Context:
I've felt quite disgusted all the way through with the way the government has handled the situation. Poor choices have been made  at certain times and I think there has been more emphasis on keeping the economy going, rather than saving lives. The track and trace system was a joke, border control was a joke...the government has relied too much on people to do the right thing...there should have been much more stricter measures throughout. Anyone with a brain would know that if you let University students go back, then the virus is going to spread further across the country or that 24 hour shopping in London is encouraging ppl to use transportation...I feel disgusted that the government are so stupid here...can you believe that P.P.E was bought in the thousands that didn't even meet safety standards...from another country, when we had companies struggling here and needing the work. It's all been a joke from my
Out of view ! I think now...everyone needs to be so careful, as we have being able to contain this in our sights...but if the 3rd wave comes here and we haven't vaccinated our younger people in time, this will created strains that will evade our vaccinations even more...as younger people have better immune systems and the virus will adapt to take hold. It is a race against time to vaccinate or we could have a bigger problem on our hands with mutations.

Context: Feeling better than a year ago, much more freedom. Now that a vaccine has been administered to a large percentage of the adult population rates of infections should significantly decrease. Which leads to less restrictions and is better for our mental health etc. so yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Context:
just really stressed out as I am not able to go out or anything and I am a carer for my disabled mum and her anxciety as gone through the roof with this situation. So really stressed out trying to keep my mum calm while also worried out how long this situation is going to last.
and being only able to go out once a day for a walk is not doing me any good as I am a not able to get out for myself and it has been stressful trying to get all the shopping I need to keep me and my parents feed for the week as we cannot get a slot for deliver and it means that my dad has to go out to the shops to get the shopping

Context: The situation seems to be under control around the world. I feel we have come a long way since the disease started a year ago. Thanks to science, the creation of a few different vaccines have allowed people to come back to somewhat normal living. There is of course a risk still, but it is not as bad as it was a year ago. Overall I feel hopeful and happy that we will be out of this challenging time in the next few months. People will be able to go back to normal lives, seeing family and travelling again.

Context: I am very bored of being in my home a lot more than usual. I am not  able to socialise with people other than the family I live with, we are running out of forms of entertainment and are all starting to feel down. I personally get a lot of anxiety from being alone and I have been getting that a lot recently due to being in self isolation. I just want people to do the right thing and stay home for this to be over with as soon as possible, then the world can have a bit more normality back. It just isn't the best experience to be honest

Context:
I feel like the corona situation is getting better now but I don't trust our government and their rules don't make any sense. I'm worried about my family getting covid and I'd feel better once they are vaccinated.
I'm anxious about going to work in the office again as I prefer working from home. The general anxiety of the population can be felt which is difficult to navigate. My heart breaks for everybody who has a lost a loved one to covid or otherwise during a time when we can't even see our loved ones

Context:
The Coronavirus situation hasn't adversely affected my immediate family's financial situation because myself and my husband are public sector workers. If anything we're better off because we're working from home (i.e. saving money on transport) and not paying nursery/childcare fees.

Nobody I know has been seriously ill with the disease although I am concerned for my husband and mother-in-law who have underlying health issues. I am less worried than I was however because they are social distancing, and the people I know who've had it have gotten over it fairly easily.

We were due to go on holiday to California at the weekend and this has obviously been cancelled, which is frustrating. We don't know when we'll get another chance to go away. We should be getting full refunds for everything though (apart from the money spent on holiday clothes, etc).

I am worried for the frontline NHS staff and for other key workers, and concerned about the economic situation.

It is difficult being stuck inside the house with a baby and a 3-year old but as our circumstances are better than others' I don't feel I can complain.

Context:
Completely fed up. Angry with our corrupt, incompetent government. Appalled at how they’ve handled the contracts, made poor and late decisions. They have blood on their hands.
Pissed off that our media has been allowed to spin so much rubbish to make the general public believe certain things. Completely confused as to why the profession I work in has been allowed to be vilified in the press despite us working throughout the pandemic with zero ppe or adequate ventilation. Also, why am I allowed to mix in a room with 30 children, where there is no social distancing, yet I’m not allowed to see my parents?

Context: I feel some optimism given the speed of the vaccine rollout in my country. However, as there are variants of the virus there I am slightly anxious that if the rest of the world is not vaccinated to a significant degree then this all might go on for much longer. There is a plan for reducing restrictions in my country so there is something to look forward to with regards to visiting family and friends once again, so I remain hopeful and optimistic that there is an end in sight. I also feel some anger towards our government who have used the crisis to line the pockets of their friends whilst presiding over one of the worst death rates in the world, and one of the hardest-hit economies.

Context: I’m worried about how my grades will be awarded as the government has not said much about universities. This will greatly affect my future so the uncertainty brings anxiety for myself and every other student. This is my main concern for the reasons previously stated. On the other hand, I am not worried about contracting the virus as my age group is not vulnerable. But I am worried about losing close family members. However, the vaccine programme in the UK is looking hopeful and I am very thankful for the NHS and all key workers. In terms of restrictions being lifted, I’m especially looking forward to going to concerts again, as well as shopping and going to parties.

Context: I feel happy that the end is in sight, in terms of things going back to a new normal. I fear it’ll be an ongoing part of our lives now that will always be around, but am hopeful that science will help lead the way. I’m frustrated it’s taken this long as it’s put everyone’s life on hold and has definitely fed into the pockets of the big pharmaceutical companies, and changed how we see politics (as someone in their 20s). But makes me hopeful for a changed future for the better. It’s be incredibly frustrating to see people break rules, both on a national level and a local one and j wonder if that has actually made much difference.

Context:
Personally i feel ok. After being furloughed from April to September and being redundant for 1 month (October) I was able to find a new job and start it on November the 2nd. So previously I was sitting around all day with nothing to do but now I have a job that I can do from home which I am currently enjoying.

It would be nice for things to return to normal but I would also like to continue working from home as I am quite liking the flexibility. And of course not having to commute every day is brilliant.

Context:
I feel very anxious of how long this was last, how many people will die. And if normal life will ever be the same again.
Personally I am worried about job security and of course my family who are older, who I have chosen to volunteer isolate with.

It feels you have no power to do anything to help apart from stay at home which is frustrating. I would like to do more, but do not really know how to start as my village has got a really good support network.

I want to do more, but have no direction which makes isolation hard. But I also feel that is a selfish attitude to have with so many people dieing

Context: I hope the situation will improve very soon, due to the global vaccination effort. When this started, I didn't think it would affect me so much because I was able to (luckily) retain my job, and I was not an outgoing person to enjoy outdoors anyway. However, after a year, I can see that it has taken a toll on my and my family's mental health. What is especially daunting is the fact that I cannot travel internationally to meet my parents. I am also concerned about the increased incidents of racism against people of Asian descent.

Context: I am very nervous about everything starting to open up again and people starting to go back to work and school. It feels more positive now that the vaccine is being rolled out but it is still scary. I hope that people continue to follow the rules and be sensible so that the cases stay low and don't start to go up when restrictions are eased. I will be staying in until I have had both doses of the vaccine. It feels like a lot of people might act irresponsible when restrictions start to be eased and that makes me anxious.

Context:
I am on maternity leave with my 6 month old daughter and currently parenting alone. I am incredibly anxious and worried. My mental health is suffering as I relied on going out to see family and attend classes several times a week to keep me sane! I am just thankful that at least my daughter hadn't started nursery yet so there was no change in routine for her.

I am also concerned about when the lockdown will be lifted as I am trying to arrange going back to work in June and have no idea what kind of childcare will be available

Context:
At the moment I feel very trapped whilst on lockdown and very frustrated seeing people outdoors NOT for anything essential. I wish people would stay in to flatten the curve so that we can go back to a more relaxed situation. I'm finding it hard not being outside, visiting family and even not being at work.
I'd like things to hopefully settle in the next couple of weeks so that around May we can go out again, I also think we should be on a strict lockdown so people actually listen and we can get this over with.

