Context: I feel about Corona situation slightly worried at this very moment. I also feel anxious in regards incomplete information and statistics. I feel at his moment that I very much want to hope for the best and we can back to normal but I do not feel that this is realistic in the near future. Because of that I also feel a bit of sadness that our future life will change permanently and I don't know if this is for the best or worst. I feel upset that I can't have my previous life style right now and  I don't know when it will back. I feel also upset that I can't see my friends and spend time with them.

Context: I feel somewhat concerned about the current Corona situation, but more than anything I am anxious to see my friends and family again, and am sad that currently I cannot do so. I hope that the Corona situation will be resolved sooner rather than later, hopefully with the development of a vaccine, but even if it's just herd immunity. I am not particularly stressed about the virus itself, and perhaps I should be, but it's hard when I know no one affected and thus it's still quite abstract for me. Nevertheless I am following the UK government's suggested protocols, as regardless of whether I am concerned I don't wish to be exposed/expose others to the virus.

Context: The situation seems to be improving because of vaccinations, but there's a lot of cause for concern about smaller countries having access to vaccines. Vaccinating the planet will be crucial in stemming further Corona mutations, which are already happening in Brazil. I'm upset, frustrated and angered that over 130,000 British people have died and nobody in government has resigned or said sorry and the Tories are remaining high in the polls. It's mind boggling that so many selfish greedy choices have been made at the cost of human lives and nothing has been learned or done but a lot of Tory donors have been enriched.

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With vaccination against the virus now possible I feel there may be an end in sight to the long period of lockdown. I think that the virus will not go away fully however, and would not be surprised if new variants continue to emerge and Corona flare ups become similar to flu in the winter, especially if there are incidents where strains not affected by the vaccine develop.

I also wonder if the governments responsible for large numbers of deaths (e.g. the US & UK) will be called to account for their poor handling of this crisis when compared to others who were much more successful in their dealing with it (e.g. New Zealand).

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I am concerned about the strain on the NHS and how this may affect my pregnant wife, currently guidance suggests i will not be able to attend appointments. I am worried and concerned that this crisis may continue to the birth date and this will make organising care for our other daughter difficult and may prevent me attending the birth.

This is especially difficult because the birth of our first daughter did not go as planned and my wife has suffered a serious health issue as a result. This worries me and makes me anxious, but I am hopeful that the peak of the virus is now with us and things can quickly get better in the coming weeks.

Context: So as it stands I feel very overwhelmed by the situation due to me being deployed soon enough and expecting our third child I feel it's not a world I want to bring any child up in but unfortunately have to! It's really to think that at any moment a member of my family could get the coronavirus and it can effect us all! So many people have died already and it just makes me think who's next and am I going to know them! I feel scared for the elderly people that I know and others around that cannot help but suffer the most knowing that it could potentially kill them!

Context: There's no anger or hatred to the origin more frustration at the current isolation situation. First of all because it is inconvenient to our lives, secondly people aren't taking it seriously and therefore the end result is worsening. There are still selfish people who are ignoring experts advice and those who are behaving in the interests of the full country aren't going to be better off. Although it's just 'doing nothing ' I find it quite difficult to work from home and limiting how much I go outside as most of my hobbies include going outdoors. Despite this, I understand it is necessary.

Context: Mostly I'm sad cause of the individuals not following the rules. Stay home. Save nhs. Save lifes. Couple of trips to the shops, parks are not worth it. They might be young and healthy but unfold it is nit about us anymore. It is about others. We need to protect older people and those with health conditions. Its so easy. Do not go outside. Virus can nkt move. People can transfer virus. Do not travel. Do not overstay anywhere. Maximum one hour of fresh air and walking it is ebough. The more people stay home now the quickest we can all go outside

Context: I feel quite calm at the moment since I'm following the rules set out by our government. Although I wonder how the economic situation will later in the coming months. I'm not happy about the rush of people hoarding mass amounts of food to a point when there is not enough for everyone else. Hopefully next year, I can travel to places I want to go because I want to see my friends from other countries.  I'm disappointed in others that are not following the rules as it's quite annoying as the guideline was set out.

Context: At this present time I feel relatively optimistic about coming to the end of the coronavirus pandemic. I feel hopeful that we will be able to stick to the timeline for coming out of lockdown and that things will return to normal soon. I feel we are hopefully now over the worst of it and the number of cases will continue to decline, mainly due to the vaccination programme but also the lockdown rules. I am most looking forward to being able to see my family after the pandemic is over, as although I have really appreciated the additional time to work from home and spend with my partner, I have really missed seeing my wider family who live quite far from me.

Context: I feel very sad for the people that have died and are suffering. I am furious at the politicians and special advisers handling of this issue. The UK could have had a head start in tackling this for example in January had politicians in power been less concerned about reckless pursuit of Brexit and more focused on the public good. The cabinet and PM are woefully inadequate eg PM boasts about shaking hands with people and now he has caught it. I feel for the NHS who as a result of our inadequate politicians in power are dying and suffering. In general I feel positive about the UK coming through due to the quality of the average person in the population.

Context: I am tired of corona and isolating. It has take the fun out of everything. I am ready to live and explore and see friends and family. I am ready to leave my house and not have the fear of catching corona. I’m not sure about the vaccine as there are various theories out there. It’s poisonous, it’s not. We need two shots 3 months apart. It causes rashes it doesn’t. People that are skipping the queue to get the vaccine while the rest of us way patiently. I was a fan of home cooked food but when this is all over I will eat out, drink out and spend my time outside.

Context: I'm not worried if I catch it as I'm 33 and not at an age that'll affect me. To be honest I'm lucky as I have my friendships etc already established and I'm still working full time but just from home. With my work situation as well I've had so much overtime so I'm making a lot of money just now.  Which I know is terrible to say but its helped us to do up our house and pay off credit cards. It's more just my friends I'm missing just now. I'm really close to my friends and not getting to see them is the hardest. Especially as 2 of my friends have just had babies

Context: I feel annoyed no one seems to be taking lock down seriously but I am grateful I am healthy. I am sad I cannot see my other half but I know this won’t be forever. I fully support the governments decision to do a lockdown just wish more people would adhere to it as it really isn’t a hard task. I am very bored and feel very lonely although I am with my family as I’m working from home and no longer seeing the people I work with unless we have a Microsoft Teams meeting! I wish everyone who has the virus a very speedy recovery and would not wish the illness on anyone. I hope the Prime Minster makes a full recovery and hope his fiancé / baby are safe too!

Context: I feel anxious about the actual virus - I work in a retail bakery and on shopfloor, so it's quite a worrying time for people like us! Especially seeing many, many people coming into the store for items that are not essential. I also feel sad because all my plans are on hold, even short trips planned. I also feel sad as I can't see my boyfriend at all. The only time I see him is if he comes shopping at my store! And yet we've been together 12 years. I know it's for the best but it's a sad time.  Alongside this, I feel proud to be doing what I can to help contain this virus, by working and providing essentials to people, and by staying at home on my days off.

Context: I am worried about my family members which are older. My dad is nearly 70 with no underlying health conditions but still goes to work.  I am frustrated as I want it to end and I want to get on with my life. I am anxious that they won't find a vaccine soon. I am sad I missed the last semester of university. I hope we will not be in isolation for too long now! However, watching the news does not give me hope that things will not get better soon. A positive from this is that communities are working together and I am feeling closer to my friends. I am irritated by the people near my house who keep having their friends round and seeing people going to the park on the TV.

Context: Compared to how I felt last year I feel hopeful that scientists and medical personnel have a better understanding and control over Covid. Vaccinations are going well in this country and I'm certain this year will be better than last year. Things are hopefully on the up now and we can start recovering and, although already a cliche, finding a new normal. I am disheartened, however, by all the bad press and feelings by some about the different vaccinations and hope that soon dies out when the figures prove their effectiveness.

Context: I just feel sad and disappointed that my life is basically on hold, it makes me feel lonely and with nothing to look forward to. And makes me feel anxious about the future because it has come at a bad time in terms of my training contract at work and also a new relationship I had just started. I also miss my family and am worried about them getting ill or being lonely, particularly my grandma.  However, there are some days where I do feel more relaxed and chilled out. I am getting frustrated at not being able to go outside or enjoy the sunshine or go and sit in a pub garden or have a happy hour cocktail, especially as the weather is now getting warmer. However, I understand why we have to do it and that it is necessary and that everyone is in the same boat. It is just a strange and surreal feeling to live through this event

Context: I feel sad because my best friend's father (who was an amazing physics teacher) died suddenly.  I feel tired of all this ****. I feel sorry for small businesses, people who work at the cafes/restaurants/hotels etc. I feel terribly sorry for key workers who work hard and do not get adequate pay. I feel sorry for kids who are unable to attend school, socialize with their friends, play freely, visit their grandparents/aunts and uncles/cousins/etc. I feel sorry for everyone who suffers from post covid complications, depression, anxiety or insomnia.

