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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The past few days has got me frightened a little. Catching it sounds awful and a few people i know are afraid too Any advice on easing it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The past few days has got me frightened a little. Catching it sounds awful and a few people i know are afraid too Any advice on easing it? "

I think everyone will be afraid, just some wont admit it

I ease it by opening my whisky collection, no longer is it a collection because I am enjoying every bottle

I wish you well, stay safe

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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago

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Perhaps the only thing to do is not catch it or hope that you have already had it and cured it.

Lowering temperature

with paracetomol seems to be a common answer - beyond that nobody is really offering hard and fast advice.

It's very scary indeed.

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By *all-Eddies QosCouple
over a year ago

wirral

Absolutely.

Had a running joke for the past couple of years. My mum and nan both died when they were 39..... I'm 39....

Just got too much to do..no time to die

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try some mindfulness

Feeling anxious is natural given this situation. Try and stay off social media although this is hard as it's a useful tool for communicating with friends and family. Adhere to the advice around social distancing and handwashing. Create a self soothe box that has items in that draw your mind away from the worrying and fearful thoughts. Things like favourite photos or bubble bath etc.

Some simple tips that may help x

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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago

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"Absolutely.

Had a running joke for the past couple of years. My mum and nan both died when they were 39..... I'm 39....

Just got too much to do..no time to die

You have to believe.

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By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

We have both had it 99 per cent sure , made us unwell for 3/4 weeks for us the breathing was not nice and fatigue but apart from that had worse Flu in the past

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No bothered in tbe slightest

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

No I'm not afraid.

That's not because I think "it won't happen to me", and I am taking sensible precautions.

There's very little that scares me, if you worried about what might happen, you would never live your life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We have both had it 99 per cent sure , made us unwell for 3/4 weeks for us the breathing was not nice and fatigue but apart from that had worse Flu in the past "

I had pneumonia (diagnosed not just guessing) in early February. My GP surgery have since contacted me saying have put a note on my file to have antibody test as soon as available as they are reasonably sure I have had Covid virus. I hope so!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Broken my tooth on Tuesday, called the dentist but told all practices are closed. Told to use patching kit take pain killer's and call 111 if i cant cope.

Think that hit home. The receptionist sounded really stressed out. This and the shops and taljing to frightened friends un nerved me. One jyst lost his mother from covid19, she had underlying issues

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We have both had it 99 per cent sure , made us unwell for 3/4 weeks for us the breathing was not nice and fatigue but apart from that had worse Flu in the past

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, I am not afraid. The human condition has a 100% mortality rate, worrying about dying will ruin what life I have left to live, be it two weeks or 40 years. I would rather not die in the immediate future, so am taking what I consider to be reasonable precautions against becoming infected. Beyond that it's out of my control.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

I've actually tried to stay positive for moat of it but I got really upset a couple of nights ago and I couldn't sleep. I'd read about that poor 13 year old dying alone and it broke me.

It's a scary time, it's perfectly normal to be frightened.

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By *toC Thats MeWoman
over a year ago

Sheffield

I think it’s natural to be afraid in these situations. We also think irrationally and if we get it we’ll be in hospital or die. 3 friends have now had it. All have been pretty unwell for 7 days but are all now ok. Another friend has had it who ended up in hospital who is now home and well.

We have to try and stay positive xx

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By *nourdreamsCouple
over a year ago

Warwickshire

It is really scary & especially when ppl don’t keep their distances in the shops. We’ve been making a list of things to do when it all passes & just trying to concentrate on the new memories we’ll make x

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

At times I am not so much scared but do worry about our kids and grandchildren, extended family etc..

Op as someone said maybe try mindfulness or even meditation, try to zone out from the situation..

Stay well..

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By *izzabelle and well hungCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh.

