Context: I feel really anxious about the situation; I'm worried for my parents and their health, as well as people still working in hospitals. I feel like we're in limbo, like we can't plan anything, which I think makes me feel more anxious and tense. I'm angry knowing some people aren't following the social distancing rules correctly but I also feel like an arse when I'm calling them out because everyone is in a difficult position right now. I'm feeling fairly lost when I think about it, and I'm also feeling anxious about showing my parents how worried I am about them.

Context: I am really worried for the future I’m scared of losing my job and how I will pay my mortgage I’m worried about my health and the health of my loved ones friends and family I don’t think we will ever fully go back to how we used to live I miss going to the theatre and the cinema and meeting up with my friends I have stayed focus on eating healthy and keeping fit by exercising  to improve my mental health and try to stay as active as I possibly can. I’m trying to support my friends who are struggling with isolation and I am currently working from home and would like to continue to work from home post pandemic as I feel this would help with self motivation

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At this point in time, I am not overly worried about how the situation will affect me. I am content in working from home and staying inside the house. I am currently self-employed though so this will change depending on how long it lasts for.

I am more anxious and worried about how this will affect life as we know it going forward and of course for everyone involved in this in a more direct way than myself i.e. NHS and key workers. Having this last at least 6 months could have catastrophic consequences on the whole world.

Context: I am scared that when the schools open the virus starts spreading again, and we end up in a cycle until we are all immune or dead. As soon as spring comes, lots are going to mix regardless of rules, because they spent winter locked up. Its very stressful. I depended on home delivery before covid due to my agoraphobia but now its so difficult to get a slot. My partner goes shopping and social distancing is non existent. I am on legacy benefits so was not included in any covid relief, I have extra costs due to covid too. I live in a bedsit with my partner, I don't go out and now he can't, its definitely causing tension

Context: I am feeling frustrated at being cooped up but I agree that we should be staying indoors. I feel more positive about the situation since the lockdown - before this I was very anxious and I am not normally an anxious person. I still feel anxious about the lasting effect this will have on the economy and how long I will have to stay home without going to work. I am reassured that my mum, who has severe asthma, has been now been allowed to stay home from work as initially she had been required to work with the public and this caused me to be fearful for her safety.

Context: i am not directly affected by the coronavirus however catching up and staying motivated to do uni work at home is incredibly difficult. most days i feel useless and from that feel anxious. if i had no work to do, although i would be bored sometimes, i think in general i would be happier to just take time off doing work. i feel alarmed at people not using social distancing rules as being back from uni is the perfect opportunity to see friends, its something i am unable to do. the lack of direction from the gov and unis is alarming.

Context: I'm mostly just worried about the whole thing. I don't want to get poorly so i am afraid about that and even more afraid of my family getting unwell. Im also anxious about what the future holds for not only me but the country in general as i fear its going to be a long time until things are ok again. And im upset as i am struggling to be stuck in the house and i dont know if theres going to be any food shortage so its a constant state of stress and worry.  im not sure what else to put as ive explained really.

Context: Anxious and uncertain about the future, don’t know what to expect or when things will go back to normal. It’s also very sad what is going on and the mood is mellow at the moment because so many people are suffering. It is also not nice to know that we potentially will not get a summer because that is the most exciting time of year and this might not be over by then. Like anybody else I am waiting for things to go back to normal because right now it is a very strange time and nobody knows what to think

Context: It is never going to go away, and I fear that the economy will struggle to recover. The vaccine program is a little light at the end of the tunnel but we must remember it is not a cure. The children have missed out on valuable education, which will take same gathering back. The government has lost a lot of credibility with their handling of the situation. They seemed to do everything with half of the possible effect. People are angry at the minute. Let's see their reaction when we go in lockdown in the winter after a summer off.

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I feel anxious about the future, I don't know what's going to happen in next few months and how the economy and society will start living again. Nervous about holiday and trips which were one of the things that helped me relax and de-stress.
I'm nervous about passing people on the street or not wearing a mask on street. It is also unclear if the UK government is doing enough, as it introduced the measures really late. I feel I have no control over future and that nothing will be the same anymore after everything is over.

Context: Scared and nervous as not everyone is following lockdown rules which will make everything worse. People are overreacting by stocking up on non perishable items leaving others including the elderly without food which I don’t understand. Scared and nervous as not everyone is following lockdown rules which will make everything worse. People are overreacting by stocking up on non perishable items leaving others including the elderly without food which I don’t understand. Scared and nervous as not everyone is following lockdown rules which will make everything worse. People are overreacting by stocking up on non perishable items leaving others including the elderly without food which I don’t understand.

Context: Whilst being more accustomed with the measures taken to slower the rate of infection, which is leading to being able to relax more easily, there’s a constant undertone of anxiety and fear exacerbated by    news bulletins and social media. It’s hard to see how this will end and my own personal job security remaining in tact. I worry particularly about the health of my parents and grandparents, but hopefully their self-isolation will help with this. Despite the underlying anxiety and fear, I’m altogether quite happy. I feel very lucky to have a loving girlfriend who has helped greatly and whose company I’ve enjoyed. The situation is bringing us closer together.

Context: feel quite worried how it will affect me and family now .  then what the next few months will be like . how we will all cope  is worrying. will i be still in a job . what will finances be like in a few months it is all a worry when you have a family to look after and elderly relatives. no one knows how long this is going to last and it is worldwide which is quite scarey if a vaccine becomes available things will not feel so bad and people will see light at the end of a dark tunnel. it is a strange virus as it effects everyone.

Context: My feelings at the moment are that this country is ill prepared to face this pandemic.  I think there are a lot more cases than is being reported in the news.  I'm also wondering who is leading us with the prime minister being admitted to intensive care and when are we going to turn the tide in our favour.  I am restless from being cooped up indoors and have recently been furloughed which brings money worries into the equation also.  I have written this as a string of conscious thoughts which are looping over and over in my head and kick back in with every coronavirus headline notification I get on my phone.

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I feel that we've been caught with our pants down. There were warnings. We knew what was happening in China. yes, their government played it down, but our own intelligence services operate in that country (I'm sure). Where were they?
We also didn't lockdown as soon as the crisis in Italy became apparent. Too slow to react.
I know we try to police by consent and the government doesn't want what the police do today to have long term negative impact on relations with the public, but when people are openly flouting the lockdown we need to make an example of them. They're putting people's lives at risk.

Context: I feel hopeful for the future. I feel the vaccine rollout is going well and can’t wait to be vaccinated . I am hopeful that we can see a way out of the pandemic. It will be lovely to see family and friends and return to work and return to some form of normality. I feel the NHS had been wonderful and deserve lots of praise and reward. It is heartbreaking that many NHS and health professionals have lost their lives or been very ill with Covid. I do worry about the economic problems that the country now faces though and worry for many people who have lost their jobs. It has been a very worrying time for many people.

Context: Anxious as the future is unknown, fearful of the amount of deaths. Continuing to remain hopeful about my friends, family and loved ones remaining in good health. Worried about the financial impact on the economy and the NHS. Anxious on the impact this will have on people’s job security and young people’s education. Anxious about how long I can actual manage remaining in the house without much outside activity and interaction with other family and friends. Overall, it is a anxious time for everyone and the saddest thing about it all is that no one knows how long this will last for so at the moment everyone is battling the fear of the unknown.

Context: I'm worried. I'm missing my family, I normally see my parents, sister and nephew every week at least and I haven't seen them for a few weeks now because of this. I'm worried about my finances and my family's health. My son wants back to school. It's scary and many people aren't taking it seriously enough and are still going out. I'm furloughed right now and I'm thankful that for now I still have a job but it's an ongoing worry about what will happen in the future, depending on how long this situation goes on for.