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I feel saddened at the number of deaths of NHS workers who have not been adequately supplied with PPE, these deaths are preventable and should never have occurred if they were given the right equipment to do their job safely. And that only recently they are being tested.

I also feel for those who are dying not of covid but as a result, those who surgery been cancelled or those in too much fear to attend A&E with life threatening symptoms

I'm angry that we were slow of the mark, lockdown should have occurred sooner and more tests carried as well as contact tracing.

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I feel like the fight is not over, and frustrated that people can’t tow the line. I’m so sad that I’ve been so disconnected from all my family and friends for such a long time. I wish that from the start boris had tied his shoe laces properly and just shut us down.
I think if measures had been stricter in the first place we wouldn’t of all had such a horrific winter.
However I am very grateful to have had 2 does of the vacation now and that the roll out is going so well.
I think that asking for 500 characters is stressful and hard to think and write when iso poor at English and though after another day of home schooling.

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I am so sad for the lost opportunities of my children who are both at such important ages and stages in their life. They will never get this time back and have missed so much.
I am also filled with anger and disgust at the corruption,  greed and immorality of our government. There is no forgiving their profiteering from this pandemic and their contempt they have shown normal families especially disabled people. They think disabled people are valueless, disposable. They think nurses are cannon fodder. They get rich off the misery and pain of the people they are elected to govern, protect and serve. I am filled with despair for the lack of decency and goodness shown by the people who have such power in this country

Context: I feel sad because I am in the last six months of my doctorate and I was hoping for a nice ending, which hasn't happened. I'm currently living at my parents' house and this is causing frustration as we are indoors all the time and are more often ""getting at each other's throats"". I feel angry at those who aren't self isolating or socially distancing, as they are going to make us all have to stay indoors for longer, which is not what I want as I want to be able to get on with my life, my education and my job.

Context: I feel as though this situation is not being taken as seriously as it should be, there appear to be people who are continuing on with their lives as normal with disregard to the rules. This may be due to a lack of personal empathy or education, or simply because they didn't feel the government restrictions were clear enough. Some people don't seem to understand the importance of staying at home, and social distancing as they have not been made aware of asymptotic carriers of the virus. This causes me to become frustrated, and saddened for the NHS and other key workers who are risking their lives.

Context: I feel quite fatigued by the situation and the lockdown. It feels like the UK response hasn't been good; we have lost lives and livelihoods. I want things to go back to normal but I understand the need for the current restrictions. I think the rollout of the vaccine has been really impressive and will definitely help get us back on track for ""normal"" life. I think COVID-19 will become part of every day life, a bit like flu, in the future. I miss my friends a lot, and with the restrictions I haven't been able to see them, as we can't travel. I think the situation has been going on so long that I'm feeling really tired. I am trying to think of the future and keep cheerful.

Context: I feel very sad that this has come and cant wait for my life to return to normal, I hope and prayer that my family all survive this. I feel very sorry for those in the nhs service that have lost their lives helping others. I think some people are being inconsiderate and still breaking the rules put in place to protect the vunrabile and older people, they are still going out and about as if nothing has happened, it is not good for those of us who have obeyed the rules and stayed in, despite missing our families .

Context: It's strange as I would normally be worrying every second of the day about a situation like this but for some reason, my mind is choosing to block a lot of it out. The main feelings I am having are anger at the people who are not staying indoors and sadness for those who have no choice because of work - why should my lovely mum have to go and work at the hospital every day, putting herself at risk, while there are total idiots waltzing around willy nilly. These people are putting other peoples lives at risk - legal manslaughter some might even call it!  Sometimes I get a sudden panic and a flash of how serious it is but other than that I am just going with the flow.

Context: At this very moment, I am feeling very fearful and sad about the Corona situation. I am afraid of contracting the virus and fear for my health and the health of my family. I am also very worried and anxious about the financial impact the situation will cause now and in the future. I'm feeling sad about the loss of life and about life coming to a standstill. I miss my family and friends keeping in touch by text and video call just isn't the same, I'm upset that I can't give them a hug. I also feel very helpless as I can't really do much to help anyone or the situation.

Context: I feel trapped in my own life. I am stuck in this flat, with my boyfriend that I want to break up with, with no job or income. I was on the verge of a new start and now everything is paused. I also feel hopeless about the prospect of jobs when this is over. I have already been in self isolation for around 5 weeks because I lost my job just before this all happened and of course it's now impossible to get another one. I have felt suicidal and desperate. Tomorrow it's my birthday. I was meant to be in a spa. I just want to escape.


Context: At this very moment I feel a little calmer because we have been in this pandemic for over a year now and I am still doing all the things I need to do in order to limit myself from catching the virus, however I am a little angry that people are becoming blase to this virus. I am seeing people not wearing masks, not giving way, not giving space and meeting up in ridiculous groups now more than ever. I also feel like the people who have had the vaccine have this inferior likeness about them as if they may not ever catch the virus ever again.

Context: I feel anxious about getting back to a more normal life and I feel deeply saddened for all those that have lost family and friends since the start or the pandemic. I do feel angry that people have used the platform of a pandemic for their own agendas - they have been taking advantage of a horrible situation and I feel things like this need to be investigated. Also feel a little excited today as first day of roadmap out of lockdown. I feel let down by social media companies that have allowed so much fake news and vitriol to be spread across their platforms and something desperately needs to be done about it.

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I feel bored and frustrated - I am at a time in my life where I am free to travel and this virus is making life very difficult. I realise it has had an impact on people in many different ways but I also believe that when it has been conquered everyone will soon forget it and go back to doing what they want to do in whatever way. My frustration lies with my enforced lockdown.
I have little else to say as I am a single person living alone and sticking by the recommended guidelines which require me to stay at home only leaving for exercise and essential shopping. I am very fortunate that I am able to use my computer and the internet but this is nothing like being able to do what I want with my life.

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At this moment I feel a lot of sadness, as it's been a year since we started lockdown, this 'anniversary ' has caused me to reflect. It will be another of my nephews birthdays we will miss been together (27th March). I'm organising a gift this morning to send to his house, as cannot visit again.
My children have been in school for this lockdown, previously weren't. All their class friends went back with them yrsterday, the excitement. I worry that by autumn they will be off again. This horrid virus has robbed us of what it means to be a human, hug, spend time with family. Feeling very sad today.

Context: I am feeling Generally okay about covid 19 situation, I feel that there's light at the end of the tunnel now people are getting there vaccinations and roadmap is out there so people know the plan. Feeling optimistic that life will return to normal soon. I hope it does because I am sick of the whole thing massively. Look forward to being back to normal. I don't really have much more to say about it all. Wish it was over and feel sad for those who have lost life's and their families.

Context: It is a difficult situation where everyone needs to think of others. It angers me that people aren't following the rules as it will prolong the pandemic and potentially kill more people. I am missing my friends and boyfriend and feel frustrated that I can't leave the house but that other people are continuing to. I am not worried for myself getting the illness at all but am worried for others getting ill and dying. I hope that I have already had it so that I can continue living a normal life as soon as possible.

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I'm sad about the deaths, but I'm trying to be practical about getting on with life. I'm getting very frustrated with people moaning about all of their new found free time whilst I'm trying to keep working and keep my colleagues safe. I'm worried for my older friends and family and what this all means for them. I'm hopeful that humanity will make it through this and be stronger for it at the other side.

I'm now struggling to find 500 words!

I'm trying to make the most of the time at home to read and to bake and enjoy the simpler things.

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I am sad that the situation has gone on for so long. My main reason for feeling this way is due to having a young child who has now missed out on a year of her life not being able to go out and do fun things such as going to the zoo, aquarium, etc. I am excited for the world to get back to normal so we can begin to do fun things again.
I am also worried about how the economy will bounce back from the huge financial hit its taken.
I am hopeful that the government's latest roadmap will help us out of lockdown, hoping that we dont see another rise in cases when things start to reopen.
I am excited to be able to enjoy summer with my family and friends, who I have barely seen over the last year.
The first lockdown enabled me to spend precious time at home with my family.
I am still working from home and have been since the start of the first lockdown. I dont expect that to change any time soon, and am quite enjoying it.