1,500 people die a day in the UK on average. The numbers are a bit higher at the moment. So I’m not that fussed. I’ll just follow the guidelines and chill.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I've actually tried to stay positive for moat of it but I got really upset a couple of nights ago and I couldn't sleep. I'd read about that poor 13 year old dying alone and it broke me.

It's a scary time, it's perfectly normal to be frightened. "

that upset me and seeing a children's playground locked with a notice on the gate explaining why. Those two things brought it home to me.

However I can't afford to be frightened, people depend on me not being scared

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I’m afraid for my Dad. In the past decade he’s gone from a strong bear of a man to being quite fragile after a heart attack and angina.

I am paranoid that someone in the family is going to infect him through carelessness so he’s confined to his house as nobody took it seriously to start.

The thought of losing him terrified me.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m afraid for my Dad. In the past decade he’s gone from a strong bear of a man to being quite fragile after a heart attack and angina.

I am paranoid that someone in the family is going to infect him through carelessness so he’s confined to his house as nobody took it seriously to start.

The thought of losing him terrified me. "

Same here. Im worried for my mum

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By *erts86Man
over a year ago

Welwyn Garden City

You're not alone in your worries. I am quite worried too. I just hope this lockdown can be over soon.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Me and my work colleagues. The strain is beginning to show and still no proper protective clothing in place for us to wear.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just afraid ill have gone the crazy by time its over. Might have to go the full miranda and orchestrate to my eggs.

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By *lorious hole bs16Man
over a year ago

Bristol

Do you live on your own OP?

Some stats suggest it is harder for singles than couples ( overall) perhaps less able to chat/talk immediately..

The Samaritans have rightly been identified as an emergency service.

call them if the fear is too much.

freephone 116123

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The past few days has got me frightened a little. Catching it sounds awful and a few people i know are afraid too Any advice on easing it? "

Shitless

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By *uliette500Woman
over a year ago

Hull

"Lowering temperature

with paracetomol seems to be a common answer - beyond that nobody is really offering hard and fast advice. "

Actually if you are not feeling massively unwell you are best to avoid paracetamol.

The body raises your temperature as a natural response to make you inhospitable for the virus and this helps to fight it off.

If temp gets too high and you feel unwell obviously take some paracetamol but if you can ride it out you will get better faster.

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Just getting on with life ..if I get it I get it.if it kills me I'll probably be too sick to realise what's going on anyway...I tend to avoid TV/ newspapers..so I'm not being bombarded with the death toll..fact is people do get it and survive..but that doesn't make good news I guess..

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

I'm a little anxious but no I'm not afraid

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I wasn't overly worried for myself, as I live alone, however I do need to do some shopping every 2 days as I don't drive and can only take home what I can carry, I do worry for my parents and their partners, 1 half is being totally responsible and the other? Maybe not so much but may attitudes are changing now? I don't know.

Then 'The Pandemic' documentary started on my Sky channel I was watching and I had to change over, as it was just fuelling a bit of fear that I don't want or need just now!

And yes, working from home is making me feel totally isolated and I will admit I am hating it! But thank god for the likes of Ebay that are still trading etc, as I have needed to buy so much IT equipment to make my working environment easier, than just a sofa and a coffee table

Otherwise I'd be in chronic back pain, so all the little things that some businesses can still do to help, is greatly appreciated.

Let alone all the food/pharmacies, NHS and key workers that are carrying on, god bless you, you have no idea how much others appreciate what you are doing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The past few days has got me frightened a little. Catching it sounds awful and a few people i know are afraid too Any advice on easing it? "

Stop watching the news .

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"The past few days has got me frightened a little. Catching it sounds awful and a few people i know are afraid too Any advice on easing it? "

Try not to be frightened. Both of us seem to have it at the moment. We are very mildly unwell, the biggest problem is tiredness and feeling drained all the time. We're still able to care for our 3yo (we have no choice really) and have continued to do bits work from home.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi OP,

Feeling anxious, scared, tearful is quite normal at the moment. Its also easy for our natural 'fight or flight' response to be continually triggered with the news saturation we have. If your not at work and at home it can be even worse with no distractions.

