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I am tired and anxious in general. I am angry and upset that due to the situation I was unable to see my nan and then she died unexpectedly.
I would like to see people and experience life once more but I understand the reasons for not seeing people at the moment.
I am generally trying to remain healthy, active and positive that hopefully soon life will become a bit more normal and we will have a bit more freedom again.
I am anxious about all children returning to classrooms in one go on the 8th March, I am a teacher and as much as I am looking forward to seeing my whole class again I do have concerns about what will happen if the infection rate goes up again.

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I feel worried and anxious about how this virus is going to come to an end. I am also thinking and worrying about my elderly in laws and parents and the fact that my husband and I can’t be with them not helping them at the moment.
In other hand, I feel more and more the weight of privilege, right now, I’m not working but being paid my employer, I have a safe and nice house to be, with a bit of a garden when there are sunny days. I’m in a loving relationship so don’t have the worry of being abuse in my own home, I don’t have children to worry about nor to think about homeschooling, I have time to cook a healthy meal, I have money to do so, I have times and wifi for exercise, getting in touch with family and friends online. So I’m really grateful and privileged, how about poorer parts of the country and the world where there’s no space like shanty towns and favelas? This worries me a lot.

But also hopeful and happy that perhaps this will bring about a new normal - where the rat race isn’t going to be so overrated as it was. So I’m always thinking about the both sides of the coin which makes me anxious and helpless. My main question is - how to help others in this situation?

Context: Anxious that we might still have to go into isolation.my son is returning to college on Monday, they seemed to have a lot of positive cases before the last lockdown . I worry about his health and  this will affect my work situation.  I am trying to move house, so hope Covid doesn’t impact my move. I would like to fast forward time as I miss seeing my family . I understand the restrictions and do understand the importance of following them. I am looking forward being able to see family and friends when we can. I am frustrated that as someone who works in early years we haven’t had access to the lateral flow test that staff in school have had. We have had to remain open to all. Working in this environment you get to discover that children do not show positive for Covid in the same way as adults. Parents are also rightly reluctant to test their children. So I don’t think we will ever get a honest result of how it effects early years. I think they are carriers and that they can pass it I. Without too many serious symptoms themselves.

Context: I feel angry at people not taking the situation seriously, and those who are ignoring government advice. But I also feel anxious about how long this will last, and whether the situation will get better at any point. There is also a sense of fear about potentially getting the virus at some point. Really it is a bit of a jumble of emotions, and sometimes I feel guilty for being anxious when there are people on the front line putting themselves to real danger to help us all in this time. It is a very weird situation to be in at the moment.

Context: I feel frustrated that we have been in this position standing still for a year with the outlook in Scotland and harder line taken by the Scottish government less optimistic for the future. We have nothing on the horizon to look forward to and every day is the same. My children have missed out on a year of experiences such as learning to swim, and I have missed  seeing relatives which sadens me greatly. I have anger at the way in which this situation has been allowed to develop and can only hope that vaccines are our way out.

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Relaxed as working from home but worry about family and friend, my sister is a front line nurse so Im concerned about how much contact she comes into with people who may have the Corona virus.
Im also concerned for my job as the business I work for is affected by Corona due to falling sales due to the lockdown the country is currently operating under. If the lockdown continues we will have to make redundancies and reduce hours, therefore reducing salaries and there is also a chance that the business may well go out of business if this continues for too long.

Context: Very angry at people who are still going out and not social distancing from others. Nervous and anxious about what’s to come and when this will end.  I feel very isolated being at home constantly like very trapped. Feel very distant from everyone and miss having freedom of being able to do things that I like such as the gym. Proud to be from the UK and having just amazing NHS workers. At this minute, I am very bored and I have ran out of activities to do and I am spending mad amount of time on my phone.

Context: I grow frustrated at idiots who aren't taking it seriously and whose actions and selfishness puts others at risk. I risk my own health daily as a key worker and they show a lack of respect for me in doing so. I lose my voice from directing people and I stand in in the wind to have to deal with morons who can't follow simple instructions like being asked to stand behind the line. I have to stay professional while they go shopping for red bull and crisps, when all I want to tell them is to stay the fuck home. I think the profanity there sums up my feelings on the matter.

Context: im very nerbous and anxious about the cornovirus. i think it will get worse before it gets better. to many people are dying of it so it makes me more nervous about the whole situation it is scary thing to think about especially for the older and more vunerable people.. i think it will take a long time for the country and world to get back to normal after this as it had disfunctioned many peoples lives. i also think a lot of bysiness have been ruined and unfortunatly lost a lot of money due to this terrible time.

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I feel pretty fed up and resigned to staying in for weeks. I'm very sad for my children who can't see their friends and extended relatives.
I feel like the neighborhood has become very judgemental and is encouraged to spy on each other to tell if someone is breaking the lock-down rules.
I'm appreciating how much freedom we had before this lockdown but everyone just took it for granted. Now people are getting outside and enjoying exercising. Suddenly things seem so much more appealing when you know you're not supposed to be doing them.

Context: I feel very anxious and scared about the whole corona situation at the moment. I am currently pregnant and very worried about the safety of me and my baby. I am worried for my loved ones and I am also very angry at everyone who is not adhering to the rules and continue to go out and not self isolating! I am angry that people don’t care about the safety of others and think it’s acceptable to continue doing things that they should not be doing. I hope and pray that this whole situation will disappear soon

Context: Due to the vaccine there is some light at the end of the tunnel, but we are still under-lockdown and I have noticed lots of people not wearing masks in shops and generally getting to close with no regard to social distancing. I've heard a lot of fake news about Covid19 and people are still acting as though it is a government construct to bring about the 'New World Order' so there needs to be better communication of the facts.  People are still getting ill and dying and the prospect of spending another birthday under-lockdown doesn't appeal to me.  I've been told I've been reclassified into the 'clinically extremely vulnerable category,' and been told I need to stay in after a year of not being told that, so I feel perplexed as to why this wasn't told to me earlier and a little incredulous about the fact that I've been having to shop for myself and now suddenly the local council are telling me they can help me, just as things are improving infection-wise.

Context: Uncertain about how long the Lockdown will last, would like to know more about time so I can prepare. The length of uncertainty isn't helping work as the moment I'm planning as if things get back to normal in few weeks but might not be and it's frustrating to make plans that might not happen and it be wasted effort. I'm on annual leave this week which is a good break but giving me more time to think. This morning was particularly hard as I felt quite stressed but had a bath. I'm frustrated about the suggestions to stop exercise as going for walks / runs are important for my mental and physical well-being and I'll miss them if I can't

Context: I am quite shut off from it so not too worried about the immediate concerns. However feel worried about my plans for the future because of it e.g. graduating. And i feel quite saddened with so many people dying without loved ones near, but feel proud and hopeful as to how people have dealt with this and how it is bringing people together. Feel scared and angry about the nhs not having enough ppe and lack of testing, am worried of how this may affect healthcare. And am feeling anxious and a bit lonely missing seeing my friends, being social and going to do activities with others or just being able to get out of the house more. Also feel lucky and grateful that i am in a good situation, as i am healthy and live in the country with my family where i have lots of access to the outdoors and fresh air unlike others and i have also not been affected income wise.