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I am worried about the whole situation getting worse again. I don't trust the Government's road map or the Government in general. People around me are making plans for the opening up already but I feel it's too soon to know anything. I feel some hope and optimism but that Hooe is tempered by all my negative feelings.
I'm more worried me or my husband catching the virus now than I was at the start because of long covid and the unpredictability of it all. Previously I was more focused on my parents and in-laws but they have been vaccinated now. I'm also worried about the new variants that keep popping up and the possibility that we'll have to start all over again with the vaccine.
I'm bored and frustrated by working at home and feel ineffective because of it.

I miss my friends and feel my life chances have been significantly impacted - my husband lost his job in August and now had a temporary one which has prevented us from getting a mortgage. I feel like my chances of having a child have also been affected as I am taking medication for my mental health and haven't been able to access the support I need to start to come off it. The medication would potentially hurt the foetus and I can't add that to the other risks of having a child at my age would bring.
Overall I know we are a lot better off than lots of other people but it's been a slog. We've been locked down since November in our area and I haven't seen my parents or my friends in my home town since September.

Context: At this very moment I feel relieved that an end seems to be in sight for lockdown.  Many people are happy to have the vaccine and feel slightly safer.  I do not approve of the suggestion that vaccine passports should be brought in.  I feel the Corona situation has been overblown for an illness which has a ninety-nine percent survival rate, and worry that this had been at the expense of other illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.  The knock-on effect from other illnesses, and a decline in peoples mental health will cause repercussions for some time.

Context: I feel that the coronavirus situation is getting better every day, the cases are lowering and the vaccines are working wonders, however i am worried about my job security, things have been very slow and the company have had no where near as many orders, I cant be sure the the company will survive this, which scares me because i have been in this job for 15 years, since i was 19, i don't want to start over - im worried about my child's education too, he is in year 6 and not had a years worth of proper education, going to high school is scary enough as it is, but during these times...

Context: I don’t feel that worried about the coronavirus situation at the moment especially because of the vaccine. A lot of my family have had the vaccine as they are older age or doctors and I am getting my vaccine tomorrow as I have severe asthma. I am mainly sad now about the lockdown and am of the frame of mind that the effect of lockdown can be worse than that of the virus, though I do realise the severity of the virus and realise that lockdown must be put in place. I have been surprisingly quite relaxed about the virus on the whole though I am not sure why as I am usually quite susceptible to illnesses and thought that if I do have COVID I would get it badly.

Context: Frustrated at how slow things are and how we have had to endure this prolonged period of lockdown. Very frustrated at how all UK governments, but especially the Scottish, have taken a frankly authoritarian outlook and without any real scutiny done what they want. Hugely disappointed in the media and how they have been active in stifling any debate no matter how hypocritical this has shown them to be and how classist they are. The majority of people have been great and understood keep clean and keep your distance. Really pleased to see that the old folk have been the ones to flount the rules. They seem to realise that life is for living, not just existing. Hpefully after some reflection we will end up with a society that respects living your life more than looking for how to polish the I am a victim medals.

Context: I feel that we should all still be taking it very seriously and doing all we can to ensure there isn't yet another wave, stronger than the last.  We have a responsibility to ourselves, our families, our friends, and others to do everything we can to stop the spread of the virus and protect our national health service who have just been heroes throughout the past year (and longer).  I miss my family and friends and I look forward to a time when we can socialise with them again, whether that is indoors or outdoors.  I look forward to being able to visit family and friends and have dinners and most of all I look forward to being able to hug my nearest and dearest.  I am also getting married next year and so I am looking forward to being able to go dress shopping with my mum and my bridesmaids.

Context: I feel that being locked in at home will take a toll on anybody's mental health, and that it has made me more sad, and slightly anxious as to when this will end. Spending hours locked in with the same people is exhausting and boring. I really want to go outside and see my friends, we are all anxious as we are to be assigned grades which may not reflect what we could have achieved, were exams to take place this year. This has made us all quite stressed too, as these exams will allow us to progress to further education. I also feel worried for my older relatives, who are also finding it difficult to stay at home, for their safety and health.

Context: At the moment I feel very sad about the experiences I am missing out on because of the coronavirus situation – I have had to leave University early and am now unable to spend time with my partner. I am also angry at the unfairness of the situation and at how the government has chosen to handle the issue. I do feel anxious about the threat of coronavirus against my personal heath and that of my family and friends, and it is also worrying to think about the effects this situation will have more widely, economically and socially. It feels frustrating that there is no clear end in sight.

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I have now had the vaccine, so I feel slightly more hopeful. Although the whole situation is depressing for me, especially as a single person because it has meant I haven't really been able to try meeting someone. It makes me jealous of those who are living with their partners. I am just trying to stay positive and imagine what it will be like later in the year. I haven't been able to travel for such a long time and this has affected my mood greatly.

I was originally scared for my older parents, but they too have had the vaccine and this has made me feel a lot better too.

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I feel really worried and stressed about this whole situation. My job is demanding, i am struggling at home and i am in a bad place. I am not sleeping and my relationships are suffering. I feel anxious all the time and am constantly down.

To top it off i am sad because my cat has gone missing. I feel like my life is going wrong. I don't know how to make it better or get through this.

My toddler is playing up all the time and my marriage is breaking down too. I never imagined 2020 would be such an awful year.

Context: I think the main thing I feel with COVID at the moment is fatigue.  I work in healthcare and it has been one incredibly long slog to get to this point.  I also feel an enormous sense of trepidation and uncertainty about the coming months, as healthcare workers will continue to have to work extremely hard to deal with the backlog of care caused by COVID while the rest of the world will go back to normal.  I worry that the sacrifices and struggles of me and my colleagues will be forgotten as the rest of the world gets back to normal.

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The situation is improving, but I do not have confidence that there will be good enough expertise employed to build again and prepare for the next few years. There will be a large consequence of everything that has happened and the current government have not provided enough confidence they are up to the job of making the correct decisions.
There is no easy answers, but the general sense of seeing repeated mistakes will create further anxiety in society.
Workwise there will be a fundamental shift from previous years and the uncertainty in this space is palpable.

Context: Currently feel that life is monotonous and work is relentless (work as a pharmacist in a community pharmacy). I worry about the affect of this stress on myself and my staff. On a larger scale I worry about the economy of the country as a whole, and the affect of so many businesses closing. I do not feel that this will be the end of the lockdowns. On a more positive note I am very impressed about the vaccination program - my own experience was very impressive, a slick well run operation. I feel tired and worn down.

Context: I'm finding the Corona situation quite daunting and draining. I can't wait for it to end, and for things to get back to normal. I feel things will not be the same again.it's left so many families devastated. I feel so sad for the families that have lost loved ones,  both old and young. For those that are fighting for their lives, I hope they pull through.  I have hope that all will be well in the end.  This shall pass, we shall overcome this by God's grace. We are all in this together as this situation has affected the whole world and not just certain parts of it. I salute all those working in the frontline, the NHS and all those volunteering at this time.

Context: I feel the entire situation has been mishandled by the government and if it had been treated seriously from the start we wouldn’t have lost as many lives and our society could have already returned back to normal. I also feel that whilst the vaccine is helping those more vulnerable be less at risk, people are still not recognising how dangerous and threatening the situation we’re  currently in is. Additionally, I feel that certain groups in society, such as university students, are not being taken care of or even acknowledged. Students must follow vague guidelines designed for students in primary and secondary schools, and are either stuck at home paying for accommodation they’re not living in, or stuck in accommodation away from their families.

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At this current moment in time, I feel anxious. It is the uncertainty that the coronavirus brings. We don't know when things will be back to normal, our children have lost out on so much learning and socialisation. Adults have struggled with less socialisation and mental health issues have undoubtedly risen. I personally have struggled with my mental health, it's a worrying time and we are constantly needing to be aware of social distance, sanitisation and wearing face masks. I feel that I am just waiting on normality to return but at the same time wondering if it will ever return. My life has personally been changed in many ways and I for one know I get quite anxious going out and about because of the length of time I have had to spend inside.
500 characters is a bit ridiculous to try and complete.

