Context: This is a truly awful situation that a great deal of people going out in going out normally/ sunbathing in parks/ BBQ on the beach are not comprehending.This virus is lethal & does not show itself.Understandably people do not like staying at home.But we must do what we are told otherwise thousands of people will carrying on dying. I am in isolation (NHS advised) scared,frightened but safe not vulnerable.We must comprehend that we are in this for the long haul,patience & tolerance should be observed.

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I feel very scared for myself, my family and my friends. I feel scared that I might die or they might die and not being able to say goodbye to each other.

I am frightened of going out because it's hard to avoid other people.

I am angry at Government for not heeding the 2019 Biosecurity advice from Scientists that another epidemic would happen at some point and that the UK should prepare and hold stocks.

I feel angry at the Government for not acting earlier on the clear WHO advice to do everything: test, test, test + contact tracing + social distancing.

I feel angry that elderly people are not being looked after properly. I saw an elderly man with a walking stick and a shopping bag join a queue outside Sainsburys the other day - the queue was 3 streets long and not moving.

I feel angry and disgusted that the Government didn't provide adequate PPE early enough for all of those that need it. Doctors and nurses have died because of exposure to corona virus, as have bus drivers and care workers. Care home workers still don't have protection, other than their usual apron and gloves.

I feel desire to help but I feel helpless.

I feel desire go out and live normally and to see my family and friends.

Context: The coronavirus still feels very unknown to me, even though this pandemic has been around for approximately 4 months now. The level of uncertainty in everyone's future is a large factor in the fear people are experiencing, including myself. I am worried for the future of my education, and for how the economy will suffer. It is unknown how the world as a whole will recover from this. Some people are still not taking the virus seriously, which is frustrating. If people worked together more and listened to governmental guidelines, maybe this would be over sooner.

Context: It's hard to be optimistic in regards to the pandemic. Over the last year there has been a lot of conflicting information. I've sort my information from medical experts but many people, who don't research, just get the conflicting information. This has lead to a distrust of facts. I've received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine but I'm still fearful of possible infection, especially with new variants popping up. I've spent the past year locked indoors apart from medical appointments, this is due to being diabetic and vulnerable. I'm stressed, anxious and more depressed than normal. A lack of money or anything to do has left me climbing the walls. I wanted to study a new course but I've found it hard to concentrate.

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The prime minister just went into ICU, so my anxiety and fear it high at the moment. My chest feels tight. This is huge.

I am not anxious about lockdown or staying at home - I am anxious about the number of people in the UK needing the ICU and our NHS’s ability to cope.

I am anxious that the curve is not flattening quickly. Will this end? How many people will be lost.

I am worried people out there working, such as my ICU nurse sister in law and feel guilty surrounding any deliveries we have.
I worry about my job and my own company and I wonder about the ethics of luxuries and I worry about people who may be suicidal. So many emotions. It’s many ups and downs but right now my fear is very high and my thoughts are racing. This is a scary moment

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It’s very worrying and an anxious time. Makes me feel on edge about going out in public and about my health. I am Hoping That it passes quickly and people take notice of the governments advice and to isolate at home and to not go out.

I am worried that I contract the virus and I pass it on to my family members and/or they become seriously ill or hospitalised.

In addition I am worried for the safety of the public and there are further deaths.

Please keep safe, people need to understand this message and ensure their own safety and their families safety is a key priority.

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I feel that my country has the situation managed and under control. I feel at ease after following government guidance that I am protected. I feel relieved that some of my family members have already received the vaccine and I am happy that I will eventually receive it too.
I am not worried about the virus because I know what steps to take to prevent myself from catching it e.g. reducing the amount of unnecessary journeys I take on public transport, only going out for essential shops, washing my hands and disinfecting surfaces.

Context: I feel anxious as my partner and I have neurological conditions and know there is some risk but there is such a lack of information about how at risk or what to look out for that it is scary. I’m also concerned about my loved ones. Nearly every couple I am close to has at least one person who is at risk of severe complications. I also know that my health problems started after having glandular fever and how a virus can cause complex lasting problems. So even if the death toll is not as high as expected, I worry about the long term health complications that may come to follow.

Context: I feel annoyed that  my life has  been taken away, I know it is justified but I'm habitual and am used to ease. Also there's a loss of life that I'm trying to accept this is a far greater tragedy, I wish it was over and I wish that at least the uncertainty would dissipate. I'm also disappointed by this government who can't communicate clearly but does this doesn't surprise me. What comes next causes me anxiety too as the world returns to normal life, we'll find out what the social and economic impact is.

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Just heard that Boris Johnson has been admitted to ICU. Even before that it was scary enough. My son sufffers with asthma so I worry that he will get it severely due to his asthma. My mum is 76 in a couple of months and isolating since about 3 weeks. I fetch food for her and worry I might pass it to her. My lovely neighbours work at the local hospital and may be in danger themselves.
I feel extremely anxious and fearful. I find it hard to concentrate and focus although I feel better when I do as it’s a break from worrying, I don’t sleep well anyway but I wake constantly with a sick knot of fear about what will happen the next day. There are still moments of joy and happiness and pride when I see some of the nice things people do to support each other and I try to do my bit to cheer up others. I also feel shame at the behaviour of the minority when so many are giving their all to care for those sick and suffering.

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I feel fearful when a family member has to leave the house to go shopping as they could come into contact with someone with coronavirus without knowing as the person might not have symptoms at the time. I'm worried a member of my family might get coronavirus and might have to go to hospital.
I also feel sad that I can't see family members that aren't living with me, but I am following the rules and only going out when necessary (for shopping- as little as possible) as I understand how serious and important it is.

Context: I feel worried about the virus, burnout about me getting it. My mother is undergoing chemotherapy and has been told no one knows if treatment will continue if nhs becomes overwhelmed. So I am worried most about her treatment ending  also, because of the chemotherapy her immune system is lower and it could really hurt her if she caught it. So at the moment I am just keeping up to date on numbers and nhs capacity and taking it one chemotherapy session at a time. Also, my partner has underlying health conditions and is self isolating in his house. I havent seen him for nearly a month and I am worried about when I will get to see him with all this going on

Context: Right now I feel that Corona is scary due to there being no cure. There is still unknowns as to how to stop it spreading and everyone is at risk. This makes me feel nervous about going out of the house even to exercise or get essential shopping. I am scared that someone I know will get it or worse die from it. I wish for this to be over and for no-one else to become unwell or die but I know realistically that will not happen. You worry for your friends, family and the people they know. Ultimately someone you know will know someone that has had it.

Context: I feel hopeless and frustrated that everyone is not doing what the government have requested and thus enabling the spread of the virus, it is a very scary and frustrating time not knowing if i will see certain family members again and the fact that people are knowingly putting people i love in danger is frustrating to me. I just want to spend my youth doing what i love and not living fear of what could happen. I am very sad and just feel very confused, staying inside for long periods is what we have to do but it is increasingly difficult, and is putting a strain on my mental health and my relationships with the people i am quarantined with.

Context: I am very fearful for my family. I am very overweight & don't think I'd survive if/when I get it. My husband is a key worker so very likely to bring the virus home to us, although he is very careful. I wasn't worried initially but the more we find out, it's like a death sentence. I thought young children weren't at risk but we now know that's not the case. I have 3 children & I'm am very scared. Boris Johnson has now been moved to intensive care so we know how that's going to turn out. We are living in a nightmare.

Context: I feel quite nervous about the virus as it is quite easy to catch and I could become ill with it or pass it on to the ones I love. I am upset for the people who have died already and that there is little we can do about it other than wait it out. I am also annoyed with the people ignoring the government’s instructions as this is needlessly killing and infecting more People and it is also unfair . Lastly, I am worried about the impact on businesses and what companies might not survive... will I still have a job... will my favourite restaurant be open... when can I go for a haircut or dentist again?

Context: We are living in dark times and the cooperation of the entire population at that moment is essential to leave as little lives as possible, we are having information, help, I am doing my part, as informed by the media and the government, I am very sad for the lives lost and afraid that this virus will end up reaching people close to my family and friends, I try to remain calm, having positive thoughts and guiding my family how to behave during this pandemic, I hope this dramatic situation will not last for long.

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scared shitless, on two levels, personally im scared of getting it as Im diabetic and asthmatic yet still going to work.  secondly im a front line healthcare worker, sister on a hdu, with inadequate ppe and training.  being asked to redeply to look after adults (im child trained)  plans from NHS keep changing and supplies are low.
The reports of nurses dieing really scares me., this could be my family left without me, Im the main breadwinner, how would they cope, hoow would they cope withoutme being there.  I have kids,

Context: I feel unsafe to get out of my home as I can see lots of people are not wearing face covering on the street or outdoor. For indoor, there are still some people are not wearing face coverings. Also, I don't think the covid vaccine will work against new variants. So it is not worth to get the jab now. I prefer to wait for the new oral drugs and medicines in my opinions. I am very opposed to the vaccine passport because it is meaningless as the virus can still transmit after you get the vaccine. Also, it may not protect people from new variants. So I prefer to wear face covering instead as it can prevent the virus getting into the body whichever the variant is.