Context: I fell very sad about the current situation and fear for my family and sad because I have lost some good fiends and even members of my family which made very sad. I really also feel very sad because of the uncertainty surrounding the current economic situation. I also mis going out socialising with friends going to pubs and and clubs and goings to gigs. but the most frustrating thing is that i can not travel abroad to some other countries because of the travel restrictions.. but the most important thing that i  feel is worried about my childrens going back to school

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After 3 weeks, slowing down a bit. Noticing people are generally much slower in replying to work emails etc.
By now, I've finished reading the internet & hit the credits on Netflix...
It's Monday and things always speed up on Tuesday though. (I work in live music industry, so not much going on now).
Thanks.
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Not particularly worried about corona situation at this point, everyone in my area follows the rules, even when out & about.
Missing seeing friends and going to live music. Money is ok for a few weeks. Erm... That's it.

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I feel fearful of catching it and for the future. I feel anxious being at work at these times. I feel sad for the loss of life. I feel anger of the people ignoring the guidelines. But i am also relieved and happy to be alive and my family too.
No one knows what the future holds but there must be repurcussion of the chinese government for letting the virus loose and not telling anyone about it.
I am hopeful for the day that this is all over and hopefully society can rebuild and maybe people will be better and governments better equipped in the future for possible like things being spread globally.

Context: I am just sad everyday especially when i hear the daily statistics of how many people have been infected and how many have died all alone. It is a vey unfortunate situation for the world and everyone to be going through. I hope it gets resolved as soon as possible as the world has been changed forever by this virus. We definitely will not be able to go back to normal again whatever normal is. I hope the people at the frontline doctors/nurses and all essential care workers are protected and well rewarded now and when all this is over

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My main concern is the long term economic impact of the virus. This is because I will be graduating university at the time where I feel the economic effect will be the most visible and I am scared that I will not be able to find a job.
Secondly I am concerned about my boyfriend as his dad is showing cover symptoms. He is isolating with him and his sisters.
My third concern is the health of the doctors and nurses. I feel like if I was to get sick now I would not be treated for anything but coronavirus.

Context: I think the situation is improving and itseems as though the vaccination program will give us a way out. However I still feel anxious about going outside and worried that people will not respect the rules once they've been vaccinated or the government will relax the lock down too quickly. I also am unsure how much personal protection the vaccine will give and will carry on with wearing a mask and social distancing. I would like to know more about how long covid can live on surfaces as this is a concern for me.

Context: At the moment I feel positive about the vaccination programme and feel like I can worry less about my family. I think that in the summer things may start to return to normal which makes me excited. However, I am worried about the economy coming out of lockdown as well as the long term effects on people’s mental health. I am also concerned about jobs in the long run and pay. Overall, I feel positive about the coronavirus situation however I still have increased anxiety because of it than I would have had normally.

Context: At the moment I feel really stressed. This is mostly because of my mum, who has been in isolation for 3 weeks and is 77 this summer. I worry that she will get sick, not from the corona virus but from something else, and I will not be able to get treatment for her. I wake up in the middle of the night worrying that things will never get back to normal for any of us. I don't miss work because I hate my job but the lack of normal routine is having an effect on my mental health. I am trying to keep healthy by exercising each day but it is a real struggle. I can't believe I am living this. The terrible news each day and the losses people have to endure is unreal. How can someone survive having a child one day and knowing that they are being buried alone the next?

Context: I currently feel sad about not being able to see my mum. I go shopping for her but I can’t go in or kiss her goodbye. That is upsetting. I’m also becoming anxious which brings on funny symptoms such as pains, headaches etc which in turn makes the anxiety worse. I know this will pass. One thing I do like is how quiet it is, the birds singing, the air is clearer and nature has started to take over in places just from a few weeks of being left untouched. I know this will all come right in the end but I reckon everyone will be a lot different and also the planet. It has to be.

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I work as an emergency department nurse. I am seeing sick patients. Whilst worrying about contracting Coronavirus, I feel I have done good protection.
I have anger that some people are oblivious to the danger and digitalising as normal.
I’m irritated that others are paid 80% of their wage to stay at home, whilst I am paid my normal wage to put myself at risk.
I worry that I could contract the virus at work and pass this onto my immediate family at home.
I am also concerned that Boris Johnson is in hospital and suspect his health is worse than has been disclosed

Context: I am feeling quite anxious about the whole situation. Fortunately I am in a good position, but I know there are a lot of people out there who are struggling either with the virus or knock on effects of it. I feel anxious as I don’t know when it is going to end, and helpless as I feel I can’t help much in these uncertain times. They are unprecedented times, and no one really 100% know what’s going to happen in the long run. I hate that there is so much unnecessary death going on right now.. but I also feel very grateful we have the wonderful NHS and all key workers onboard to battle this virus as best we can do as a nation.

Context: It's worrying, I don't think it would be fatal to me but I fear for my older family and other friends and relatives, I also fear formy job as the economy if bound to take a terrible turn, while I am currently still in work just now (which I am thankful for) I don't know how the situation will play out after the virus. The social situation is hard to bear aswell, especially coming into the summer months, it is becoming harder and harder for people to stay away from each other in the warm weather and I think people's patience could wear off after so long, hopefully it doesn't get to that point.

Context: It is a concerning and worrying time for everyone around the world. A lack of control in that there is nothing one can do to eliminate the chance of getting the virus. There is frustration and lack of trust in the government leadership and believing what they say. It is appalling about the lack of sufficient testing being done and the behaviour of public figures evidences a case of “do as I say, not as I do”. People have and will die, some people will be prioritised treatment over others, some will be tested who should need to be, whilst others will not be tested who should. The failure to provide adequate resources and protective equipment is inexcusable. There was a scenario a few years ago to test the ability of the UK to handle a pandemic. It found serious failings but little or nothing was done.


Context: I am mostly feeling ok. I'm coping well with isolation as I've had to work in very isolated places for reasonably long periods of time before and at least I'm in my own house. There's just an undercurrent of anxiety that kicks up every now and again. I'm worried about vulnerable family members, though not as worried as I was a couple of weeks ago. I'm finding it difficult to focus on my research, but I was never great at working from home. I was definitely more anxious right before lockdown but I think now I'm in a routine and not having to watch other people behave irresponsibly I'm less stressed.

Context: I feel a strange mix of disappointment that we are in this situation due to not managing to contain the virus, frustration at a number of competing practical demands, and some excitement about some of the work I have had to stretch into. I've been working from home for years and been asked to share some expertise, as well as given new work producing media material and assisting groups of people to meet and communicate well online. I feel very lucky not to have been ill yet, and grateful that my wife, who works in a hospital, is able to contribute her talents and has also not yet been ill. I've been annoyed today that it does not seem appropriate to celebrate Easter with others in ways that we would like, and a bit guilty for focusing on our comfort at times when some of our neighbours may be short of basics and more worried than we are. I've also been feeling determined to make the most of trying to learn what we can from our situation, especially in terms of how we use technology better, now and in the future. I feel hopeful about the future.

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Nervous about mine and my families health.

Angry at people flaunting the ""lockdown"",just so they can be selfish.

Also Anger at how the British Government have been very slow in making any attempt to halt the spread of the virus.

Dishust at the media for how they are acring throughout this Pandemic,certain outlets seem to be trying to goad the public into hysteria,which does nobody any good and just causes more fear and anger.