Context:
My feelings of anxiety grow each day. I do not enjoy the thought of contracting COVID-19 but I respect the government's advice to implement a lockdown. I am angry at those who flount the rules and I dispair at those who are panic buying, resulting in less food for those who genuinely need it
It will take some time for things to return to normal, and I don't like how long I think it will take
I have hope that as the world works together to combat COVID-19, we can come together to eliminate other diseases.
I fear for the American people, who do not have free healthcare & have to decide what is more important, health or work

Context:
Well of course I am thankful just to be alive ... but so saddened by the wasted year and the separation from those dearest to me. I detest our government for mismanaging it so grossly and directly causing tens of thousands to die needlessly by choices it was warned against. And I feel sad and anxious that activities that mean the most to me - travel especially - may not be possible for a while, or in similar ways as before.
I feel the virus has found out all the weak spots in our society and in our lives - it's prised open a gap between me and my partner because I respect the rules and she does not.
I feel it has left me like a desert island castaway, living in fairly miserable solitary conditions, but still thankful to be alive. And I do not trust the  vaccines not to be the ship that appears on the horizon and then passes by - not that the vaccines themselves are not wonderful  (they are), but I don't trust our government, or other governments, not to screw up exiting the situation, and set off a third wave of vaccine-resistant variants.
I also have to come to terms with the long-term impact on my aspirations and life choices. I have had to abandon plans to relocate to Europe before Brexit, and have to reorientate to a new situation where work from home may be much more common (the latter is no bad thing, but it's a big readjustment).
In short, I feel I am trapped on plague island, and governed by incompetent charlatans.

Context: I feel that if everyone follows the rules we would be able to reduce the infection rate and get through it faster. If we keep going into lockdown and then out of lockdown without major progress the situation isn’t going to get better anytime soon. I feel that some people are not taking it seriously and this is causing it to get worse and I feel that everyone will need the vaccine before it gets better. I feel worried when going out due to the pandemic and working from home can make certain jobs difficult.

Context: I feel frustrated that it is still affecting our lives so strongly. I am also frustrated that the government bumped my health condition (asthma) from Group 6 in the vaccines. I'm sad my family couldn't visit the country this year and anxious because I don't know when I'll be able to see them again. I am also bored of working from home as I feel very isolated from my colleagues and not part of the team. I'm looking forward to restrictions lifting a little so I can see my friends but nervous that it will cause cases to rise again.

Context: Fed up. Been out of work for almost a year, no money, no job, all my prospects have been ruined (was a newly graduated music producer). Getting fat from staying in all day, losing hair from stress about money, not being able to see anyone etc. Knowing how much I've lost whilst also knowing I would be very unlikely to have had any serious complications from the virus is making me less and less supportive of the measures. Need to get back to life now, especially as in the area where I live there is basically no COVID at all now, less than 5 cases a week average for the last month.

Context: I am extremely worried for all of the key workers and front line NHS staff.  I am absolutely disgusted with the government's handling of the situation from their initial delay to call for a lockdown and their utter failure to conduct tests for NHS staff (but obviously able to test pm and Prince Charles without issue).  I am very worried about long term consequences of bail out as I feel the most vulnerable in society will be made to pay the highest price in terms of further cuts to NHS and benefits.  I feel very fortunate to book in a situation were I am able to continue to work remotely and be paid and that my husband will be paid by furlough even though he cannot work.  I am grateful to have a garden so I can go outside but know many will not have that luxury.  I feel that my friends and family are safe as they are able to follow rules, but I do worry if anyone I know catches it what will happen to them

Context:
Ii feel anxious as it is uncertain for how long the Corona virus lock down is going to go on for.  I also worry alot about my parents and grandparents. I think the situation is pretty sad at the moment and hope it gets better soon. I also get frustrated about how people are hoarding food and online delivery slots. in this unprecedented times , I think we all should think about others and not act on selfishness or greediness. I
I feel anxious about my heath as I only go outside occasionally.  I feel worried that this lockdown will create a great negative impact in our economy. I am also worried about the how lock down period might last upto or more than 6 months as it can also impact our mental well being

Context: I feel annoyed, disappointed, and anxious. I am tired of the current situation. The UK government did terribly, and have made the whole situation last much longer and more serious than it is supposed to. The world as a whole is not getting better any time soon, which is just depressing. I feel like there is little hope to improve my life quality. I can't get any support scheme. There is no job security or finance security. All in all,it's a dark time of my life, a dark time for many peple like me.

Context: The situation is incredibly sad and worrying. The government’s approach has meant many people, including some of my family members, are likely to become very ill/pass away. The lack of commitment in policy at the beginning has meant there isn’t enough protection for those helping, which is incredibly sickening and saddening. The blaming of the public makes me angry. Self isolation is making me depressed, even more so because there is no clear answer or timescale or even proper precautions. I have severe anxiety revolving around university, work and being able to afford my rent and keep my house.

Context:
Unsure about how the next few months will pan out and how things can get back to 'normal' so quickly after so long.

Looking forward to the possibility of meeting up with family and friends once again. Looking for the possibility of visiting places again and going on UK holidays.

Angry at how the government have dealt with the pandemic and the cronyism that has been present throughout. Despondent in how government are getting away with doing things that as a civilian I would be sacked from my job for!

Context:
A bit fatigued by it all now and hoping it will all end soon.
It is getting a bit tiresome now and I do wish things would get back to normal. However, I am worried whether we will ever truly get back to normal. I think the whole pandemic has meant people's priorities have changed significantly. I am still working from home but do feel that work has invaded home life. I have put better steps in place to look after my mental health. On the good side being there with my family and getting to school runs and not having to take the tube has been a god send. I don't miss the commute at all.

Context: Initially I didn’t realise how serious this was. I thought it was like the flu and didn’t understand why everyone was talking about it so much. I now realise it is serious and it makes me very anxious. I am worried for my children. I am worried for my parents, especially because my mother is having to isolate for 12 weeks. I am missing her. I don’t like the streets being quiet and shops having queues. It is necessary and that’s fine. But it’s all so different and it’s not knowing when it will end that scares me. I just want people to listen to advice and it’ll all be over quicker.

Context: Being in lockdown for a full year has had a horrendous effect on many. Not only on a personal level but also the economical consequences would be horrendous. No one is looking after the mental health of people and not to mention the terminal patients that had no treatement for months. This has been complete shambles and I cannot believe anyone thinks locking down entire country for a year is ever going to work. Do i really have to write more than this? Is this an essey writing excercise? I feel fed up and tired and sooo cornered.

Context: Im still very worried, even though there is a light in the tunnel -vaccnes. However people are lured into a false security and think everything is ok and its over but it isnt. Im still super careful and obery all the rules and restrctions, wwaiting for my turn to be vaccinated, which will probaby happen in a couple of months. We will be safe when majority is vaccinated and not only n ths country but in the whole world. We live in a global village, traveling all the time, so a chance to spread the virus will still be there .

Context: The situation with Coronavirus has caused my life (and more or less everybody else's) to be put on hold. Form me as a professional golfer this means that I am unable to play, causing me to lose my income. This is more than anything just incredibly frustrating. I am not an anxious person but the current situation is making me feel slightly anxious as to when I will be able to get back out to the golf course and begin to improve again. This main anxiety is coming from my inability to do my job which sort of gives me a feeling of pointlessness at the moment.

Context: I am not particularly worried about the coronavirus situation as my daily life before quarantine consisted of staying at home, so I am unaffected. I am, however, disappointed in the reluctance shown by people in power to lock down their respective countries in order to slow the spread of the virus. I am also rather disgusted by the young people who think it is okay to go outside, catch the virus, and give it to their grandparents or other older people. Irresponsible people, such as those who ""jokingly"" cough in elderly persons' faces, also give me feelings of disgust.