Context: My biggest fear at present is that my elderly parents may contract this disease and I feel helpless at the moment. I am also extremely worried about the impact this crisis is having on me financially as I have not been able to work for over 3 weeks and am dipping into my savings to survive. I live in a small flat on the first floor of an apartment block in London and am finding it very difficult at present as I only leave the flat once a day to go for a walk or get some groceries. My family are all in Ireland and I have to rely on phone calls to check on their well being which adds to my anxiety and stress levels.

Context: I feel like the fear and paranoia is increasing week by week. I go through phases of feeling quite relaxed and enjoying the peace, to feeling very anxious and on edge about the situation, as more news comes through every day of the reality, it keeps jolting us back to being terrified. Any normal day activity outside the house like getting medicine from the pharmacy leaves you incredibly paranoid. People are being very kind though and it seems to have united the nation. I worry more about my family members than i do myself. I think a lot of the anxiety is about not knowing when the situation is going to end, rather than the isolation itself.

Context: I am very anxious and worried about the COVID-19 Coronavirus. I am scared I might catch it, and that my family and friends will catch it. I am scared we will die. I am scared of the daily numbers. I am scared to leave the house. I am fearful of what the future holds, and what will be left standing when we leave the house. I miss my family and friends. I miss being able to leave the house to go into town for coffee, to eat out, to socialise, to shop etc... I am anxious when I see other people and not to go too close to them.

Context: I’m feeling Anxious about the coronavirus because it has greatly impacted upon people livelihoods and the economy. I have missed greatly the freedom in being able to do what I want before Covid and I feel that Covid has put a stop to a lot of that. I also feel that the lockdown has put a huge strain upon peoples mental health. It has cost peoples lives as well as put the national health service under great pressure because of the strict rules that have been put in place. I feel that it has also contributed towards the destruction of peoples businesses and the downfall of many companies as it has put loads of people out of work. Despite Boris Johnson putting in place a roadmap to freedom, I feel that a harsher lockdown should of been implemented as I feel that we would’ve been out of this mess way earlier then we are now as we are doing incredibly bad in terms of having higher death rates then our European counterparts. I am very happy but also hopeful that we will be out of this lockdown by the 21st of June.

Context: currently feeling rather scared and frightened. Dread going out to work as I am a keyworker. Also all my family are keyworkers, so we are all mixing in situations which put us at risk, and then bring it home and risk affected everyone else in the household. It also annoys me to see all these people not following guidelines, makes me very annoyed that most of us take all these precautions to keep us all safe, and these idiots dont care, they are out picnicing in parks, no social distancinging. Each morning i wake up dreading to go to work, having to deal with people that have no interest in following guidelines.

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As well as the immediate health threat, scared of the long term impact on society, jobs, economy, relationships, education.

This is so big I can't think about the whole thing, I can just manage one but at a time. So little I can control or influence.

Feel guilty that I am better off than most people in that my job is relatively secure and I can work from home.

It doesn't seem real a lot if the time. Right now have finished work, am watching TV with my family and contemplating making dinner, so pretty normal. But nothing is normal or the same and it's actually quite scary.

Context: I am particularly worried at the symptoms and effects of the disease, with its varying effects for everyone. I am also worried about the continuously changing information which means I am unsure what the best action to take is, apart from staying at home. I am also worried about the state of the NHS at present, and if it can cope with the pressure it may see itself under; however as of today it appears new infections and deaths may be falling already. This can only continue if people continue to listen to the advice are are not ignorant or defiant.

Context: Due to having a very weak immune system where I was hospitalised when younger I am concerned about my well being, self isolation can only do so much and the fear is people in my house who still need to work potentially bringing the virus into my household, having spent a month in isolation what I do on a daily basis is being limited as I am getting burned out of the things that I frequently do to entertain myself which I turn is also frustrating, another annoying aspect is that I am not in a position to see close family including my mother who I would normally see everyday but that luxury is now not available to me during the current pandemic

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I feel very frightened and worried for the safety of my family and myself. I feel very out of control of the situation and feel extremely negative about what the outcome will be for the world. I feel ashamed that I am locking my family away to protect them and in doing so not helping others.
The coverage on the news makes me more and more frightened every day not only because of the corona virus but also with how the government is dealing with the situation. I also feel that the police are becoming too strict and this also concerns me with regard to if they will relax this when the pandemic is over. I also feel angry towards people not following the rules and putting everyone in potential danger.

Context: I’m really afraid that I might catch the virus and something bad will happen to me. I am still having to go to work, commuting daily (five miles on foot each way.) I don’t think I’m essential to keep the country going, I just feel like the place that I work for is trying to squeeze every penny they can out of the clients we have before the government finally steps in and says we shouldn’t be leaving the house at all... I want a full lockdown and to be safe! It’s the only way to get rid of this virus and I feel like we aren’t doing enough to limit our interactions outside of the home.

Context: I feel very insecure and worried about the health of my close family and friends as well as struggling with my own health anxiety. I feel the Government have let us down by not acting quick enough and this both saddens and angers me. I feel desperately anxious for the front line workers putting themselves at risk alongside immense anger with the selfish people in society who are not observing Government guidelines. I feel extremely insecure about what will happen in the future and the aftermath of the situation on many different levels is extremely worrying.

Context: I am worried about the virus being passed on to my family. Both myself and partner are front line nhs workers and are in contact with patients who have tested positive. We worry about bringing it home with us and passing it on. I am also frustrated that some people seem to think that the social distancing rules do not apply to them. I have one neighbour who had visitors at the weekend but thinks it is ok as they do not have any symptoms so are unlikely to catch it. We all need to work together to defeat this and some peoples selfish actions put this at risk making me frustrated and angry.

Context: I am scared for my family and friends. I do not understand why a vaccine has not been found yet. There's too much of it on the news and not all is true. The news terrifies me and there is no end and no plan. We need a plan. More needs doing to find better treatment, fast, as well as a vaccine. My heart breaks that I cant see my grandparents and niece and nephew.. I'm disabled and live with my mum, my carer. Noone has said what I do if I need care if my carer gets ill. We live in a world where we should know how to handle this, but we dont. I do not want to know when this will end, I want to know how it will end.

Context: I am very tense about the corona situation. I am worried for my loved ones and my friends, I don’t want anything and to happen to them. I am scared to leave the house and when I absolutely have to I do it as quickly as possible. I want life to go back to normal. I don’t want to be scared of contact with people. I want to be free to go where I want. I’m scared that I will become infected and infect my family. I don’t believe people are taking this seriously and that the police need to do more to protect us. This lockdown is scary but needed.

Context: I feel that it is still not be controlled well by the government, as they would rather end lockdown quickly than slowly open things up to the public. I also feel that working at home is quick hard to do due to being easily distracted as well as not having a suitable learning environment to study and work in. I am relieved to hear that vaccines are being created and used to counter covid, and hope that the pandemic ends by the end of this year. I found that the lockdown did not impact my mental health but has made me very unproductive and lazy.

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Im very worried as I have heart failure and am isolating with my wife and kids.Im terrified of getting it as Im not sure if my health would cope.I get angry when I see people not sticking to the rules.
Overall I will do what Im told to survive this.
I also worry for people who have to face this virus on a daily basis,they are proper heroes who deserve the utmost respect and should be rewarded for their bravery.I think people might start to think differently about whats important in life.Material things have  taken over peoples lives which is a bad thing.

Context: Since the corona situation, I've been feeling down and more lazier than usual. I'm worried because I have older parents and I'm concered that I will spread the virus to them if I get it. I'm sad because I am not able to be at college to do my work, I am not able to see my wonderful teachers and friends, it is my last year at college so I will probably never see them again. Only one good outcome of this is less people on the streets, it is almost empty. In London, streets would usually be overcrowded which is not good for anti social people like me, but now I can go wonder and get essential items without much people gathering.


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I am fed up of hearing about. We should be allowed to do what we want to do its our risk. Older people can choose to stay indoors. Younger generation need to be getting out. The vaccine is out there now so we need to move on.
Schools need to reopen. My childrens education is a shambles. We are not teachers! Live lessons aren't listened to.
There should not be as many school holidays and more learning is required to help the children catch up.
Everyone is fed up. No holidays no social areas open no gyms means people have no motivation, and their mental health will deteriorate.