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I feel significant frustration. I feel there is too much outrage on all sides. I feel like the science is unclear because we do not have enough information, and that we (our governments) are not equipped to make the best decisions because they do not have the wherewithal to improve their information very quickly. I feel that there's a desire to 'do the right thing', but that the consequences and impacts of the choices being made are not clearly understood. I feel like we're being held hostage by an 'enemy' that, while dangerous for a proportion of society, may prove to be significantly less formidable than thought with the benefit of hindsight. I feel like our personal and physical connections are a huge part of what defines our humanity, and that restricting them has hidden consequences, particularly for those who are vulnerable with mental health difficulties. I feel that - despite our being aware that pandemics are increasingly likely in our world, thanks to our global economy, the effectiveness of medicine in treating 'regular' diseases, etc. - we as a society were under-prepared, preferring to not spend the necessary money to protect us better. I feel like there's a lack of understanding of the difficulties inherent in preventing viral spread, but also an over-reaction in policing people's lives and the sacrifice of personal liberty. I feel depressed that this unprecedented situation will likely be used as an excuse/justification for issues in the future, and may hamper our ability to tackle other pressing problems in the world. I feel concerned that my reaction to the situation hasn't been the same as others, and that I am finding it hard to not be overwhelmed by the frustration. I am glad of my 17 mile commute through pretty countryside, and the requirement (as a 'key' worker) for me to be at work, which has helped support my own mental health, something that has been fragile for many years. I am depressed that I'm not in a more significant role, able to better help people in need. I am bothered by the fact that the 'lockdown' has shown how barren my life is, but that I feel no ability to alter it, either now, or at the end of the current situation. I feel I'm struggling to properly engage with some of the more positive things that are happening - communities pulling together, activities online, reinforcements of ties between friends. I feel like social media, and the internet is proving both it's strengths and it's weaknesses at being a place to share both good and bad information, to make good and bad connections. I feel like the cost of this will be high, monetarily and otherwise, and that it may become a driver of division and conflict rather than a potential driver for change.

I feel, in short, pretty odd.

Context: I feel worried for my parents and loved ones at this time. I would like to see and help them but have to keep away and so feel helpless. I feel sad and trapped in isolation but I want to keep everyone safe. I want things to go back to normal as I find it hard to find joy or be motivated out of my normal routine. I feel anxious about the future and how it is going to look and anxious for our nhs and the people who still have to go to work. I feel scared when outside because the virus is invisible and I don’t fully understand how it spreds and I hate having to be so wary and nervous of other people. I mostly feel worried and great sadness about how quickly the world has changed and all that we will lose.

Context: I feel sad and lonely to be honest. Everything within my life has changed; I’m adapting to working from home which isn’t easy - I miss the little things like laughing with colleagues on a daily basis or simply being able to walk to and from work everyday. When it gets to the weekend the prospect of not being able to do anything is upsetting. I’ve wanted to try and do something productive during my down time but can’t draw myself to motivate myself to do anything effective. This makes me feel worse even still and fees like I’m wasting some of the time to an extent.

Context: I am very worried about the effects on the economy and people's lives. It will be very hard for young people whose education has been disrupted and their hopes for jobs in the future are grim. I think there are a lot of mental health problems developing as well. I don't believe the government know what they are doing! They have made bad decisions all through the last year. I believe they should now reduce restrictions sooner than planned. A lot of money and effort has been put into saving the lives of the elderly and the obese, now the government should think more about the younger people.


Context: At the moment I feel less anxious about the pandemic due to the vaccine being rolled out and the number of deaths per day decreasing significantly. The advances in the vaccines and lateral flow tests have led me to feel less stressed and safer to go out for exercise and for essential journeys to do the weekly shop. In addition, the fact more individuals are choosing to wear masks fills me with a higher level of confidence and makes me feel much safer than before when many people were choosing not to wear them even if they did not suffer from any health issues preventing them from wearing any form of facial covering whether that be a mask and/or a shield.

Context: Having had my vaccine I am starting to feel more secure. I am high risk but the figures recently released are looking positive.  I spoke to my elderly parents face to face this week for the first time in several months. They have also had the vaccine so I was less fearful of both catching and spreading COVID to them. Depression is getting much worse and I really need to get out. I am struggling to sleep and am having nightmares. A few signs of hope are there, though it may be down to better weather.

Context: I am not sure how I feel really.  The world has been turned upside down.  Plans cancelled.  The future is uncertain.  I am very aware my situation is much more secure than that of many people, so I don't feel I can dwell too much on the small aspects I am finding difficult.  There are uncertainties about my work in the medium- and long-term as a result of this I think, but my employer isn't communicating about this.  I have some worries for my health and that of the people I care about.  I am trying to 'stay safe'.  I am following directions given by the Government.  I feel frustrated that others aren't and that the Government have given confusing and inadequately firm instructions.

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I feel that the situation does not make complete sense. I feel uncertainty and fearfulness for the future. I am sad at the thought of whether life will ever be the same again and I miss spending time with family and friends.
I hope that things will return to normal and we will be able to forget the past year. I am also shocked that the situation has lasted as long as it has. It is hard to believe that we were previously able to do as we liked without rules in terms of socializing, eating out and earning a living.

Context: Sad about the people impacted (health wise and personal situation ie money, job security etc) Unsure if the government have acted clearly. Angry at Chinese markets. Annoyed that front line workers may not have the correct equipment needed to keep them safe. I hope that people in high up jobs and positions will have more respect for lower paid and unskilled workers after this as they are the people helping those affected, health wise or keeping the shelves stocked. Afraid for older and vulnerable members of my family.

Context: I am sad that so many people have suffered and died from Coronavirus. I am proud of the effort so many people have made in the interestes of the public good.  I am also angry that our government handled it so bacly and condemned tens of thousands of people to death.  I am also a bit anxious about how the government is going to deal with the huge debt incurred, and that the poor will take the brunt of it. But I am also now starting to feel a sense of optimism that, with the vaccine programme going well, that we are close to getting back to some kind of normality soon.

Context: It seems to have become normal now in many ways. I am lucky I have a job that keeps me in a positive routine. I feel tired by it all and I miss my family as I am alone in London. I do also have a deeper sense of gratitude for everything I do have because of the pandemic. I also feel that as an introvert the lockdown has made me feel safer anyway although I wish the reasons for needing it were not so harmful with loss of life. I think it has made everyone slow down and think. I think that a lot about the way we lived before will not easily or ever go back to how it was. In some ways this is relieving to me and in others is something I just can't comprehend.

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I feel so very tired of it all. It seems as though it'd never going to end even though a huge number of people have been vaccinated. I worry for the economy and small businesses.
My children have had no life for a year and their social skills have suffered. They've also lost nearly a year of their education.
They are talking about a third wave coming.i really feel that if they open everything back up only to ose it again it is going to tip some people right over the edge. People have had enough!

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sad and weary,all that death and misery that is extra to all the nor
mal death and sadness....
It  seems endless and to have been going on for years ,not just one year...but my life is total lockdown,always has been so when rest get over it I and few others will be left behind as always,noone caring
worried too that there will be less and less help for those that  need it ,particularly if tories continue to reign,which is likely,all humans being selfish...
will there be enough jobs for the young,must have seemed forever this period for youngsters,very sorry for them...

Context: I'm very angry at the Conservative government for placing the economy above the lives of the poor and vulnerable, and terrified of the effect coronavirus will have on other countries with a less stable healthcare system and on refugees, people without access to healthcare and homeless people. I am also concerned about my own family. I am also sad about being confined to my flat and not being able to go about my day to day life and see my friends. I am angry that the media are not holding the government to account and concerned at the conspiracy theories cropping up and being spread on social media.

Context: I am quite tired of it by now, it has been over a year and still we aren't back to normal. I just want things back to how they were, with being able to go where you wanted, when you wanted and without having to wear or see masks everywhere I go. I am no longer feeling tolerant about it. I am also quite sceptical that the vaccine will enable us to get back to normal, I think the government will be too slow and I am not a fan of vaccine passports either as I think this will limit a lot of people in doing the things that they want to do, or travelling where they want.

Context: I am just waiting for it to be over as it has been quite a long process. I’m over it. I can’t wait to leave this current situation as we have been in it for over a month. I am excited for June 21st or whatever, as I am excited to finally be able to leave the house without restrictions. I am especially excited for gyms to open in April or so as I have not been amble to go consistently for a long time so my progress is faltering. I am also excited to be able to go out and meet my friends in oublic and attend big events like concerts. I will be going to a concert in November if covid doesn’t continue, I’m very happy.

Context: I feel very strange about it all.  One minute I am ok and can block it out of my mind but then the reality kicks back in. I went to the supermarket today and felt very anxious. I feel at this moment as if life will never be the same again and that we are stuck in this time freeze forever.  It is the most surreal thing I have ever encountered. I am getting that I don't even know what day it is and have to force myself to recollect what's happening from one day to the next. I keep wanting to look at the news on tv and then when I do I want to switch it off again as it is so depressing.