Context: I am trying to remain hopeful that we will beat the virus but with each passing day I hear more and more stories about people becoming unwell and dying from the virus. When all this started we were led to believe it was ‘only the vulnerable’ that would be effected. But passing days shows that this is untrue and everyone is at risk. I am annoyed that not everyone is taking it seriously and some are disregarding the advice or treating the lockdown as an elongated bank holiday. Everyone needs to take responsibility to ensure this virus doesn’t spread.

Context: I feel we are turning a corner and if people  can just manage not to screw  it up long enough to vaccinate everybody we can get back to normal. The government have handled this abysmally , luckily private companies have boxed off and created vaccines a d the nhs have dealt with the vaccination. The next step should be getting our money back for the failed test and trace and prosecuting those involved in the cronyism and ppe scandal. Something needs to be done and the people responsible for the failure and death rate need holding to account.

Context: I'm feeling more hopeful but there is still an underlying negative feeling which could probably be characterised more as anxiety than fear. The disease has been devastating and I've been fortunate enough to not be impacted personally in terms of health, income (a little but devastatingly so) or personal loss. With regard to desire, there are many things I desire right now (restaurant, theatre, visiting a museum or gallery and seeing actual art but most of all of course seeing my family)but that is balanced by my sense of anxiety of the disease.

Context: I am currently Very very stressed at the moment, as I have multiple elderly family members at greater risk of Covid due to age also more due to medical conditions. My daughter will return to college next week so will be at greater risk as travelling on four buses a day plus the mixing with so many people throughout the college day. They have put some safety measures in to try and keep students healthy but still a big worry to me. we already lost one member of extended family to Covid in October of last year. I don't want to lose anybody else or see anyone suffer. It's keeping me awake at night overthinking about all the bad things that could happen to friends and family

Context:
I am worried for my family. I try not to read the news anymore
There is a new case all time and I'm so worried. I clean all my shopping with disinfectant wipes when it arrives. I shower when u come in from the garden. I can't sleep at night because scary thoughts come into my mind.  No body is safe. Look at Boris. The world has complety changed and I worry for my family in the future and now.
Can't buy anything from my shop. Can't even get a home delivery slot.
There is no getting away from it even if i wanted to.

Context: This situation is quite worrying as I do not know when this virus will end. I am very curious about this virus as I want to know how this will be suppressed and this actually started. Anxiety has taken over me as I have no idea when I could go back to work and earn money to provide for my family. What will happen if this virus continues? Supermarkets are calming down and tissues are available now. I feel as if I am stuck in a box and the walls are closing in. I am only allowed to do outside for essentials and this is taking a toll on my whole family.

Context: At present I feel slightly anxious and uncertain as to what the future will hold. I am also in some ways hopeful that the crisis we are in will have some positive influence on the future direction of our society. It may lead to a greener way of living, having highlighted the damage caused by unrestrained economic growth. Certainly many of us have time to reflect on our situation now; which can be good for society as a whole. It should also help everyone appreciate how much we depend on one another, and maybe act as a spur to greater equality.

Context: I feel anxious about my family and friends safety. I also feel on edge, worrying about forgetting to wash my hands, or walking too close to a stranger on daily exercise. I am concerned our exercise time will be removed. I am sad about all the people who have died, and also those that have lost their jobs and livelihoods. I have respect for all the NHS, shop workers, carers etc who continue to work to keep us all safe. I miss my colleagues at work, but feel lucky I am still receiving full pay and can work from home.

Context: I feel the situation is hopeful and so I have felt a little reassured, with the vaccine roll out and recent figures indicating more of the population are safer. However, the number of people dying and impact on the NHS is still significant  and so I continue to feel anxious. More and more people are also being impacted by the consequences of covid such as their well-being and jobs, which causes me to feel sad. I also worry about the future, whether there will be further spikes due to variants and this causes me to feel some fear and again sadness about what may be around the corner.

Context:
I'm worried how long that the cornavirus threat will go on for and how many people will die or become very sick.  And if there will be work afterwards as that will effect every one mood and happiness. When can we finally see our family and friends especially if they are unwell and help help that is scary also.
I am also concerned that it's going to go mad when its spread country eude in Africa and I die as people living poor sill have no chance. That is all the points that I currently feel about the current situation regarding the cornavirus pandemic that is affecting the United kingdom and the rest of the world right now.

Context: I hope that the situation will be resolve soon, and that the impact on the economy will not be too long lasting. I hope that I won't catch the virus myself, even if I don't belong to any group particularly at risk. I hope that there won't be multiple more waves of contamination after that one. I hope that Boris Johnson will be healed quickly and will be able to lead us out of that crisis. I'm also curious of how things will pan out in countries like Sweden where the isolation rules are less strict.

Context: I feel worried about going to work, I work in a supermarket and doing 2 oclock in the morning shifts so it is really hard. I am worried what the next few months holds for the country. I have already moved departments in my job, I am worried my family get it especially the older generation in my family and the health implications. I am worried about finances and for someone like me who goes to university and works the long term impacts. I worry whether I will be stopped by the police on the way to work early hours in the morning. There is also the worry about my holiday booked for June I do not want to go but the travel company will not cancel without charging a high cancellation fee.

Context:
I feel anxious about the whole situation. About contracting CV19, about my family contracting CV19, about the economy, about the struggles the NHS and its workers are facing on a daily basis.

I feel angry that people are flouting the rules when people are giving up so much to stay in.

I feel worried about the economy and how it will recover and about the stability of my job.

I feel grateful that I am with my family and we are together and we have food and we have spaces where we can walk without coming in to contact with other people

Context: It's a strange time nowadays. There's an undercurrent of what there might be lurking under everyone you meet in person and it can hamper socialising with people. I hope it passes by quickly. I'm also wondering what the political ramifications are because of this. How will the politicians react going forward? Boris Johnson had to be admitted to hospital so who else knows what might happen to the political parties if someone dies. I think it's going to be a case where people will have to accept Covid-19 as another regular disease people get much like the common cold/flu. It does appear to have a higher death rate and our hospitals doesn't want to handle the sudden influx of sick people.

Context:
i am very sad and worry about whats going on in the country, unable to leave the house and starting to feel depressed being trapped in and away from friends and family. Worried things will not go back to normal for at least half a year.
I worry that this could lead to depression for a lot of people if we can't go back to normal. Restaurants and bars have been closed for long time, lot of business will be forced to close down and people will lose their jobs.
I worry that my parents will get corona virus as they are at that age of over 70. Some of my friends have bene forced to take furlough from work.

Context:
Very worried about the entire situation - being separated from family and friends while they may become sick and not being able to see them/care for them.
Concerned about my financial situation after this is all done, having not been able to earn any money during this period, but still having bills and expenses to keep up with.  Worried about the recovery process for the country, and how long this could all go on for.
Very scared that people I love will get seriously ill or worse.
Angry about people who aren't social distancing.  People who are still going out with friends or to other houses etc.  It is selfish and means more will die and those who are following social distancing can't see those we love for longer.

Context: I am far less anxious about myself, and more so about my loved ones. My parents in particular worry me, and as I’m not with them that is the primary source of my anxiety. I think that the UK wasted valuable time that they could have used gathering supplies and tests and should have locked down earlier. Instead they seem to have fallen for their own exceptionalism and that is clearly proving false now, so I have anger about how this situation was handled and deeply hope we massively increase our testing soon.

