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By *I Two OP Couple
over a year ago

PDI 12-26th Nov 24

It definitely seems to be a thing

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

"It definitely seems to be a thing

no shit.

after what we've been through + the media + government negligence and loved ones dying

i'd definitely say its a thing? was it not a thing before covid?

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By *I Two OP Couple
over a year ago

PDI 12-26th Nov 24

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By *I Two OP Couple
over a year ago

PDI 12-26th Nov 24

It's unlikely it was a thing caused by Covid restrictions before covid though

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

"It definitely seems to be a thing

It’s definitely a ‘thing’ but unfortunately the alternative would have been far worse

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

I think there have been many people who are "high functioning" trauma victims (possibly low level but still dmaanging trauma) and who have found ways of coping ....

However covid has taken them over the edge.

It's like having a bath with a tapnaliways on, but instead of fixing the tap, a escape pipe has been drilled to stop it over flowing. It's almost full but not spilling.

And someone has turned a new tap on. So water is now escaping.

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

I think it's definitely affected mental wellbeing which you'd expect it to do, but that's not the same as mental illness is it?

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

"It definitely seems to be a thing

It’s definitely a ‘thing’ but unfortunately the alternative would have been far worse "

For who?

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

"I think there have been many people who are "high functioning" trauma victims (possibly low level but still dmaanging trauma) and who have found ways of coping ....

However covid has taken them over the edge.

It's like having a bath with a tapnaliways on, but instead of fixing the tap, a escape pipe has been drilled to stop it over flowing. It's almost full but not spilling.

And someone has turned a new tap on. So water is now escaping.

Oh believe you me, that time when it'll spill is coming

. It'll be an explosion and it ain't gonna be pretty

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

"It definitely seems to be a thing

It’s definitely a ‘thing’ but unfortunately the alternative would have been far worse

For who?"

For everyone

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By *ungBlackTopMan
over a year ago

salford

People need to stop being snowflakes with mental health issues due to covid...ridiculous. you think people in developing countries have those first world issues? try thinking about other people who have real hardships.

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

"It definitely seems to be a thing

It’s definitely a ‘thing’ but unfortunately the alternative would have been far worse

For who?

For everyone "

What alternative?

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

"It definitely seems to be a thing

It’s definitely a ‘thing’ but unfortunately the alternative would have been far worse

For who?

For everyone

What alternative?"

No lock downs, no limits on human to human contact etc etc, don’t get me wrong, the governments response to this pandemic has been pathetic and slow

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

"People need to stop being snowflakes with mental health issues due to covid...ridiculous. you think people in developing countries have those first world issues? try thinking about other people who have real hardships."

No, their problems have just been added to by making first world economies poorer, given that third world countries heavily rely on donations for their poor and sick

And snowflake?! when you have serious mental health issues?! Get a fucking grip!!!

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

"It definitely seems to be a thing

It’s definitely a ‘thing’ but unfortunately the alternative would have been far worse

For who?

For everyone

What alternative?

No lock downs, no limits on human to human contact etc etc, don’t get me wrong, the governments response to this pandemic has been pathetic and slow "

It's been mishandled from start to finish.

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

"It definitely seems to be a thing

It’s definitely a ‘thing’ but unfortunately the alternative would have been far worse

For who?

For everyone

What alternative?

No lock downs, no limits on human to human contact etc etc, don’t get me wrong, the governments response to this pandemic has been pathetic and slow

It's been mishandled from start to finish."

I agree, but I can’t see an alternative to lock downs etc which has probably been the main reason for mental health issues, I am happy to be proved wrong though

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

"It definitely seems to be a thing

It’s definitely a ‘thing’ but unfortunately the alternative would have been far worse

For who?

For everyone

What alternative?

No lock downs, no limits on human to human contact etc etc, don’t get me wrong, the governments response to this pandemic has been pathetic and slow

It's been mishandled from start to finish.

I agree, but I can’t see an alternative to lock downs etc which has probably been the main reason for mental health issues, I am happy to be proved wrong though "

Check out Ivor Cummins on plenty of data and published papers where lockdowns are concerned. I don't have the energy to argue. Oh, I forget, he wears a tinfoil hat.

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

"It definitely seems to be a thing

It’s definitely a ‘thing’ but unfortunately the alternative would have been far worse

For who?

For everyone

What alternative?

No lock downs, no limits on human to human contact etc etc, don’t get me wrong, the governments response to this pandemic has been pathetic and slow

It's been mishandled from start to finish.

I agree, but I can’t see an alternative to lock downs etc which has probably been the main reason for mental health issues, I am happy to be proved wrong though

Check out Ivor Cummins on plenty of data and published papers where lockdowns are concerned. I don't have the energy to argue. Oh, I forget, he wears a tinfoil hat."