Context: i've just had the first vaccine jab, so am part of the growing numbers in the UK that are now a little bit safer. I'm still concerned about the others who have yet to receive the jab, or who are out of work or on furlough because of the virus though. I just hope that we are past the worst, and are on the road back to 'normality' whatever that is these days. I also wonder about the rest of the world, and how far they are on way out of this. I'm definetly looking forward to being able to move freely both day to day, and also on holidays etc.

Context: I feel like we are on the way out of the pandemic because of the vaccine rollout. This makes me feel a lot less anxious than before. I don't feel as in danger as I did a few months ago when the cases were high. I am hopeful for the future but will continue to follow the rules until told otherwise. I hope to get a vaccine soon so we can all get on with the rest of our lives. I feel good right now because there is light at the end of the tunnel. Once this is all over, we will probably have a gathering, maybe go for somewhere to eat as a family with lots of our relatives. I am quite happy at the moment and enjoying staying at home.

Context: I feel very insecure in my feelings about the current corona virus situation.  Although i feel that progress is being made towards beating the virus I feel that we are being kept out of the loop as far as the government information that we are being given.  There seems to be no end or light at the end of the tunnel to be found and I feel that the government are making it up as they go along and have no set critiera as when to lockdown will end. I would feel a lot better about the situation if the government were to be a bit more open with us and treat us more as equals as far as it comes to sharing information and progress.

Context: I feel sad that the restrictions in place mean I can’t see my family and friends. I feel frustrated that other don’t follow the rules and mix with numerous households. I also feel cross that the whole corona virus situation has been so badly managed. There never needed to be this level of fatality. Other countries have managed to get back to normal far more quickly. The borders should have been closed as soon as the first case was identified with lockdown soon after. Particularly after the first death was confirmed

Context: I am not exactly sure whether I still have feelings about it. Overall, I feel apathy and disappointment with the way the UK handled this situation. I feel helpless that I cannot do what I want, although I have followed all the rules and was very cautious. It makes me slightly proud of myself but in the grand scheme of things it doesn't matter. I feel quite miserable because I have lose one year of my life and I resent people more. I still don't want to catch covid but more out of a principle rather than fear. For some reason I am l much less worried about my parents getting it, I just don't think about. Time doesn't feel real any more and it is hard to stay motivated.

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I am very sad about whats happening in the world, all the people dying and suffering and not enough help to save them.  I really hate the world and China for this.  I love getting outdoors now we stuck in and no holidays this is depressing me big time.  I feel like life is never going to be the same again, all businesses are shut, well the majority of them, the government is giving money away to people all over and then when or if the country ever gets back to normal we will be paying for it!
my daughter is stuck at home no school, she is in year 10 and doing her gcses next year, I do not think that the current situation is fair and shes going to miss a big chunk of school which will have a profound effect, is the government going to make allowances for this?

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I’m feeling angry at the people who are not following the rules, I want it all to be over and back to normal again, I’m just fed up with not being able to see my friends and family properly and when there are people breaking the rules and doing whatever they like its just a massive slap in the face.
I am feeling happy with the fact vaccines are being given out and how quick its all happening, I hope that this give us more freedom in the next couple of months and hopefully start seeing some ‘normality’ coming back into our lives.

Context: More frustration than sadness in all honesty. This third lockdown has felt longer than the others, more restrictive because of the season and boring as every task has been done numerous times. Also felt fear as the death toll grew and hospitalised cases grew younger as the variants became more prolific and harder to control. But also hope that the vaccination programme will help reduce a repeat of the awful death toll in January. I also feel like I’ve forgotten how to socialise with people (furloughed from hospitality) meaning I’ll have nothing interesting to talk about when restrictions are lifted.

Context: I am feeling quite fed up of covid. It seems as though it is never ending. I’m a teacher and have worked throughout. Fed up with hearing that schools are closed when they are clearly not!  I am expected to work within close proximity of 30 children but I can’t see my own family. Annoyed that people are still furloughed knowing that the government are stalling the inevitable.  Then the people who have worked throughout will be penalised. We need to get back to normality. I am so sorry that people have lost their lives but would question how many would have died anyway.

Context: Corona situation dragging on and on. Happy about vaccines but precautions still heavy. New mutations are a worry. My mom aged 88 has been shielding for nearly a year now sigh. No holidays no pubs no hairdressers no restaurants no charity shops all being greatly missed. Wish we could get back to normal. National debt is horrendous worried about son losing his job. Daughter not been furloughed is a key worker subsequently caught covid still cant smell anything luckily i didnt catch it isolating with her but being mega careful ....was a strain having windows constantly open in the winter and got through 2 bars of soap handwashing

Context: Anger towards Chinese dishonesty. Inability of the UN to organise anything and EU bungling of the vaccine roll out. UK was poor to start but got better with the vaccine. I am very disappointed that politics has taken over the supply and access of the vaccine to poor countries. It is predicable that greed has benefited greatly from friends in govt. opportunities being passed lucrative contracts - this is especially so in the UK. Friends of friends in the Tory party should be investigated to see if criminal links can be established and cases prosecuted.

Context: Sadness that so many people are losing their lives and that their families won’t be able to say goodbye as they normally would. A little fear for those impacted by the virus, especially those losing their jobs. Worry for those in isolation and the impact of loneliness, especially the elderly and single people who aren’t living with family and pets. Frustration towards those not taking social distancing seriously. Huge amount of respect for those working during this time, NHS, delivery drivers, shop workers etc.

Context: there seems to be worry every time my head wonders, every time I try to take 5 mins to breath and have a minute I cant stop the wondering of my mind back to what if's.  Then the tightening of the chest with another panic attack brought on just by the thought of all the what ifs.  Trying to sleep but the cycle of worry's keeps reappearing and the thinking about keeping me and my family safe and my current medical problems getting worse and the what ifs reoccur. Knowing that I had important medical tests for an infection already that had damaged my brain and them being put on hold causes me to panic in case I lose any more of my eyesight and not being able to do anything about it.  But then I have to stop and think that at least I'm here and my family is here for now and not with covid-19.

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I actually feel very curious.
I am obsessed with the statistics and the numbers. I can't help but think about how/why no one saw this coming and how come no country was prepared for something like this. How come the economy is so fragile, and how come people are not really following the rules set in place by the government.
I am also curious to know how life will resume after all this. What will change? What will stay the same.
So above all, I am curious. Curious to know more about the disease and its effects.

Context: I feel sad that it feels it has gone on for so long when compared to other countries successfully managing the pandemic more successfully than us. I feel sad for the people that have lost their lives and those that are going to be heavily impacted by a future economic downturn as a result of the pandemic and those who have already lost their jobs. Loneliness is also something I’ve been feeling more and more, I feel that maintaining friendships is harder and not being able to see family is frustrating. I do feel lucky though that I’ve been able to stay employed and haven’t been impacted by the virus and neither have my family.

Context: i am happy that they have a solution and we have the vaccine and that families are able to send there children to school and that we have a guide whwn everything will be back,  but i am so sad so many people have been affected and have lost loved ones and are not able to see family and friends.  i am anxious all the time and really had trouble sleeping as i miss my family so much, even when we get back to normality all i want to do is spend time with them. i hope this ends soon and bussiness can get back to normal as so manys work lifes have also been effected and people have lost their jobs and lively hoods.

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It feels like the end might be in sight but such a long road to get there. I’m likely to get the vaccine in may but that still feels a long long time away, and meanwhile my baby daughter has not met her grandparents and so many people are still dying and the NHS is running on fumes. I am sad for us all and I can’t wait for life to open u again. However those politicians who are all ‘don’t care about deaths what about the economy’ make me cross. We just have to suck it up and wait.

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Context: I am 7 months pregnant and I feel sad that I can’t share the experience with my family. It being my first baby I am sad about missing my baby shower and 4D scan feel I’m grieving the normal ness but I am so grateful to be working from home with my partner where we are both safe. I miss my family a lot and it’s made me realise how much I took for granted before. Trying to be grateful each day for our health and home and take the time to get some jobs done around the house that otherwise we wouldn’t have time to do but it still is tinged with disappointment and disbelief at how fast this has all happened.

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I am really angry with the incomepetance of our government and their lack of using the time they had to prepare.
I am also worried out family members who have the virus. They live in seperate households and are not old but one is immunesupressed and I do worry. I am also scared for my elderly parents who are both cancer survivors. I am also tired of being scared every time I go out - which is hardly ever, as I am asthmatic and have had pnuemonia three times so am vulnerable to the virus. It is also uncomfortable on my hands as I have sensitive skin and strong soap aggravates them.