Context: I have been furloughed from work, which gives me reassurance that I will have a company to return to when this is over. I am enjoying being at home, catching up on jobs and relaxing, but equally frustrated that holidays and plans have been cancelled for the foreseeable. I am accepting of the situation however and wouldn't say I am angry at anyone. The uncertainty of how long this may go on for gives me some anxiety, but I hope come the late summer/autumn some restrictions will have been lifted. I miss my family, who live over 3 hours away, but grateful for my partner and where I live - there's lots of footpaths and open green spaces around us. Exercise helps pass the time and raises spirits.

Context:
The coronavirus is confusing. The news changes all the time about what's happening re: jobs, school etc. and it feels like this could go on for some time.
It's also stressful - it's difficult to find essentials in the supermarkets and staying indoors without the option to casually go somewhere else is difficult.
I worry about getting the virus, so in that sense I am happy to stay as far removed from others as possible, but I also can't wait to get our freedoms back. I feel resentment towards those flauting the rules, as they may be one of the reasons that the lockdown gets extende (or more strictly enforced).

Context: I feel very worried about the current crisis, especially as I have elderly and vulnerable relatives and friends in high risk categories. I’m worried sick about them, as well as my other family members. This worry is keeping me awake at night and causing me great anxiety at all times. I am also very sad that I can’t visit my relatives and help them at all during this time. I feel very restless and helpless as a result of all this. I am also finding being stuck at home all the time is putting a lot of stress on my relationship with my partner, which is leading to constant arguments that aren’t good for either of us.

Context:
With the virus it has both become a limiter and has changed the lives of I and many others. Since lock down I personally have left the house once, and I cannot see any of my family as they are vulnerable with grandparents who have severe lung issues, two pregnant sisters and so much more.

It's both nice to not feel obliged to go out and socialise, but it's scary in the fact we do not know what will happen. How will our lives be after this pandemic and will it be a normal thing in a few years, we don't know. Most the time we sit and watch other countries under pressure, we've never really experienced being the country that is under pressure. From this we've now seen how unstable and inconsiderate our government is to help us instead they care more for public appearance, which put me and many other students at risk because they left it all open.

Context:
at the moment, i don't know enough about the corona virus, so i'm just worried. there is currently a vaccine, which has been administered worldwide, but the situation is still worrying and even tho there's a vaccine, i still need more information.
the pandemic has scared and confused moany people, and caused economic problems. i hope the vaccine works and things get back to normal soon.
also, there is a lot of fake news and misleading information, so i'm waiting to get the vaccine. in the mean time i'm missing my family and friends.

Context: As an Nhs worker I'm extremely anxious to go into work. No idea what I'm going to face and no idea what I'm going to come home with to my family and 3 children. I am scared and worried constantly for my families financial future. Everything is so up in the air at the moment. Everything is a worry . I wonder what the future will be like when all of this is over. Will it be the same. How different will things be. I worry for the safety of my husbands job he cannot ve furlough as he started a new job.on 9th march. He has been constantly employed for 25 Years. This is a big strain on us financially  how will this effect my children in the future?when will they go back to school?

Context: I feel some anxiety about the risk to myself and my family from the virus as I am a community nurse working in the NHS. I also worry about the economic fallout from the situation regarding my retirement plans in the next few years. I fee frustration at not being able to take any sort of break, even in the UK, due to the restrictions on travel. We have a daughter aged 15 at home who is miserable because of missing her boyfriend (who lives 60 miles away) and concerned about how the lack of school will impact on her GCSEs due next year.

Context:
I am concerned for myself, family, and the world in general. Although there are early signs that Covid may be coming under control, no one can accurately forecast whether this is the case. This may be a short-term respite and the world may have to consider further more drastic measures. It is very frustrating that there is no definitive solution to enable forward planning.
It is at times difficult to remain motivated due to myself and my colleagues all working from home. There is a lack of cohesiveness in the virtual workplace with a reduction in morale.

Context:
The uncertainty surrounding this virus is causing the anxiety and this is highlighted by the actions of this who are not abiding by the lockdown rules. Seeing people out and about for non essential travel makes me cross as it is going to prolong the time that we have to remain in lockdown. Seeing the number of people who are being taken by this virus is sad and I would just like this to pass as quickly as it came! My husband has been furloughed and I am currently on maternity leave so as lovely as it is to spend time as a family unit we have anxiety surrounding our finances.

I have a friend who is a paramedic who is witnessing the severity of this virus and I feel so truly proud of her. She is seeing people gasping for their last breaths and seeing them die alone! This again angers me when I see those out sunbathing in the sun! I think something needs to be put in place for this bank holiday weekend to deter people from doing this!

Context: I am still anxious about the Corona situation even though things are looking a lot more positive. I think it would be dangerous to get too complacent especially when not all adults have been vaccinated. I have not yet been vaccinated myself but I am hopeful with the current rate of vaccinations currently ongoing that the Corona situation will continue to improve. I am still cautious though and comply with the guidelines set by the Government and still feel the need to be careful until all close family have been vaccinated as it is just not worth the risk.

Context:
AT THIS MOMENT IM ANXIOUS - WORRIED THAT MY 2 ASTHMATIC KIDS CATCH IT , WORRIED THAT MY SUICIDAL DAD WHO IS ON HIS OWN WONT COPE IF THEY STOP ALLOWING HIM HIS DAILY WALKS.
WORRIED THAT I WILL LOSE A LOT OF MONEY DUE TO OUR TRIP TO FLORIDA IN JUNE BEING IN JEAPORDY
WORRIED FOR MY SONS FUTURE AS HIS EXAMS WERE CANCELLED
WORRIED THAT MY POLICE OFFICER HUSBAND WILL CATCH IT AND BRING IT HOME
WORRIED FOR MY NHS WORKING SISTER AND HER FAMILY
IM GRATEFUL MY DAUGHTER MADE IT HOME FROM LONDON BEFORE LOCKDOWN AND THAT SHE IS HERE AND SAFE WITH HER FAMILY INSTEAD OF BEING ISOLATED ALONE IN A FLAT IN LONDON

Context: I think that the lockdown in the UK will lead to an economic situation involving deaths. If the economic situation is sufficiently bad over time,  it could lead to more deaths than the coronavirus. Professor Philip Thomas' modelling from Bristol University says a 6.4% drop in GDP will lead to more deaths than beating the virus. I feel hopeful less deaths will result, if the correct balance is taken. But I also feel a bit worried the government will extend the lockdown. I feel optimistic that most people will recover and the number of deaths will fall.

Context:
I feel anxious about protecting our family both from the virus and tbe effects of lockdown. Even when I think I'm not so anxious, I have weird dreams. I feel I am not doing enough to help out. I feel uneasy about contradictory information and not knowing how long this will last. Selfishly, I would like to go on a UK holiday we have booked in the summer. This won't happen if we are not allowed.
I feel cooped up and was only just starting to recover from a period of depression and anxiety and this has sent my anxiety through the roof. I am not normally an anxious person.

Context: Overall I feel a lot of anger about all the avoidable mistakes that have been made, particularly in the so-called ""second wave"". I am both cautiously optimistic based on the rapidly falling numbers in the UK and the fast vaccine rollout, and also anxious that the tide may turn yet again if precautions are relaxed too quickly and/or vaccine-evading mutations begin to spread. I am lonely and isolated, and in particular I feel a more complex sort of anxiety about when I can see my parents again as they live abroad and also have somewhat antivaccine-leaning views so I may not feel safe visiting them even after it would be possible/legal again.

Context:
While I am physically at home I am quite content and feel safe enough. I am aware of potential threats from deliveries, post etc and become heightened with fear/anxiety while I have to deal with it.
I limit my time listening to the news and reports and social media about Covid 19so as not to feel overwhelmed or fearful. I do like to hear the briefing so that I can hear firsthand what is said instead of annoying spin from the media. I get irritated by the media pushing issues when they don't need to - it's irrisponsible.