I would try running/walking/cycling or any other form of exercise.

Maybe yoga. These all help reduce the stress hormones in the body.

Or try an evening walk but with the golden rule of leaving your phone at home. That way you get time out of looking at or hearing the news. I've tried turning off my phone but going out without it is my only solution guaranteed to work.

Hope your alright OP and thanks for sharing your feelings with us

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm Trying to be realistic. It's likely we are all going to get it. It's just to which degree you'll be unwell and when.

Try not to watch the news / face book/ be involved in all the media stuff. It's easy to become anxious and paranoid.

I hope you're feeling better soon

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

The shopping experience is the worst of it for me. Everything else I can deal with. Going to the supermarket just reminds me of 28 days later. Mindless zombies invading my personal space

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By *atelotmanMan
over a year ago

Chatham

Way I look at it is. If its your time to go, to worry about is not going to chance it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've actually tried to stay positive for moat of it but I got really upset a couple of nights ago and I couldn't sleep. I'd read about that poor 13 year old dying alone and it broke me.

It's a scary time, it's perfectly normal to be frightened. "

This got me too, had to fight the tears. Poor thing

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By *lirty-CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Bexley

None of us are especially scared but we are being sensible and are following all the official advice. That's what everybody ought to be doing right now. Hundreds of thousands of people die every year in the UK and for all sorts of reasons. Covid19 is just another on the long list...

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"None of us are especially scared but we are being sensible and are following all the official advice. That's what everybody ought to be doing right now. Hundreds of thousands of people die every year in the UK and for all sorts of reasons. Covid19 is just another on the long list... "

I'm absolutely not afraid of the virus

I would absolutely not want to catch it and burden the NHS

I'm sticking to the rules

I'm on my own if i felt I had it and started to have difficulty I'd let myself die

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I'm absolutely not afraid of the virus

I would absolutely not want to catch it and burden the NHS

I'm sticking to the rules

I'm on my own if i felt I had it and started to have difficulty I'd let myself die

You can catch it despite sticking with the rules. I think I caught it from a colleague before everything got turned on its head and obviously S got it from me. We've never broken the rules though. Fortunately we're also very mildly ill but we have kids, so no sacrifice here. If we needed it, we'd be asking for healthcare help.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Yes, I'm afraid. I'm afraid for myself, I'm afraid for those I know who are or might be higher risk (which may or may not include me, I'm not sure, I have reason to suspect I am).

I'm afraid for the NHS, I'm afraid about supply chains of food and medicine (including medicine I rely on for my very survival). I'm afraid seeing the way some people are behaving and whether humanity is all that humane.

I'm afraid that my fears threaten my sanity.

I fear I'm not doing enough to help.

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By *heHookyMonsterMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Try some mindfulness

Some simple tips that may help x

Good call!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not afraid myself but more worried for those who might catch it down to the selfish barstewards who aren't abiding by the rules.

Woman outside Aldi the other day kicking off at 4pm as they closed because she wanted to get in for 1 onion.

Oh and those on here still meeting .

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

We aren't scared as there is no point in being scared. All that will do is damage your mental wellbeing.

We are aware but are having to continue with getting on with our daily lives as best we can.

At the end of the day what will be will be. All we can do is protect ourselves and others as much as we can and that's it. No point in working yourself up into an unhealthy mental state.

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By *lirty-CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Bexley

I'm absolutely not afraid of the virus

I would absolutely not want to catch it and burden the NHS

I'm sticking to the rules

I'm on my own if i felt I had it and started to have difficulty I'd let myself die

Of course anyone can catch it even when sticking to the rules but doing the latter reduces that possibility hugely and is the best means by which we can all reduce a) the death toll, b) the length of time we're all subject to the restrictions and c) the damage this will cause to our economy and all that comes with that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My self to. Very freighting and stressing which is make in got more depressing

Media, news, and then watch u loose family members from it and then u believe it real

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By *heHookyMonsterMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

Not great times - and the worst for some - but as of yesterday morning there were over 100k that have officially recovered, not including those who had it before but didn't know it.