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Context: Currently feel mentally and physically drained - it’s caused really bad anxiety as it’s very unnerving not knowing if you or family will contract the virus and not being able to hug and see family is so difficult. Currently working at home but so hard to focus and have motivation to carry on with work based topics when partner is furloughed which is an financial strain and balancing boredom. Beginning of lockdown was excited to get things done in the house but also due to lockdown are unable to get any items in particular fence paint. I get really heightened anxiety at the thought of going food shopping during this time.

Context: Very anxious that schools are reopening on Monday despite local rates still being higher than the rest of the country. I feel it was a mistake to give an end date of 21st June as I feel people will start ignoring the rules, as previously proven when dates are given too far in advance. I will personally feel like I can relax a little bit more when both my parents have had their vaccine, and there’s a more concrete idea of when I might be eligible for my first vaccine. I hope that this is the last lockdown we have to endure as I’ve found it very challenging from a mental point of view this time, largely due to cold weather and shorter days.

Context: I would not usually be at home during the day as it negatively affects my mood. My house is small and I have young children. It is difficult to keep them entertained in one room all day. I went to town for the first time on Sunday to buy cat food and found it very scary. There seemed to be more people with mental issues in the streets and much fewer other people to ask for help if there were problems. Most of the shops are shut and there’s no access to public toilets. People who are out do not respect the 2m rule and others and abuse the staff who are trying to enforce them. I am scared to go into town where usually we would spend most of the day there before. When I got home my anxiety and fear was so bad I felt I couldn’t breathe or think and I don’t usually suffer with anxiety. Now we go for exercise before 6am because we don’t trust people and if we have to shop we try to be home by 8:30am and we go to local shops and not the supermarkets. The queuing system is terrifying and full of people coughing and smoking and grouching about the stupid rules. I do not want to queue to potentially catch something that kills me or my family. Shops say one family member only and forget that we can’t leave our children outside alone, and that to buy a weeks shopping is often not possible. We have four cats, three children and no car. The cat food weighs 10kg for a week. The litter weighs 3kg. Milk for all of us is 30litres. I’m pushing a double buggy with 20kg of children in already, how do I carry everything? We can’t get home delivery, there are no slots and we’re not vulnerable. Shopping every second day is the least we can get away with at the moment. That means we have a higher chance of meeting the virus.

Context: Honestly it mostly feels very surreal. I spend a lot of time at home anyway (I work from home as a freelance artist) so it doesn't feel too different from my everyday life, but I just feel like there is a big dark cloud of uncertainty and anxiety at the back of my mind at all times. (It feels shared though, like everyone else is also feeling this.) I live with my partner and we get on very well so I have felt supported in that way, but feeling ever so slightly afraid every time we leave the house and not being able to see our friends is quite difficult. I think it feels almost like a grieving process. You can be distracted from thinking about it for a certain amount of time, and when you are reminded, all the fear and confusion and frustration comes back anew. I am worried for the economy and I'm saddened for people who will lose people or suffer, and for the NHS and its workers. I'm angry at the government for stripping back the resources needed to fight it, and for being lax at every opportunity. It feels very like we are helpless. There is next to nothing we can do, besides supporting our friends and family (remotely) and reaching out to neighbours. It's very hard to get my head around the entire situation as a whole, and as such, it feels very surreal.

Context: This situation has caused some anxiety, especially before the job retention scheme was launched by the Government. It worries me if my family members or friends get it, but I try not to think about it. I also wish people would take note of the advice, and stay at home! Our ancestors had to go to war, we’re just being asked to stay at home & sit on the sofa - it’s not that hard! I’m taking it as a chance to slow down & get stuff done that I wouldn’t have been able to at home, although I can’t wait until I can get back to work!

Context: I feel a mixture of emotions when I think of corona virus. At the moment there is quite a bit of hope that the situation is getting under control - the vaccine roll out has helped massively to increase optimism. I also feel quite sad when thinking of the impact the virus has had, and continues to have on people's lives. It is upsetting to think how many people have died, and how restricted our lives are right now. I am fearful of the potential health impact on my family and worried about our safety before we get vaccinated

Context: I feel extremely scared regarding the whole situation. I also feel ridiculously angry that whilst a person close to me is fighting for their life in hospital with corona, there are some people that are not following government guidelines and are still proceeding to see their families and friends. I think it’s extremely selfish of them. I’m worried about the health of my elderly family members rather than myself. I feel a deep sense of sadness for everybody who has unfortunately lost a member of their family and cannot properly grieve their loss at this time.

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fed up with it so much by now, people are behaving like animals. its all been overblown and it NEEDS to go back to normal.

i am fed up with the queues at every single shop, I only need a couple of bits usually and am forced to wait ages just to get them. people are acting weird and being schmucks everywhere.

fed up with it so much by now, people are behaving like animals. its all been overblown and it NEEDS to go back to normal.

i am fed up with the queues at every single shop, I only need a couple of bits usually and am forced to wait ages just to get them. people are acting weird and being schmucks everywhere.

Context: I'm annoyed at the people who are still going out to be social. I'm frustrated that the NHS has been so under funded, that the government for all they preach about helping the UK have done fuck all and it's mainly the NHS (Who they wanted to privatize) who are helping. I'm worried and stressed because of my family and friends in this situation, especially as I take care of my elderly dad. I'm fortunate to be able to work from home but I'm not in a great financial place, and honestly, just everything is horrible and some idiots don't seem to realize  they should stay inside for other people's sake.

Context: I am 6 months pregnant, so I feel worried about the impact that getting the virus would have on me and the baby. My husband also has asthma so that is a concern too. I am worried about the impact that the lockdown will have on my ability to access the healthcare I will need when having the baby, and also about the exposure to the virus I will have to subject me and the baby to by accessing that healthcare in the coming weeks. I am also very worried for my mum who has quite a number of existing health conditions that put her at high risk, but also lives alone and suffers already with her mental health which has gotten much worse with this situation, and we are not able to offer her the usual support to make that better. There is just so much uncertainty about the future and what the coming weeks and months will hold for me and the people I care about.

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Currently I feel very anxious. I have a family member in the 1.5 million highly vulnerable people and it’s terrifying. People still walking around like nothing is going on, having bbqs etc are making me angry and I wish everyone just got it, just understood. If we all did what we were supposed to do then maybe everything would be alright, but there are still those selfish people who think they are above everything and everyone else who are only going to make it worse.

On a personal note I struggle with an eating disorder and the lack of routine is really making me relapse.

Context: I feel frustrated about the number of people who don't seem to be taking the matter seriously and are still going about their day as normal. I work in a food shop and therefore still come into contact with a lot of people and I live with my parents who each have their own health issues, so I am worried about the possibility of taking home the virus to them. I'm also concerned about the long term effects on the economy and the number of people who may be put out of business or work as a redult of the pandemic

Context: Feeling worried but not as much  as before as I have experienced symptoms, been ill, been to hospital and come out the other side. I am concerned for my mother who is 65 and a cafe worker with minimum PPE. We should be doing more to test, the response by the UK government has been terrible and I am angry about this. I am worried about working from for the foreseeable future, and I feel sad that I can’t see my friends. I get very angry when I see others not sticking to the rules - they are extremely selfish and stupid.

Context: Right now I feel like I have had enough of this whole  covid 19 situation, my youngest  daughter has just  tested positive within the past few days for covid 19, which she contracted at school now we are self isolating and having to home school again after they have only been back at school for about three weeks. thankfully she doesn’t seem to have many symptoms apart from being a bit warmer and feeling a bit  tired, I’m now waiting to see if the rest of the family have caught covid 19 aswell.   I haven’t seen my own parents or sister in nearly a year, and my children are missing the grandparents and it is just starting to feel stressful

Context: I am worried about the cornovirus situation and I am worried about contracting the virus. I am worried my friends or family may get the virus. However I feel optimistic about future and that the situation will be controlled and managed. Also the vaccine is a great step in the right direction. I hope life does get back to normal in the coming year so I can meet family and friends. I feel isolated without meeting my family and friends and not socialising as before the cornovirus outbrake. I have however been able to take care of myself and reflect in the meantime.