Who is ‘arguing ‘, however , you are correct Ivor Cummin’s does wear a tinfoil hat

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

Well it has affected me big-time, I haven't even touched or huged another human in nearly 2 years, it's caused serious isolation, especially where I live.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Umm yeah, I'm sure people in developing countries do have mental health problems

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

What a ridiculous comment!

Hardship depends on many things. Yes, there are people in this world who suffer on a daily basis for all sorts of reasons. Famine, war, poverty, oppression... How does that change anything for us?

If you lost everything in your life and was living in the streets, would you be thinking "oh well, I'm still better off than millions of people in the world" and go skipping down the road with a smile on your face?

No.

You'd be horrified, terrified and completely reliant on others to even survive.

Also, what an irrelevant comment. Lockdowns in this country have neither caused or been caused by people in developing countries.

Anyway. The actual purpose of this post.

Yes. I've been really concerned right from the first lockdown about this.

Mental health always seems to be the last problem to be dealt with. So when peoples freedom is taken from them and all they're hearing on the news is how many people are dying from an invisible illness that anyone of us could have and not even know, it's bound to cause massive mental health issues.

Then, at the end of their captivity they're going out, trying to take up where they left off and don't even realise that they're behaving differently as a result of what they've been through.

Do all that a few times and it's really gonna fuck with people heads.

This bullshit has affected me big time, and even though you might not realise it yourselves, it's affected you too

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

Sorry about the rant

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By *ocGMan
over a year ago

Leicesters

7 day average C 60,000

Day 0 60,000 1% = 600 ICU beds

Day 2 120,000 1200 ICU beds

Day 4 240,000 2400

Day 6 480,000 4800

Day 8 960,000 9600

Day 10 1,920,000 19200

Day 12 3,840,000 38,400

Day 14 7,680,000 76800

Day 16 15,360,000 153,600

Context there are around 100000 ICU beds in the UK. (physical bed spaces) so in just over two weeks there is the potential to completely overwhelm every physical critical care bed in the UK, displacing elective critical surgery and emergency care capacity it effects everyone. The potential for disaster is huge here. Most of us can not remember what it is like to not be able to access emergency services if we need them. This situation is not about bozo the fucking clown or his political ramblings this is about self preservation of you and yours.

There is a huge shortage of ICU staff medical and nursing. To train as an ICU practitioner takes years of post grad education and experience with close supervision from an experienced ICU person. Add to that the number of us who are broken or close to breaking the shortage is worsening by the day.

Having been through this I'm off the frontline before it absolutely kills me.

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By *ovebjsMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Am I the only one sat here thinking that I feel no effect from this pandemic as in I just get on with things and follow rules set in place for everyone.

No mental pressure here

Maybe I’m just detached from it all ?

Too maybe people moan about losing Christmas or not being able to go to clubs restaurants ect and all I think is there are always some others who have it a lot worse than our silly little fist world problems

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

Isolation is the key determining risk factor for people developing mental health conditions & also for suicide. So the lockdowns will have raised the risk for some people. We are yet to see the full impact, but mh services & charities are already starting to see an increase in demand. X

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

You are a prick sir.

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

"Am I the only one sat here thinking that I feel no effect from this pandemic as in I just get on with things and follow rules set in place for everyone.

No mental pressure here

Maybe I’m just detached from it all ?

I agree. I actually enjoyed the lockdown - so peaceful.

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

"Am I the only one sat here thinking that I feel no effect from this pandemic as in I just get on with things and follow rules set in place for everyone.

No mental pressure here

Maybe I’m just detached from it all ?

You’re very lucky then. Many have lost their lives through suicide during lockdown due to isolation, lost their homes and businesses due to lockdown.

Well done you though

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By *ungblackbullMan
over a year ago

scotland

"Am I the only one sat here thinking that I feel no effect from this pandemic as in I just get on with things and follow rules set in place for everyone.

No mental pressure here

Maybe I’m just detached from it all ?

Have you lost your job during the pandemic?

Where you furloughed at all?

Have you been working from home for 2 years?

Have you not had the opportunity to see family for 2 years?

Do you live on your own?

Did you have to home school whilst trying to work?

Have you lost anyone close to you (parent/grandparent/sibling) due to covid?

Do you have an elderly relative in a care home?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Am I the only one sat here thinking that I feel no effect from this pandemic as in I just get on with things and follow rules set in place for everyone.

No mental pressure here

Maybe I’m just detached from it all ?

Suffering isn't a competition.

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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

Mental health has nothing to do with wealth, depression affects all classes!