Context: i am currently furloughed, so a little anxious of the situation with work, and when that will re-start. I Am trying to busy myself with jobs around the house to keep the worst of the anxiety at bay, and trying to turn the situation into a feeling of positivity. This has been fairly successful for now, but who knows how long this will go on for. I guess I feel a little guilty not being at work when others are. I  Feel for those directly affected with the virus and who have lost loved ones or those close to them. Very sad situation

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Emotions and anxiety are quite debilitating
I miss my family so much and I worry for them
I'm so proud of my NHS working daughter but so worried for her safety
It is an alien situation. I am proud of my elderly parents who seem to be managing better than I am.
I am fearful when I leave the house and am paranoid not to come into contact with anyone. I take antibacterial wipes everywhere and constantly wipe surfaces and my hands
I feel helpless for my family and I am fighting not to be redeployed frontline with my nhs job

Context: I feel very worried for my friends & family, it is a very anxious time & being on lockdown although it is very.important is quite lonely for me. I work for the HS & I worry I may catch the virus & I worry also that there is not enough protective clothing for staff. Each day I give thanks to God that my family &friends are okay.it is also very frustrating that we can no longer make plans or worship in Church but hopefully the day will come when we shall be able to do this again & never take anything for granted again

Context: I fear that someone in my family will get the virus. I am worried for my children if I were to get it. I am anxious about being able to provide enough food for my family. I am anxious about having enough  money to pay my bills. I try to keep my anxiety and worries to myself so my children aren't affected but they are missing their grandparents and friends. I am worried about what will happen afterwards - if my job will be safe. The economy will surely suffer and no one knows how long it will take to recover.

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I feel a bit anxiety but not too much ever since we are locked in at home.

I do enjoy working from home and does not miss waking up early in the morning for my commute to my office.  I am happy to avoid the rush hour every weekdays.

That said, my weekdays and weekends feels the same and can be a feeling of monotony

I go for my daily jog to the local park which helps me reduce my mental stress and cabin fever.

I also enjoy seeing the local wildlife which makes me less stress and more relaxed

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At the moment I feel guilt for enjoying the isolation, I suffer with social anxiety and sadly, this staying inside has allowed me to regain control of my routine and fall back in love with my hobbies, but in the same vein I'm scared for what's to come when it's all over or even before it is, I'm worried about my family members, my job and when the world will be back to normal.
Currently my place of employment is closed and as it's a small business there is a good chance it will go under as the local authority isn't supporting them as best they can. I honestly have no idea what life will be when this is all over.

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I don't like being in lockdown, I feel quite trapped and it is causing my anxiety and depression to flare up. I also don't like that I can't always buy the food I need, being on a budget I have to stick to the cheaper options and am unable to buy the alternatives. I find people have been very selfish in panic buying when there really was no need for it as we can all still go to the shops.

Being in a small flat isn't helping how I feel either and I miss my family, especially as my nan is getting very depressed and has all but given up and needs to see me.

Context: I am young and healthy so not too worried about myself just other more vulnerable people. Although reports of young people dying are becoming more common which is a concern. I feel I might get it since I work in a small supermarket where lots of people come in and out everyday. we are cleaning more and limiting the number of people but coronavirus is known to be more infectious than flu and many people are expected to get the illness. I feel quite anxious about the global situation and find it very sad that thousands of people are dying.

Context: It is hard to relax at the moment with everything on the news and so much disruption to basic living.  I feel frustrated at not being able to pop out to the shops to get food, without feeling like I could be in serious danger!  It has meant I have had to order things from various websites other than the supermarkets (who are completely booked up and unavailable) which is a hassle and doesn't include fresh produce.  But it is better than nothing and at least I feel safer with an older family member here so we are not risking ourselves by going out.  Just have to hang in there and hope this too shall pass!

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I feel bored. I feel trapped at home.
I feel upset for my gap year daughter who had to be repatriated from Costa Rica and cannot see how she will get back to finish her volunteering there and in Fiji.
I feel confused. I do not understand the context of this virus. They say there are so many <insert number> infections, deaths etc. but they never tell us how that compares to an average year with average number of flu infections.
I feel worried about the restrictions that may remain in place for a significant time.
I feel unable to plan.
I feel as if I need a holiday!!

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For me the whole pandemic hasn't really had much of an effect on me at all. I suffer from schizophrenia and even pre-pandemic my affect was totally blunt, I was in a state of intense dissociation. This started in 2019 and carried on through the entirety of 2020. Because I was in a state of dissociation - I was not going out at all, I would never leave my bed because I possessed no emotions and will/desire to move was simply not there.

Right now in 2021 it's quite different as I'm out of that state. I am moderately anxious about the future because I don't know how I'm going to fit back into society, it's too much to take in.

Context: I'm not especially concerned about my health, more how it will affect my parents as they're older and more at risk. I'm fed up of lockdown - I understand why it has to happen but I live alone so it's very isolating. I have moments where I have mini breakdowns and have to accept those which isn't always easy. I also like being in control of things and I have no control at all. I'm uncertain about holidays I have booked for later in the year (I've already had to cancel two which is rubbish but in the overall scheme of things relatively minor.)

Context: I would say I am cautiosly optimistic currently, as I feel that progress is slowly being made and we are through the worst the pandemic.  There is stil a way to go yet, but I am hopeful that within about 6 months the world will be mostly back to some sort of normal.  I'm still appauled at the way the government handled it from the start - a great many lives have been lost that could've been easily avoided with proper management of the situation.  I appreciate that it is an unprecedented event recent history, but it is very much an expected event in long-history: humankind encounters pandemics like this every 100-200 years, so we knew it was coming - we had been warned years ago by people like Bill Gates and virologists and generally more globally aware people etc ...at least now we would be better prepared for the next one.

Context: I am extremely worried for the future prospects in my personal finances and in my employment situation. I'm asking myself lots of questions: Will I still have a job in future? can i enhance my career? I'm very worried about my personal health as well as the health of my partner who works in the care industry and has a heart murmur. My parents are also a point of concern with them being elderly and vulnerable to health issues. Also, the enforced isolation is having a negative impact on my mental health with a feeling of imprisonment. The constant media coverage is exhausting.

Context: Although I feel happiness that I can have a break from work to focus on other things, I feel anxiety on a daily basis. I feel anxious that I cannot see my boyfriend, and I feel I have no freedom. I feel depressed not having a structure to my day anymore, as it leaves me lost and without a purpose. I miss being at work as work gave me a purpose to get up and get ready. I enjoyed mixing with a variety of people and I miss that feeling of coming home and relaxing after a long busy day.  However, I feel slightly optimistic for when this time passes and I can see my boyfriend again.

Context: Uncertain. It's going in the right direction and my mum has had her jab without side effects so that is something. However I am unsure and feel uncertain about the children returning to school next week. My friend has been seriously ill with covid so for a while it was all very close to home but it feels like the threat has retreated a bit and I am quietly hopefully that the scientists can solve the problem but I don't trust our government so things feel like they are rather out of my control. To be honest I have bigger immediate worries in my personal life and so I am less focused on the corona situation than I would be and I am not particularly enthusiastic about getting life back to normal. It doesn't feel relevant to me currently and I am more interested in getting the infection rate as low as possible rather than  opening things up

Context: I feel people are making the situation a lot worse than it is. And that a lot of people also try to.make profit off it. It's certainly something that needs attention and care, we all need to be careful, but the overreaction of everybody makes the situation immensely huge. Off licenses also try to make profit off peoples' fears and anxiety, and/or health conditions. It's really sad to be honest, but at the same time it's really a good ""mask off"" moment for a lot of people. You truly see a lot of the ""true intentions"" of people during situations like this one.

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I feel promising, as the vaccine should be working and protecting people and things should be opening up again soon and returning to normal.  I'm looking forward to some normality but worried about the virus spreading rapidly again.

I hope that we are not opening things up too soon and risk having to lockdown again. I'd rather we did it once and properly, and did not rush into things. I therefore feel fearful that we might be rushing into opening things back up again and perhaps we ought to wait a bit longer to ensure the spread of covid does not engulf us again.

Context: I feel hopeful that the vaccination programme is doing enough to bring the pandemic to a manageable level but am afraid it won't eliminate it completely. People are still not acting in an appropriate way to completely remove Corona virus from our country. Even without my own household the rules are not being followed, even though I am explains to household members how vulnerable to the virus. I am disgusted at how the UK government has acted, spending a stupid amount on test and trace and then failing to reward or encourage NHS staff to carry in fighting

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I am worried about my mother and partner who are both high risk. I am sill owing regulations and trying to “do the right thing” and help them, but I feel powerless.