Context: I'm constantly anxious that I may have the virus and pass it on to others. I have existing health conditions so I don't know what 'well' feels like. I'm often wondering if this is a regular symptom or a vivid symptom. It breaks my heart seeing the destruction that this has already caused and I'm extremely worried about my family. I miss them so much and really took seeing them for granted. I feel there is a pressure to be really productive and do lots of things during lockdown but I just cant find the motivation. It makes me angry seeing people breaking the guidelines and not being concerned with spreading it. I wish everyone could understand and care.

Context: I feel like there is a little hope for the future with the roll out of the vaccine, but the government has mishandled the pandemic at every turn and caused so many people's needless deaths. I feel anger because money has been wasted and given to Tory cronies instead of spent on things that will actually help people. My husband has lost his job so we are worried about making ends meet. It's a very stressful time because there is still a lot of uncertainty. I am also worried about the new virus variants as, although it seems hope is on the horizon, they may ruin things once again. I am tired of not being able to see my family, especially my 1 year old nephew as I feel that I am missing seeing him grow up.

Context: I am feeling Fed up of the current COVID-19 situation  wanting to be able to do things again in the future feel like we’re wasting life. The constant uncertainty is draining mentally.I doubt we will ever fully go back to a pre Covid life this is the new normal I fear will stay now. Human beings need to socialise and work!I fear for my children paying for the loss of education and the tax costs that’s will come to them later in life due to this situation. There will be a massive divide in the rich and poor homes.

Context: Today I feel very sad because I miss loved ones, especially my partner, my mum and sisters etc.  We are shielding due to my son's serious heart condition.  My partner moved out to continue to work and bring supplies. I feel anxious about the number of people dying.  I am struggling to juggle my work from home, look after the kids and tidy the house etc.  I feel overwhelmed.   I'm tired because I can't sleep.  I'm finding it hard to concentrate.  I've been tearful all day.  I'm lucky we have a garden so can get fresh air but today it all feels too much.

Context: I am hopeful and can see an end in sight but I am also very anxious in case something goes wrong eg another surge or worse variant. I’m anxious for my children, I want some normality, I miss my family and friends. I have had my vaccine but my husband hasn’t and he is a teacher going back to school next week. My children have missed out on so much at such a young age, my son in particular is struggling hugely with socialising and behaviour. We don’t want to get our hopes up too much, and haven’t told the children what will happen in case it all goes wrong again.

Context: I’m annoyed at how some people are ignoring the government guidance but hopeful that something will change soon if the government act fast. I think the government should be harsher on the rules of the lockdown in order to contain this quickly and efficiently. I am agitated as I am bored at home and don’t have an income. I am fearful that things might go wrong and the country will not recover in the way it should do. I believe we are not doing as much as a country compared to other countries, who went into lockdown from the start and are starting to see cases drop.

Context: I feel tired of constant restrictions and lockdowns, especially since they feel never ending as they keep being extended. It's made me feel nervous and anxious at the thought of being closer to people like in pre-pandemic times because this has gone on for so long. I am annoyed about the way the situation was dealt with and frustrated that those responsible are not being held accountable. Trying to focus on positives include perhaps more freedom in terms of working from home in the future, as it's evident a lot of office jobs can be done remotely so this allows for more flexibility in your life. However, I'm not sure how I feel about the government's roadmap to re-opening things, as I don't think it will happen, there will be a rise in cases and another lockdown if the vaccine doesn't improve things.

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Whilst the situation is improving with vaccinations happening there is still uncertainty over my job which is making me anxious.
When out exercising some other people are making me angry when they don’t respect the 2 metre rule, this is very rude. I have been lucky that no one close to me have had the virus but this has been hard won with us not seeing each other. I am hopeful that things will improve but uncertain. I’m very concerned about the consequences of how the government will recoup the money they have had to pay out as feel that it will once again be the poorest who will suffer the most.

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This situation is just shocking! For the first time in history, this is what happens to us. How do I feel? I am in complete despair. I feel the situation is getting out of hand.
Many of my friends have lost their jobs. The government is not helping. The money is running out. In the shops queue. Food is running out. I'm shocked! How it is possible to live. I'm tired of the bad news. My family is suffering. We can't walk down the street normally. We are afraid to get infected. I'm worried about my family.
I worry about my work colleagues
I constantly worry about my parents.

Context: At this current moment I feel very indifferent. I’m not sad or happy, I’m not extremely one emotion over another. I don’t want to get my hopes up to be let down and not be able to see my family. I’m not scared about catching it as it is what it is and I work in an environment where I could easily catch it. I’m just abit bored of the situation as a whole especially as I’m following the rules but other people aren’t. I just feel like I cannot be bothered to hear about it anymore or discuss it anymore.!

Context: In this very moment I am flipping between two sides of emotions. On one side, I have cleaned my house so my environment to work from is really nice and I have spent the day in the sun. This is genuinely nice. On the other hand, I am fearful for my loved ones and my sick relatives and my relatives at risk. This fear grips me. I am angry in anticipation that they get sick and I cannot say goodbye. I am anxious they will stay healthy, to the point where I EXPECT one of my relatives to get sick (most of us are at-risk because of health conditions) and this expectation makes me feel sick with worry.


Context: I am sick and tired of it all. I live in fear most of the time and being stuck indoors is really hard and getting harder. I miss my friends and family so much. I miss normal life. It feels like it will never end. I feel like my mental health has suffered greatly and I already had a mental illness. I don't know how I will ever adapt to normal life even when we can have it. I feel like the whole situation has been handled disgustingly by the government and its really shown me people's true colours. It has wrecked so many people's lives in a multitude of ways and it feels like there is little hope for the future

Context: I am surprisingly calm. I try to stay in the moment and force myself to accept that I personally cannot improve the situation more than adhere to the advice and rules put in place. I thought I would be more anxious but I seem to have settled in a ""I'm doing what I can"" and ""I cannot change or prevent any possible outcomes by worrying about it"" This is not typical for me as I am a very anxious person normally, which makes me suspicious that there will be reprecussions later. I still ""go"" to therapy once a week over video call which keeps me sane.

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Tired and overwhelmed - rationally I know that this is a trauma response and that it should ease over time, but that doesn't clear the fog of tiredness and feeling overwhelmed. I am lucky - and aware of that privilege - that I can, and am, working remotely, but I am ill at ease with it and feel like I am not being productive enough. My employer has made it clear that they don't expect full productivity but that is hard to keep in mind in the moment.

I am worried about my father, who lives overseas, and what I would/would not be able to do should anything happen to him.

Context: I feel that once again, we are rushing back to ‘normal’ too soon. I am anxious for my child who has to go on public transport to get to their education setting. I despair of some people and their anti-science stance. I am depressed and would like to go out. I have a holiday booked in the UK but am not confident that it will be safe to go. If people behaved themselves and the government gave responsible advice and guidance, we might be living like New Zealanders now. Life is slipping by, my children are getting older and passing milestones. Relations with one of my parents is damaged because of them putting us at risk.