Context: I feel drained and anxious.  Desperate to be able to travel within the country and spend time with family.  I worry about the effect this is having on my children, their missed opportunities and how a lack of time with family and friends will affect them socially.  I am fed up of not being able to do my job but also anxious about being busy with work when I can work again.  I have enjoyed spending quality time with my family and quiet weekends, I'm not desperate to be busy again but it will be nice to have some plans that are exciting and not spend another weekend at home sort of thing.

Context: I am worried for both myself and family. I am also worried about the longer term effects of the Corona virus. It is particularly worrying for older members of he family who are self isolating but there is also significant impact on their mental health. We are attempting to maintain social distancing but this can be difficult, particularly in shops. It is also incredibly boring and restricting on how we normally lead our lives that leads to further anxiety. I am worried for everyone and also the ability of our country to continue effectively economically


Context: I am anxious about the financial implication that corona will have on us my workplace recently announced 2,000 job cuts and there’s not a lot of other jobs out there. I am saddened and anxious at how much time my son has missed from school I know he’s behind and I’ve really really struggled I have worked from home throughout taking on more job tasks due to furlough but still expected to teach at home my son needs motivating so needs my attention which I can’t give whilst working I feel terribly guilty about thus really really guilty but I have tried my best. I am anxious that we will be forced to go back into the office full time home schooling aside I have enjoyed working from home it’s saved so much money on fuel and childcare. In terms of the disease itself I’m hopeful I really believe in the vaccine, I caught corona virus in January of this year and although I felt poorly for 10 days I was okay and I’m kind of relieved it’s over and done with. I can really see light at the end of the tunnel with the relaxation plan the government has released it makes me happy to know socialisation will be back very soon I will be back to the gym it’s like the end of a dark period and I won’t take basic things like hugging relatives for granted again. We lost my grandad during the pandemic and a family friend we will get the opportunity to celebrate their lives all together properly as we couldn’t at the funeral with social distancing etc. It is like the dawn at the end of a dark night I think a lot of people feel hope and a gratitude

Context: Whilst it is a point of concern, I'm tired. I have experienced lockdown for pretty much over a year, I have not seen my siblings as they live in a different county to me, I have seen my friends once, and the only time I leave the house is for shopping, a walk, or to go to work if an urgent face to face meeting is needed. I'm tired of the situation and I want it to be over. But not just lockdown over, I want the COVID gone so we can all live without this fear, I'd rather keep wearing the masks though as people are awful with their hygiene most of the time anyway. Tired is the best way to describe how I feel.

Context:
I feel quite anxious about how the Corona situation will affect my professional career being an artist and my personal life with regards to friendships, family relations and the chance of not seeing my loved ones for a prolonged time. However I’m also just as angry at the fact that the government has wasted so much time and money on this situation, and how there is now a new societal divide between those who are pro-vaccine and those like me who are slightly hesitant due to the lack of data surrounding it.

However I am also reminding myself that life still continues and we simply have to adapt the best we can

Context: I feel frustrated and tired from being stuck inside. I miss seeing my friends and socialising. Prior to COVID-19, I was in a difficult situation in my life and my few releases were social events and sports. Now, this has been taken away, I have had to adjust, which has been a very difficult task. I keep up to date with my friends via social media and we try to entertain ourselves with online quizzes and films. I usually watch a tv series and film a day to pass the time. This can be very tedious and rather boring.

Context:
I feel that the unknown can be a stressful time. The fact there is so much that the experts are learning on a daily basis makes me feel there is little I can control for me and my young family.

If there was an official way to move forward that people actually adhered to I think it would be less frightening for some and it could pass sooner than it's forecasted to last.

Thankfully the supermarkets seemingly are stocking shelves almost like before so the usual items that we buy are almost back to ""normal"" which makes life that little bit easier.

Context: anxious about the future and the outcome of all of this. No one knows exactly what is going to happen. This is effecting all types of buisnesses and people all over the world. Will it keep spreading and things go back to normal or will this have a long lasting effect on multiple things for a long time and generations to follow us will see the results of what happens in the next few months or years. i also feel we are recieved accurate effects or numbers to do with this viru. not sure how to trust realistically. how peple react now and in the long run is also quite concerning.

Context: I feel worried I have a 2 and a half year old son and also gave birth 2 weeks ago, no one has been able to meet our new baby, midwives and health visitors are doing assessments at the moment so we aren’t getting the same support we usually would. We are all staying inside as I am scared of contracting the virus or my children becoming ill. However my husband works in a factory which is non essential but this is still open and he is due to return to work from paternity leave any day however this is causing me a lot of anxiety as he’ll be working with 40 other men and I am worried about the risk this poses to us as a family.

Context: At the moment I don't know if I have or have had Covid-19. I also do not have a very high regard for the Chinese population at present. I think this episode should mark the low point of globalism, whereupon a serious conversation has to begin. I am disgusted and angry that so called 'wet markets' are the source of many zootic viruses. It is just not on. The chinese government have to get something done about this in future if they are serious about the global economy. Why do I have to write 500 characters

Context:
I am really sad for the families that have lost someone. I am really sad for the amazing front line workers who have put themselves out there to keep us going. I am anxious about the future and what that means in the immediate future (the next year or so) but also about the next few years and us trying to make up for what's been lost.
I cannot remember a time when we as a nation were as divided. Brexit, the coronavirus, this is a scary and sad place to be right now. I look at countries like Australia and New Zealand, and their lives are almost back to normal now...then I just feel sad for us in the UK that we weren't led that way, and I feel anxious that life will never be the same as it was 'before.'

Context: I’m very worried about my household catching corona virus I have small children. I’m also really worried about my parents and grandparents catching it they are elderly and not in great health. My husband works for the nhs so is still out at work everyday so even though I’m social distancing with the children it feels pointless as he’s going out picking up germs. I’m trying to homeschool my children one who has dyspraxia and needs to run off a lot of energy not great with a small garden. I’m also sick of seeing people out and about in groups

Context: I feel hopeless of the measures that the government is currently using. There is still no face masks for general public since the WHO started to say it is useful for protecting lives from the coronavirus. If the government said that because there is not enough masks available, they can build more factorys to produce tons of masks for everybody use. Please stop risking the public. If not using masks for general public, I don't think you can stop the coronavirus spreading between people. it will become a deadly bug forever.

Context: I feel concerned that the Coronavirus will continue to rob many lives and affect our lives for the future. It makes me feel anxious as I wonder what the world will look like when it is safe to return to some normality again. It makes me nervous thinking about what ‘’normal’ might be and whether we will have a new normal that we have to just adapt to. Coronavirus has affected every person in some way and it has changed the world. It makes me feel anxious thinking about the amount of people who have lost their jobs, their homes and their families.

Context: Frustrated and sad about the amount of time we have all lost with our friends and family over the last year.  Sad for the children about the number of experiences that have been missed or altered beyond recognition.  Concern that my business may never recover and that demand won't increase. Worry over the vaccine and what effects it may have on national health. Worry about how life will look in the future - anger at the suggestion of vaccine passports and how trapping that feels. Concern for the economy and housing market in particular.

Context: I'm worried about catching COVID and the long term effects it could have. I'm glad that we've started a vaccination program but I think it'll be a long time before things are truly 'normal' again. I'm worried about lockdown ending and the infection rate going back up, I'd like to just stay at home indefinitely. I wish people would stop being selfish and just stay at home to minimise the spread. I'm angry at the government for how poorly they've handled the situation, and wish that they'd looked at how well other countries were doing and followed their lead.

Context: Angry that once again a virus has arisen from the wuhan market, think it’s about time it should be shut down. It has caused a pandemic and yet it is still allowed to trade, these type of places should be made illegal.  I hope that they find a cure for corona soon as I dread to think how many more people are going to lose their lives over it, especially when people are not sticking to the rules of staying home. Don’t feel the government have done enough to make sure everyone knows what the rules are and the consequences if you don’t abide by them.