I also feel isolated from my parents and siblings as I am unable to see them. Video chat is ok, but I miss human contact with them.

I am also worried about my financial situation after being furloughed from work. There is no end date and that worries me.

I am overwhelmed as I feel like I have little control at the current moment.

My pre-existing anxiety is very high and I wish I could find more ways to calm my nerves.


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its stupid and sad that so many people are dying when this could have been completely avoided if it wasn't for the stupid Chinese. china should be completely responsible for this and should ber blacklisted and noone should be allowed in and out of the country for absolute good. i believe everything to do eith this is all chinas fault. something should be done.

I hope people can recover from this and the world can recover from this,.

especially all the people in power which i dont think anything good enough is actually being done to actually prevent this, people are still going outside which tbh should be illegal

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I feel very apprehensive, last year I was told to shield, my husband to shield with me. The figures were very low.
This year my husband has to work, the figures are high and him and I worry we are at way more risk. The support for shielding people is not taking into account partners.
Until he is vaccinated we are going to be vulnerable. I have been in a full 13 months next week and it seems that the government are not really protecting people like me who have other people in the house having to work.
I feel sad as I have not seen my children or grandchildren to hug for over a year.

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We scared but wish the gov would do more to stop people going out all the time.  Our neighbor is acting like nothing has happened.  Going out every day and having her boyfriend visiting and visa versa.

With Boris being in hospital has hopefully shown people how important it is to stay safe, protect the NHS and save lives.

We need a lockdown like other countries.  I am scared, I'm scared to leave my house scared to go shopping and worried to death about my elderly parents who have had letters to stay inside.

Context: The corona situation has virtually ended.  My emotions listed in this study were NOW not about the coronavirus situation.  My feelings about the coronavirus situation are virtually  non existent.  I don't think about it now.  I am just having a stressful situation of a personal nature, hence my answers.  I truly feel that the covid 19 crisis will all be over by mid summer.  The economy will also bounce back by the winter.  The vaccine has been a medical breakthrough and a magnificent feat of human intellect

Context: I am currently pregnant with my 2nd child and a toddler at home. I am in a fortunate position in that I wfh and can continue to do so but am sad that I cannot see my family or go out if I want to. I have been social distancing for 4 weeks already and will continue to do so. I am also sad about the people still not abiding by social distancing and flouting the rules. There are so many that are trying to follow the rules and get through this when many are not. I am happy that I have a very good situation at home, am comfortable still paying my bills and earning 2 people's incomes.

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Frustrated that certain members of the public are not taking the threat seriously.
Generally the issues with getting essential food from the supermarkets is a little bit time consuming but safety matters to everyone and social distancing is there to help prevent the spread of the viral infection is a necessity.
Working from home if available does offer additional security when it comes to self isolation.
However some companies appear to be chasing their revenue streams rather than thinking of their staffs welfare. It appears as if staff are expected to be very flexible with their work schedules to avoid companies cease trading (Taking annual leave forced shutdowns). However whenever we get back to some form of normality I expect companies won't remember what their staff did for them.

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I am bored to tears of the whole situation.  I am pleased, however, that we have a roadmap out of this mess and I am looking forward to when everything opens again.

I fear that if we open too early that we will then end up back in a lockdown situation.  I think that Boris has the right idea of opening things on a staggered basis, so that the virus will hopefully not spread again and there will be less of a chance of a variant.

I am looking foward to non essential shops opening up as I would very much like to buy another cockatiel as a friend for my current bird Freddie Mercury.  Now we have some dates, I am now able to plan for this event.

Context: I feel a lot of anxiety due to the fact both of my parents are essential workers and are risking their health every day. There is also a man from my church who is seriously ill and I'm praying that he recovers as he has a wife and child. There is so much uncertainty and there are so many people who still aren't taking this seriously so I think this is going to take forever to get over. I miss the freedom of being outside, I miss my friends and I genuinely believe that things are going to get so much worse before they can get better.

Context: even though the figures of new cases and deaths are coming down daily I still feel anxious surrounding being near other people. I am happy that lots of the older and at risk members of the public have now had their first vaccine. I am uneasy about the figures rising again once the schools re open on Monday. Hopefully the new cases will continue to fall and the shops will be allowed to re open and this awful virus is starting to fade away. Life getting back to normal is what everyone wants but I do feel that maybe the shops re opening in April is going to be pushed back a few weeks to make sure we are all safe. Our lives are more important than the economy but I do understand that the economy is extremely important for our country too.

Context: My dad passed away 3 weeks ago, got diagnosed with aggressive lymphoma but then caught covid in hospital and that was it. I feel in shock, numb, worried, anxious, depressed. A lot of my family 50 and above had had the vaccine, which is a big relief as i was concerned about them. Now i am concerned for myself keeping safe. I have M.E , exactly what long covid people are suffering and life is very difficult. I want the vaccine but i'm also scared of triggering relapse. Also scared of catching covid. Life feels in the balance right now.

Context: It is very worrying both for health reasons and for the long term economic impact. I feel the government is doing all it can to scare people and make them accept the draconian restrictions on civil liberties. People should be given some indication of that the exit strategy from the lockdown will be and when it will happen. For once I agree with Trump that the Coronavirus cure cannot be worse than the problem itself"". It does not make sense to implement a policy with no clear plan to get out of the situation. As someone said, the government appears to have painted itself into a corner.

Context: The corona situation originally made my lose my job, however 6 months ago I found a new job. With the new lockdown in December I have again lost my job. I feel very anxious about my personal future, however with many people taking vaccinations hopefully coronavirus will be gone for good. Me and my family have lived through lockdown stuck in our home and occasionally going grocery shopping. I am very worried about our mental health as things are becoming very boring and stressful due to my parents work online having no proper breaks or social time.

Context: I feel good that the vaccine seems to be working and should all be over soon but anxious about something going wrong that sets us back to square 1, especially with there being so many new variants and also a desire to start opening things such as schools back up now as I think it is too soon. I am also anxious about catching it as I have not had vaccine yet and I think people who have had Covid and/or the vaccine will become less concerned about distancing, and some are just ignoring distancing anyway. lastly I am worried about what happens after Covid in terms of the economy and jobs/increased prices

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I am more worried about getting access to my normal healthcare at  the moment, than being concerned about Corona. My usual treatments have been halted, so my health will deteriorate even if I don't catch the virus!
I am struggling to get routine prescriptions and medical appointments, which is making me feel powerless and anxious.
I am also feeling very sad, as I can not see my children and grandchildren and can not celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with them.
I have been advised to stay inside my house for twelve weeks. The thought of this is making me unhappy, as all that I want to do is to go outside for a walk, but that is not possible right now.

Context: I'm stressed and feel helpless at the moment with my lack of income. My sources of work have dried up and we look to be getting very little help from the government, because we have savings to fall back on. Really makes you wonder why you are careful with your money and save when many others don't and just stick out their hands at times like these, so you could say I'm disappointed. Currently my family are symptom free and keeping as safe as possible, so that is a plus. I'm also disappointed with the people who are not following the stay at home guidance and making unnecessary journeys, I know a few of these people.

Context: Mixed emotions at the moment. It's my husband's birthday and we had some good news too that will help us to cope financially, so feeling happy about that. Feeling very anxious about the coronavirus in general. My husband is a ""key worker"" so there is a chance he could infect us even though the rest of the family are staying at home. I'm worried for people's health, that their relatives might die, their financial situations, and I worry for my mum. I don't know when she will be able to leave the house again.

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I'm saddened that I'm not able to travel at the moment, I had quite a few plans for April that have been scuppered. In general I'm not all too affected due to being an introverted homebody, but am shocked at the sheer level of contagiousness of the virus and in the longer term really hope it shows those in charge how important the NHS is. I really hope that people can pull together and don't drag this out longer than it needs to, although the pessimist in me isn't expecting that much.