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I feel relatively relaxed in my current situation but anxious about how this is going to affect the Uk. i feel anxious going to the shops, it seems very stressful doing that but I  limit myself to once a week. I am also trying to keep myself busy so not to let my thought get carried away and over think the situation. Learning new skills keeps my mind focused and in a relatively happy mood.

The main thing that worries me is what if the older members of my family who are high risk become sick with the virus, what would happen to them, this is what causes me the most worries.

Context: Annoyed at people not following government advise. Frustrated that there’s nothing I can do to help. Anxious about the future and the impacts it will have, not just on health but the economy etc. Sad and worried about my friends and family I cannot see. Tired as I no longer have routine also mixed with anxiety is making my sleeping pattern all over the place! Bored of finding things to do and doing the same things day in day out. Quite frankly I feel like a chicken who’s been kept in a coupe! I don’t feel optimistic about the future at the moment as I’m finding days and weeks extremely long and am coping with that by just taking one day as it comes.

Context: I am quite scared and anxious because the situation is uncertain and I don't know what will happen in the near future. I also feel a little guilty for relaxing in isolation when front line workers are under such stress. I am hopeful at the moment that the country will be able to band together and get through isolation relatively safely. Mostly I feel very anxious as the situation has escalated so quickly and I dont know when it will end, how it will end, or when I will get my job and my school back.

Context: Anxious due to not being able to go outside freely and travel to see friends and family. Also anxious as I am trying to complete my university studies and exams but this has been majorly disrupted. Not scared for my own health as I am young and healthy but more concerned for elderly relatives. I am also concerned for what the after effects will be, such as the employment of my family members, and myself as I am looking for employment. I also feel anxiety around gaining weight during this time and not being able to keep as fit and healthy as I would like. I also have some worry about other health concerns should they arise, as it would be unlikely I can seek help about them during this time.

Context: I gave birth during the first lockdown and I'm worried about how the effects of covid are having on my son and I. He hasn't interacted with any other babies due to restrictions and also my anxiety around covid and has grown a very strong attachment to me. I feel I have lacked the support and socialisation from friends and also professionals that I have needed as a first time mum. I feel anger towards how the government have handled the situation, and also towards the people that have ignored restrictions.

Context: The vaccination programme is going well and proving to be effective, so it does feel like there is good reason to be hopeful that it will be much more under control before too long; I'm wary of being too optimistic though as all sorts could happen still, e.g.with the variations, and it's impossible to predict; wouldn't have imagined this time last year that it would still be having such an effect now. And even if/when the spreading of it is controlled, the damage it has caused will be felt for a long time so hard to feel much relief.

Context: I feel extremely anxious about the situation, both for my health and that of my family.  I feel worried about the implications for my job and for my sons job. Things are getting worse all the time  for many people and I worry also about the financial implications for future generations. I have started to not watch the news too much as it was quite depressing, it was affecting my sleep, so I've learned to distract myself with other things which has helped. it's very sad to see that businesses have closed and people have lost their jobs and it's difficult to see how the economy will recover anytime in the near future.

Context: I am currently shielding, as I have been for 12 months, waiting for an operation which has been delayed since nov 2019, therefore I don't feel too at risk, but I am lonely, anxious and desperate for the operation. My wife is a key worker and has worked throughout, although recently the  company has been providing weekly covid tests. Not happy about school reopening next week, we feel this is far too soon. The whole previous year has been mishandled by the government, so much more could have been done. Schools closed right away and learning provided via unused freeview channels, one channel per school year, there is ample unused airspace and it would have been available to every child.

Context: I want to help in some active way, not just passively staying at home.  I'm OK, I have the resources to stay home, although I'm frustrated that my job search has been interrupted, but most of all I want to help.  Sooner or later, I'm going to need income, and I'm worrried about that too -- I don't qualify for any of the government's relief aid.  And I'm tired, tired of following the news, and the stupid decisions other people are making.  There isn't any good news.  At least the weather is improving, that should lift my spirits.

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I feel like we are heading into a new phase and am looking forward to things starting to open up such as hospitality and particularly the cinema and I am very relieved that schools are opening again. I am pleased not to having to home school anymore. I have had my first vaccine so am feeling a bit safer than I was previously. All in all I am looking forward to things returning to normal but at the same time very aware of the fact the virus is still being spread.
I am dismayed by the government and their handling of this crisis.

Context: The initial worry has passed, mostly due to how long the situation has been going on for. Mild anger or disappointment toward people not following the isolation measures, but I have felt overwhelming positivity, pride and warmth due to the support and efforts of the NHS and other key workers. The anxiety of this situation is mostly toward the financial implications and unrest. The media are very good at reporting the bad things which makes for very negative news mostly, but I suppose making people scared is the best way to ensure they stick to the isolation measures.

Context: I am currently working from home so know that I am in a privileged position financially but it is really tough not having physical contact with my colleagues. I am starting To get angry about the people who are not taking the restrictions in place seriously as in the long term it will not do the country any favours in fighting this virus. I am also starting to feel anxious when going out as I am concerned that I will pick up the virus and spread it to my loved ones in the household who are classed as vulnerable.

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Scared for my family. Scared for my friends who live far away or who are working on the frontline. I have two friends who are doctors working in ICU's at the current time. Happy and proud of the actions of the many of the people in the country to the events, but saddened and angered by the few who are breaking the rules and jeopardising their own lives and others.
I know I'm doing the right thing by staying home but god it feels horrible. I'm stuck in here doing nothing whilst people are basically in a warzone giving their lives.

Context: i feel mostly frustrated not knowing how much longer there is to wait until we are able to go outside, see friends and attend gigs and festivals. i feel lost and more alone than i usually do. i feel confused because i do not know how worried i should be about the virus itself. i am concerned about my own wellbeing and mental health. i feel relaxed because my daily life which i was already feeling aimless in, has stopped and i can enjoy time at home without the weight of pressure i usually feel. i am also slightly excited about experiencing what will be a massive historical event to talk about in the future (i'm a history student i'm not crazy).

Context: I feel scared and angry. Schools are opening again. It makes me anxious because I have family who are at risk and they're being told to shield, but that's useless if I have to go out because of how incompetent our government is. I don't want to lose anyone. I also feel the pressure of school and sometimes it feels too much. I'm stuck at home and while it's meant to be my safe space I feel like I can't stay here anymore either because school has intoxicated it so much into an environment I hate. It's gotten so bad sometimes I wonder whether hurting myself would be better. my mental health is suffering and no matter how much I try explain to my teachers the work is piling on more and more and I can't take it. This is all happening because first time we had a lockdown our government were to concerned about losing money to do it properly

Context: My feelings are essentially of anxiety and fear for my family - both young and old. I am also extremely proud of how the country has pulled together though, including the NHS and other key workers. I am not sure how I will feel as the situation continues and the lockdown lengthens. While it was a novelty at first - this has long since passed and my stress levels are increasing. However, I try to be optimistic - I am in a good position compared to others and we must all try and continue as best we can.

Context: I am extremely exhausted. Seeing different parts of the world open up and resume life is so upsetting. Our government has failed us big time. I just want life to return to normal. Light is ahead, but I am apprehensive but optimistic. There's slight happiness seeing a way out now, but frustration comes into play because people still aren't following the rules (like a lot of people haven't been since the beginning). It makes me extremely angry as the West is so self-absorbed and all about themselves, that we can't get out of this mess.

Context: I’m worried about my older relatives getting the virus and possibly dying. I’m anxious about my job situation and that of my immediate family. I have had my contract hours cut and my little brother has been made redundant. My partner has only been self employed for 10 months so gets no help from the government either. I’m scared for my mum, who has some serious underlying health conditions. If she gets the virus, it is likely that she will die. I’m angry that people are ignoring the social distancing rules. I’m concerned that my mental health will deteriorate if the lockdown lasts much longer.