The reality is this is unlikely to be any worse than a bad year with the flu. BUT we still have WAY too many idiots out there who think the rules don't apply to them. To put that in perspective there's been a rush in the Cheltenham area over the last two days, with almost all having been to the Cheltenham Festival a couple of weeks back. No coincidence, so I'm guessing Ireland will be copping it pretty badly right now as a result. Do the right things and be sensible AND put pressure on anyone you know who's stl behaving like a dick. The sooner we all get smart (and the vast majority are now) the sooner its dealt with.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I heard a podcast out from Harvard yesterday saying that this is ten times deadlier than the flu... And humanity have no immunity, unlike the flu.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes but hey a lot! of people have gotten over it without a problem and considering all the billions of people in the world it's only killed a very small percentage.

I think the panic will be over soon enough. Until then stay safe.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

I'm absolutely not afraid of the virus

I would absolutely not want to catch it and burden the NHS

I'm sticking to the rules

I'm on my own if i felt I had it and started to have difficulty I'd let myself die

My point was dispite not worrying for myself I'm not going to break the guidelines

And if I had my way which apparently I'm evil for even considering

I'd go into a particular forest and see no one for a few months quite happy self subsisting and I mean no one

But no I have to stay home and see humans occasionally too risky for my preference

But rules is rules

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By *ilverstriderMan
over a year ago

narberth

We're all afraid of it, I work as a home delivery driver and due to some drivers self isolating, I have had to go from 4 days a week to 7 with some double shifts 7am to 10pm, I'm nervous every time I approach a door. Luckily asda have introduced a new approach were we leave shopping on the doorstep and either knock the door or phone the customer when we leave. Just have to keep going and cross my fingers

Stay safe everyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Start my NHS job in 2 wks.

Scared yes

Don't want to be redeployed as colleagues are.

Don't want front line.

I've been thru enough shite and luckily to be alive.

Yes very scarey times ahead

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No, I am not afraid. The human condition has a 100% mortality rate, worrying about dying will ruin what life I have left to live, be it two weeks or 40 years. I would rather not die in the immediate future, so am taking what I consider to be reasonable precautions against becoming infected. Beyond that it's out of my control.

My thoughts as well

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By *umpsMan
over a year ago

city

Make a future plan .

Start thinking where would you like to go on holidays when its over.. Thinking that way might get you to focus on something positive..

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Improve your fitness and health as well as you can. If you don't catch it, you are in a much better state. Improve your mental wellbeing too.

Staying isolated and washing your hands when returning from shopping or a public area, will shield you from others who may have it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The past few days has got me frightened a little. Catching it sounds awful and a few people i know are afraid too Any advice on easing it? "

My anxiety over the situation caused me to wobble yesterday. I find ensuring I walk every day, eat healthily (or at least try) and avoid alcohol helps. I speak with different friends and family members each day. I also avoid too much social media and 24 hour news limiting that to about 1 hour a day just to keep informed. I also have a to do list ready for when the restrictions are lifted.

Stay safe and stay strong OP x

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By *rincess PhoenixWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

I'm 90% sure I had it a couple of weeks ago it was like a bad flu but without the blocked nose. Sore throat, annoying dry cough, temp of 38 degrees and taste buds went haywire but the worst part was the whole of my body aching and the overwhelming tiredness!

If you get it remember to drink plenty of fluids, take paracetamol and most of all rest

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Perhaps the only thing to do is not catch it or hope that you have already had it and cured it.

Lowering temperature

with paracetomol seems to be a common answer - beyond that nobody is really offering hard and fast advice.