Context: I feel very scared and uncertain for the future at the moment and its having an impact on my job search, i have been unemployed since graduating university and struggling to keep busy some days. Not being able to see people normally is increasing these difficulties. I feel very trapped at the moment and I can’t wait for things to return to normal. I haven’t been able to see family as often as I’m staying with my partner currently. This has caused a lot of problems between my family and I and some arguments.

Context: I feel that the coronavirus is constantly changing and becoming more dangerous despite the reduction in cases of transmission. I work as a front line member of clinical staff and I’m constantly worried that I am going to catch it from a patient and bring it home infecting my husband who is high risk as he is diabetic. I am anxious because the disease doesn’t seem to be going away and even though I have had both doses of the vaccine I still feel there is a great risk of catching it even if I don’t become as seriously ill.

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At this very moment I am nervous about this coronavirus and it's effects on myself and my family but I am also hopefully that in time a cure or vaccine will be found and we will be able to return to our normal lives, despite feeling that nothing is ever going to be the same after.
I fear what would happen to my children if I caught the virus or if my partner caught it again, I am fearful that they will be left alone and that terrifies me but for them I have to remain cheerful and optimistic and not to crumble under the worry and anxiety as they don't understand.

Context: Feel worried and a lot of it is to do with fear of the unknown. I am still working so the isolation part has not affected me so I cant imagine how some people must be feeling during the isolation period. My daily routine hasn't changed much as I still go to work but that in itself is worrying as I dont know what i'm walking into. Everybody at work is supportive but we all go through different phases of feeling worried, anxious, fearful, stressed, tired. Lack of equipment has not helped up till now either

Context: I am able to work from home at the moment, so I'm feeling very lucky in that sense. I am however worried for all the key workers who have to potentially come in contact with the virus daily. I am trying to stay positive in this situation and hope for the best. If everyone follows the government guidelines, we should be able to beat this virus. All we have to do is stay home and be considerate of others. I cannot wait for this pandemic to be over. More than ever, I want everyone to get back to their normal lives. I think the whole coronavirus situation is a good wake up call for everyone to not take things for granted and be grateful for every day that we get to live.

Context: At the moment things seem positive as the vaccine is being rolled out and cases are dropping but I still feel anxious that cases will pick up again in autumn after people have been allowed to mix and the summer is over as it did last year. If that does happen I cannot see what the government can do as the country seems incapable of having a complete proper lockdown like New Zealand or australia did. Hopefully even if cases do pick up again the vaccine will mean that it is not fatal due to the impact of the vaccine.

Context: It’s a very worrying time, it’s sad that so many people are dying and the NHS is being stretch so much, as people get on with there lives some people are not listening to what the government are saying and they are still going about there daily lives when they shouldn’t be, people need to step up to the mark and do what needs doing and follow the rules, if they do not then this is going to go on for longer then it needs too and far more people are going to suffer then need too. At the moment the rules are easy to follow and the government are making sure people don’t loose out on money and we can’t ask for any more

Context: I miss my friends and family and being able to go out whenever, wherever, with whomever I want. I am sad that this has happened to the world and that so many people are suffering. I am so annoyed and angry at the people who keep flouting the government guidelines and making everyone else struggle for longer. It's unfair that they don't feel like they have to help anyone else when there are people trying to save lives. There's so much death. My mum has cancer and she's a very high risk person but she's been told she won't be able to get help if she gets the virus. Yet people who blatantly disregard the safety rules will probably be absolutely fine.

Context: nothing has really changed for me, I work in asda so am still going to work. it's just the social distancing that I have to comply with. People are still coming into browse and buy non essential items so I don't think they are complying with the government rules. I feel sorry for the older people who have to self isolate, and all the children stuck at home but unfortunately people are still gathering so the longer they do this the longer this will continue. …………………………………………………………...………………...……………………...……………………………...…………...………...

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I'm missing human interaction, going out and doing things. I've tried to tackle this by video calling friends. I've struggled to stick to a routine and keeping my work productivity. So i'm hoping this doesn't last long as i dont want a long lasting effect at work for when the offices open again.

I've also had periods of very immense sadness. Being alone has created too much time for me to sink into a depressive mood, but it's also allowing me time to work on this.

I don't think the news is being helpful in reporting the news everyday. I think this is only creating more anxiety where hope and positivity should be spread.

Context: Bored of lockdown and sad at how much time my 2 young children have lost with friends and family , appalled that we've been in this situation for a year and now in our 3rd lockdown. Amazed and disgusted by how badly the government has dealt with the pandemic, blatently broken the rules and given millions of pounds to their friends with absolutely no repercussions. Sadness at how many people could have been saved. Annoyed at the ignorance of people who don't bother following rules and make this situation drag out even longer while complaining about it at the same time

Context: I work in a hospital, colleagues have to work from home three days a week. Masks worn every day. Full cleaning guidelines. Every day feels like Groundhog Day. I worked right through the initial lockdown as I am unable to work from home. Clinical colleagues seconded on to wards. Relationships with colleagues quite fraught. Guidelines changing from day to day. Clinics had to be cancelled and then rescheduled later last year. Clients cancelling or not turning up to appointments. Colleagues off with covid or stress.

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I feel that there is now a light at the end of the tunnel. With the rapid progress of the vaccination programme in the UK I am hopeful that life may be able to get back to normal in the later part of this year. I feel a great deal of sadness for the huge number of lives lost, and also the time lost for visiting family.
I feel huge gratitude for our amazing health care workers and what they have done over the last year, and also anger at our self serving government who only care about themselves and what they will gain.


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The long lockdown with no end in sight is hampering my mood. The isolationa and lack of social activities make every day the same. A boring hamster wheel.
I am glad that I still have a job, many lost theirs and they were hit hard. Economically I'm in a better place, but the mental health is deteriorating.
I hope that with vaccine passports we'll be able to get out, albeit with limitations.
I still manage to get in touch with friend and family but it's awful.
I am sad because working from home makes every hour the same. I work and live in the same place, there's no solution of continuity.

Context: I think we are approaching the end of strict lockdowns and as society starts to open up again things will slowly go back to normal. I am reassured that the vaccination roll out is continuing at a good pace and hospital numbers are declining. I feel that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Also having had covid + recently I have been vaccinated, although I maintain the same precautions as before, I do not feel as worried for myself as I did before. At the moment I feel hopeful that things will get better.

Context: I feel very sad that my children's lives have been so affected, and their futures. I feel afraid of covid, but am very thankful that we have kept safe and that there are vaccines for us in the future. I work hard on keeping relaxed and calm, as I believe this helps me keep well. I do feel worried for the country and our own finances, but also grateful that we live in a country where we are looked after. Covid scares me but I also try not to let it take over, we are fortunate to live in a rural area where it is easier to keep some solitude. I have not missed being with people at all.

Context: Main feeling is of being trapped, my girlfriend lives abroad in Egypt and cannot see her so is stressful, have no idea when i will see her next. Also worried about older relatives but for myself i am low risk so unlikely to be badly effected if i get corona. I also am worried about my job options as have just got back from travelling and currently am unemployed, recruiters have said there will be next to nothing in my field of work until after the lock down ends so am stuck unemployed at my parents until this.

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I'm frustrated that the situation wasn't addressed more decisively earlier, but have to accept it is what it is.  The situation is also nice in some ways because I'm able to homeschool my daughter, and spend more time with her, but I would rather she were in school.
I'm anxious for the health of my parents, who are elderly, as they have to be isolated and we do all of their shopping for them.
My partner is very frustrated that she can't get out and about but is accutely aware that it's stupid to be out there and socialising or breaking the rules.  We are all adhering strictly to the government guidelines and are looking to do what's necessary.
Personally, I miss the team and sporting activities that I would like to have been doing.  Also, I'm finding work is less productive than before and I'm one of those who falls between two stalls; I get nothing from the government but I appreciate the way that they have responded with financial packages that are relatively generous.

Context: It is less an much an issue of how it affects me, because the illness has a low hospitalization rate and even lower mortality rate, particularly for younger people such as myself. I am more worried about elderly family members who are far more likely to be severely affected than me. Some have heart conditions and high blood pressure which certainly wouldn't help matters. Although it is not particularly prevalent in my area, as the disease progresses it could easily become more common, as I live around 40 miles from the outskirts of London and many people in my community are commuters.

Context: the corona situation currently makes me feel really sad. So many lives lost! If the government had made harder and harsher decisions i feel that the country would be in a better place for sure. I am glad that most people will have had their vaccines now, and although i am a key worker and have worked throughout the WHOLE of the pandemic as a early years practitioner, I have no eligibility for the vaccine until my age group has priority (i'm 26). That is a huge kick in the teeth not only for me, but those who work in my sector.