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By *e CapCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke

I didn’t really have any problems until the government decided that is a good idea to force vaccinate me. Then I started to feel the pressure, I am a very strong character so I think I can cope with loosing my job in the next few months, perhaps finding something different however I have a feeling that will be a huge population with mental problems in the future. Many probably will give in and will accept the vaccine but the psychological impact will be huge. Add to this the long term mental damage done by the lockdowns and we have a perfect cocktail for the years to come.

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By *e CapCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke

I traveled few months ago to my home country where wearing masks was the norm, even on the streets. Teenagers and young people have no facial expressions anymore. They are like zombies, not happy not unhappy either, just blank faces regardless of conversation, my mood, tips for the waiters etc. At first I thought they are grumpy but polite but no, interesting I spoke with few and I think that even emotionally they become quite introvert.

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By *lutForYou69Woman
over a year ago

Bristol

I hate people like you

I don’t care if someone has it harder than me

I have struggled MASSIVELY this year and it’s incredible I never did anything extreme

You have no idea what people are going through

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Obviously some people will have developed or exasperated mental health issues because of the restrictions, and some will due to the virus.

It is however not really acceptable for people to use these as a convenient flag to wave to reinforce an argument against restrictions. That is not the same as being concerned about people's wellbeing.

Cal

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By *irty_DeedsMan
over a year ago

Teesside

I hate people like you

I don’t care if someone has it harder than me

I have struggled MASSIVELY this year and it’s incredible I never did anything extreme

You have no idea what people are going through "
Its a ridiculous premise to compare hardships anyway. The toughest hardship you have faced is still the toughest regardless of how much anyone else has faced. Stay strong.

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By *lutForYou69Woman
over a year ago

Bristol

I hate people like you

I don’t care if someone has it harder than me

I have struggled MASSIVELY this year and it’s incredible I never did anything extreme

You have no idea what people are going through Its a ridiculous premise to compare hardships anyway. The toughest hardship you have faced is still the toughest regardless of how much anyone else has faced. Stay strong."

I’m a lot better than I was thank you

Still got loads to worry about but I’ll push it aside in my brain for now til after the new year, not much I can do about my situation for now anyway

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

"7 day average C 60,000

Day 0 60,000 1% = 600 ICU beds

Day 2 120,000 1200 ICU beds

Day 4 240,000 2400

Day 6 480,000 4800

Day 8 960,000 9600

Day 10 1,920,000 19200

Day 12 3,840,000 38,400

Day 14 7,680,000 76800

Day 16 15,360,000 153,600

Having been through this I'm off the frontline before it absolutely kills me.

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By *ixey and CopperCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

The lockdowns etc actually helped us with mental health.

Being able to just stop, reset our busy lives, spend time as a family did us the world of good.

However, we were lucky that we had each other. Others aren't as fortunate

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By *wingsnroundabouts82Couple
over a year ago

Fucksville

What a ridiculous comment!

Hardship depends on many things. Yes, there are people in this world who suffer on a daily basis for all sorts of reasons. Famine, war, poverty, oppression... How does that change anything for us?

No.

You'd be horrified, terrified and completely reliant on others to even survive.

Also, what an irrelevant comment. Lockdowns in this country have neither caused or been caused by people in developing countries.

Anyway. The actual purpose of this post.

Yes. I've been really concerned right from the first lockdown about this.

Then, at the end of their captivity they're going out, trying to take up where they left off and don't even realise that they're behaving differently as a result of what they've been through.

Do all that a few times and it's really gonna fuck with people heads.

This bullshit has affected me big time, and even though you might not realise it yourselves, it's affected you too

Exactly this. Lock downs we're so hard on me and my MH. Not having that tactile connection with people, no hugs no kisses, death of my stepfather where I couldn't even comfort my mom during the funeral. All these things cause irreparable harm. Deaths of loved ones where they have been in hospital and you've not been able to be there. All horrific. I could go on and on.

If you have never suffered from MH problems I don't think you can fully understand the gravity of the feelings and impact involved.

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By *uddy laneMan
over a year ago

dudley

The folk in prison never had a lock down and no mh issues.

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By *oodford guyMan
over a year ago

Spain

I work in mental health and can categorically tell you that NHS mental health services across London have had a huge surge in referrals, especially anxiety, depression, OCD, it’s also increased the acuity of those with existing mental health. For anyone who thinks the pandemic hasn’t had an impact upon mental health, come and volunteers on the frontline with staff and see for yourself.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

"The folk in prison never had a lock down and no mh issues."

No mental health issues in prison? Sad to say the absolute opposite is true. And that's before we get on to Covid, where there was definitely a lockdown, with prisoners confined to cells for 23 hours a day and no visitors for months on end...I'm sure it will have exacerbated MH issues already being suffered.

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