Coronavirus: Significant minority find lockdown 'extremely difficult', poll suggests

[Chippy_Tea]

How are you coping. (multiple choice poll)

I have mentioned in the other thread i am not finding lnockdown too much of a problem as me and SWMBO are still working this may change as i am now off until Tuesday so i will see for myself what its like.






BBC -

After almost three weeks of life in lockdown, a survey suggests a significant minority of people in the UK are finding it "extremely difficult" to cope.

The research, conducted by King's College London and pollsters Ipsos Mori, finds 15% of the population already say they are finding the restrictions very challenging and another 14% expect they will be unable to cope within the next month.

However, nine out of 10 people support the lockdown and have been attempting to follow the government's guidelines on social distancing and handwashing.

The survey of 2,250 adults was conducted a week ago and reveals the hardship and suffering already being experienced by some households.

Half of those surveyed (49%) said they had felt more anxious and depressed than normal. Over a third (38%) said they were having trouble sleeping and more than a fifth of people (22%) said they were already facing significant money problems or were almost certain to do so in the near future.

Among workers, 16% said they had either already lost their job or were very likely to do so in the near future.

Full article - 15% find lockdown 'extremely difficult' - poll

 

[MyQul]

I've always been a massive homebody anyway so the lockdown isnt really bothering me. I sometimes get a little bored in the afternoons so I just go for a walk or bike ride. Im a keyworker so HAVE to go to work (wish I didnt - could quite happily carry on doing this for several more months) so I guess that helps with any potential cabin fever

The only thing I'm missing is going to coffee shops and art galleries/museums (yeah, I know. I'm also a massive hipster ) as I like loafing around such places

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Much the same as you MyQul however i don't know how i would cope if i wasn't working every day and this went on for months.

 

[Linalmeemow]

So far the weather has been great pretty much the entire lockdown, and is forecast to stay good for the next couple of weeks at least. If there were a period of persistent wet weather stopping people getting out I suspect we'll see mental health problems increasing.

 

[Rodcx500z]

Living in the nw i have miles of coast line within easy reach, i do miss not getting in the car and having a day out and a stroll along the front and the sea air, also trips to Liverpool contrary to popular believe the greatest city in this country its full of life nice people and the greatest football team on the planet (the reds) apart from that pretty normal really

 

[marshbrewer]

I'm coping ok; a bit grumpy as I don't know if I'll have a job to go back to, but otherwise ok. My daily bike ride / run are essential, though. I'm a exercise junky and my mental well-being really suffers if I can't exercise. If we end up in total lock down, I'll have to take a view on if I obey that or not, given that there is little to zero scientific justification for it. Hopefully, it won't come to that.

 

[obscure]

I”m mostly finding it okay, working frim home means at least I keep a steady schedule. I am missing spending the hour before I start work with a newspaper and a coffee (given that the newspaper is basically nothing but Covid news now even if I could justify going to buy it each day their wouldn’t be much point).

Am worries they will go for a total lock down, as I find myself looking forward to an evening walk far too much.

 

[Fuzzy Growler]

I'm coping ok at the minute but I think this will change to stur crazy/cabin fever in the near future hopefully my brewing equipment will have arrived before this kicks in to keep me occupied

 

[Fuzzy Growler]

Living in the nw i have miles of coast line within easy reach, i do miss not getting in the car and having a day out and a stroll along the front and the sea air, also trips to Liverpool contrary to popular believe the greatest city in this country its full of life nice people and the greatest football team on the planet (the reds) apart from that pretty normal really

You mean the red and white wizards

 

[cushyno]

Being more introvert than extrovert I'm quite happy in my own company.

Working from home locked away while wife and kids are on holiday has been harder than usual this week with the nice weather and knowing they're just downstairs enjoying the sun.

Apart from that I could go for weeks without feeling any need to get out and be sociable. Quite enjoying not having to interact with general public. I believe it's the extroverts that can't get their daily fix of "people" that are finding it hardest.

 

[Richie_asg1]

When my wife became ill and I had to be a carer instead of a regular job a few years ago I found it very difficult to adjust. I just felt like I should be working and not sat inside all the time. I felt like a second class citizen. I guess it took me over 2 years to accept it as the new normal.
Now there is very little change to daily routine other than she is at risk so I can't go out shopping in the evening, so I miss that walk about, but it's not worth the risk. I'm even limiting my time out in the back garden, and I usually grow a lot of food.

 

[Bevvied]

get yourself in your garden mate!
Literally the best thing all of us can do at the moment.
Fresh air and a bit of mobility/exercise, sorted :)

 

[foxy]

Being something that you have no control over, the worst thing anyone can do is become a victim through fret and worry. I know not everyone can switch off for the circumstances we are in, but that is the best way through it, and knowing that it will end. Exercise, find some projects to do and try not to dwell on any negative thoughts. My only problem is my wife's projects are different to mine.

 

[Drunkula]

I could do another three years spinning on my cock.

Actually after talking to my new neighbour tonight for the firs time and finding out he's a massive bellend scale that back to 2 years.

 

[Bevvied]

Being something that you have no control over, the worst thing anyone can do is become a victim through fret and worry. I know not everyone can switch off for the circumstances we are in, but that is the best way through it, and knowing that it will end. Exercise, find some projects to do and try not to dwell on any negative thoughts. My only problem is my wife's projects are different to mine.

Exactly
Accepting that we have no control over the situation and adapting is probably difficult for many.
It's difficult I guess, but giving in to what's happening and working around it, is the only way out.
Already after only a couple of weeks, we've had posts here on the site of people just getting hammered to blind it out.
I'm as big a pisscan as anyone, but getting slaughtered won't help at all.
If anyone is struggling and wants a text buddy, I'm here, just send a message.

 

[Bevvied]

I could do another three years spinning on my cock.

Actually after talking to my new neighbour tonight for the firs time and finding out he's a massive bellend scale that back to 2 years.

My neighbour is a vet.
After 20 minutes I realised she doesn't give a flying f about animals, she's only in it for the money.
If it all goes to ****, I'm gonna eat her first.

 

[dad_of_jon]

I'm coping ok; a bit grumpy as I don't know if I'll have a job to go back to, but otherwise ok. My daily bike ride / run are essential, though. I'm a exercise junky and my mental well-being really suffers if I can't exercise. If we end up in total lock down, I'll have to take a view on if I obey that or not, given that there is little to zero scientific justification for it. Hopefully, it won't come to that.

yup I cycle on major roads, most no pavements and no pedestrians allowed so no issue with social distancing as opposed to cycle paths where all sorts use them :-(

 

[MyQul]

yup I cycle on major roads, most no pavements and no pedestrians allowed so no issue with social distancing as opposed to cycle paths where all sorts use them :-(

There's a really nice new (it's been open about 4 months) cycle path on my way to work. At the moment its really horrible full of small children and unleashed dogs. I've nearly run over both numerous times

 

[Richie_asg1]

I would think combined cycle paths and dogs on extendable leads is a recipe for disaster.

Anyone with a bike who has a lot of time on their hands should consider the deliveroo option as I've seen them in supermarkets too. Exercise, help people out and get paid to do it - result!

 

[MyQul]

I would think combined cycle paths and dogs on extendable leads is a recipe for disaster.

Everytime I see a dog on an exendable lead when I go down that path I worry. So far I've managed to avoid disaster