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I really feel annoyed by all this situation with coronavirus.
Last year past so quickly and I wasn't able to enjoy my life, because everything was so limited. I feel so separated from my family and friends. I wish everything will back to normal soon.
It looks like I only work, spend time at home and do essential shopping twice a week. That all became so boring and repetitive.
I feel like now is time to start enjoying simple little things like clothes shopping, dinner with friends in restaurant, cinema time , bowling again.

Context: I have mixed feelings about the coronavirus situation overall. I was surprised and saddened to see the the general level of stupidity and selfishness was much higher than I believed, even if they represent a minority overall. I never thought I would see ""anti-lockdown"" protests for example. I was also a little surprised to learn how much of a role political ideology factors in a countries overall pandemic response, both good and bad, and how unlikely it is that any real long term lessons will be learned to address any failings. At the same time, I'm heartened by the number of genuinely selfless and compassionate people, including medical and other critical workers, who have given so much with little thought to the their own risk.

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Bored mainly.I cant do anything. frustrated about the lack of clarity and plans. As I sit in my flat, contemplating the week ahead, I am so grateful for the time I have shared with my loved ones, my family and friends, even if it wasn’t in person. We are the privileged and the lucky ones.

It is easy to see the negatives and what we have lost on a personal level through this pandemic, but let us not forget how fortunate we truly are. Isolate and protect yourselves – do it for yourself and for those around you, because we can. And there are those who can’t.

Context: At the moment, I am feeling quite sad about the amount of people that are contracting and dying from the virus. Particularly, when it is people who are known to me or have been in close proximity to someone I know. I fear that someone in my family may not be safe. Also, I have some family members in the NHS who I am particularly worried about and my grandad who is vulnerable and living with him has made me anxious about being sanitary. When I don't consciously think about the situation I am able to relax and occupy my time. The worry is that there is no knowing how long the lockdown is going to last and what the repurcussions will be.

Context: I've not been too worried recently. I take all the precuations I can - social distance, mask wearing, hygiene plus trying to remain helathy.  I've also just been informed that I should be able to get a vaccination shortly so I'm currently cautiously optimistic about my own situation. I am, however, extremely agnry about the Government's colossal mishandling of ths situation and their quite frankly carpet bagiing attitude to use the pandemic to give money and contracts to their pals. I;ve never witnessed such a level of outright corruption in a UK government in my life.

Context: It is certainly a national emergency, and I am quite worried about it. Luckily for me, there aren't many cases in my area, so I feel that I'm quite lucky. I'm quite sad not being at work though. I am very grateful for all the work the NHS does, and wish I could do more. However, I have asthma, so can't. I am hopeful that the number of new cases will start to drop soon. To be honest, the most prominent feeling for me is boredom; I am just sitting at home all the time, and relish any opportunity to go outside

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Nothingness. Groundhog day. Every day feels exactly the same. Wake up, run work, watch netflix, study, dinner sleep, repeat. It's mundane I want a break get me out.

I don't have anything else to add, that's how I feel at the moment. I don't have any more comments to make, considering how meaningless my life is right now considering I'm completing a study which pays less than 4 pounds per hour, which is an absurdity and quite an insult and frankly, shows what a ridiculous society we live in. and I still haven't reached 500 characters! Wow, it appears I'll have to copy and paste this sentence a few times.

Context: The pandemic at the moment feels like the new norm. It seems to be becoming desensitised which saddens me when it’s still very much current. I am hopeful for the future now that vaccines have started to roll out but still cautious and practising social distanced measures and wearing masks. I feel worried about my family and friends and am looking forward to them all being vaccinated. The death rates seem to be decreasing and we are at the last push, but I am very tired of it and feel mentally drained.

Context: I feel exasperated by the situation. Work restrictions are increasing and it feels like things are continuing to get harder. I feel more hopeful about my personal life than my work life currently. I worry that the lifting of restrictions will be delayed repeatedly and impact on how hopeful I feel. I am trying to be excited for the future but it feels like nothing will ever change. I don't miss all parts of normal life but I miss a lot of them. I am exhausted by covid at this point. It currently feels more real than ever.

Context: There is a feeling of things being out of control, of not having agency, of feeling under pressure. Anger at facts being misrepresented by the media. It's got to the stage now where I rarely listen to the news any more I can't keep up with all the latest edicts and advice. I suppose fatigue about sums it up in a word. Also worry about authorities being given powers which they seem keen to abuse, stopping people as they go about their daily business. And employers also contributing to the snooper culture, checking employees temperatures, etc. Talk of theatres not allowing people in unless they have a certificate of vaccination. All these things are deeply worrying and you wonder if or when these powers will be rescinded, or will life be like this from now on.

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I feel like there's a light at the end of the tunnel, that the corona situation may be coming towards an end. However, I feel some grief at how much we've lost and how people have suffered.
I had my vaccine the other day and since then I've been ill with side effects. I'm so tired. I think I'm exhausted of living with the effects of covid in society as well - the effort of homeschooling and the mundanity of everything.
I guess, though, that there is some hope and excitement at the future now. For the first time in months I'm allowing myself to browse through theatre guides or think about going to a restaurant, and planning 40th birthday celebrations!

Context: I feel a bit more relieved that the vaccine is being widely distributed and more and more people are getting vaccinating.  Things are gradually opening up and lockdown is easing.  I am more worried about adjusting to normal life again as it has been so long.  My daughter is back at school now which is a relief.  But i have  been quite content most of the time through lockdown.   But I must admit that i am older, it is the younger ones that i am most concerned about.  I will be really glad when the shops reopen, and it will be such a relief when we can eventually travel abroad, whenever that even might be,  I am quite excited to visit the cinema too, as I find it quite relaxing and enjoyable

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A feeling of emptiness pretty much, it's been going on for so long the state of normalcy I have been in has been one of monotony and general apathy. I have no energy for my university work and rarely go outside. The winter was horrible and left me drained.

I'm glad the vaccine is here and my family are now receiving it, but I have become so used to being a hermit that part of me is quite scared of the return to normal life. My social skills have deteriorated and my anxiety is through the roof at the thought,

Context: I am concerned for my family and friends; especially those who are older and have pre existing medical conditions. My Mother is a key worker and works daily with the public so I worry for her. I have NHS nurse friends who are working very hard and I feel proud of them- they have given me insight into how bad the situation is. I am anxious about my children possibly contracting the disease and we are being careful to stay at home. I am annoyed and angry at those in the UK who refuse to social distance or stay at home despite the risk to them and others.

Context: I dont feel concerned for my physical health, but the circumstances have made me lose my job and freedom therefor affecting my mental health and financial state which is worrying. I find myself watching the news daily, checking for updates. But I think it's mainly me being selfish and wanting my freedom back. As a sufferer of many mental health conditions being able to go outdoors and get out of the house is good for me. Being able to pop down to my friends house and see how theyre doing, going to the pub for food and drinks. Just normal activities I'd like back. The aspect of the virus itself doesnt scare me unfortuntely, but I am following the rules of self isolation like the law is currently stating. Just wish it was over so I could get back into work and a good head frame.

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disgust with government and how the whole situation has been handled. ranging from the slow to react back last feb/ march, failure to close borders, the handing of contracts to ""friends"" of torries without competition,  the waste of tax payers money on pep contract that failed to materialise and then recently say there is no money to give NHS staff a decent pay rise. the failure of private companies ie track and trace, the failure to pursue a zero covid policy last year.
But sadness for those who have unnecessarily died, those who didn't qualify for financial help

Context: I find the Corona situation very sad as I can’t go out and see my family or friends at the moment due to social distancing. It is also sad to see people ignoring government advice and still having parties and meeting up with friends as this is very dangerous. I am experiencing a bit of anxiety regarding the disease because it is so contagious and I wouldn’t want any elderly or vulnerable people to be susceptible to it so it is for the best that they are shielded as much as possible. There is also a big sense of not knowing what is going to happen after the disease starts to dip, concerning the economic structure of the country which is worrying.

Context: I feel very sad about the Corona situation and the impact this has had on society in general. It’s caused a lot of anxiety and stress to so many. This constant lot of lockdowns is very hard on people and devastating in terms of economic and societal measures. I think the impact on education and health care has been significantly worse this time and much more than others. I feel like we really need to be able to see the end in sight and also that things start going well for us all - spring is on it’s way and I hope that it is the end of the Corona situation.