Context: I am currently feeling a lot of emotions with the coronavirus. In base of the situation, I am disgusted in China being responsible for yet another virus. I do not blame Chinese citizens, who are the victims of their own government, I blame the government's irresponsible handling of not continuing to ban specific market practices. This is yet another situation where China failed to fix a problem; in the past proclaimed that these markets are banned, yet it's blatant that they have not been with this virus occurring. In response to the virus, I am disgusted WHO is backing China when refusing to oppose pro-CCP sensitive questions, and possibly manipulating statistics. The victims of this situation will die in cases beyond the virus, where vulnerable populations will be hurt, once again, due to irresponsibility. I am sickened by thinking of the world post-Covid19. All those with lost jobs, regulations being placed when nobodies paying attention, increase of poverty and wealth displacement. There's too many thoughts and feelings, though sadness and repulsion seem to be the easiest way to define how I feel.

Context: I feel lonely and deflated. I miss people I love. I keep being amazed at how well I’m coping. And wonder every day if someone close to me will be taken by it. Life is odd. I feel like I’m in an odd movie and I’ll wake up to normal life tomorrow. I love home educating my children but feel we all miss out on so many experiences so we keep talking about what’s sad or scary. I’m tired all the time and I keep waking up. Now I’m wondering if boris will die. What happens then. I worry I might lose my husband, and then I imagine the day when we get out again what will it all be life. Will people be kind?

Context:
Quite hopeful, but with some anxiety still.  Our cases and death rate are falling significantly, which is great, but we are still in lockdown, which is hard going now.  I am living in an area which is considered a local hotspot, so even though the numbers are coming down nationally, it does feel like my area has some risk attached in everyday activities.

I have had my first dose of vaccine, which helps reduce my anxiety, but I do have some younger family members not vaccinated yet.  Older members of my family have had their vaccines, some both doses, so that really does reduce my anxiety about their health.

Context: I am worried about people who still have to work, especially those in the healthcare sector. I am concerned that they are not being given enough protection by the government and/or their employees. I am worried about my immediate family, I have parents in their 60s with health issues and a grandparent in her 90s. I am worried about my children and how the lockdown is affecting them as I don't live with either if them and I'm sad because I haven't seen them for months as it is. I am worried about my finances and that others will also be struggling. I am also worried about the long term impact on smaller businesses and am concerned about a lack of competition after the lockdown and what that will do to prices. I am however hopeful that we will get through this and that people will see we all need to look our for one another and that we need ro invest more in the NHS and be more appreciative of ""low skill"" jobs which many are relying on now.

Context: Very anxious and apprehensive about the future there are so many things up in the air. I'm finding it difficult to concentrate and motivate myself whilst being this anxious. The worst thing is no one really does know how to solve the situation and it feels like nationally not everyone is pulling together. I'm also worried about my family and friends as no one is immune yet people seem to think they are. Tense, anxious and dazed. Doesn't help when you've said pretty much everything and getting pushed for 500 characters in a survey - so add irritable to that too! My fuse is definitely shorter at the moment

Context: it is disturbing, there is a lot of uncertainty which brings anxiety, I feel stressed because of many changes that had to be made. I'm anxious, a bit afraid, worried about other people, and I feel guilty that I'm not being able to help, like doctors help. I'm slightly uncomfortable because of the inconveniences but at the same time, leaving everything behind and going back home makes me feel happy, i get to take a step back and relax, my feelings are taken seriously whether caused by pandemic or not, I am extremely relieved to be able to take a break as everything stops, even though having to leave a lot of things behind was extremely stressful. but it forces us to take a moment and really take care of ourselves.

Context:
I feel concerned that the effort that we’re currently making won’t be enough and we will have to be in another lockdown again at some point.
I feel anxious about the vaccine and it’s long term effects.
I feel anxious about being released back into normality.
I feel worry about how my children will come out of this time.
I feel trapped and unable to see how to regain my normal life back. The idea of going back to work and going out feels daunting.
I worry about the long term effects of those having had coronavirus and what it will do to us as a population.

Context: I feel sad and worried because the future is uncertain. We live in the 21st century and yet we weren't prepared for something like this. We lived so carelessly and now we do ""trials and errors"" to find the right strategy to overcome this situation. It is indeed very sad because in the meantime people lose loved ones. Big corporations are so heartless and as business shrunk (due to the national lockdown) they start to fire employees. I am one of the many people who have lost their jobs during this crisis. The government's promises to support business obviously weren't enough to prevent employers from firing people. I am also angry because if the UK was put into a national lockdown earlier many lives could have been saved. Even now when we're under a lockdown, when I go grocery shopping I see many people don't follow the regulations the government issued. For example, yesterday the weather was warm and sunny and the park in my neighbourhood was full of people who certainly didn't stand 6 feet apart. Individuals should take responsibility!

Context:
I’m feeling quite anxious a out corona virus. Mainly because I think it will be a long time before lock down is lifted and I can return to my office for work.
My mood has already started to drop and i’m anxious this may get worse as time goes on.
I’ve started to find it difficult to concentrate while working from home.
I’m fearful of how many people are getting the virus and worried about it affecting my family, especially my parents as they are in the 60’s.
I wish the general public would all listen to the advice to stay at home.

Context: I’m a Keyworker and am extremely anxious about leaving the house especially to go to work. I worry about passing something back to my family, especially my son. If I’m not at work I stay at home all of the time as my anxiety around corona virus is sky high. I also feel very frustrated that some people aren’t following g the governments guidelines regarding staying at home and social distancing as the sooner we all do this the sooner things will be normal again, although I still don’t expect normal for many many months

Context: I feel anxious whenever I leave my home to get food supplies. I feel sad and upset at the amount of lives being lost both here in the UK and across the world. I feel anger towards the members of the population that continue to go out and do as they please whilst the rest of us are trying to keep to the rules. I feel annoyed at the government for not giving us stricter rules. South Korea have done what everyone should do. They never had a vicious peak like we are having. I just want us all safe and well, I want this all to be over.

Context: I feel pretty worried about the situation. I am a third year university student so I don't know where I lie in terms of graduation and being able to swiftly move on from uni life to working life. I am worried about my parents as they work for the NHS. They aren't frontline staff but still have to see patients. I think that the situation is grave - obviously doesn't discriminate as Boris Johnson is now in intensive care. I am worried about what this means for the country, and am worried about him as well.

Context:
I feel very anxious about not being able to control how our country react to social distancing and other ways of slowing the spread. For my family i worry about every similar symptom they have and hope if they do contract it that they recover.
I am very appreciative of being able to spend this quality time with my family and it has made me realise that we need to slow down and enjoy the simpler things in life.
As a carer for my father i worry about him being alone much more but do as much as i can for him, it's a constant worry that i may spread the virus to him also if i contract it.
I get extremely angry when we go for our daily exercise as a family, not only do we see people out chatting to others, but we also come across a lot of people who do not respect the 2m rule meaning there has been several instances where we haven't been able to avoid passing close to people because of their selfishness.

Context: I am feeling angry about the fact that people are not following the government's guidelines for the situation and angry that the government seem to be doing little to enforce this. I think people are acting in a selfish manner and only thinking of themselves and not others, particularly those who are vulnerable. I am also feeling anxious about the unknown surrounding this situation and the financial state in which the country will be in once the virus passes. I hope in the near future the government will introduce stricter guidelines which will enable our country to get through this situation in the least damaging way possible.

Context: My wife has a small business working from home and has made no money in the last two weeks. I work in a food factory and the orders are very low. getting food delivered is all booked up we with just have to buy basics from local shops. I'm due to get a blood test and am worried about getting one. I'm a type one Diabetic and am very worried about getting prescriptions. My kids are off school, my daughter had her GCSES cancelled and was very upset because she has been studying very hard for nothing. And her last year of secondary school was cut short with no celebration.