Also, although I feel a little bad for it there's a certain amount of schadenfreude gained from knowing the Prime Minister is now ill with coronavirus after his being so weak-willed for so long when the dangers first started appearing.

Context: I feel sad for those who have died and their families primarily. Personally I feel anxious for myself though am hopeful that I will escape it through distancing and wearing PPE when out in public. I hope/think that if I was to contract it I would have done before the lock down and have no symptoms as yet so think/hope I've missed the most personally risky part. I'm happy to see the numbers of those who have died fall over the past couple of days in the UK and hope that this trend continues. I'm glad that the virus also seems to have created a sense of unity in the community and country to a degree and hope that this will continue though I'm not too hopeful.

Context: Anxious about the uncertainty about how long this will last, disruptions to university studies, being away from family. I hope they don't ban all outdoor exercise because that's one of the few things that are keeping me sane at the moment. Uncertain about the future, and how the changes to my studies will affect my career after university. Low motivation to carry out daily activities and studies. Social interaction is greatly reduced, leading to feelings of isolation. Disappointed at how some people have reacted to the situation, such as hoarding supermarket items and disregarding rules around social distancing.

Context: I feel very frustrated at some individuals who are not sticking to the rules. I am anxious that they are going to make the process longer and worse. I feel isolated as I am a single parent and also very worried as I can’t visit my dad who is dying of cancer. I feel sad that I may not see him alive again. This turns to anger when I think about the people not doing as their told again because I’m sure if they were in my situation they would be wanting this over with as soon as possible. The public appear to be very selfish and this has shocked me as I thought everyone would pull together

Context: Currently feeling anxious about the country as a whole, and the economic effect this will have in the short to mid-term. Personally feel tired but somewhat proud of the work myself and my colleagues are doing (we work in a pharmacy). Also feel uncertain as to when things will return to some kind of normality. Feel more tired than normal but not sleeping so well. Feel saturated by the news coverage. Generally feel that people in my area are observing the advice to stay home. On a global scale am very concerned for the potentially catastrophic effect the virus could have in Africa.

Context: I feel very worried that someone close to me will suffer from COVID and potentially die, especially a family member that currently works in the NHS and lives with my elderly nanna. I'm also scared that lockdown will be stricter and that I can't go outside, I'd really worry for my mental health as I already struggle with anxiety. I've worked on my anxiety for years and developed a routine of going out, going to work etc. and I feel stricter lockdown would undo all of that work. I'd be worried about returning to normality afterwards and how I would adjust and cope to it.

Context: i feel upset that i’ve missed of most of my younger adult years and i feel extremely lonely and miss my family and friends. I also feel anxious about when things are allowed to return to normal but now i see the light at the end of the tunnel and am looking forward to the future. I feel like i’m going to try and live life to the fullest as i have had a lot of time to reflect on my past self and feel like i should have appreciated the smaller things in life a lot more. I plan to take every opportunity as it comes and make the most of everything by travelling and seeing the world, and never saying no to making plans with friends and family. i appreciate everything a lot more nowadays

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I personally feel that corona situation has kept be bored and depressed as there is now nothing to enjoy other than binge watching tv shows/movies and play games. my day to day life has now become repetitive and exchausting.
furthermore i feel as though the precautions that have been taken to prevent the spread of the virus are a bit extreme, needless to save necessary but the way they have implemented them has seemed to be excessive to the point where i feel like my freedom has been natched away.

Context: 3 weeks today I had my last shift in the office I work at. The next day I went in to get my belongings and haven't been back since. I haven'r seen my friends since then, I feel very lonely. Talking to them via Zoom helps but it doesn't feel right. I am finding it hard to have a work life balance too, either I am spending way too much time working or not enough. I always feel scared to go shopping incase I can't get what I want but it's getting better now. I hope all of this ends sooner rather than later. I try and walk daily but I am finding it hard to find the energy to.

Context: I feel anxious about the unpredictability and uncertainty of the situation. The fact we dont know when the lockdown will be, lifted, when we will be able to travel abroad, when we will get a vaccinations is all stressful. It's scary to think what life will be after all this, will it ever be the same again? I have anger towards the people who are not following the government advice, if we all listen the curve could have been flattened more. We could be back to normality earlier. I am annoyed at the fact that I could have been working many more hours at my part time job to earn more money but instead I am stuck inside just existing, sleeping pattern is all over the place, and appetite is gone.

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With all that is going on at the moment my anxiety levels are very high I really don't want to leave the house even for shopping
I fear what may happen next and to be honest feel quite scared a friend of mine who was a nurse has just died at the age of 29 she was trying to save lives and lost her own
I really don't know what will happen next I feel scared as the death toll Rises each day I worry for my family and friends
Is the scary time in the world with everybody on lockdown also not working at the moment so I have money worries as well it just had the stress s of being in the house

Context: Anxious about when this is going to end, and how, anxious about friends and family and other people since my family is mostly from the north of Italy where the contagion is particularly acute, as well as anxious about my future career in academia connected with the fact that universities are shrinking their teaching and research staff because next year there will be most likely much fewer students and, hence, they will receive much less money in tuition fees. I am also happy that the numbers of deaths and new cases are dropping across the board, especially in Europe. I hope that Global South countries won't experience dramatic outbreaks.

Context: We are fortunate to be able to stay home at the moment and to have had food deliveries. This means the only time we leave the house is for medicine or to exercise. Therefore, we feel content for the time being. However, knowing what the situation is like is making me feel anxious about those I know and love. My parents are still having to go to work and work with vulnerable adults. Also, hearing the stories on the news makes me feel sad. Most of all, there is pride in how our NHS workers are coping with the hand they've been dealt and the stories of how they are saving lives makes me feel hopeful.

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I'm anxious and concerned about the entire situation. Very sad regarding everyone who have lost people over the entire world.
Uncomfortable re whether or not the correct message is getting through to people.
Some other countries are facing a dire situation and I am concerned that inappropriate desitions may be made that may cost additional lives.
At home I worry for some of the elderly members of my family plus it is frustrating trying to get younger members to appreciate the full danger s of the situation.

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I feel absolute sadness at the way this virus is indiscriminatory. The speed in which it kills is frightening and to see the death toll rise on a daily basis horrifies me. It saddens me that every day people are putting their lives at risk to save others and there is no way of knowing who has it until it is too late.
I wish that people would take it more seriously, that everyone would adhere to the restrictions that have been put in place for our own good, I feel for the medics who are coming into contact with people who have it everyday and for the people who have lost loved ones and never got to say goodbye. It's a truly horrifying - and terrifying - virus,

Context: I feel like lock down has made me very anxious person. I get stressed out very easily and it’s showing on my skin. I also miss going to work and seeing my co workers. I feel distant from my friends and family. I do not go out for grocery shopping as often as I used to and I am also not very active. I think I have gained few pounds. I also feel  like I am not very close to my co workers. I tend to work more hours and take very few work breaks. I also find that work is getting more hectic and work load is more than before.

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I feel anxious for myself and my family. The knowledge that this will go on indefinitely and relationships and approaches to life will now be changed forever make me sad. I try to be upbeat for my kids but it’s difficult when I don’t have answers for them.

I worry that the hospitalisation Of the prime minister will instigate panic amongst people and I already try to avoid social media as it makes me more anxious.

I miss being able to see friends and family easily and the simple pleasures of picnics in the park with my kids, being stupid know a flat with no outside space

Context: I’m not worried for me, as I’m a 32 year old “healthy” male. I worry about my wife who has asthma and my elderly mother who has underlying health problems. I don’t worry for myself I worry for others if they were to get it would have complications. That is my only concern. I know others are worried about their financial situation but fortunately mine isn’t going to suffer due to the virus. Hearing the death toll everyday makes you anxious and hearing the news around the world. I try to look at the news once a day just so I know the essential and then tune it out so it’s not overwhelming.