Context: I fell exhausted by the Corona situation. I am glad that vaccines are now being distributed but as a healthy young person I am anxious about the wait time and wondering when i'll be vaccinated. I am also very anxious about returning to work (particularly as this would involve a train journey) and the travel costs and tiredness associated with in person work (though I have been working full-time from home). I also wonder what changes, if any, will be implemented to keep everyone safe (by the government and more locally by my work place). Finally I cannot wait to be allowed to travel once more but also again feeling extremely anxious about being in a tin can in the air.

Context: At this very moment, I feel anxious about friends and family who could be affected by COVID-19. My grandma and aunt are both in a care home which is under lock down, and I am concerned about them after hearing stories on the news. I am also worried about my friend who is in the 'severe risk' category due to an underlying condition. I am concerned for everyone who is struggling at the moment and am worried about the longer term effects on the economy. However, in my immediate family unit we are all fine, and not finding the lockdown too challenging. I feel a bit guilty that I am actually enjoying many aspects of being at home as a family, and taking time to slow down and appreciate the small things together.

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I think we have gone from high fear and little cases to low fear but high cases. luckily I have not been personally affected so I do not have many strong personal emotions however my heart does go out to all those affected. even if they say death toll is down to 60 people a day, that is still 60 families everyday dealing with the loss of a loved one sooner than they should.
i think the government are doing what they can at the moment but should've handled it better at the start. I think they should delay the opening of  gyms and non-essential shops to try and reduce the spread since we still have thousands of cases a day.

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I am anxious for my family - my wife is an NHS frontline worker and my parents are in the high risk cohort for the virus. All of us are staying in the same house as we have only one house. Further, I am to start a new job soon but I have no idea how I'll do that since the entire nation is under lockdown.
I am also worried whether they will keep me in my job once normalcy is resumed given the economic downturn. I am also worried about my grandparents who are staying alone, and away from all of us.

Context: I feel relaxed and safe in my home right now, having had the vaccine earlier on today.  I feel a little more hopeful for the future and getting back to normality, seeing friends and having some physical contact.  I'm looking forward to getting out of the house for a walk tomorrow, into the fresh air after being cooped up in front of one screen or another for the majority of the week.  Even though I've had the 1st dose of the vaccine, I know I still need to be socially distanced when out and about, and to wear a mask when in shops.

Context: I mostly feel worried about the people who are in a high risk category of getting the virus. I feel angry that there are still people who are going out and not taking others into consideration, as the sooner we self-isolate, the sooner this will all be over. I am annoyed that it is only getting worse in my country because people are not realising the severity of the situation. I also am sad that all the things I had planned are now cancelled, and I feel like I am grieving the loss of my time as a final year university student, but I feel safe and happy in the knowledge that I am not the only one experiencing this.

Context: Until I am vaccinated, I will still feel very worried about the current situation. I have a constant fear of catching the virus, especially now that schools are back open and we have no control over the fact that our children might bring the virus home from school, We do everything we can to protect ourselves, but I still feel helpless in this situation. I know that even if we catch the virus, our chances are good of not becoming too ill with it, but if we can avoid getting it, than this is what we will most certainly do.

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It's a very scary time as I'm worried about family members and friends especially those with pre-existing illnesses.  I miss my other family members that I don't live with but am relieved the majority of people are following the governments instructions.

I feel very grateful to the NHS and the workers who are risking their safety and their families' safety to help others; they're incredible and are severely underpaid. I also fear that there isn't enough equipment or medication to help people and people will die unnecessary.

Context: I feel will are possibly heading for another wave as the kids go back to school. I am totally sick of everyone using it as an excuse to judge each other about everything! From wearing masks to getting the vaccine people are judging each other harshly. It seems similar to the flu so I think we should just be protecting the elderly and vulnerable and the rest of us going about our business. most people i speak to feel the same as me. I think there is an error with this survey as it wont let me continue

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I think its just a feeling of groundhog day, every day seems to merge into the last when you cant really leave your house very much.
Also the feeling of lost experiences for the year, with sports/concerts etc being cancelled, there isnt much to really have to look forward too which is a big shame.
Uncertainty for how the future looks and what the exit strategy looks like. It seems pretty obvious that this thing is unfortunately going to be around for a long while and with a vaccine likely 12-18 months away, rolling lock downs seem like they will be the way forward until some kind of medical process appears to allow the easing of symptoms.
I am hopeful that the current lock downs and social distancing measures will yield the results that we all want at slowing the spread of the virus as this can be seen happening around Europe at the moment.
I also very much being able to visit my friends and family, although video calls are a good alternative its not really the same, and you do wonder how long it will be before we can meet up with them again.

Context: Hopeful that this is the last full lockdown. Anxious as to what the new normal will be like and how we will all adapt. Feels good that the vaccine is being rolled out. Although that's the only part of the UK Covid situation that seems to be positive. Will we be expected to just go back to normal? It feels like we might and people are going to struggle with that. The effects of this will be long lasting as so many have lost family and friends. Jobs and livelihoods don't exist. The government have done such a poor job to date. I can't imagine another lockdown. People don't follow the rules anymore compared to at the start. There's so much apathy


Context: I'm glad that vaccination have started to happen And there getting them done quickly, soon hopefully it will be coming to an end. I can't wait to be able to see my family again. I haven't seen them for over a year and I miss them so much, they live over 200 miles away and can't wait to it's all over, I haven't really been a shop for such a long time. It will be nice to get out and about again and my two kids are really worried and they can't wait to go to school and start going on days out again to zoos and parks and lots of different places

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Trying to feel optimistic about future but checking the news every hour and not seeing any improvements is depressing. In general, I feel that UK is getting better in terms of fighting with virus and NHS seems like doing a really good job. Nevertheless, I fear of the virus to affect me. Not that it's gonna kill me but for the people around me. And I'm not sure how NHS would handle this. Would government take care of me when I'm in hospital? Not really sure of that.

Not being able to work is another issue. I'm self-employed and came to London 10 months ago. Therefore I didn't pay the tax yet, fiscal year will be in May and I have to wait. I feel anxious how am I going to pay the rent next month since Government is covering only people who had tax returns. Now I'm in between 2 months, stuck and don't know what to do. This is sad.

Context: I feel optimistic that the most severe impacts of coronavirus have been felt and that there is some light at the end of then tunnel for a return to normality.  That optimism is tinged with a little sadness at having seen my 2 boys go back to school today, ending a really unique period of time in my life when I have been able to be active and fully involved in their education and learning.  I am looking forward to picking up some normality, inparticular I am keen to see family members whom I have not seen for a considerable length of time now and it is good to have some visibility around when we may be able to do that.

Context: I feel anxious all the time to varying degrees, sometimes becoming fearful particularly when the news deteriorates. I am worried about my family, the country and what is going to happen. I am finding it difficult to sleep. I am trying not to watch too much news on TV or on my phone, as a means of trying to control my anxiety, however I am still very worried. I desperately hope that a vaccine can be found as I think this would be the most likely way out of the situation.  I am washing my hands a lot and am worried that the virus could be transmitted by packaging or via the post.

Context: I feel unmotivated and have little interest in things I used to due to the national lockdowns caused my the Covid-19 pandemic. It is a struggle to get through the days as I have so little to do. I rarely leave the house due to my university course being online, meaning I am not getting any environmental stimulation.  I am really hoping that the lockdown restrictions will end very soon and we get our freedom back. This will mean that the mental health of myself, my friends and my family will improve and I will find a reason to get up in the morning.