Context: I’m anxious about the post covid world. Money worries. The vaccine has given us hope, but I do think people are going to be too relaxed and we are likely to go back into a lockdown. I can’t have that anymore. I’m lonely. I live in a family home that isn’t particularly supportive, I just really miss my friends, and hugs. I’m hopeful we’re on the way out. I’m a social butterfly and to get me through I’m working 2 jobs, I can’t stay home and do nothing. It’s been happening for too long now, I won’t take things for granted as much after covid.

Context:
I feel quite anxious when I have to go food shopping as many people are not social distancing properly.
I am also quite anxious waiting to be vaccinated as I have no idea when this will happen.
I am hopeful once the vast majority of people have been vaccinated I won't have to be worried when going out again.
I happen to be in a very vulnerable group of people as I have chronic bronchitis and I am overweight so I do worry about my life if I were to contract the virus.
I am also a little worried about my job prospects as I am unemployed at the moment and I cannot see numbers of vacancies going up any time soon,

Context: Very nervous at the moment, it’s hard to relax and I am just on edge all the time. Even when I wake up with a sore head or something else you are paranoid in case you have caught it. Worrying time’s and pray it’s over soon. I miss doing the normal basic things like visiting friends and family and I feel it has changed my attitude towards life in general. I work in a hospital myself and am worried I pass it onto my wife. I can accept myself catching it but am unsure I could handle seeing my wife catch it because of me.


Context: I feel anxious, restless and worried about my relatives. Annoyed at the world's governments for not acting sooner, and concerned for the effect it will have on my child. I enjoy staying at home, but feel frustrated at not easily obtaining groceries and that I can't spend time with my grandparents. I'm generally an optimist but feel that this problem will affect us for quite a long time, and long-term am extremely concerned that vulnerable relatives will contract the virus and die. I also feel despairing of people who are not taking the threat seriously.

Context:
I feel pretty anxious about how things are going but I'm also hopeful that the measures undertaken by the public to slow the spread of corona are working.

I worry about how long the current situation will continue. I'm also feeling rather frustrated by having to stay inside more (although I'm observing all the social distancing rules, regardless) and annoyed by people who aren't taking the social distancing rules seriously enough.

I'm also anxious about what the future holds once things start to get back to normal. Although my work hasn't been affected too much at the moment, I'm worried that work (I'm a freelancer) might be more scarce in the future.

Context:
I feel anxious because my husband is classed as a vulnerable adult due to ongoing treatment from a bone marrow transplant and is still on immunosuppressants. Concerned for other vulnerable people too including my grandparents. the whole situation seems a bit surreal and am a bit annoyed at some people for not adhering to government advise with lockdown. I think that the authorities need to take a stronger stance with people who are violating the advice given.
My current situation is my husband living in a van due to me coming down with symptoms- i have only been out of the house once in the past month to the shops and have managed to catch something. makes me feel very vulnerable because it seems to be so contagious

Context: I go through stages of feeling anxious, usually after I have read/watched the news. I am away from my parents who are both in a vulnerable group so my anxiety is more for them and their health. At the same time, I am enjoying being at home with my partner. In general, I am feeling fine. I often feel guilty that this is the case as I can see the pain people are in and the grief they feel. I feel emotional when I think about all the people going to work, especially medical staff - the stories of them dying makes me feel very sad. I also feel very grateful at the moment, grateful I have a house to isolate in, a partner to reassure me, family that care about me. I am also more appreciative of the natural world.

Context:
I've been vaccinated, as have my older parents whom I live with, so I'm feeling hopeful for the future. Variants of the virus are a concern, of course, and the government's endless bungling (border control!), but I don't think a happier summer is completely unlikely. I do have phases of feeling sadder or isolated, in balance with any cheeriness, and reading the news never helps with this, yet I can't help but scroll...

I work in public health so I'm acutely aware of my local situation but this is another cause for hope; I can see things are much better than they were in January simply from the number of outbreak control teams we have to convene. The workload remains humongous though, and many of us have lived and breathed covid for over a year now. We can't burnout because who else is there to do the job, but I do feel fatigue will set in at some point.

Context:
I am currently pregnant and so this time is worrying as although it is said that mainly old and vulnerable people are affected by the virus more and more healthy people are becoming sick and dying. I am worried that only babies that were already at the end of pregnancy have been born and the affects in early pregnancy are not yet known.
I have a slight anger at the government for the lack of testing that seems to be happening and also at people who do not seem to think that following the social distancing applies to them. I am also worried about the financial aspect going forward.

Context: I’m feeling very restless with no energy to do anything but mentally feeling geared up to wanting to get back to normal and feeling trapped that I can’t. I’m upset that I can’t go to work, I feel very distant from everyone as I’m not so good at talking through text and phone calls, the way I’m better a socialising is to be around people face to face. I feel very anxious when I go to the shop. I’m worried about what the future holds and how long it will go on. I’m feeling very lonely not being able to see my boyfriend, this is causing tension and problems which is adding onto the anxiety. I’m worrying about my job and how busy they will be and how the people I help will be having a harder time to speak to someone.

Context: Currently, as a student I feel happy I was able to return to my university accommodation this term, as being at home would garner greater sadness. However, I have nearly finished my first year which has been almost all online, and the student experience has been thoroughly diminished. I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful flat however. I have anxiety about the future of the situation, whether life will return to normal and whether any part of my degree will bear some semblance of normality. I also worry for my parents, although less so now they have had their first dose of the vaccine.

Context: At this moment in time I feel very worried about how bad its going to get in the UK as we still have not hit our peak. Myself and my 2 siblings all have a lung condition so its even more scary for us and potentially life threatening for us if we catch it. We are fully self isolating and not going outside at this time and a lot of my friends and family are the same which is encouraging that their following the government guidelines. It angers me when I see people on the news or social media who are ignoring the advice.

Context: I feel very on edge about the whole situation, the uncertainty of not knowing when life will return to normal. The never ending fear that i may lose a loved one to this disease. Seeing people my age contract this disease and fall victim to it. I can't wait for it all to go away. That's if it even does go away, how are we to know how long this will go on for. It's terrifying to know something that has the chance to kill you could be lurking at your local supermarket and you have no option but to visit to get groceries.

Context: I'm currently very afraid for my parents, scared for my family and to a degree myself (I have a health condition that could complicate any infection or recovery from it). I have risk because I have to go to the supermarket, I have to shop for my parents. It's stressful. Im thankful for bonus time with my children though. So much of our lives is rushed  and we live it tired, but we finally have a chance to rest and enjoy quality time together in a way that feels almost unique, with work limited and more free time than I can ever remember having.

Context:
I'm more worried about mum catching it than anything else.  She's in her 70s and has a hole in her heart so has always suffered difficulties with her breathing and cannot walk far without getting out of breath.

I've also read a lot of stories lately about people who've been out once or twice since lockdown and have still caught it, so I'm worried about catching it myself and unknowingly passing it on to mum.

Those are my main concerns right now.  I actually don't mind the whole self-isolation thing as I'm happy with my own company and have lots I can do at home.  I'm also able to work from home which alleviates any financial worries.

Context: I’m over it. You know when you had a long day at work and everything seems to be going wrong; you miss your train, you get wet in the rain, your shoe broke. Imagine how you feel then. That’s how I feel now. I’m prepared for everyone to contract the virus at this point, as insensitive as it sounds. I’m ready to go back to work, back to normality. I am over it. I empathise greatly with people who had/have it, people who lost someone to it but I’ve honestly had enough of being home. It’s time to act

Context: Well my life is fairly normal as I’m still working. But obviously it’s full of Anxiety and apprehension about doing things and not being able to see family. It’s the most worrying seeing news posts everywhere and being that so many different people and news outlets are reporting on it you don’t know who’s information is 100% accurate and what to believe! The other thing is that not everyone is following the lockdown rules and that obviously isn’t a good thing and is how the virus will be around for a lot longer and infecting a lot more people that it needs to.