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I feel anxious, have no control over the situation, what we can do, who we can see. Having to sacrifice a lot, personal and professional development. Hard to get on with lives at the moment especially when used to geographically being spread about and not in one location. Now having to be based in one location is hard.
It is difficult to look to the future and to feel happy and positive as we don't know when our freedom will come back again.
I feel trapped and that I can't get on with life for now.


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It's very unsettling seeing the amount of people that are dying everyday, not only in my own country, but around the world. And that that figure is rising everyday.

How it may affect my family that are elderly and with pre-existing conditions is making me very anxious. I am not able to leave the house that much and do not get much exercise or sunshine.

It is impacting my ability to go see my friends and go to the gym which is something that I really need to keep my mental health in check and stay sane.

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I am very worried about the no of cases increasing daily and scared that my partner will bring the infection home as he is a key worker. It’s just a matter of when.
 Another aspect is the fact that the virus seems to be constantly adapting and is now causing deaths in kids as well. Being a parent, this is a very scary scenario.
I also worry about my elderly parents back home in India and this increases my feeling of loneliness in the case of anything happening to me/my partner.
The added stress of keeping the kids occupied, housework, staying inside etc. doesn’t help with this situation.

Context: some days I wake up positive but some days I don't want to get up as there's not much to look forward to in these current times. At this moment I feel tired and dejected, probably as a result of not sleeping very well. It is taking me longer to get to sleep at night at the moment. As a result I am very tired in the mornings. The one thing that is extremely good for my wellbeing is getting out to do a run daily...or most days. I am hoping that this will be able to continue and won't also be taken from us.

Context: I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and deaths seem to be done, so the economic impact and long term social and health impacts that has is becoming more important to me. Travel appears to be opening up earlier for vaccinated people, and in my country that means the elderly and ill, and there are also reports that the elderly are breaking lockdown more once they are vaccinated. This really angers me as the working age population and young people have suffered so much to protect the elderly and now they break the very rules we put in place to protect them. I am very worried about the long term tax burden working age people will face to repay the money the government has borrowed. The older generation already control most of the capital, and the young were already in an increasingly bad situation and it seems like this trend will continue and even accelerate.

Context: I am very anxious about the Corona situation and its many aspects . Firstly the people directly infected with the illness and those who have died and their family. I am deeply concerned for healthcare and care workers who are exposed to the virus and who do not have the proper equipment. I am concerned that the government don't seem to know what they are doing and I am concerned that the Health secretary and other ministers in the health section who have got ill themselves are a bad example to the general public - how can an effective government have let its own PM get infected? I am also concerned at the economic effect for those that have had their livelihoods taken away over night - those that are low paid any way (self employed, freelance/gig workers) and fall beneath the net while those employed with sick pay provision get a generous hand out from the government - it all seems grossly unfair. It will be impossible to abide by the stay at home restrictions for those in the gig economy who have no other income - UC is not enough to survive on.

Context: I think it's a situation that could have been resolved a lot better if lives were deemed more important than the finances of the country. However, I don't feel fear for the virus and have already had it. I just think more could have been done to keep us safe in public areas, e.g. sufficient cleaning of tables during the 50% off eat in to help out. or proper guidance on how to properly dispose and wear masks, the same way we get taught in clinical environments. Putting your dirty mask on a table that has not been cleaned happened far too often because people were unaware of virus transmission.

Context: Despite the UK vaccinating over 22 million of the population, Coronavirus is still a very real thing as we're still having thousands of people infected and hundreds dying every day. I was fortunate enough to receive my first dose of the shot 2 weeks ago (I was not expecting it at all). I took the opportunity of course. That doesn't mean that I'm relaxing or being less careful. We have had a number of cases within my place of work so it's still very much present and closer than ever. I suffer from chronic asthma so have to be very attentive.

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I feel anxious and stressed about how long this situation will continue and how long we will be isolated. I worry for my mental health, as I suffer from anxiety and depression and isolation has always been a trigger.

I feel sad for those who have lost loved ones, especially when I hear of front line workers losing their lives.

I feel further away from my family than ever before.

I feel like I'll be judged when I leave the house, even though I am only going out for legitimate reasons.

I feel angry at stupid people who carry on sunbathing in parks and visiting friends. I also fee angry at people on the street or in the supermarket who don't try to keep their distance.

Context: At the moment I am feeling very worried about the corona situation as my mum is diabetic and has other health problems and I live at home with her, I am scared I will catch the virus from visiting a busy place like a supermarket or other essential place I need to go and pass it onto my mum, this thought is giving me a lot of anxiety. I am also worried about the number of deaths in my city as the number is slowly rising and the number of infected is getting quite high too. I'm also worried that I wont be able to find a job as I have been unemployed for several months now

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I'm finding it a little more bearable than a week ago, because there is not quite so much overload of scary information and situations getting exponentially more dramatic - BUT still preoccupied every minute of the day because of the threat to myself and those I know in my age group. So whereas at the start I was wanting to communicate with friends and family, making sure they were ok and being sensible, now it's the getting through it stage. And that is fairly dull and saddening, thinking of all the things in life one is missing out on, on a beautiful warm day in the country.

But let's be clear, the real anxiety-inducing factor is when the politicians and their advisors look like screwing up. I was completely panicked when they talked glibly about the herd immunity strategy, because it was obviously a mass experiment without informed consent. And every day I try not to watch the 5pm briefing, because the performance of Raab, Whitty, Harris etc makes me even more concerned they are inadequate to deal with a national emergency. And that makes me anxious again. I was quite calm today until I caught a few minutes of their latest performance. Some of those mentioned above would be overpromoted if they were in charge of a bank branch in a small provincial town.

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I am very anxious, both for myself (as I have underlying health concerns which would make contracting coronavirus more serious, potentially fatal) and for my family. I am also concerned about the financial impact, both personally and for the country, and indeed the world economy. Should I emerge the other side, I will be much worse off financially and many of my plans will have to be changed as they will have become impossible in a more difficult Labour market.

Whilst of secondary importance, it is frustrating to be stuck inside my flat. I fear I might go a bit stir crazy!

Context: I feel a bit bored, like everybody. I'm lucky to have a job where I know I'm safe to go back. I feel quite relaxed about things generally, although there's bound to be an economic hit down the line for the country. I don't know anyone who has been affected with coronavirus so in that sense it might not have hit home as much for me as it has for others. I have also not had to see how this can affect hospitals etc. I can see why some people feel as if it's exaggerrated, but then I epxect they wouldn't think that if it was affecting them as it has others.

Context: I feel a little surreal as if I am watching a film but when I think about it seriously and watch the tv reports it makes me anxious. I feel anxious that I might catch it but probably more that a loved one will. I do not know anyone personally yet who has the virus so it hasn’t directly impacted on me in that sense. I am concerned that the PM has it. I am concerned that I will run out of food as I don’t want to go to the supermarkets and am struggling to get online orders.I miss my family my friends and my social life.

Context: I feel angry that the government is not providing NHS staff with correct safety equipment and thinks that a few token claps will make up for austerity which has harmed our NHS' ability to cope with the crisis. I'm angry that they're blaming people not socially distancing on the rise of cases, when it was their initial complete lack of action due to the ""herd immunity"" strategy that has caused it. They're making us pay for their incompetency. I'm angry at the fact the government is encouraging health service to withdraw ventilators to those they deem to be less deserving of it, i.e. the disabled, sick and elderly.

Context: Just watching the daily briefing - another advisory that mask wearing makes no difference to protection of the general public while observing social distancing.... apparently this is based on a scientific study. BUT given that the way the virus spreads is not an exact science, surely throwing everything at it isn't a bad thing? Why not just say if you already have masks and it makes you feel better when shopping crack on? Obviously with PPE being in short supply frontline workers are now a priority, but those of us who acquired masks before the whole thing kicked off shouldn't be made to feel almost as though it's bad to wear them? Masks seem like common sense to me.