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I can't wait for the normalcy of society. I'm just waiting till everyone is vaccinated and free from all this trouble.
Its been a hard year for many of us, losing family members unfortunately but hopefully with get past this and be more hopeful of the future.
I want to be able to go out again, visit places and see other friends and family. Being able to go to restaurants, cinemas and sightseeing is something I really miss. I just hope that someday we all have a chance to better prepare for something like this in the future

Context: I am annoyed at those ignoring recommendations therefore potentially making isolation longer for everyone else. I am sad that I can't see close friends and family. I am finding the isolation difficult, spending so much time in an enclosed space and also feeling stressed out by who I am living with. I have found a lack of privacy and feel like I will eventually 'crack up' and lose my cool with people. I also find it difficult to complete my job at home with a lack of equipment and privacy again.

Context: I feel sad as my brain can't quite comprehend the impact all the daily deaths are having on people's lives. I am fortunate so far that it has not impacted my immediate friends or family but it scares me that this could quickly change. I feel I want to know about all these poor people on one hand, but on the other I am quite happy to continue in my little bubble. While at home each day able to do things that I've needed to do for a long time I am not feeling the full impact, despite the daily life restrictions.

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Due to the measures that have been taken I feel less anxious than I did. I am a key worker and when I am at work I feel more worried and stressed than at home.
I have faith that the government have taken the right steps to protect us and have taken a preventative approach, i am less convinced at the general public's abilities to do the right thing to prevent the spread of Covid19, it makes me quite cross to see the very simple rules breached. I am sad for the lives that have been lost and this propels me to make the right choices.

Context: At this moment I feel that we are almost at the end of the pandemic and it can't come soon enough as I really want to visit some family in France. My mother hasn't had her vaccine yet so I have often worried a bit about her getting the virus. I'm just hoping that the world will start to open up a bit more soon and we can get back to more normality and I hope for a brighter future. It has been a very frustrating time for everyone but thanks to everyone's effort the virus is mostly in decline so there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel.

Context: I do not feel hugely panicked or anxious for mine or those close to me's health, as I am comforted by the fact none of us are vulnerable with underlying health conditions and are undertaking all the social distancing precautions. However, I am sad and anxious in regards to the impact of isolation on my mental health and the implications this will have on my academic career with all forms of education shutting. Also, I have empathy for those who are affected and are tasked with fighting the pandemic on the frontlines, and am saddened by their stories.

Context: I am weary of the whole situation, as are probably most people - it seems to have gone on for so long. I do accept that it is just one of those things, as there will always be pandemics occasionally, whatever we do to try and prevent them. I am very tired and stressed and in need of a break - my situation is that I am a single parent of a teenager and also care for my elderly father (who has dementia) at home. Usually I have respite breaks where my dad goes into a care home for a week or so and I and my son can have a break from the situation. This has obviously not been possible due to the virus being so prevalent in care homes (my elderly cousin died of Covid in one in January) - it has been too risky to take the chance Also, if there was an outbreak while dad was in one, we would not be allowed to get him back out. So we have just had to cope. I'm so relieved, however, that we seem to be coming towards the end of this - dad has had his vaccine, and I have just been offered it. So I am tentatively looking forward to the summer - better times are hopefully around the corner.

Context: I feel lucky that my job has not been impacted. It feels like the immunisation process is going well. It seems likely that there will be issues with new variants in the future, but as a species we are likely to be better prepared. It feels that many countries will need support going forwards. I feel that this is an inevitable consequence of human greed and a disconnect with nature. There were also papers published stating that it was only a matter of time before this happened, but global governments placed no pressure on the countries which continue to have wet markets.


Context: I feel very scared of how everything has turned out with the world regarding corona virus (covid-19) and I am worried incase family members catch It, especially those who have underlying health issues. I'm worried incase things don't go back to normal, I'm scared incase the world goes into lockdown for months or even years. I'm shocked at the number of deaths in the UK and then again around the whole world. Although I am happy that I am at my family home and I am able to quarantine with them instead of being all alone 60 miles away from my parents and siblings

Context: At the moment I feel like I am doing everything I can to protect myself as an individual from the Covid-19 virus. The UK government were a little slow to react and did not take it as seriously as I would have liked, but seem to be doing and saying the right things now. I am looking at other countries data from around the world and things are starting to look more positive from Italy and Spain, where hopefully the figures have peaked as they continue to ‘flatten the curve’. In America the state of New York they still seem to be having a real problem with getting the situation under control, I hope the president will listen to health experts as they monitor the situation.

Context: I feel like a lot went wrong in the beginning that has made things worse, and that a lot of innocent people are going to die because of government incompetence and idiots who choose to ignore the lockdown rules. I'm sad that we didn't have a better government in power when this all started. I'm angry as well that everything they do is a slow reaction, and that there are money-hungry people who are using this to make more money. I am also nervous as my partner is a 'vulnerable' person (born with a heart condition) while I watch our stupid neighbours hang out with their friends in the street.

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I am very nervous about the current situation as I am missing my family and do not know when I will see them again.

I wish there was an end to this in sight so my life can return to normal.

I feel very upset for all those who have died already and do worry that it will effect someone I know in horrible ways.

I feel a bit stressed about how I am going to pay bills because I am self employed and my working tax credits have been stopped because I made a claim for universal credit thinking it would help.

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Uncertain about when things will seem to go back to 'normal' and when we will be able to begin things that we enjoy doing again. When will cultural events re-open and when can we visit our families again?

Unsure about how this will come to an end and what will happen in terms of politics after.

Happy that all of my family and friends are safe and staying inside. Happy that supermarket stock has now stabilised so we can buy essentials after stock piling.

Happy that I have time to do things I wouldn't usually like baking and crafts

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i feel saddened at the loss of lives. and the fact people have passed away with no loved ones allowed to be with them, its awful seeing familys unable to go out together on fun days with their children and having to see their elderly relatives through windows, not being able to cuddle grandchildren newly born,
i also apppreciate the fact that we are still able to buy groceries. and everyone is pitching in to help the homeless and getting food to the vunrable people, there has been a real sense of community feel and seeing people donate and help charities is really nice.

Context: I feel sad about everything we’ve missed out on over the last year but hopeful that things will get better soon and that we will be able to see our friends, family and loved ones again. I also feel sad for those that have lost loved ones during this pandemic. I feel angry at the way the government has handled the situation and how it is now treating NHS staff so badly. I am worried about the new strains of Coronavirus being introduced (e.g. the Brazillian strain) and the vaccines not working against them.

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I am not very worried about corona as I feel like I won’t suffer with it to an extreme if I caught it. Many people I know suffered but overcame it. I still take precautions and completely avoid public transport. I drive or walk everywhere and feel okay about it.
 still take precautions and completely avoid public transport. I drive or walk everywhere and feel okay about it.

I am fed up of the whole thing though, and can’t wait until it’s all over. I am fed up of the whole thing though, and can’t wait until it’s all over.

Context: I feel anxious about the fact that we don’t know when this will end but I mostly feel sad for everyone affected by this and losing their lives and loved ones. I am incredibly proud of the country and particularly the NHS and I am determined to try and use this time as a positive time to get things done and to refresh. I think it’s important that people follow government advice as it will allow this to be over sooner and it disgusts me that some don’t seem to be listening. I pray that this all ends soon and that life can go back to normal but I also want to make sure I use this time wisely and don’t fall out of a routine

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I feel ok. No happiness or excitement I see a way ahead so we have a vaccine way an I know all shall be fine now.i am a home person. And am ok being home,  for more day and activities.

I am not affected  in a moment like now. I feel as if I go out for shopping and basically nesseitis no more. See few people and no no no group meets. I an ordinary person fel government do not do alot of honest and pure speak as we are here feel they make it as a way of control means we need be home and not go out alot.

Has a big fake one occured.

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I am upset because my children have suffered a lot in the 3rd lockdown. Even though they are back at school it has taken them a lot to settle in.
My eldest is very sensitive and has started wetting the bed again.
My youngest is being very naughty and is refusing to go to school and has to be dragged in kicking and screaming.
This is very upsetting for me because I don't know how to help them.
I am annoyed that the vaccines were given to the old people first. They should have been given to those of us who are of working age. We are the ones who have to risk ourselves every time we go out to earn money. The old people are still hiding indoors even though they are vaccinated.