Context: I am now so bored of lockdown! I just want it to end and have some normality in my life... I don’t hear of anyone close to me getting ill so I do sometimes question why we are in lockdown still. I cannot wait to see my family and colleagues. I do not want the vaccine but I just want to get on with living my life. A lot of the people I know are feeling the same. I want to be able to go out freely without “breaking the law” although I’m not so bothered by going on holiday as I’m more concerned how inflated the prices are going to be. I’ve been working from home for the last year and I’m so lonely

Context: I am very concerned, although the first jab is currently very successful, which is down to the fact it is run by the NHS and volunteers and not the Conservative party and their mates which are making a profit from our sufferring, i am very worried what will happen over the coming weeks especially with the school returning in full tomorrow. This is making me sick with worry that the numbers will rocket again and once again as with september the high increase in numbers will result in another lockdown.

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More hopeful than previously. Just hope I get the vaccine before I get the virus. But it’s also the least of my worries at the moment. Too many other things going on in my life.
This phase has been more real. It’s hit the north more. More people have died and more people have have the virus that I know. I’m relieved that my parents have both had the vaccine though. Hopefully I will be soon as I’m 52.
But it’s good that we are finally turning the corner. Just hope there isn’t a new variance that the virus vaccine cannot deal with.

Context: I'm feeling really bored and fed up. I'm glad the vaccination project is going well and the number of infections is going down, but I can't find solace in this, my financial worries and slim chances of travelling abroad soon to see my family make it difficult for me to be happy. I struggle with getting energy to do anything and it wouldn't surprise me if this was an onset of depression. At least the days are getting longer and there is more natural light and less greyness. At least something. | really hope that spring will not see another spike in infections. I don't think I would be able to cope well if there was another lockdown coming.

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My stepson has cystic fibrosis which is on the very vulnerable list. I'm really scared he'll catch it as its very serious for him if he does. I wish everyone would listen to the rules and stay indoors. This will go on a lot longer if people dont do as they are told and follow the rules.
I'm currently working from home 6 days a week and it's very depressing. I cant wait for this to be over and back to in the office and socialising. Its very isolating. I've had to stop watching the news every day as it just got me too upset.

Context: I’m just anxious because there is a lot of uncertainty with regards to how lethal this will be and how long we will be under lockdown. I just hope it won’t get too severe and wonder how life will be after this. I’m worried that some of my family members will get sick. I’m also worried that some small businesses will shut down because of the financial implications of this. Life is probably not going to be the same any longer after all of this has finished. How long is it going to go on for? Also, how many lives will ultimately be lost? Will the NHS reach capacity? I hope not.

Context: I live in an area that has some issues with groups gathering and it worries me greatly. I have reported it to the police, the council and the press but I haven't received a response as yet. The news about Boris Johnson also concerns me greatly. I can't help myself the whole situation is worse than we have been told. I don't know how we will ever get back to normal and I worry hugely about the future of my job. We need an economy to go back to. The longer this goes on the more insecure the future. I am working from home at the moment and I don't know how much longer I will be able to do that. I think my business will close for a while and I'm dreading it.

Context: I’m exhausted. Working in the nhs and with kids. I’m exhausted. Slightly anxious about the months ahead in terms of work and just drained. Motivation is dropping and energy levels are low. I need a holiday, something to look forward to. I feel all I’ve done is work and try and manage the house and the kids. Home schooling is hard. Overall we are ok but the length of time working at this level, juggling it all. We all especially the kids miss family, miss friends, miss their connections. There have been silver linings- job security, plenty of overtime and I’ve been able to reduce the debt which will be positive for us in the future.

Context: I’m tired. So tired. Tired of living and parenting and teaching and working full time from home. Feeling like I’ve liost me and anxious that I won’t know how to get back to normal. Worried about my elderly mum and dad. Feel like I’ve lost the essence of what made me. I want this to be over but I still can’t see the end of it.  Life just seems to have become so small that it all revolves round being in home nearly all the time.  I almost feel institutionalised. Feel like I’m failing at parenting. Failing at work. Failing in my relationship. It’s very hard currently

Context: The whole Corona virus situation is really deadly and scary. It is also depressing because of the self-isolation, social distancing and limited time to go out of your house. We must not blame China or Chinese people, it's a natural pandemic and we cannot avoid that. We must not also blame the government for it's spreading. It will not spread if we we follow instruction which we are given to us. Also, to keep good hand washing and good hygiene. In my opinion, God or just the earth itself is testing us humans. It's like a silent war. I hope it will be over soon and 2020 will be fine foe the rest of the year.

Context: I am tired of being stuck at home. I am worried about my elderly and clinically vulnerable parents I have not seen in 14 months. I am pissed off that I still have not had a vaccination even though I am asthmatic. I am angry about the governmental incompetance and corruption they have shown throughout and their disrespect to our NHS heroes. I and angry with the morons who don't wear masks. I am generally depressed or numb all the time I am not crying about TV shows. Though the television shows were amazing.

Context: I feel sad about the coronavirus situation. My wife lost her new job due to this and her old employer won’t take her back to furlough her so it’s a stressful time. I am lucky my job is secure and safe which eases the worry and anxiety a little bit but not much. I am also worried about my parents who are both high risk. We are all following government guidelines but it doesn’t make the worry any less. We are lucky we are young and healthy and so are taking advice to go out to buy basic essentials rather than taking online slots who are for the most vulnerable but it’s still an anxious time given that young and healthy people are dying from coronavirus.

Context: I feel very fearful for the future both short term and long term. In some ways I am also looking forward to the time when positive changes start to happen. But in the meantime, there is a lot of uncertainty and this concerns me. One positive is that I feel the Corona situation has forced everybody to slow down, to spend time nurturing new and old relationships and to evaluate what is most important to them. I feel terrible for the people badly affected and fear that they could happen to me or those close to me. I hope and pray for this to be as over as quickly as it started and wish that it was possible for clearly defined timescales so that we knew what we were faced with.

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It still feels unbelievable that this is happening. I can see it from the news and social media that people are dying, nurses and doctors pushed to their limits, emergency services trying to do their best..
I am worried about my family and our livelihood. I do believe the government is trying its best, although did not expect it to be honest.
My heart goes out to the people who can't attend their loved ones funeral, doesn't have enough money to pay rent/bills/put food on the table or doesn't have anything at all.


Context: I feeling sadness at this moment because of not having possibility of go out from home and meet with my friends.. A lot of people starting feel some kind of depression because of that, I think this situation can last at least to the summer, which doesen't sound good at all for isolate people. It's normal in this kind of situation and I was expecting this weeks back ago, but still, hard to live like this, in that way.. In next 6 months the situation should be definitely better then todays, considering almost 1,5mln infected people right now

Context: I'm doing as much as I can to stop the spread to my loved ones. I have remained at home and have shown no signs of having the virus, and because I am not going to be going outside, I am not all that worried about catching the virus. All people in my household are following the lock-down rules so the fact we don't have it now means we likely won't catch it, hence my feelings of relaxation over anxiety. I am moderately sad because I miss seeing my friends and I had to move out of my university accommodation, but I know that it will be resolved in a few months and life will return back to normal eventually, so am not too concerned about the future.

Context: Tired of being inside most of the time but making a routine and trying to get through it all. Looking forward to being able to socialise and band out with friends...whenever that is.  Feel sad for those who are passing too soon.  Feel proud to have the NHS but angry at the government for how shortsighted they have been given they’ve underfunded it and berated it but now want to applaud it.  Almost more worried about the US and how their government’s blind ignorance of science will affect their people.

Context: I am quite concerned about the current situation in Spain cause my relatives live there. My father is a high risk person and I wish I could be there to help my parents going through this. I also feel a bit lonely and sad because I have a different kind of infectious disease at the moment and due to the social distancing policy I can't have any friends coming over to visit me. I hope the situation gets better as soon as possible and that this won't severely affect the economy of people around the world. However, I don't think this will end any soon. At least not until they discover some antibiotics or a vaccine that works against coronavirus.

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Fed up with the situation and the length of time this has gone on for. i feel sad for all that my children have missed out on for the last year. Feel sad for all the businesses affect by this and people who have lost their jobs. I feel like it will take a long time for things to go back to some normality. Hopefully brighter
times are now soon ahead. The economy has been badly affected but this has hit some people harder than others. I have a greater appreciation for the outdoor now and this is something i have discovered during lockdown

Context: I hate being stuck in the house without the option to go out and socialise or browse the shops. I feel trapped and frustrated because we have no end date. I’m hating working from home and not being able to interact with my colleagues as normal, we are a very close team and we are all missing each other. The uncertainty is very upsetting and causes me anxiety to an extent. It’s hard work having to work from home normal hours then not be able to have any sort of social release on the weekends, it makes working just that bit less rewarding as there’s nothing to relax and let your hair down doing when you have finished the working week.

