber attack. We have had to get our desktop computer cleared, which cost us over a £100, plus the fact that the new programme is not as good as the old one. My husband has lost £250 on this trading platform which is a scam. I was not aware of what he was doing at the time. We had a telephone call from someone pretending to be from Sky Network, this was a follow on call from the original one. My husband then followed through with the instructions given to him, and consequently he had given these scammers access to not only his bank details, but also access to being able to use his computer via the mouse! After chasing the bank up to stop his credit card account, we now have the mammoth task of informing all of our gas, electricity, water payments etc. I really feel like I just want to walk into oblivion. Lockdown is a sentence which can drive you mad. Get out and about before we are all under house arrest again. Best wishes
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thanks sorry to hear about your husband being scammed theres always someone ready to take advantage of a bad situation not nice at all and yes it will drive us mad when i read other peoples stories mines isnt bad at all its monday so can try for getting out one day during the week thanks
Hi Anon,
Similar here but, it is my daughter who doesn't want to go out so, we go out as a family when it is raining. Most folks prefer the sunshine so much less people in the rain. We have managed 3 short walks on the canal. We have no garden and don't have anywhere to sit outside. My son and I shop once a week. Go in the car, I stay in the car and he goes in. I have had to go to the health centre due to a fall on the stairs and I was super anxious about going but, it is really well managed and you have to wear a mask and there's sanitizer there. My mobility is not good so I have to have someone with me. I am not increasing my going out until I absolutely have to and then I will still be protecting myself and my family.
A small walk at a quiet time could help you get used to being outdoors again.
I feel the same way. Since I retired and because I suffer from anxiety and depression, I had no problem with the lockdown. It was like an excuse for me NOT to go out into the scary world.
I was and still am, having my therapist and Psychiatrist appointments by phone.
Since the lockdown lifted, I have only been away from the house once, when I had to go to my Dr for my second Shingles shot which wa a bit overdue. I get nervous driving so it was tough but I did it.
My next BIG outing will be the end of July to get my haircut. I am REALLY worried about that but my hairdresser has a LOT of safety measures in place plus I will have my own as well.
So, you are NOT alone!
Thank you Jerry for that reassurance. I'm reluctant to go anywhere, even the corner shop has proved a challenge. Knowing the numbers are reduced is very encouraging. Thanks, just what I needed to see 
Hi anon - I hear you. I'm supposed to make an appointment for an eye test, my optician is open again for them and got in touch last week....but I'm so reluctant to go as its in the city centre. I will take the plunge though....deep breaths, it will get better. Sending a hug xxx
Will those of us still shielding even be able to go anywhere at the start of August? Or will the virus be rampaging again?
Feel same.. Don't like a lot of people and cars
I know exactly how you feel
It's baby steps and you will feel better with every outing Its very comforting that we are not alone in this and so many people understand
Take care xxx
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