Context: I feel very anxious about catching the virus whilst I am either working as a teacher or while shopping at the supermarket.  I am frightened about catching it and spreading it to my husband and children at home.  I also feel sad thaT I cannot see my extended family and sad that the whole world is so different. I am hopeful though that the actions That my and I family are helping to improve the situation. I constantly feel anxious when I go out to the supermarket because although I am taking precautions, not everyone is doing the same.

Context: I’m extremely anxious and scared about the Coronavirus and the impact it will have on the world. I am worried about my elderly family getting the disease. I am worried about taking my son to the shop for food in case he touches anything. I also feel anxious about how long the lockdown will last and the effect staying at home will have on my mental health as well as a lot of others mental health. The world will be a very different place after this and society will have to learn to adapt. Also I am worried about properties and moving as I am meant to do so soon and wonder how this will be impacted.

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I am concerned that the true impact of the current situation is not fully understood and although the main focus at the moment is on the short term spread and death rate of the virus (which is of concern given a close family member works for the NHS) i am probably more concerned about the long term effects. Specifically the impact of the virus remaining the population and the potential for repeat outbreaks with resultant loss of life. I am also very concerned about the longer term impact on the economy, the impact of the government stimulus will have on future government spending, social support and tax requirements.  In particular I’m concerned that further rounds of austerity may be required, or that inflationary or deflationary pressures may arise which require further government intervention which may further impact our way of life.  Fundamentally I’m worried how the current situation may impact it will have on the world in which my children will grow up.
I also have some concerns over the potential for social unrest should the current measures be required to be in place for longer or require tightening.  I worry that this has the potential to impact our democratic way of life in the medium term.
I guess I also have concerns about how governments have reacted to the situation and the potential for the rise of nationalism.
Lots to worry about and probably a bit depressing now I think about it.

Context: I feel that the corona virus is scary because it has taken many lives and also negative,y impacted businesses. It means that I can’t have a social life and not see my friends in person as places of social recreation are all closed and I can’t go about doing my daily hobbies and tasks. It also feels weird as the city feels unnaturally quiet and docile, because everything is being stripped back to the bear minimum. Finally I feel it’s also effecting people’s finances as there are mass job losses. But having said all that I feel that there is a silver lining because people are somewhat saving in a way and also the fact that low paid work is seen as the backbone of societal progress and continuity

Context: I feel worried and anxious, predominately about what the future holds. Whether I will still be employed soon and I’m also worried about my husband/children and family that live further away. It makes me feel sad thinking about people who are less fortunate and don’t have enough money or have lost jobs. I worry about the impact on their children. It makes me really sad and it also angers me that I can’t do anything for them to help them. I fear for my mental health, I fear that this is now going to deteriorate as I’ve recently moved areas and I don’t know when I’ll be able to get treatment again.

Context: I feel anxious about what will happen to the economy, whether I will have job to go back to and if I will be able to pay my bills when my furlough has ended. I'm scared that i will get Covid 19 and not survive it, even though I am not in an at risk group. I'm even more scared that my eldest grandparents or my mum who has MS will get it and not be able to fight it and will not survive. I'm worried that people are not taking the lockdown seriously Nd are still going out and socialising and therefore risking the spread of the virus.

Context: This is such a difficult position to be in. It is definitely the uncertainty of not knowing when this situation will improve that I find most difficult to handle. I am scared that my family, my loved ones or myself could catch the virus. Reading the daily gloomy news from across the globe is so sad and makes me feel incredibly helpless. Knowing that I will have to do the weekly grocery shop soon feels me with dread. I also find it hard to explain to our children what is going on. They are way too young to fully understand, but they know that life looks a little different right now.

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Back in September i was made redundant, now I worry about the future for me and my kids as there are very few available job opportunities and to more and more people with much better qualifications than me applying for any job they can in order to make ends meet. I think at the moment i feel like a bit of a failure, i know being made redundant was beyond my control as it was due to a company breakdown due to Covid-19. There is still the feeling in my head that I should be in work again by now but it doesn't seem to matter what I apply for, replies to my application are never given.
As for my feelings towards C-19 as a whole, i am fed up of lockdowns, tier lists, shop closures and school closures. I have been fully supportive of all the measures taken so far and follow the guidance whenever I can. I find myself getting really annoyed and angry when I see groups of people in the street or walk past a house that is having a party. I honestly blame these people for making this situation drag on as long as it has done. The reason i am so fed up of the measures now is my general feeling towards these people that break the rules, thoughts going around in my head such as ""Why should i follow guidance to protect those that aren't willing to protect their selves and instead put other people at risk."" Well, I will continue to follow the guidance in hope that these people don't completely ruin our efforts. Not for myself or those that won't give the same curtesy but for those that are vulnerable.

Thank you for the invite to the study.
SM

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On the positive side, the closure of my University has made passing my year a little easier. That is the only good thing to come of this.

And on the negative side, I am unable to receive any financial aid due to being a student. I would normally be working part-time along with my studies, however I am currently unable to do so as my place of work is closed, putting a pretty hefty strain on my finances. I'm also extremely anxious about going out, even though it's still very necessary for getting essentials.

Finally, the uncertainty as to when it will all be over is rather concerning. I understand that it's impossible for any government to provide a solid date, but when you're told 3 weeks, 6 months, 1 year, it starts to take a toll on your mental wellbeing.

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I just wish it was over but it won't be till some ppl stop breaking rules iv had s family member been in hospital for months cus of covid. I been working from home mainly for months now and it feeel like bring trapped in prison I just want a bit of normaliy . My child is going bk to school next week and I hope the teachers and students stay safe but my daughter says that some teenagers don't care so much they seen to think there invincible which just ain't true.
I can't wait till we can go out for meals go out clothes shopping.  Go on holidays even simply just to be alowed to see family and friends

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Unsure as to what may happen over the next few weeks.
Worried about family and friends and have the added anxiety from being asthmatic.
Feeling not enough is being done to prevent the spread, too many people still outside at all times walking around as if there isn't a pandemic.
I think that government really needs to step up and take action as there is not enough care being provided for the elderly and homeless.
I'm glad that people have finally stopped hoarding bread and toilet paper and that I can actually make a full meal for the first time in weeks.

Context: I feel that my govenment is doing a good job to try to bring the situation under control.  I feel anxious to know when this will end but calm that my family will be ok as we are at home and not putting ourselves and others at risk.  I feel anxious about other members of my family that I can't see at the moment but we are in regular contact.  I also feel annoyed at people who don't follow the lockdown rules as they are putting others at risk.  I am thankful to all the people who are still working and putting themselves at risk.

Context: I'm anxious  about catching covid and so tired of dealing with this, of restrictions, of isolation. I'm angry at the people breaking the rules and at Boris Johnson's government for failing to take the needed steps to protect us. I'm sad that the situation is continuing to happen and continues to take more and more valuable times from my life and that of my family and friends. I'm lonely and frustrated and bored but I'm also anxious about trying to go back to normal. I.................

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I feel right now that the situation cannot be helped, and all we can do is try our best as a community to prevent it from getting worse. I'm encouraged by how people have been coming together and supporting vulnerable people, but disheartened by people who seem to treat this as some sort of holiday and won't stay at home.

On a personal level my employment and income has been effected, and I haven't seen my family in months, which is worrisome. I do not have children so I have no need to worry about them, but I am deeply concerned I may not have a job in 3 months time if things continue, which would be disastrous for me on a personal and professional level.