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I am unhappy that people seem to flout the coronavirus guidelines and restrictions as this will put us all back at getting out of lockdown. It is also worrying how long covid is affecting some people who are not vulnerable.
The economy is also struggling and I think it will get a lot worse before it gets better which will be horrible for everyone. There will be lots more unemployment and people will lose their homes and everything they have worked hard for. More people will go hungry and the number of children in poverty will go up. It is a very stressful time for everyone and it needs to end soon otherwise we will have a mental health pandemic instead.

Context: I feel very worried and anxious seeing how high the death toll and the confirmed positive cases keep rising each day. Everything seems to dark and bleak right now. People are constantly dying and losing their loved ones. It seems like there's no hope out of this situation. All I can do is pray everyday that God has mercy on us all and turns His wrath away from us and helps us out of this situation. It makes me angry to see people disobeying the rules and advice set by the government and causing more damage to the country and putting a lot of strain on the NHS.

Context: I feel this is a learning curve for the future, we have never seen anything like this before, we were to slow to respond so  I hope that lessons can be learned. I hope we we still come together and support each other and invest more in healthcare and vulnerable people when this is over. I have not been affected to bad as i can work from home and keep my family safe which is all you  can do at the moment.  I am hoping this is all over within a few months but things could get worse again once things get back to normal if people start getting sick again.

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I am very worried about the economy and I am angry that this has affected the money I earn. I am also angry with the idiots who keep going out when the decent people are staying in and doing the right thing. When I see people in the supermarkets browsing with their partners it makes my so cross. The other day the lady in front of me only bought a frozen pizza and a 2 litre bottle of coke. That is ridiculous.

I am a bit scared that my parents will get corona but as my sister has already had it and has recovered already I am not too concerned about getting it myself. I think it's unfair that people are being affected in ways such as losing jobs, businesses closing down and having reduced money.

Context: I feel like the messages are very mixed and I have to teach in a class of 34 children but cannot meet my mum. It is getting a bit ridiculous now and I'm fed up. I think the order of things opening is incorrect. Schools should not be opened before outdoor leisure facilities. I also think we should be able to have one bubble to mix with as I'm very very lonely. My mum is my childcare bubble so I can see her everyday but not go in her house. It just doesn't make sense. I do think that some other outdoor areas should now be opened- everyone is just crowding into the limited parks and playgrounds instead.

Context: Ready for it to be over, sick of working from home! Sad that my 16month old has only ever been to 2 baby classes and 1 swimming class! Fed up of hearing about it all to be honest! Dying to see friends and go to the pub...if there are any pubs left round here. My friend had a baby in January 21st and I still haven’t been able to meet him, so that’s been awful for us both. I didn’t even want the vaccine to begin with but I’ll gladly take it now just so I can see my friends....mind you it looks like I’m going to have it if I want to do anything like restaurants and holidays, if the vaccine passport rumours are true....which I think is disgusting

Context: I had my first dose of the vaccine this week so I feel optimistic about the future.  I’m looking forward for the first time instead of being in some sort of suspended animation.  I can start planning for future outings, shopping trips and even holidays but with the understanding that some precautions are still needed, like masks and social distancing.  It looks like the vaccines combined with the lockdown are reducing the number of cases.  I am feeling more positive than I have at any time in the last year.

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I am feeling frustrated as I just want to see my family and for my daughter to see her grandparents.
I miss them and I can’t wait to get back to some kind of normal.
We have completely followed the rules and now just have to wait until we can have the vaccine.
My father is high risk so is now waiting for his second vaccine, hoping once he has had that then we can start seeing family again, when allowed.
I feel anxious as well because there are new strains of the virus appearing.
I lost my job due to job cuts due to corona which has really knocked my confidence.

Context: I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm waiting for my second vaccine. I miss my family and friends. I miss travelling and going on holiday abroad. I miss going for meals at restaurants with my friends and family. I miss socialising and going to the cinema. This is such a surreal time and it feels like a movie. I have lost friends to the virus. Working in the NHS I see the effects and how hard the nurses and clinicians have worked. The NHS has received great support from local businesses which is great recognition.

Context: Frustrated and anxious about the not knowing of when this will come to an end as some are hoping within 3 weeks we’ll be back to normal and some are saying it could be 6 months to a year.  I am bored with having to stay home running out of things to do to keep myself occupied. Sad that I had things planned that now aren’t going to go ahead as I had been looking forward to them. I am worried for friends and family who have increased risks with contracting corona virus and I’m worried about generally contracting it as more healthy people are dying from it. Frustrated with people who are still going out and meeting friends and family outside of their household and are not taking it seriously. Similarly annoyed with people who are scaremongering with ridiculous stories and conspiracies about the illness.

Context: I'm just fed up of it, I'm sick of not being able to go anywhere or see my family and friends. I just want things to go back to normal and a clear plan for when things will go back to normal. I think the vaccine roll out has been great, now let us live our lives again. So many people have suffered in different ways from the virus from losing their jobs, not being able to see other people, I've had enough of it. Its also really hard to plan anything as before Christmas the rules changes pretty quickly and we couldn't see our family that was the last straw.

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As an at-risk person, it's nerve-wracking to feel so vulnerable whenever I step outside. Having to be so cautious about the disease has given me so much stress recently that it's difficult to remain optimistic.

However, I'm feeling like there might be a light at the end of the tunnel now. I'm scheduled to receive a vaccine soon and the idea of being able to go to the shops without worrying for my health and wellbeing is incredibly soothing.

I worry for my family too. We're fairly susceptible to illness, and the thought of anyone I care about catching it terrifies me.

My relationship with my partner has had to be put on hold as well. We talk often, but actually seeing eachother is impossible, and it's saddening that I can't comfort them during all this.

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Everything has been ruined by the virus, businesses closed no social time with friends people are getting depressed more and more lonely and there doesn't seem to be any good news coming about any recovery. Day to day living has become a struggle because work isn't making sales like before and therefore paying less with less hours struggling with budgeting the government loans and benefits do not help as much as they think.
A lot of people now are relying on universal credit which will be difficult to get off after the virus has gone

Context: I'm worried that the coronavirus will affect my future. Me and my family have already lost our jobs temporarily due to this and it seems that our holiday plans will have to be cancelled this summer. I also have a friend who has lost a close relative so I know first hand that this situation is very real and dangerous. Overall I am anxious about the future whether this situation will die out or not for the coming months possibly until next year. I am also very sad at the current situation as I have been stuck in my house without seeing any of my friends.

Context: As of this moment, I feel very frustrated and tired of this whole situation. I have had enough, and now, even more than a year ago, I feel it heavier than ever. Even though things seem to be slightly improving, I find it hard to see an ending to this. I am worried I got used too much to be isolated and restricting myself from doing things I would have normally done without even thinking about it. I don't think there will be a return to the normal we knew before. I am also worried these restrictions, especially vaccine-wise, won't allow me to visit family in my home country for a long time.

Context: Really fed up with it dominating every single news story. Feel sorry for the government being dammed for everything they, and are not doing. Wish it was over and within 3 months I am hoping it will be. Been working for the NHS, never stopped had a 20% reduction in salary and my workload has doubled so would really like to tell anyone whos moaning on furlough to shove it where the sun doesn't shine! really hate my job and hoping that after I get my second jab I came move into a job that is rewarding.

Context: A little bummed out about the whole thing. Being stuck inside is boring, especially when the weather is nice. Hopefully it won't be like this for too much longer. On the whole though, i am not so worried about the disease itself, more so all of the precautions that come with it. I can see why it would be very worrying for those people who have family members or others in their household who are thought to be at risk. The Government's response, if a little slow, has been surprisingly good so far so i hope that continues.

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At this moment, I feel quite lost and helpless. It feels like we're all trapped in a state of constant despondence - a feeling I cannot handle right now. It's late on a Monday night, and I have no idea of what to fill my time with.

Knowing that people are losing their lives to the extent we have to shut the entire planet down to prevent the apocalypse is absolutely terrifying. We could literally be on the brink of collapse, yet you have people going shopping 3-4 times a week as an excuse to carry on as normal.

The fact that so many people are so selfish - to the point of risking lives - is turning that fear and anxiety into a deeper sensation of anger. I wish I could pass a law censuring the people who keep talking about others going on picnics while they wander around shopping centres, as if there's a difference in risk nexus.