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I am worried about the situation with Covid-19 as I have just glanced at the news five minutes ago. I have family members who are key workers in the NHS and working around the virus every day. I worry about them, friends or other family getting the virus as it looks to be very serious. I also worry about the possibilities of myself having the virus at any time.
As I am so worried I am quite tense and unable to relax. This means I am fidgeting and looking for ways to use up some energy, I don't feel particularly happy and am starting to feel a little bit sad,

Context: I am anxious for the end of the restrictions because I don't know how to assimilate into the 'new normal'. I feel quite lonely. I am however happy because I get to spend a lot of time with my family and out in the countryside. I have also had my first vaccination so I feel a bit safer than I have done. My anxiety is largely around my mental health, and how to interact with people. I am also really missing my friends, and as I started university in the pandemic, I have had little chance to make new ones.

Context: I feel a bit more concerned and anxious than I did yesterday. Although the overall situation in England is following the trend I expected (or is, perhaps, better than that, as overall new cases and deaths are declining - I expected the peak to be next Tuesday), I heard today that a resident of my mother's sheltered accommodation complex had been taken to hospital last week, and has now tested positive for the virus. So I have to decide whether she should stay where she is, or move in with my wife and me. Either way has risks; but now staying put is considerably riskier than it appeared yesterday.

Context: My overwhelming emotion is anxiety about the health and well-being of my family, especially my parents (dad in particular, because of his disability and a lifetime of chain-smoking). I also dislike the feeling of my world getting even smaller than it already was. I still go to work, which I am grateful about, and then I go home. My best friend does all my grocery shopping for me because I fear becoming ill (she does as well, but to a lesser extent). The high-light of my day is our daily 5km walk around the canal and fields on the outskirts of the little town we live in. I know it is contrary to the advice, but we both need to walk off our anxiety for our mental health. There are no people where we walk, just friendly sheep, two horses, two llamas (seriously), lots of swans and ducks and birdsong. It is the only time during the day when I feel somewhat relaxed, and it helps with my insomnia. I really hope this situation improves before more lives are lost and the economy deteriorates beyond repair. Many people around me are anxious and angry; a few are angry about being forced into non-essential work with social distancing that looks good in front of an inspection, but does nothing to actually protect people from contracting the virus.

Context: I feel lots of worry about loved ones, what will happen if they get the illness. Also feeling anxious about what is going to happen, how long this will last for and long term effect it might have. Anxiety is mostly driven by unknown things, living like this is doable but harder with not knowing all of these things, Relieved that me and husband have secure jobs, mine being In key worker sector (education). We are feeling proud of key workers in NHS and supermarkets etc who are supporting at possible expense of their own health.

Context: I feel more lonely than usual and isolated from my friends who I would usually see on an almost daily basis. I'm frustrated at being kept at home but obviously understand the importance of doing so. I hope the situation is over quickly so we can go back to normal - partially at least - and meet up with friends again even if mass gatherings are still banned. I would definitely feel more positive if there was a clear end date for the lockdown but this is obviously hard to predict. Lastly, I feel sad on behalf of all the families who have lost any loved ones due to the virus.

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I feel very concerned about the outbreak, also hoping we can get a grip on the situation.  I suffer anxiety so it’s reeking havoc on my condition.  I suffer tightness in chest, so I’m now thinking that is corona virus, would love to be tested.  I’m hanging in there but increasing worry each day.

The news isn’t helping the populations mental health, it’s nonstop morning to night morbid news coverage, I’ve stopped watching.

I haven’t left the house in over 3 years due to anxiety so I can cope with the quarantine side of things

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I am frustrated and angered by handling of situation by UK government. The Tories have shown themselves to be both incompetent and inadequate in the current crisis.

I am worried about my children, their future and their prospects.

I am worried about the risk ""essential workers"" are putting themselves in. I feel they are being put under unnecessary risk.

I am discusted by Boris Johnson and most of the conservative party.

I am hopefully the new labour leader and shadow cabinet can have a positive effect on the current situation.

Context: I feel it could have been handled better - frustrated with the government’s mixed messaging. They continuously praise key workers yet no real reward given for the hard work they have done during the pandemic. Feel that everyone is in limbo. Quite frustrated and not sure if this will be the last time that we have to put our lives on hold. Worried about getting ‘back to normal’ and that it will be a new normal, such as quieter high streets as many shops have gone bust. Also public services being unable to operate in the normal way, such as face-to-face work with service users.

Context: I feel very sad watching the news and about the people affected by this. I feel worried about my own family's health. I am worried about my financial situation as I am a supply teacher not on a contract so am not getting paid at the moment. It is difficult to sleep. I am worrying about doing a good job home schooling my three children, aged 14, 12 and 7. All these things are making me anxious. I can see some positives I am enjoying spending time with my children not rushing around to work, people coming together and supporting the NHS is a good thing.

Context: The unknown is what makes me anxious,  I’m healthy so am not to worried if I catch it,  as I think I would recover.  The feeling of not knowing when we will come out of lockdown is daunting and the bad behaviour of the few not social distancing makes me feel that the lockdown will become stricter and longer. I started a new job and was made redundant within 3 weeks so have the worry of my future,  I worry how quickly the economy will recover.  The fear of being out of work is very concerning as I’ve never not worked and this more than anything causes me the most anxiety.

Context: This is the biggest catastrophy I have lived through - with unknown outcomes - I am at a stage in life where I want to make the most of however long I have left and Coronavirus could negatively impact the quality of that remaining time. I have had difficult times in the past and felt I was now on an even keel and here is something out of my control which will have a significant impact. I want to remain in control of my life but now I have plans I cannot fulfil and I have to twiddle my thumbs and wait for things to improve

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Part of me is anxious because I miss being free to go outside and go to places, but I also feel somewhat relaxed because I am fortunate to be in full-time employment and can work from home. I am also enjoying being able to spend more time with my family. I am very busy so cannot fully enjoy the many free leisure activities now available to us!
I am worried in case any of my close family, especially my children or my grandparents, get Covid-19 and what that could mean for us. This would somewhat change how I currently feel about the situation. Although things are bad in general, for my family here we have it relatively good.

Context: had enough of it all now, we need to feel how we did before it all started. Kids doing back to school without anxiety, their work not suffering, Our usual activities need to be resumed and we need to be reunited wit our relatives and friends. When all this returns we can start to adapt back. This will take a while in itself as it has been so long and we have fallen out of our routines. This causes anxiety in itself. At this moment I want to be back to normal but fear how easy or difficult it will be.

Context: I am concerned about the situation, it seems as though it's coming closer to home, as my family now know of a few people who have died from it, and one who fingers crossed is on the mend. This evening just underlined the seriousness of it when it was announced that Boris Johnson had been moved to intensive care. I think it's a concern because it isn't just elderly people or people with pre-existing health conditions, nobody is safe from this. I have read that the peak is expected to be at Easter, which is still a week away, so that is worrying.

Context: I feel anxious as the numbers keep rising ..it makes you worry about if you do catch it because even though got no underlying health problems , younger people do still die. I am hoping the deaths start to go down now because there was a decrease today and it's been 2 weeks since lockdown so hopefully will start to see the effects of that. I'm scared to go to supermarket but know I have to as here are no online delivery slots . And I appreciate these are for vulnerable and I can get to the shop, but it's made us all so scared and have to disinfect all the packaging when get home because loads of people would have touched the items. Also become anxious about cleaning and disinfecting the house every day even though not been out. On a plus note, it has made everyone just slow down which I think is great. It makes us all realise all the money we spend on stuff we dont need and we have time now to sort stuff out in the house, read a book etc. But I miss being able to go for  a picnic or drive to a nice place for a walk

Context: I am worried about my family/self getting ill as my husband is a key worker. I am bored and frustrated being stuck in with children including 2 with autism and a 9 week old baby. I am scared for the world right now as we have no idea when this will end or how it will end. I have anxiety creeping in. I can't bare the thought of losing any of my children or husband. I am scared of getting sick, I am nursing my baby and she wont drink from a bottle. I am trying to prepare my mental state for all eventualities but its hard with all the chaos at the moment.