Context: I feel like the Corona situation has been going on for far, far too long and it has gotten to the point where it has entirely exhausted me. I no longer find myself entirely missing things I could no longer do during the pandemic, but instead feeling a strong ache of sadness whenever I am reminded of them, such as when I call my friends. I am anxious that the vaccines are not the miracle fix-all that many seem to think they are (despite the fact that they will help the situation considerably) and that many people no longer take the coronavirus seriously and will cause further problems and outbreaks.

Context: My anxiety levels have gone up as I fear for my elderly parents and young children.  I worry about the finanical fallout from all this as my partner is currently furlonged and bills still need to be paid.  i feel extreme;y stressed as I have to work from home using unknown technologies all while having to answer questions from the general public.  I feel aberhension at the thoughts of this continuing for a long time.  I worry about how this is going to effect my childrens educations especially my youngest as he was just about to sit exams to decide what secondary school he could attend

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I feel not enough is being done from a government point of view as so many people co to us to “break” the rules and put other people at risk.

I fear for our NHS and the fallout that is yet to happen. I worry more young adults like myself will die. People don’t seem to understand how serious this is and what could happen.

Our economy is also suffering greatly and I worry about all the poor people who have been paid off or are self employed. I know money can’t just magically appear but I feel the government could do more to support these people.


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Isolation and staying at home is very depressing. The information we are flooded with on television about dead people is even more depressing. For this reason, I feel very sad and desperate. This greatly affects my emotional health. And in addition - the financial shortage.
To constantly live in fear, to have our rights restricted. It is also not normal for children not to go to school. The government should change the measures and provide other ways to fight the virus. Now everything must return to normal.

Context: at the moment i feel frustrated the main reason is the slow pace of lockdown and the continued high death rate i am hopeful that in time the vaccinne will work but it does seem sadly a long way off.my work duties are tied to home working and i find it hard to keep interested in my work at this time luckly i am on full pay so that helps my income and outgoings ,my family are returning to school soon and my partner is arranging childcare for the next phase of the normalilisation of the siduation.the children going back to school should help to make things easier as they are bored and home schooling is a nightmare

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It’s exhausting in many ways after a whole year of having to socially distance from people, working at home with constant video calls. I feel hopeful that we can get back to some sort of normality again, see people etc, at some point in the future. Vaccines are very hopeful and positive. It’s frustrating to not know when that time will be but understand that for the good of everyone it is what it is.

I don’t have anything more to say but trying to make up the 500 characters and again trying to make up the 500 characters. Want to say something meaningful.

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I am anxious abot whether we will go back to normal as the road map plans out. I am worried they will have to change the plan if numbers spike again.
I am also excited about the prospect of normality! I just had a baby and so am desperate to see family, attend groups and be able to meet others. This lockdown in particular has made me feel very isolated - previously I was working full time and am now on maternity leave and have to stay home for most of the time. I hope the vaccine programme helps us out f this mess but also feel anger towards the government that they have helped add to so many deaths.

Context: I'm rather lucky in be in a situation where I don't have to go to work, I don't have any underlying health issues, and I live in a less densely populated area/town. So in a sense I have been feeling a lower level of fear about the corona virus, because my chances of coming in to contact with the virus is a lot lower. However, I worry for my elderly relatives despite them taking the advised precautions, and I worry for friends who do still have to go in to work and live in an area that has a high amount of cases.

Context: It has caused me anxiety and sadness, as I'm unable to see my partner, family and friends being that we are on lockdown. I'm also worried about my dad catching it, as he is high risk with having lung problems and poor health anyway. I worry too about the effect on our mental health and economy, many people are losing their jobs and small businesses will be affected too. Thankfully my job isn't affected as I am a key worker but my friends work in retail and hospitality and they have been unable to work because of it. It is also a strain on our NHS, which has not been funded properly for years

Context: I mostly feel worried about the virus as it has not infected people I love. I am also angry about it because there are people who arent taking it seriously which is stopping it from dying out. There are still people who are going out and not staying at home in the middle of a pandemic. This frustrates me because I have spent the last 20 days at home and haven't even stepped foot outside when there are people going to parks and stuff. that's awful and it angers me so much. somebody in my family is also infected by this virus and seeing how easily it took her health frustrates me even more because there is nothing that I can do about it unfortunately.

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I am fortunate that Covid has not hit my family hard, but the financial knock on effects are being felt which are causing the anxiety, as we cannot progress with extension or re-mortgage due to being furloughed.
Generally most days the household is happy as we try to keep it balanced for the kids, and it helps that spring has arrived and we can enjoy the simple things like time in the garden finally.
Its been hard this past year not to see family, cannot wait for the restrictions to be lifted so we can finally give my parents a cuddle.

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Forced to stay at home and not go anywhere.
I very worry about my work. I may lose my job because of this epidemic. I am afraid of losing my savings. The stores lack food. Permanent queues. I am afraid our medical system may not cope with many patients
I constantly worry about my parents.
I do not like this situation, I am rather afraid of what will happen in the future.
I have a state of constant anxiety because of the epidemic.
I'm worried about my family.
It is very boring to stay at home without work

Context: The corona virus situation is a serious matter that has poses a threat to many people's lives, knowing this makes me anxious. This anxious feeling expands into the unknown regarding the situation, we do not know for how long this situation will be going on for. I am annoyed with those who do not follow the government's lockdown and social distancing rules and those who are panic buying for no reason, whilst the rest of us sit at home bored with limited social interactions. Despite all this, I am currently relived to be healthy and not be suffering from said virus due to government intervention.

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I am anxious about being redeployed in my job and not knowing what to do and meeting new people
I am angry at too many people still going out in the sunshine; I want them to stay home as much as they can; no one should be out apart from certain reasons
I hope my family and friends stay well and do not get affected by this terrible virus
I fear them getting ill at this time
I hope the prime minister gets better and gets out of hospital soon
I am worried about it spreading on any surface and knowing what to touch

Context: I feel okay about everything at the moment because the vaccine rollout feels like we are finally coming close to the end of it. I am hopeful that things will be back to normal this year even if it isn't end of June like the roadmap is aiming for. I can't wait to get my vaccination and to see people, do nice things and go on holiday again. Even the thought of being able to have people round in the garden as the weather starts getting warmer at the moment is lovely and I'm excited to just get a little bit of normality back with that and then the gym and shops opening in the next month or so.

Context: I really feel a bit happier that things are a bit better than say over the last Christmas period. Consequently, I think that recognisable improvements will be seen with increasing frequency as the vaccines take hold & immunity in the population builds up. That makes me feel more hopeful than I have been since it all started. I don't think we'll be completely free of its effects for a while however, if at all. That makes me feel apprehensive about what problems it could still cause. Additionally, looking back from the current time, the sheer amount of heartache, pain & death Coronavirus has caused makes me feel somehow very frustrated and monumentally sad. I almost can't process just the amount of negativity it makes me feel really.

Context: Sick of being stuck indoors because idiotic people cannot follow simple rules. Worried because my mum is still going to work and that she might catch the virus. Absolutely fed up of being at home with nothing to do and not being able to see anyone. Lost my job and sick and tired of having no purpose at the moment when I wake up of a morning. Annoyed that people are still venturing out and not social distancing which means this will just drag on even longer! The PM needs to fully lock the country down and he should be hanging out massive fines for people breaking the rules. Not a measly 30 quid fine. Nobody will listen until more strict rules are enforced.

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I'm still concerned that we're opening up too quickly, our government seems to fold every time the business sector even mildly leans on them and it just gets us in a cycle of lockdown, then reopening, then infection rates predictably soaring, then lockdown again. We would probably be in a much better place if restrictions had stayed somewhat strict until vaccines were ready and at least partially rolled out.

Other than that I'm not especially looking forward to finding work again and feel rather down on myself for not making better use of my free time.

Context: i am very anxious about the corona virus situation and very frustrated when i see so many people disregarding advice out congretating and enjoying the sunshine. i feel angry that people are acting this way when others like myself are following the guidelines. Their irresponsible behaviour will affect us all and make the situation worse and last for much longer than is necessary. I am very worried anout my elderly relatives and keeping them safe will get harder as the situation lasts longer than it should. i think my country should be on total lockdown for longer for quanartine situation to be effective.