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I don't feel that the Government has handled the Corona virus pandemic very well, and this makes me angry. We came out of the first Lockdown (LD) too soon, and the second one, as well. The Government should have had ""the balls"" to be much firmer than they were in handling the situation. The government should have taken more notice of Science than they appeared to. Boris in all of his briefings certainly never seems to understand what he's talking about.
However, now we've started to vaccinate, I do feel optimistic about the future and hopefully there will be no further LDs. We need to make sure that as many people take the vaccine, because vaccination is an important way forward.

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I am worried about my family catching the virus but not particularly worried about myself catching it
I am concerned about my personal job situation if the lockdown continues for a long time
I feel very sad about all the people very ill and dying and those people that lose friends and family especially when I think that they won't get a chance to say goodbye to their love ones as you would normally
The scale of the pandemic and the numbers of people are scary
I get angry at those people who do not appear to be taking the situation seriously and flout the lockdown rules

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I am so sad about lost opportunities, my teen has missed so much in terms of time developing friendships and building bonds, I feel like my world has shrunk and that even my parents are so remote they may as well not be real.

Vaccination is looking hopeful but still so much uncertainty and I can't cope with planning things for them then not be able to go ahead, which then means I don't feel like much to look forward to.

Everything is just on hold.

Locking down I believe was and is right but the price is huge


Context: Overall, I feel depressed about everything. The corona situation has robbed me of my dream job in America, and is making everyday life a misery. I currently work in a supermarket, and the company doesn’t seem to care about keeping us safe, and a lot of our customers don’t follow social distancing or mask wearing rules. The government has let all of us down with their dreadful mismanagement of the pandemic and I will never forgive them. I do, however, feel optimistic about the future. We have the vaccines and cases are falling, so it seems things might finally get better.

Context: I am hopeful about vaccinations and believe they will gradually improve the situation. But I am sad about worsened situation in some places, particularly at home. I don't worry about myself but about other vulnerable ones. I am a bit angry about some people not sticking to safety regulations but I understand as I am also frustrated about being in lockdown and not being able to see family. At the same time, I am frustrated to have to keep working as an essential worker while some people earn enough money without working.

Context: I feel sad that I’m missing so much time and losing out on income and not being able to see family or travel. I miss going out for food with friends and family I miss going to stay at family’s house and I miss feeling optimistic for the future because Everything seems so bleak and depressing. I’m also angry at the government they haven’t done anywhere near enough they’ve been an absolute joke they could have done so much more than they have done they have been quite useless to be honest, I feel like I’ve lost who I am and I have no motivation to get out of bed in the mornings anymore I miss being able to just do what I want when I want to do it I miss going to the gym and I just feel sad overall not being able to do anything. I feel isolated and I feel trapped and I feel deflated all the time I don’t remember the last time I felt happy or optimistic about anytbing I feel easily irritable and anxious constantly as well.

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I feel great sadness at the number of people affected by it. Especially sad for those who have suffered a loss, the children who have missed out on education etc.
I have also valued the extra time with my family. Without homework, without extra curriculum clubs, etc, even though children have missed out on the social and fitness aspect of these, the extra time has enabled us to go back to basics. We've enjoyed playing board games together, going on long walks, cooking different meals, baking, etc.

Context: I feel things are improving and the end is in sight but there has been unnecessary loss due to bad management of the situation by the government. They acted too little too late initially and human lives were lost because of that. I personally have not lost anyone close but know it has had a huge impact on many around me. I am relieved that the vaccine has been distributed effectively and seems to be working well. Hopefully we will be able to continue living a Normal life soon. I am getting bored if Netflix and doing the same thing every evening.

Context: I feel so sad all the time. Sad that we have so many plans cancelled and have lost so much time to enjoy after what felt like such a long winter. I feel sad that so many people are dying, helpless with not being able to do more and quite numb too. We stay at home every day, doing our bit to help but my husband is a keyworker, CV facing, and so I worry about whether he may bring the virus home with him. I'm sad that life will never truly be the same again. Although we'll be able to leave our home, go on days out and holidays we'll always have this with us - like people who lived through a war. It's absolutely devastating but I have no anger, people are doing all that they can do and no-one could have stopped this happening. My overwhelming feeling is definitely sadness.

Context: I think it’s very serious. I think we need to take precaution. I think it is dangers to older generation. I am worried for my family member. Especially the older generation in my family that have a medical situation as I know they are in a very dangerous situation if they catch the coronavirus. I’m very scared for them however I am not scared for myself as I know my immune system is fine and I am young. Although I am very scared for my sister as her immune system is beyond terrible from the amount of stuff she eats. However from her age I don’t believe she as at too much risk even though she also has asthma.

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I am feeling fed up, tired, lonely, missing my family, feel like life has come to a stand still. Feel like I've been waiting waiting waiting for I dont know what. I feel isolated, bored, winter has been tougher than it usually is with the isolation mixed with the dark, wet and cold. You can't do much to escape it January and February were longggg months. I don't really have much more than that to say. Would be helpful to have a word counter on this box so you know how much you have to write.

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I think that it has gone on long enough and that there has never been any clear guidance on how we now deal the outcome of it all.
I think that it had been mismanaged from the start and that things could have been a lot better.
I think it has shown the best of people but also the selfishness of the vast majority of the country. Having spent time minding my own family and doing everything I could, I see too many others doing what they want. I haven’t seen my family in months and yet others have as they don’t care.

Context: I am very worried about Corona. I tested positive for the virus in January and thought I had cleared it. The effects have come back and I think I suffering from ‘long Covid,’ which is really getting me down and making me feel quite low. I am tired all the time and generally have a low mood. It makes me worried about other people who have it or have had it who have a weaker immune system than me, as I am fairly confident I will get over it but I am worried others might suffer for a long time. I am worried that lockdown is not going to end soon and I will be unable to get back to doing the things I enjoy, which will not help my low mood to pick up and therefore I won’t feel any happier for quite a long time

Context: I sometimes feel a little bit fed up and sad but I also sometimes feel relaxed and am enjoying spending time with my family. It's kinda a weird situation for me but I know we will get through this together. I/we need to be patient and get through this because I the end our wellbeing is most important for all. The coronavirus will not beat us, we will win this in the end. I can't wait to see my family again in its entirety when this is over. Tomorrow is another day in which we have to ensure everyone possible stays safe and well.

Context: I feel very relaxed at this very moment and very grateful and blessed for my situation and surroundings. I do not worry about COVID, even though I believe that it is dangerous, because the present is all that matters and I choose to spend my time relaxed and focused on the present moment. Moreover, the present moment determines the future and consequently, I do not need to worry about the future. Additionally, I am overall happy in my life and hence, I do not want to cloud my thoughts with anything else. Furthermore, it is important to note that my desire about life is also high.

Context: Feeling a bit lost at the fact we don't know how long the lock down will last. Anger at the people ignoring the lock down and social distancing guidelines and dragging the time out further. Sad that my child is missing out on his last few months at nursery school and he'll be straight in to Reception full days in September, and that my toddler is having to miss out on all his playgroups. Angry that I finally got us in to a routine that works and helps my mental health but now we are thrown in to days of nothing

Context: I am worried it will delay my summer plans. As of right now I am sad to see so many people breaking the rules set by the government. It is extremely emotional to see people lose members of their family due to the virus. I am proud of our healthcare workers for the hard work they are putting in whilst i am also grateful for out other essential workers. At this very moment, I am tired and stressed. I am fed up of constantly being at home but I understand why I am here. It frustrates me how much the news constantly repeat themselves and NEVER have anything positive to say. This is a worrying time but the news and TV do not help peoples emotions and worries by constantly being negative.

Context: The vaccine rollout has gave me peace of mind about my own health as well as my families. However, as much as I am not as worried about corona affecting my well-being, I do think it has had a negative impact on my mental health. It takes a lot for me to focus doing university work and I lack the energy to get up and exercise that I used to have. I also sleep a lot less than I probably should. However, the announcement Boris Johnson made recently has definitely gave me a lot of hope and I am not feeling as negative as I have been.

Context: it's scary that the whole world has come to a halt - every aspect of our everyday lives has changed. The unknown and uncertainty of how long we're going to be stuck in this situation is anxiety-provoking. The constant news updates of how death tolls and people suffering is difficult to watch. Further, the unknown of the future consequences of this catastrophe are also uncertain and envoke anxiety e.g. the housing market, employment, societal mental health consequences, future recessions. Social isolation and distancing takes its toll on everyone's mental health, with loneliness from not being able to leave your house a massive factor of change.

Context: The pandemic was quite okay for me since I'm an introvert. I enjoyed staying at home most days but I would like to travel and go to the shops like it was normal. It was mostly relaxation for me and frustrated to the government, because they decide things so soon. For me, that is why the cases kept increasing. I'm betting we're having a third lockdown soon because the schools are open again. The government should had provided vaccinations to the students and teachers. Overall, I am used to the new normal and this was just an overwhelming experience for me.