It's very scary indeed. "

Don't say that, I'm sure you have many, many years ahead

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

Millions will have PTSD from this outbreak, anxiety and panic attacks are rife, fear will make it worse and complicate life.

Now is the time to reach out and chat about your worries, write them down in a worry book, practice mindfulness and meditation, keep the things that are important to you at the forefront of your priorities and take one day at at a time, set goals or make projects to distract you.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Do you live on your own OP?

Some stats suggest it is harder for singles than couples ( overall) perhaps less able to chat/talk immediately..

The Samaritans have rightly been identified as an emergency service.

call them if the fear is too much.

freephone 116123"

No i took my mum in and look after her. Im keeping it from her that i broke a tooth, and having to patch it with a treatment kit. Dull ache and using pain killers.

All dentists are shut.

Im going out shopping when needed and dont like leaving her alone too long.

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By *ottielayWoman
over a year ago

by the bay

"Do you live on your own OP?

Some stats suggest it is harder for singles than couples ( overall) perhaps less able to chat/talk immediately..

The Samaritans have rightly been identified as an emergency service.

call them if the fear is too much.

freephone 116123

No i took my mum in and look after her. Im keeping it from her that i broke a tooth, and having to patch it with a treatment kit. Dull ache and using pain killers.

All dentists are shut.

Im going out shopping when needed and dont like leaving her alone too long.

You should still be able to get an emergency dental appointment

All the best to you x

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Best thing is to keep going. Follow the Government medical advice even if you have to go out.

We will get through this. Think positive folks.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

The way the western world has reacted to this is laughable! Imagine the panic if our mosquitoes gave us malaria! Go compare the figures, Corona vs malaria! Ridiculous!

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By *oved Up 2Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

Afraid no, concerned yes. It's more difficult for those living alone. Remember there are far more survive this than not thankfully. Do everything you can to minimise risk x

There are some good links to mental health advice on the NHS website.

I'm just thankful for the technology that allows us to keep in touch with family and friends

Stay safe everyone xx

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Afraid no, concerned yes. It's more difficult for those living alone. Remember there are far more survive this than not thankfully. Do everything you can to minimise risk x

There are some good links to mental health advice on the NHS website.

I'm just thankful for the technology that allows us to keep in touch with family and friends

Stay safe everyone xx"

Not sure why it’s more difficult for those living alone? At least we will not be in the category of possibly divorce for some after all this is over with.

I’m on my own and I’m doing fine. No one to argue with which is a plus point for me.

Take care.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Afraid no, concerned yes. It's more difficult for those living alone. Remember there are far more survive this than not thankfully. Do everything you can to minimise risk x

There are some good links to mental health advice on the NHS website.

I'm just thankful for the technology that allows us to keep in touch with family and friends

Stay safe everyone xx

Not sure why it’s more difficult for those living alone? At least we will not be in the category of possibly divorce for some after all this is over with.

I’m on my own and I’m doing fine. No one to argue with which is a plus point for me.

Take care. "

I feel for anyone who is in an abusive relationship, and the kids with less than ideal parents, for some it's worse than just being alone, I'm kinda grateful for my solitude at the moment. I could be in a far worse situation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

4 weeks ago I (mr) posted a thread that the government need to impose the lockdown asap as the situation will escalate quickly....I was literally bullied by some ignorant "heros" in here sayin that it's just a flu and why should we lock the country down...bet they are shitting themselves now?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Millions will have PTSD from this outbreak, anxiety and panic attacks are rife, fear will make it worse and complicate life.

My anxiety is trauma based. I'm not quite getting flashbacks at the moment but my body and mind are trapped in that awful helpless state. I'm fighting my way out. I do know it'll get better. But I'm in the fucking trenches again. It sucks so much.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not worried for myself or the kids. I'm worried about my husband getting it. He's in the risk group.

It's grim and we have checked the wills and life insurances are in order as well as assessed how would I cope and what arrangements would have to make if became single mother.