Context: I feel anxious about the health of my friends, family and colleagues. Life has changed significantly and I so I am anxious about the change and loss of control over basic aspects. I am saddened by reports of death and the grieving experienced by families - it makes me feel sad to watch this on the news every day. What’s happening at the moment feels very unusual and at times I notice I am fearful. My sleep has been impacted and I think this is related to higher levels of anxiety. sometimes I feel angry and despair that the community aren’t all pulling together to protect the NHS. I feel disgusted seeing images of people not social distancing on news reports.

Context: I am anxious for my older relatives in case they catch the virus and fearful of their safety, especially when they have other health issues that mean they have to go to hospitals for appointments. I feel anxious when I go food shopping that everything we are doing is being watched and scrutinised for errors. I feel sad when my 3 year old is crying because she misses her friends and wants to go the park and she doesn't really understand why we can't go. I feel lucky to have a safe house and small garden to spend our lockdown in and happy to be seeing more of my husband and daughter.

Context: I'm worried for the health of my children, my wife and myself. Im worried for my extended family and friends. Im worried people i know and care for will die. Im worried lots of my family and friends wont have jobs to go back to once the crisis is over. Im worried about the long term effect on the economy and my community. I dont think life will return to normal for many years. I fear for the stability of the peace process in northern ireland ss we have only recently started to properly move forward.

Context: I feel optimistic that people will play their part and help us get back to normal sometime soon. However, I'm worried about the economic impacts and what that will mean for the most economically vulnerable. I also worry for my parents and other family members who won't be able to see each other for a while, and for those older family members that aren't taking mitigation measures advised by the government seriously. Additionally, I feel angry at the government for what looks like several major failures along the way.

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I am quite scared and anxious about the current coronavirus situation. I recently got my letter to shield. This was quite shocking as it means that I should have been shielding from March last year but I didn’t know.I am particularly worried because I live in a household with others who are not shielding.
I do understand that the government has been trying to deal with this issue and make the right decisions but it can’t be easy. My family is overseas and it means I can’t travel to see them.
My weight gain since in lockdown has also been a major cause for concern. I am hoping that things will ease soon so that I can return to taking daily walks without disruption.
I also have concerns for children and adults who have been locked in with their abusers. This must be difficult and I think about this a lot.
My other concern if for my neighbours and the atmosphere we live in.

Context: Very stressful with university deadlines coming up and work not being the same, everything being online for education has proven to be a struggle. Difficulty with everyone being at home and slacking so difficult to get in touch with tutors for work or asking for help is brushed aside often. Also being out of work for so long has been tough, very low income compared to usual and the struggle of getting by, mainly frustration that a year later we are still in the same position. Anxiety has definetely changed over the year, never use to feel it and now its frequent when attending online lectures and semiaes or leaving the house

Context: Quite worried about it given the number of people dying, especially those around the same age as me. Having developed symptoms over the last 24 hours, I am becoming increasingly concerned for my health/wellbeing. Whether or not I will survive the next few weeks is something I never thought I'd have to be considering. Not knowing for sure whether or not this is the virus or just unrelated issues, due to lack of testing, only increases anxiety about this situation. Trying to relax is almost impossible as it's always on my mind and can't seem to get it off. Whenever I start to feel a bit better, I start coughing again and all the worry comes flooding back.

Context: This is a very concerning time for many. It is unsettling to not be able to freely leave my house and visit my family and friends. However, whilst the corona virus in itself is scary and frightening for many, I am also enjoying spending time at home as well as working from home without the pressures of being in an environment with colleagues. I am concerned about the lack of food supply available and the health and safety of my family. I have anxiety about the situation, but my main concern with that is returning to work in an office environment. I am very content working from home and feel very lucky to be able to do so. The government should be doing further tests, particularly to NHS staff, to ensure they are fit and able to continue looking after themselves and those in the hospitals which they are caring for.

Context: While I am appreciating spending more time at home with my immediate family, I am missing seeing my parents and friends. I don' really like phone calls and prefer face-to-face communications, so it is hard in that respect. I feel a little anxious as to how long this will go on for. I also worry about whether my parents will get ill. It's also hard not having things to look forward to, as you can't plan anything at the moment. I do like having a bit more time to myself (when my son and husband let me!) but I'm also working full time from home so that means I don't have limitless time.

Context: I'm mostly worried about my 65 year old mum with asthma getting it, but I'm reassured by the low death percentage and the fact that we live in a more rural town. Also a bit bored of staying at home and not seeing friends, but i don't mind really, if it's for the good of everyone. I'm naturally more introverted anyway so it's not affecting me as much as it is other people. My gran is also very vulnerable but she lives in a rural area as well and seems to be okay staying at home for as long as she needs. I'm doing all of the outside work for my mum, like going shopping etc, which I won't miss when everything's back to normal. But other than a bit worried for my mum I'm doing okay.

Context: I feel that although within the uk there are glimmers of hope with the vaccine i still feel very sad. Whilst my family and i have been very lucky the repetition and monotony of the situation are grinding me down and sometimes it feels unbearable. When sad/down previously i have always been able to reassure myself that it was a temporary situation and that things would change, now i don't feel that and i am sad and afraid for my children's future. The covid pandemic seems to be intersecting with a lot of other things that i am worrying about, climate change, problems at work etc, and everything feels hopeless. Not every day is miserable, we can still have fun together but i still repeatedly. return to this state of sadness.

Context: I feel angry and disgusting at how people are behaving e.g. still going out in groups, masses of people sunbathing in parks, coughing in other peoples faces if they are not getting what they want (such as at pharmacists). I feel frustrated with the government as they are not being explicit about all the guidelines they are making. I am also annoyed at the fact they are voicing how important social distancing is but have not stopped public transport or shut down certain businesses that do not need to be open. I feel anxious as I am still having to go to work, being a frontline member of staff, and worried that I will become ill or pass on to others. I feel low as there is no real enjoyment at the moment and am missing my family and friends.

Context: The coronavirus situation is making me very worried, not so much for myself but more for those around me. I constantly live with the fear of losing someone close to me from this virus and it darkens my mind day by day. Total isolation also bares issues for my mental health. Extreme loneliness has me burrowing through my brain for entertainment leaving me with nothing but my worrying thoughts of the death of my loved ones to comfort me. These are very dark times that we live in. Daring to go out creates even more fear. Not only does the threat of the deadly virus warrant horrible concerns of loved ones in hospitals, the possibility of a fine or being arrested just for leaving your house is truly terrifying. Normally, the thought of prison is harsh enough. However, at this point the fine is worse, not only have many lost their jobs or at least suffered massive cuts to wages. Now the government is trying to take more money from us.

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Covid 19 scares me for what the future may bring not only for myself and my family but the whole world. I don’t think the world will ever be the same again. It will have a massive impact on society. Core staff will become exhausted and drained, putting strain on their job. The people ignoring the rules are annoying me, they are not doing their part in this, making the situation worse and causing a greater impact once again.
It in a grim light may help with population control but the economy is going to plummet putting everyone in financial strain