Context: Saddened that this has been going on for a year and measures were not put into place earlier or reduce the number of cases and deaths. Disappointed in the government for making silly rules that people don’t follow because the government haven’t been clear and concise with their rules. annoyed that young people get the blame when the government issues eat out to help out, and then didn’t think any bad repercussions would happen when everyone was allowed to go outside. Bored by the constant messing around by what we can and can’t do at certain points

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I feel many different emotions, ranging from lucky and invincible to a person waiting with deep dread to catch a virus so utterly devastating.
I’m one of those still working but not in the nhs or anything vital and there are times where I feel like a forgotten statistic, I can’t afford not to work, I have no choice but to go, but am not acknowledged or deserving of thanks.
I work Monday to Friday, where the world seems normal then spend the weekends in lockdown, it feels half hearted and part time.

Context: Very sad about the situation how slowly it was dealt with especially the lack of people bothering to self isolate make me angry and upset. I am very tired from working as a key worker and feel very pressured and worried that myself and family are likely to be affected by the outbreak itself, likely that i am also going to be lpne working soon due to colleagues self isolating which is making me nervous and upset also very streessed at the extra pressure this is putting on me leaving my family behind at home. Also very sad and missong my extended family particualry my nan having lost my grandad recently

Context: It's still a very uncertain time. No work and looks like I'll have to start my business from scratch again in April. This time with no money, big over draft at the moment. Scared for the future, near AND far. Worried about finances but also about relaxing the covid lockdown rules. The vaccine scares me too - the side affects and long term issues, discrimination if you don't have it. Life will never be the same as pre-covid. I feel sorry for the younger people and next few generations. It is going to take a hundred years to pay for 2020.

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Anxious of what lies ahead, when this will be over and if we will suffer more cancellations and delays in ‘normal life’.
I am stressed of doing homeschooling for my 4 year old and being working from home and being a mum.

My husband is furloughed from his full time job and main earner but I’m trying not to think about what happens after those paydays and how we will pay the bills.

I am scared of becoming ill and losing even more money and time, I am stressed of not being able to continue with normal chores and life.

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I am fairly safe in a secluded location, however I am very worried about the safety of my family and friends that live in big cities.
I worry for my pensioner parents as my dad has COPD yet they both still smoke and are doing daily trips to the shops for more cigarettes.
I am angry there has been so little investment in critical services and this is causing illness, stress and deaths that may have been avoidable.
I hope lessons have been learned and people that work in essential services are treated with far more respect.

Context: I am a little less anxious having gone this far without me or any of my immediate family catching it and becoming very ill. I myself have now had a vaccination so I am less worried about myself now. But my son is back at school next week so I am a little apprehensive about that. He suffers from Autism and doing a COVID-19 test twice a week I feel will be a strain on him. He hasn’t been out in weeks and I feel he will be very anxious going back to school now. My eldest son has been working all through this lockdown so I am less concerned about him plus he is now 19.

Context: Feel ultimately helpless and trapped, severely missing loved ones and the main thing seeing through this dark time is the plans of reunion we have.  Boredom is also greatly increasing by the day a feeling of annoyance is common as most days seem without a goal or purpose as the whole world is stopped and life is spinning its wheels. The whole situation and feeling is surreal constantly find myself reflecting on better times with a sense of unmitigated sorrow. The loss of life is staggering to even try to really compute the feeling that just another number to the figure is another life gone is harrowing.

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An overall feeling of being worn down after 1 year with restrictions.
Totally understand why it is happening but angry with myself for not making the most of a year of working from home.
I have become unfit and put weight on where you would think the opposite would be true with more time on your hands.
Before the pandemic if someone would have said ""you have a year of no travelling to work"" I would have thought ""great - I can concentrate on fitness and health"" but the reality is the opposite.
I do like not sitting in traffic for an hour each way but I do tend to work longer now.

Context: I am mostly saddened by the scale of disruption this is causing to people's lives. It upsets me that so many people are losing their loved ones but as I have not been directly affected I don't have feelings of anger. Where I can I am trying to remain positive and support those around me. I try to get my exercise each day to ensure I stay healthy and being active takes my mind off things. I do still try to keep up to date with the news to see when we may be getting to the other side of the curve.

Context: I feel upset by it as it means i have to wait longer in order to see my elderly relatives, this is a let down as it was recently my grandma's birthday and as a result the virus has meant that i was not able to go and visit her in person. however thanks to digital means i could still video chat with her on her birthday but its just not the same. The lockdown itself has not been too unpleasant however I cannot work due to it and as id just become self employed i also cannot claim any money from the government which is a bit worrying


Context: I am very worried about this situation, about how long this will last due to myself, my mother and others having depression or other mental health problems. Also about the vulnerable within my family and other. As well as the children from the special needs school I work at how they are dealing with this and if they are healthy and not suffering. I also am greatful for the teachers, support workers, NHS staff and carers taken care of others who need it.

Context: It now seems to be very real. At the start I thought it would come to nothing ! I am just in a state of shock. It is almost as though I am living in a film. I'm not scared for myself healthwise but the country as a whole. This will have a massive impact on our lives for the foreseeable future. I am deeply concerned about the economy and how it will recover. I cant see how they can lift any of the restrictions without a serious amount of people becoming infected. This will undoubtedly be one of the biggest incidents that has happened in this country in the last 100 years. My main concern is I may lose someone close to me. At the minute there is no one in my family with any worrying symptoms.

Context: I am relatively bored. I get out of the house every day to do some form of exercise and that is it. I am fed up of not being able to go to work and do the job that I love (teaching), seeing my friends and family and just general socialising. I'm finding myself arguing with my family, we are irritating one another, arguing constantly and disagreeing on so many matters. I am frustrated that I cannot go into the supermarket with my family when necessary and I am frustrated that I cannot drive to nicer locations to enjoy the sun. I am anxious for my best friend who is a nurse working in ICU, I

Context: I’m really fed up with lockdown and people not adhering to the rules. I haven’t been able to work and am on furlough and every day is just the same boring day. I miss social interaction with people and even my alone time when I am travelling to and from work. Everything just blurs into one and it’s hard to get up and do the things you want to do  There’s nothing to look forward to because people are selfish and just can’t help themselves. I just can’t wait for this all to be over and get vaccinated so we can get out of lockdown and back to normal lives.

Context: It all feels very encompassing; you can't get away from it. If it's not on the news, family and work colleagues are talking about it, or it's all over social media. I am lucky that I am able to work from home, and thus I am continuing to be paid - I feel so sorry for those who do not have the same security at the moment. I am lucky also, in another respect that I still live at home, however, being cooped up with 4 other family members - one who has major depression and CPTSD - is tougher than usual (I rely on going to work to give me a mental break/respite usually) and thus I am finding I am not as patient as usual. I am however, taking time to rediscover old hobbies and these are really helping calm and focus my mind.

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I feel so much anxiety and stress and i fear for my children and elderly  parents as my dad has heath issues
And my husband also has breathing  issues. Neither of us can work and have been furloughed. I cant  see any way this can emd anytime soon it just appears to be getting worser and  when ever i turn  on the news its just sadness and doom and gloom. I just hope my family  and friends  and 1 all get through these unprecedented  times.
Life just is so difficult as thr 4 of us live just in a small appartment which also causes stress and tension

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I feel sad when looking at the death statistics coming from the most impacted regions, and seeing how people are struggling due to the economic impacts of the virus.

I feel sad knowing that people can be quite selfish and this first wave of the virus is just the start, and I think that a second wave is very likely as people rush back to their normal lives without considering others.

I feel angry at the way some parts of the media have treated this situation, as a reason to report and get views rather than acting responsibly. The situation of lockdown in Italy was leaked by the media and that resulted in a lot of panic in the country. I feel the media is responsible for a lot of infections and potentially deaths as a result.

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It is difficult to express how I feel. At times I feel anxious and frightened. Other times I feel a great sense of pride in how we as a community have reacted to this crisis. I feel it has brought out the best in the majority of people. It has made me realise how I take for granted my family and friends. It has made me realise how important they are.

The world we live in is interconnected. What happens in one country impacts on all of us. It has made more aware of how interconnected we are. There are many benefits in globalisation but there are many disadvantages as well. Coronavirus has clearly illustrated this for one and all

Context: I am concerned about the reopening of schools and what will happen if the virus peaks again. I am also worried about the future and reopening shops and pubs. I cannot see how we can go back to anything like normality and this really worries me. A close family member wants me to go to a funeral with them and I am very concerned about that  both for me and for them. I am also concerned about having the injection although I know that having it the correct thing to do. i understand people being worried about having it but I think we all need to do the right thing for society.