Not naive to think we won't get it, just hoping the worst won't happen.

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By *inkyInkedBiWoman
over a year ago

Anxious as hell as my friends partner has it and it’s not looking good

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

I read about the family where the mother died and they took her away and left husband at home with the children isolated Inthe house probably stricken with grief.

Lots of trauma and lots to deal with later.

Very sad

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I read about the family where the mother died and they took her away and left husband at home with the children isolated Inthe house probably stricken with grief.

Lots of trauma and lots to deal with later.

Very sad"

Fuck

The mental health toll of this will be high.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes excuse my French I’m fucking petrified.

I’m a key worker, I live with a vulnerable family member.

I go to work come home did a massive shop today incase I get stuck in work the folks will still have food.

And yet people are still going out when they don’t need to.

I live on the coast 2 weeks ago it was packed im worried it’s going to happen this weekend too and next.

I could rant and rant

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

The majority of people who have had covid have only had mild symptoms more like a bad cold. In the uk flu kills 8000+ every year but no none goes on about it. And in 2017/18 the beast from the east was linked to 50.000 deaths in the uk..

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Yes excuse my French I’m fucking petrified.

I’m a key worker, I live with a vulnerable family member.

I go to work come home did a massive shop today incase I get stuck in work the folks will still have food.

And yet people are still going out when they don’t need to.

I live on the coast 2 weeks ago it was packed im worried it’s going to happen this weekend too and next.

I could rant and rant "

Big hugs xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is very real and people need to stay in and let the frontline workers get on with things! No and absolutely no dancing in the street for fitness! Any germs get carried further when your out side due to the breeze! So if people can respect these basic requirements then it may help!

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By *ch WellMan
over a year ago

Scotland

"It is very real and people need to stay in and let the frontline workers get on with things! No and absolutely no dancing in the street for fitness! Any germs get carried further when your out side due to the breeze! So if people can respect these basic requirements then it may help!

It isn't airborne

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Moisture droplets can still be carried in the wind!

The thing is there is a lot we don’t really know about this virus so I would tempt fate to be honest!

If people wanna risk it it’s up to them but it is risking others

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By *dores blackmenWoman
over a year ago

incognito mode ;-)

I read today that a residential home in Liverpool has some cases of covid19,six residents so far have died since Sunday with a few more said to be on end of life care due to this,my thoughts go out to everyone affected by this x

There are 65 residents where I work and this is my worst fear

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

Bet most of them had underlying issues. It's sad people are dying though.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Bet most of them had underlying issues. It's sad people are dying though. "

I have underlying issues (that otherwise can be easily controlled). That's not a nice thing to say. Lots of people have underlying issues.

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

Yes but they keep scaremongering

about covid killing people when it's the underlying issue that kills most and most aren't even tested for the virus the just put it down to the virus. Didn't mean to upset or offended you.x

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By *dores blackmenWoman
over a year ago

incognito mode ;-)

"Bet most of them had underlying issues. It's sad people are dying though. "

Off course they do or they wouldn't need to be in a care home 24/7

Yes very sad,they are like our family not just people,we would be devastated to lose so many residents at one time,we are use to residents dying,not like this though

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

No one goes on about the 8000+ people flu kills each year in the UK. Or that in 2017/18 the beast from the east was linked to 50.000 deaths in the uk mainly the old and vulnerable the government did little to help them .

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"No one goes on about the 8000+ people flu kills each year in the UK. Or that in 2017/18 the beast from the east was linked to 50.000 deaths in the uk mainly the old and vulnerable the government did little to help them ."

This is *on top* of the people the flu kills, is probably about 100x more deadly than the flu, and we have no immunity as this is new.

I'm not afraid of the flu, although I do get the jab.