Context: I'm a mixed jumble. My husband has CF, diabetes and has had a double-lung transplant. We're are shielding together. I know that if we remain indoors we have a hopeful chance. If he catches it he is unlikely to recover from being ventilated. Whether we escape the novel corona virus or not we are still likely to lose our home. This all feels quite suffocating. I'm not ready to lose him. This is going to last for a good 18 months, I have no idea what our future looks like. This is my initial, honest, and unedited response from the top of my thoughts.

Context: It still feels like the calm before the storm, the numbers are growing so fast now everyday. Watching the news gives me anxiety and all I can think about is how many of my loved ones are likely to be affected. It’s heartbreaking to see people still going out unnecessarily when others are trying their best to follow all the guidelines and stay home. All I want to do is see loved ones but that’s not possible, whilst many people just aren’t listening and are taking advantage of the situation. It brings anxiety just to think about the situation but hopefully if we keep safe and follow the rules everybody will get through this

Context: I do not feel as anxious as I did in the past but I still feel highly anxious about the current situation and whether things are going to improve. The last year has been relentless and I feel very tired and worn out by it. I do feel more optimistic than I previously did now we have the vaccines that things will improve, but it also feels one step forward two steps back with new variants so I feel very nervous about it. I feel incredibly sad at some of the losses that we have had over the last few months because of coronavirus.

Context: I feel a bit impatient about getting the vaccine and a little anxious about catching Covid before I get vaccinated.  I've taken my 90 year-old mother for both doses and the first time I was impressed by the organisation but also almost overcome with emotion thinking this could be our way out - I sincerely hope it is.  Although the end of the tunnel is in sight it looks as though the effects on the economy and non-covid health issues will last for years.  The death toll in the UK doesn't look good compared with other countries and you can't help thinking that some poor decisions have been made by the government.

Context: On a personal level,  I am still very anxious about contracting Covid. I have a history of respiratory disease (tuberculosis), and the few reports I've found suggest this puts me at a greater risk of being seriously ill with the virus. The vaccine rollout has helped lower my anxiety slightly, and I am hugely relieved that my parents and sister have already had their first vaccinations. On a larger scale, the number of deaths in the UK makes me furious. The government handling has been poor beyond imagining - to the point where I'm finding it hard to talk about the lies, the corruption and the not-giving-a-shit about the public, particularly those who are elderly or disabled. It's difficult to live with both the anxiety and a high level of impotent rage, particularly as neither seem likely to be reduced any time soon.

Context:
I feel nervous about getting covid, and my partner getting covid.

I am scared that my family will get it and have a bad time and possibly  dying.
Worried that i won’t be able to see my family if they end up ill, spiralling thoughts lead to not being able to give family the funeral they deserve due to covid.
Worries that work will die down and I may lose my job or my husband loses his. Resulting in losing our house and belongings.
I am scared for the economy of our country and the massive strain and pressure put on the nhs in this terribly trying time

Context: I feel like a lot of people, me included, have been forgotten at this time, as a student. I want to have a good idea of the timeline we are expected to follow and how we are going to recover from this, also I want to know what I am supposed to do when my student housing contract runs out and the country is still in lockdown as I don’t currently have anywhere to go so this whole situation makes me feel very anxious and potentially frightened with regard to my future financial situation and my physical wellbeing etc

Context: I am optimistic that there is light at the end of the tunnel and I hope that we can avoid a third wave, but suspect there will be one. But what really worries me and makes me anxious is how different the ""new normal"" will be once vaccinations are done and lockdown is finally lifted. I hope that we can get back to our old lifestyle, but fear that may have gone for ever, with lives lost, businesses closed, relationships changed and new ongoing restrictions introduced, such as vaccination passports etc.

Context:
On a personal level, even though my job seems to be secure for now I feel general anxiety. I can work from home but the whole company needs some time to get used to this new situation. Hearing about how others are trying to cope and talking about it makes things easier.

I have mixed feelings about the global situation. Eventually, we will get through this, but it seems like some governments are only concerned about bailing out companies from this and leaving individuals in a dire situation. The economy will be fine, eventually, but people, families might not be. And that makes me anxious.

Context: Quite fed up and frustrated of the ongoing lockdowns a year on. Living in an area in UK that has never been out of lockdown, thus have not been home to see my family in well over a year now. The frustration comes from seeing so many people every day not following the rules which undoubtedly lead to the lengthening of lockdowns for everyone else. Anger plays a part too when condsidering those who selfishly (for the most part) break the rules and I see my friends and oartner go to work as doctors in the local hospitals having no choice but to watch covid patient after covid patient come in to hospital. Generally like everyone though I'm just fed uo of it all whilst still anxious as to how lying it will continue and knowing that even once all vaccinated covid won't be going anywhere

Context:
Worried, for my family as there seems no vaccine will be about soon and it is just a matter of time, even with social distancing and lockdown, before we all get infected.  Also slightly more worried as I work in a supermarket, so I am potentially more likely do be exposed.
The world situation does not seem to be getting any better so I do not think this will go away any time soon and will have a long lasting effect on all of our lives. I do believe the Government is doing the right thing and everyone should adhere to their instructions.

Context: My husband is shielding due to leukemia, this means I am afraid to leave the house in case I should catch the virus and bring it home with me. We have been at home for 3 weeks now and luckily I have an online shop, but after that I will have no choice but to go out.  This is a big fear, but worse is that my daughter's partner is a hospital doctor and I could not bear for him or her to be ill or for one of them to die. This fear wakes me up at night.  My son and his partner are sensible and are staying safe at home, but my daughter's partner can not and would not even if he could choose to.

Context: Oh God I am so bored of the whole thing. I have just been talking to my band, with whom I have not been able to rehearse in a full year, and I miss them all so much. I also miss my family - particularly my mum, who died of Covid last April. And now I need to add some more characters because apparently I have not written enough, which would have been useful information earlier. Still not 500 characters? You don't want ""a few sentences"", you want War and bloody Peace. Character character character.

Context: A little worried about how long this situation will go on for, wanting to get back to normality, hoping that the numbers of people dying each day will start to go down soon, and hoping that people will listen to the advice and stay inside as much as possible. I feel grateful that my family is safe and healthy and proud of the NHS in this country. I’m trying not to watch the news too much or spend too long on social media as there is too much incorrect information and conspiracy theories which don’t help my mindset.

Context:
Currently I feel moderately anxious about the situation and the extent to which it has escalated so far. Not knowing how long the pandemic will last and the consequences it will have on the future are my main sources of worry.

I am not particularly concerned about getting ill, my focus is mostly on the consequences of the pandemic, especially on employment opportunities in the future and the economy. I fear that combined with Brexit, this unprecedented situation will completely topple our economy and it will be difficult to recover. I already had economic worries before COVID-19 and those worries have been exacerbated by the closure of businesses and rising unemployment. The pandemic has struck global markets to an unprecedented level and, without being a member of the EU anymore, a lack of trade could quickly become a serious problem affecting the UK's recovery.

Context: I think it's a terrible situation we're in, especially for all the key workers who still have to work, makes me feel anxious. This is a huge problem for some people I know so it's a personal thing too. Also, not like the fact some people are not taking this seriously or are talking badly about it. Apart from that, I guess I have some hope as to the problem getting better after, and that there are at least a couple of positive things that have arised from this. For example, I get to have time to myself allowing me to be relaxed and enjoy or reflect on things, people are spending time with their family a lot and lastly, pollution is decreasing.