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I'm scared that I may lose loved ones or my job. I'm scared I may lose the roof over my head. I'm scared that life isn't going to be as we know it even when the lockdown uplifts. I feel a global economic downturn worse than we have ever seen before is on the way and we are just not prepared for this. I hope that I am able to see my family soon and that people stop being selfish and see this as a holiday.
I hope that the death toll reduces and that more people's families and lives are not affected too severely.

Context: I’m scared how long this will go on and how it will effect the economy. We were due to move in to a new build on the Friday after lockdown and this has now been delayed for the foreseeable meaning we don’t have a house and don’t know if we will have jobs to buy it after this has gone. Our mortgage offer will expire and as we have both furloughed we may not receive another mortgage offer. This was supposed to be our family home. I’m also concerned about the spread of the virus and how this is possibly going to be contained in any way shape or form.

Context: I feel a bit hopeful as I will be getting my first vaccination shot this week. I also feel frustrated that things have not opened up yet in my area here in Aberdeenshire where the numbers are very low. I also am fed up with such emphasis on the schools whilst the rest of society is suffering. I am hopeful that this time next year we will be back to a bit more normal life. I am angry at those who had flouted the rules and continue to do so as it has meant longer in lockdown for all of us. The thought of getting back out there once things open is also a bit more daunting. Will I be safe? will there be another lockdown? How will I adjust after staying home for so long. I am very sad that corona virus has stopped me seeing my family for over a year now. I miss them.

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hope it slowly eases my sister is a nurse and I worry about her health with her having kids but other than that Hope Borris takes more care of himself and he recovers well.  People just need to stay home and heed all advice that the government give out to us.

Please don't sunbathe I know its really nice out but it doesn't help the rest of us staying in,  Also if you find yourself needing loo roll you are not ill with corona and you are likely suffering from a stomach bug which is going around (I have had it and I feel rough after it)

Context: As a teacher, life has not changed much. We are still working and welcoming all children back in on Monday, this is worrying as I don’t know what I will be coming in to contact with and then bringing home to my family. My parents look after my children while I work so I do not want to put them in any danger. My sister lives in the states and I am sadden that I have never met my nephew. He was born during lockdown and for obvious reasons we cannot see her. I obviously do not want any one to get ill or die for this virus but I would very much like control of our lives back.

Context: I am anxious because i think the plateau we are in is going to lead to a false finish. People are going to see the numbers this week and then start forgetting about social distancing. I imagine another spike in June and then maybe another in octobre. I fear that next winter is going to be the ""real"" hit, when we think we are past it and stop taking precautions. I dont expect medicine to be available for a while because vacines are hard and rushing them through will cause more damage if they end up hurting people or not having a good enough efficency to curtail covid.

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I'm feeling very anxious about the number of deaths and my perceived inability to prevent myself catching Coronavirus. I am staying at home with my family, have kept deliveries to food and essentials and have only left the house to deliver food to my parents and my mother-in-law, who are both on the extremely vulnerable list.

I have been very angry in recent days at people who have been ignoring the social distancing rules - specifically my neighbour who had a small gathering (of at least three different households) in her garden at the weekend. It makes me very sad that some people have such disregard for others' health and safety.

Context: I'm feeling slightly worried about this but overall optimistic. I'm worried as if my dad gets it he has an extremely high chance of dying as chemo has left him with an extremely weak immune system, but I'm feeling optimistic as we're all coming together as a community and are working together and I know that we can get through this as long as we stick together as a community and as a team. Our governments have been doing all that they can and our essential workers and NHS and healthcare staff have been putting themselves on the line which is why I have hope for us that we will get through this.

Context: I feel exasperated. It’s been handled badly and people are getting to the point where they don’t care. The focus is on the economy, holidays and money which I understand but they’re rushing things and not making sure people are abiding by rules. It seems the country should’ve been harsher at the beginning and reopening too much cause the second wave. The rules aren’t clear and don’t cover enough instances. The fear is that more things will be open and people will rush out and we will be back to square one

Context: I feel really conflicted - on the one hand I am worried about my parents and how my family would manage if I got ill. But in a very strange way, I am enjoying certain aspects of lockdown. Life is simpler, we are being kinder to one another. We have more time for domestic things. But then I feel guilty, knowing that I only feel this way because my life is quite privileged - how different it would be as a single mother living hand-to-mouth. I worry about how we can begin to resume life and about the people for which it will never be the same.

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I am hopeful that the vaccine has started to be given out in mass and this is the first time that the end is potentially in sight. However, I am still quite anxious about catching the virus as I am low priority to receive the vaccine and more people I know are catching the virus now than a year ago. This makes me feel anxious.

I recognise that the end may potentially be in sight and this makes me happy and has given me motivation to carry on with life. The pandemic has made my studies difficult and I wish that normality would resume so that my education can be unaffected.

Context: The Corona situation itself doesn't bother me too much as there are only a few cases in my area but since the UK has gone into lockdown I have become anxious about how it is going to affect my mental health and the mental health of other people in the country. I'm also scared that people living through domestic abuse are trapped with their abuser with no way of escaping. I'm worried that the government has failed to get the message across to the British public about how serious the situation is and how essential it is to practice social distancing.

Context: I am worried about the current situation. I am worried either me or someone close to me might get it and die. I am most worried about my wife who is struggling as she can’t go out and is having to look after 2 small children whilst I’m at work. I am also worried what life will be like afterwards. It all has to be paid for somehow and I can see some astronomical taxes and price hikes coming. Although I have a job for now as I’m a key worker this will cost my employers a lot of money and I’m sure they’ll start looking at redundancies to save cash and I hope I won’t be one of them.

Context: I am feeling fine. It is like living the dream. Now I have time for doing lotsof stuff I want to do before. Such as learning new things, reading new books, watching newseries and films. However, I feel a bit anxious as I am not a UK citizen who lives in the UK. I feel safe, but still being at home country is different. For example, health system is different in my country. They care more. UK system does not care that much about us. In my country I can get an appointment for the next day while in the UK to see the GP takes 2 weeks at least in normal times. Now, it is impossible.

Context: Worried that others won't take lockdown seriously. Worried for my friends and family. Anxious that if anyone were to become infected that they'd be the small percent that would become severely ill and be hospitalised. The overwhelming impact this situation will have on the global economy is also another element of worry. Fear surrounding getting the infection myself and my body not responding as it should. There is an element that of relaxation in having a simple home life and knowing that during lockdown people are safer than if we were all wokrking

Context: I generally feel relaxed and hopeful for a brighter future for myself and the world ingeneral.  I feel relived that vaccines are helping the situation, but still a bit apprehensive that the virus could still be c around and having an effect for some times to come. A at some times I feel better but if ib  are e the news reports they can some times have a negative effect on how i am feeling at that particular time. There is nothing more i can say this covers my feelings on this issue completely.

Context: I'm in the high-risk group so I am very anxious about the corona situation. I feel some relief that a lot of people are now being vaccinated, myself included as I have already had my first dose, the second is due in May. I worry about children returning to schools and college as my youngest will go back to college and she spends a lot of time with me. I want to be optimistic about the lockdown ending in June though I can't help but feel like this may not happen. There are still so many people who don't take this seriously & they are not wearing masks or adhering to social distancing etc.

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I currently feel worried as the death rate and amount of people testing positive is still really quite high in all age groups. However, there is hope with people getting the vaccine but obviously it takes time to roll out the vaccine because everyone is just as important. I do feel that the government could have prioritised a different selection of people. Worldwide the vaccine is needed not just in the UK as this is a global pandemic, so everyone needs to work together.

In addition, it’s worrying with the vaccine as we can’t be 100% sure of the effects of it until years later down the line.