This thing scares the shit out of me. And not because of the media, because I'm avoiding the media.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Yes but they keep scaremongering

about covid killing people when it's the underlying issue that kills most and most aren't even tested for the virus the just put it down to the virus. Didn't mean to upset or offended you.x"

My underlying condition, which shoots me from low to high risk, has been treatable to the point of almost asymptomatic, since Victorian times.

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By *rotic-TouchTV/TS
over a year ago

doncaster

"Bet most of them had underlying issues. It's sad people are dying though. "
what a horrible and crass thing to say !!

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By *dores blackmenWoman
over a year ago

incognito mode ;-)

"Yes but they keep scaremongering

about covid killing people when it's the underlying issue that kills most and most aren't even tested for the virus the just put it down to the virus. Didn't mean to upset or offended you.x"

This isn't scaremongering,6 residents died within a few days and more on end of life,I've worked 35 years in nursing homes,this is real and an example of what's happening

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

It's not 100% worst than flu at all.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"It's not 100% worst than flu at all."

No. It's one hundred TIMES worse than flu.

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

But it's not they won't put a figure of how many died over this winter with flu and we got a vaccine for that

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Bet most of them had underlying issues. It's sad people are dying though. what a horrible and crass thing to say !!"

I'm 34, fit, healthy, except for one thing which requires me to take medication. Normally not a big deal at all. It appears this virus and my condition interact to put me at high risk of needing intensive care if I get it.

Meh. I have a condition. Obviously fit for the knacker's yard.

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

Sorry to hear you got a condition.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"But it's not they won't put a figure of how many died over this winter with flu and we got a vaccine for that"

Public Health England produces these data. It took me seconds to find it.

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By *dores blackmenWoman
over a year ago

incognito mode ;-)

People do tend to jump in with other statistics whenever somebody brings in the reality of what's happening now

I think your find this virus is the only one that has caused us to lockdown many countries

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Sorry to hear you got a condition. "

My condition is what it is. Implying that someone dying because they have a condition is less important or noteworthy is sickening. Because yes, that could be me. My condition has been managed for two thirds of my life with minimal discomfort to me, but apparently it makes me disposable.

Please think before you spout these things.

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

The figures are out there to see. But they can't say how many of those who have died have actually been killed by the covid virus.

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By *dores blackmenWoman
over a year ago

incognito mode ;-)

"Sorry to hear you got a condition.

Please think before you spout these things."

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"The figures are out there to see. But they can't say how many of those who have died have actually been killed by the covid virus."

Maybe because this is a global public health crisis and shit has hit the fan. Data will come out afterwards. But ventilators are being rationed in some places, people sent home with pneumonia in others, in parts of the States some people are being denied their essential medication for all new reasons.

As with every crisis, the detail will have to be worked out later. In the meantime, this is a crisis.

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By *heshyoneMan
over a year ago

Exmouth

I’ve had it, nearly 2 weeks in bed, still not over it as I’ve got a cough but this can take a while to go. I just felt s**t. The figures that the government are giving out are rubbish, it’s obvious that a lot more people have had it.

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

The reason not enough ventilators etc is the governments under funding the NHS much easier to scare people into staying home.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"The reason not enough ventilators etc is the governments under funding the NHS much easier to scare people into staying home. "

So why is this a global problem, if it's only about the NHS?

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

Because every government under funds the health system you won't even get into a hospital in the USA with out medical insurance of a big credit card limit. Our NHS suppose to be the envy of the world.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

"I’ve had it, nearly 2 weeks in bed, still not over it as I’ve got a cough but this can take a while to go. I just felt s**t. The figures that the government are giving out are rubbish, it’s obvious that a lot more people have had it."

The figures are inaccurate because of the lack of testing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The reason not enough ventilators etc is the governments under funding the NHS much easier to scare people into staying home. "

I work in the NHS. 10 ventilators are being delivered every day to the hospital I work at. All the staff are worried. But they just get on with it. I can’t fault what the government are doing. It’s the supply chain and staff shortages because so many are sick.