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I feel a bit of anger and frustration towards the governmentas I think initial  response could have been faster and better.
I feel very  sad for people who have lost their lives or relatives and am slightly anxious about my parents. I think a lot of people will be financially worse off because of this and I wonder what the future of the country will be.  I feel sad and  helpless for people on low incomes and I think the wealth gap will widen.
I am mildly anxious for my own situation but not desperately so. Lockdown has on the whole been ok if a little frustrating.  It would be easier if an end date was known, though this is not possible.

Context: I feel indifference at the moment I’m not able to go out because of an injury so I feel pretty safe at the moment. I think I will be worried about it when I return back to work as I’m a primary school teacher and I feel that I would be more likely to get it until I get my vaccine.    I feel that the roadmap that the government have given will be delayed and that we will probably be in lockdown again like we have been for the past year. I feel safe right now with the coronavirus and I no one or two people that have had the coronavirus, I’ve Also known quite a few people that have been tested.

Context: I feel frustrated and hopeless. I am happy that things are starting to reopen soon but can’t believe that it will all go to plan and think that coronavirus will spiral out of control again. I feel trapped and like I am wasting my life away. Currently I feel like I am living to work and nothing else. All I want to do is travel and see my friends. Not being able to do the things you would usually is difficult to come to terms with. I am worried that normality will never return. I am however excited to have my second vaccine and hope that the vaccine will make a big difference to the situation.

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i think the whole country should be on full lockdown as to many people are not following the rules
to many people are dying if they stayed at home then they wouldnt pass the virus on to others and make more people ill
the quicker people listen to the rules the quicker the virus will go and more people will be saved then we can all get on with our lives and spend time with all our familys but until they do as they are told the longer my kids wont see their family grand parents aunties and uncles
corona virus is deadly and not something to be ignored and joked about but needs to be taken seriously

Context: I’m annoyed that We are still in the same situation as almost a year ago but if not worse where so many jobs have been lost and the support from the government has been poor. I’m fearful of what is to come and anxious that how it will impact us personally and nationally in the long term. I’m happy that there is some end in sight and a potential road map to getting out of it just really hoping we don’t go back into another lockdown after three different instances. I’m pleased we have a good vaccination programme in place and look forward to the day the majority of the population will be covered and the day we can go abroad once more but isn’t it funny how the UK recorded so little deaths from the flu this year it doesn’t seem to be accurate representation of what we have endured and how flu is still around no matter what!

Context: I am just angry that the coronavirus situation in this country hasn't been handled well at all and we are still dealing with it a year later at this point. I am angry that the government have consistently failed to act quickly enough and not taken the advice of scientists seriously. I am sad that I have lost a year of my life and I haven't seen my friends or family in that time. I am sad that I lost my job and haven't been able to find another one yet now that unemployment amongst people my age has dramatically increased. I don’t feel hopeful anymore.

Context: I feel sad that it has been going on so long and for the loss of life but hopeful for the future now we are coming out of lockdown. I feel anxious about catching it and passing it on to my grandmother who I live with. I also really want to get back to my normal life but am aware of the dangers. I feel anger about how the government have handled this and wish we were more proactive (like Australia). Overall I'm hopeful for the future with the knowledge we now have of the virus and the precautions we can now take.

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I feel very sad and frustrated. My father was diagnosed with motor neurone disease just before coronavirus took hold. I am so sad to be missing out on precious memories with him and hope once this is all over I will still have time.  We have had to cancel our family holiday to Italy and I worry I will never get that chance again.
I’m worried for my husband who needs to return offshore next week and fear for his safety.
Myself and my daughters have been self isolating for 5 weeks now as my eldest daughter is immunosuppressed.  My children miss their friends and schools.
This is an extremely hard time for everyone but we all need to do as we have been asked and we will get through it.

Context: I feel incredibly sad about the sheer amount of people who have lost their lives as a result of Covid 19. I also feel really angry and annoyed with the government for being too slow to react at the beginning of the pandemic and I'm I'm very annoyed at how they are refusing to give NHS workers the pay rise they deserve. I feel worried and scared about the new variants of the virus. I also feel very optimistic and hopeful about the vaccines stopping people dying of Covid in the future, even though I haven't been offered mine yet.

Context: I feel sad that I can't see my family and that so many people arnt listening to guidelines. It frustrates me that I am doing my best to stay local and stay at home when others arnt. Im desperate to get my vaccine, mainly as I have asthma. I am worried about those that have worked through the pandemic, such as medics and nurses, as I don't know how they will cope once they are allowed to process what they have gone through. And I feel for the families who have lost others because of covid. But I am grateful that I have not been directed effected by covid itself.

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very bored of my current situtation and ready to resume normal life
anxious to go back to my current job, also dreading it.
angry that there are no opportunities at the moment
frustrated with myself for having wasted so much time
yearning to have a purpose and something to wake up and get dressed for.
anxious about the future and what may happen, its been so long since things have been normal. what does that even mean anymore
sad and lonely as I cannot see my friends properly
happy that things may be getting better and retuning to normal soon
grateful that my family and friends are ok and have not really been affect
numb to all of the loss that has occurred at this point as it has not directly affect me.

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It has been a long time - so tiredness and sadness are the main feelings. Of course I’m worried, also as some of my family members got sick, including the long covid, but I’m mostly just sad and tired. I’m also a little hopeful- for the future because of vaccines and just in general because we will not be able to carry on like this for ever.
I’m rather fortunate, relatively to many people, but this doesn’t stop me from feeling sad and tired, just makes me also feel guilty - which is also not helpful.
The winter - January - was a particularly sad time.

Context: I feel quite scared at the moment because a lot of my family are key workers so I worry for their safety. I feel anxious as to when it will be over because it is just awful to see people dying. I hate the fact that underlying illnesses keep getting pointed out as if it makes it any better, everyone has their time to go and theirs was still cut short. I hate the government's response to the pandemic, it was too lax at the beginning and showed how little they cared for the UK population. I know they will continue to deny their policy of herd immunity and will probably get away with it which honestly boils my blood. However, I do feel so grateful for every key worker that are putting their lives at risk for the rest of the population and I am looking forward to getting my life back.

Context: I am sad that I can’t meet with my family and friends. Concerned for my 79 year old Mum who lives alone in another town. It is a difficult situation as we have never experienced anything like this. I believe the government is doing its best, but obviously some things aren’t going to plan for one reason or another. After we have come through this a plan needs to be devised as to how best to deal with any future virus. I think we as a country need to continue to grow our own resources for future epidemics.

Context: I am shocked and disappointed at how people are being selfish and are not taking the virus seriously and they are continuing to go out and be social. These people need to understand that by staying in the virus will spread slower and eventually we can all go back to normal. I am scared for my mum and I do not let her go out anywhere. I barely go out even though I am young and healthy. This thing will not end unless we all come together and realise that it's real and it's happening and only we can stop it.

Context: I am feeling okay regarding the situation as a whole, my family have all had their first jab so that has relaxed me about working in a school. However, I am now just feeling fed up and sad about staying inside and not being able to do things or go anywhere on my days off, even if that is popping into my village for a coffee. I am not angry any more about decisions made, I understand that it must have been hard to make decisions on something no one knew anything about, it is just annoying that decisions are still not being met (e.g. shutting of the borders), that could mean we can be 'free' for longer and safer. I personally would much prefer to travel within the UK and boost our economy if it meant there would be fewer lockdowns than to travel abroad.

Context: Feel like it’s the new normal and almost feel anxious about life returning to how it was before the first lockdown. I’ve made improvements in my work life balance and mental and physical health that I don’t want to lose going forward. I’ll be grateful to see my friends and family again but don’t want to lose the progress I’ve made on self wellness. I doubt I’ll rush back to crowded places and will continue with the extra cleanliness and precautions for a while yet especially until I’ve received both doses of the vaccination whenever that may eventually be

Context: We buried our uncle earlier today, I have been at sad funeral before but only to have about a dozen people present when there should have been hundreds just isn't right. It was just not right having so few people there and we are so used to having a big wake for a day or two and then followed up by a proper sendoff as a sign of respect and honour to the likes of my uncle who has just died.There is a fear amongst everyone that any of us could get it so we must follow all the guidance and instructions, self isolate and stay away from eachother for whatever time is needed.

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It is senseless.  If China had been honest from the start and closed borders it would not be happening.  Quite honestly I think they really should be held to account for this.

Why do I have to type 500 characters, I have summed up what i feel and cannot go too much further.

Right, I am not sure what else to say, it is pointless making it a minimum of 500 words,

So what else can I say.  It is annoying, yes, it is expensive.  But it is what it is and we can do nothing other than try to make it go away as quickly as possible so doing as we are told is important.