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

My hat goes of to your and the other NHS staff. But it's still the under funding over the years that put supplies in shortage.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My hat goes of to your and the other NHS staff. But it's still the under funding over the years that put supplies in shortage."

I don’t know about what happened in the past I wouldn’t proffer to be an expert. I don’t know what your background is.

I’m just stating what I’m seeing at the moment. 750’000 masks 1.1 million gloves 40 pallets of aprons. 1100 reusable visors, in the past week delivered to the hospital I work at.

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By *atandasmileMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Even the government regularly acknowledges that lots more people have had it.

There's a bit of maths you can do to back-calculate the number of likely current cases based on the number of deaths if the growth rate is constant. With our current doubling time of around 3 days and an assumed underlying mortality rate of 1% (some debate about that, but a reasonable estimate) you should take the current number of deaths and multiply by between 300 and 800 (the range takes account of some likely error margin). That would put our guess for the actual number of people infected at around the 1 - 3 million mark. Perhaps less if we're beginning to fall of the exponential growth curve.

There's quite a lot of guesswork and projection along an exponential curve going on there, so I would take it with a good pinch of salt. But my gut feeling is that this number is closer to the truth than the official figures.

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

But there shouldn't be a shortage of these essential things how many clinics care home can't access these things. And how did the government find all the equipment for the new nightingale hospital. It's probably been stashed in some warehouse for years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But there shouldn't be a shortage of these essential things how many clinics care home can't access these things. And how did the government find all the equipment for the new nightingale hospital. It's probably been stashed in some warehouse for years. "

There isn’t a shortage. It’s the supply chain. It’s getting the things to where they are needed. Massive backlogs of orders. Not enough transportation. Etc etc

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

There is a shortage according to the government. That's one reason companies are diversifying to get the products to the NHS .any way my rant over all take care and keep safe xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

NO NO underlining is just not killing its Covid 19 that's causing it to kill, perfectly normal people are catching covid 19 and majority are dyeing

case at Russell's hall hospital a few days ago perfectly normal young adult gives birth to baby and is in critical condition only from catching it in the hospital and is on a ventilator, she is not gonna make it !!!

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

Not quite afraid but definitely nervous with how this is all turning out.

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By *eanne VegasTV/TS
over a year ago

tameside

No its not they can't say if covid has actually killed most of those who have died that's the government saying not me. It's sad a new born struggling with the virus.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is a shortage according to the government. That's one reason companies are diversifying to get the products to the NHS .any way my rant over all take care and keep safe xx"

So, the shortages are due to the equipment and PPE being in the wrong places. We have 700000 masks sitting in a warehouse. The NHS is a massive organisation. The nurses and doctors are the people everyone thinks about. But there is a incredible amount of people working in secondary jobs in catering, cleaning, porters, logistics.

They are also working 16 hour days just to keep everything running smoothly.

The demand is overwhelming. At the moment they are prioritising ICU wards.

Hopefully it will calm down soon. So stay at home you fuckers. All the best stay safe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Baby's fine it's the mum who's critical leaving behind a new born and 1 year old and 3 year it's aweful, chances are very slim as her lungs are badly affected and she's catched it in the hospital on entry she was fine and checked for any signs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"NO NO underlining is just not killing its Covid 19 that's causing it to kill, perfectly normal people are catching covid 19 and majority are dyeing

The majority are not dyeing (sic) the majority don’t know they have had it.

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By *inkyInkedBiWoman
over a year ago

A doctor in Italy said people keep comparing it to flu, when it’s more like pneumonia with the fluid that can build in the lungs. Which is what my friends partner has now and his kidneys are now failing. No underlying issues. In his 40s x

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By *ockonmeMan
over a year ago

lincolnshire

It’s a bloody awful virus. It’s a very scary time for all and it shows no discrimination.

Whilst thousands have mild symptoms and recover thousands don’t. We are all unique inside and this virus finds your weak points and attacks quickly and aggressively.

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