Context: Finding it frustrating due to working as a support worker and seeing the effect it's having on those who have mental health issues and learning difficulties. Specially those who don't understand why things have changed and why they cannot do their normal routines. It's also affecting home life as well due to girlfriend working from home who has mental health issues herself,so managing the two does make me frustrated and sometimes angry. The main thing that bugs me is all the old people I see whenever I'm out shopping. These are meant to be people we are trying to protect however they do not seem to care or in show any regard.

Context: feel like people do not realise the magnitude of what staying in can do to help slow down the rate of cases. the government have put in measures but they arent that serious in comparison to other countries such as Germany who are taking it much more seriously. my grandma has recently been diagnosed with the cvoid-19 and she has only has contact with a few carers who come to her house to look after her. this has made me a lot more anxious about how cvoid-19 can affect the people in your family who you didn't think could get it that easily.

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I am thankful that solutions are being made to fight against the virus with a plan to start to transition back to normal life in the summer.

However, I fear it will be increasingly difficult to find employment in an already hard city to find employment within.

I feel sadness and sorrow for all those affected by this horrible virus and with them all the best for their recovery.

I am also incredibly grateful towards the NHS for all of the consistent hard work they have done throughout the entire situation.

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I feel trapped and helpless today. I can’t ease my children’s worries or give them the normality they are craving. I have lost track of the days and am struggling to find enjoyment in anything. I am supposed to work from home but today I cannot concentrate on much. I want to sleep more than normal and this worries me.

I feel that this situation is temporary yet the uncertainty of it makes that hard to keep in mind. I worry about my widowed mum who is in her house alone. I am struggling with the lack of contact with her and my brothers family as we are close. I am trying to minimise time on media because I have so little confidence in the government and it only exacerbated my feeling of worry. I do not fear dying, I fear the changes to life it will being for so many and for society. On other days I feel hopeful it will change the world for the better but today I am struggling to see that hope when the frontline are not being given the support they need. I feel anger that the government who have let the NHS down in so many ways, refused them pay rises, refused to listen to their needs can stand outside and clap them for the great job they are doing DESPITE them with straight faces and be praised for it. I feel angry that no one can give a straight answer to journalists questions and the public are not being guiding through this time of crisis as they should be, as they deserve to be.

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I feel angry seeing and hearing all the people who are still going out and about every day without a care in the world, I feel angry at them because I feel they don't care about the situation at all. Why is it so hard to just stay home?!
I feel sad and anxious listening and reading news about so many deaths every day, it's making me sad and worried about me and my family, especially my mother who's got cancer so she's in a high risk group.
World had been turned upside down and I'm fearing of everyone.
I worry about family's, my friends, NHS and all the key workers.

Context: I am bored and depressed feeling trapped from something i view as low risk to myself and my peers. Money is the biggest issue. I feel that the pandemic has really highlighted a lot of health problems within our society. I am not concerned about catching the virus as my age group is low risk. I am hoping lockdowns end very soon as i feel mental health problems are much worse than covid19 in the long run and society will have more poverty as a result. I also feel fed up and tired and unmotivated and stressed as a result of lockdown and the media scaremongering and people being hysterical and over the top whenever someone disagrees with them on the topic.

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I’m frustrated and sad that we’re locked down and can’t see family and partners. I’m tired of working from home and stressed out at my job as a social worker because I feel I can’t do my job properly.
I’m constantly worried about my family, especially my elderly grandparents. I’m annoyed my holidays have been cancelled.
I’m furious at whoever started this pandemic and I’m confused as to how it started.
I’ve got constant headaches and nausea over this situation and frustrated that some world leaders are not doing enough to protect people. I’m absolutely furious at the idiots that are still going out like there isn’t a lock down because they are stupid and selfish!

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I am not sure what to believe anymore, I trust none of the stories that are forced on me at such volume that it is overwhelming. I feel apart from everything and am just watching it play out without any strong feeling either way. It seems like if the situation doesn't end soon, it never will. To summarize I feel mostly numb and want to escape from everything and just watch the situation play out from isolation.
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It is a very strange situation and the social isolation is starting to affect everyone. I am having difficulties adjusting to this new way of life and it makes me wishful and impatient. I am not feeling scared or very worried, although my heart goes out for the people affected.
I think it is more difficult for the elderly as they are not so used to using technology in their every day life. But young people are feeling it as well.
When you go for a walk, there is this new phenomenon called ""The corona virus greeting"" - everybody steps away from each other and then smiles.

Context: The main issue I have at the moment is the disgraceful conduct of the government when it comes to highly lucrative contracts for their donors and other cronies.  The track and trace system that has cost billions and which has been a total disaster is a total scandal and has cost many lives as well as a huge amount of money, angers me.  The fact that the government dithered and kept changing its mind, the lack of action on the Barnard Castle affair - leading to the breakdown of lockdown - and the loss of yet more lives, anger me. The huge death toll saddens and angers me. The 1% pay rise for nurses infuriates me and is truly representative of the lack of any kind of understanding of the mood of the people.

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Although I feel sad that so many lives are being lost but I also feel resigned to the situation. My anxiety is linked to a very elderly parent for whom I have become the sole carer which I find quite stressful. I am not unduly concerned about my own health as such only how it would potentially impact my parent if I became ill.
I am frustrated by some aspects of the government's response ano am not convinced that stringent measures were activated soon enough. It is also frustrating me that some members of society appear not to be taking lockdown measures seriously. If the 'actions of a few' result in outside exercise being banned I shall feel angry and would prefer for those who flout the regulations be heavily fined rather than simply being 'moved on' by police.

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I feel very sad for the families that have lost loved ones and am also very proud of the nation for coming together and working as a country should, however I  am missing socialising and my freedom and some days can be quite tough going. It is also SSL’s not to be able to see family and friends and to be able to socialise with them. i work in a school and am currently only in once per fortnight.

It is good to have some time to do things at home that usually I don’t have time for me and I do feel relaxed.

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Can’t believe or quite come to terms with what is actually happening in the world right now, almost doesn’t seem real how many people are being affected by this. It is just Utter utter sadness how many lives are being taken unessassarily. There should have been a stronger plan in place earlier to prevent this, we could see this coming from other countries ie Italy, it didn’t need to happen like this. Just upset and angry for those working on the front line risking their lives without being given the correct protection, a death warrant.

   Big up the NHS, just hope at the end of this they get the recognition they deserve at very least a rise.

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Frustrated that it has gone on so long.
Sad that I haven’t seen family and friends for ages, it has impacted me socially, I have found it very hard.
Anxious about places opening up and social distancing measures being removed and cases rising again.
Excited to be able to go out and try to return to normal again though.
I feel sorry for all the businesses affected, I have been fairly lucky with how my jobs have turned out.
Upset about the loved ones everyone has lost to the virus.
Proud of how we have all coped though.
There is light at the end of the tunnel all be it daunting in some aspects.

Context: I feel very afraid and frustrated with how some aren’t taking it seriously. A colleague has died from this and it all changes when it’s someone you know. Also when you are not an essential worker or a key worker and told that but are made to go into work travelling on tube it’s very stressful. I feel like my brain can’t comprehend what is happening around me. I worry for my family and friends. I Struggle with anxiety anyway and this is just crazy. Thankfully I can sleep but I find every day exhausting. I feel very very scared and worried.

Context: I am feeling upset and anxious for people who are directly affected by Coronavirus, especially those who are very ill. Personally, I do not know anyone who is ill, but my parents are both key workers so I am worried about them. However, I also feel relaxed and I now have more time to complete uni work. I am trying to see as many positives in this situation as possible. I am concerned about the effect this will all have on the economy and my personal money situation as I have been furloughed, but many people have it worse than I do.

Context: I feel as though I have missed many opportunities in life and crave new experiences. I am hopeful that in the future, I’ll be able to make the most of life post-lockdown and fill it with so many new and exciting experiences. I am appreciative that I have been able to save a lot more in the past year than I normally would and I have slight apprehension about the cost of the life I want to lead post-lockdown. I miss spending time with my loved ones and can feel lonely because I live alone. I think a lot about what the future holds and it’s definitely made me more reflective. I have found that I quite like the distance people stay from each other in public but I miss the opportunity to meet new people.

Context: I'm a little worried given such a grim outlook, but I'm trying to look at the positives, such as staying in and saving money, I'm still in a full time job when a lot of others aren't so fortunate, I've been reconnecting with friends & family that I haven't spoken to in a long time. All really positive things. I am quite concerned about the economy though, with some many now unemployed there's surely a recession coming. Also the loss of life, often unnecessarily, is very sad. People should stay in and then things will get back to normal a lot quicker. I don't even know what 'normal' means anymore.

Context: I think although I am in lockdown with family, I feel more alone than before. I came here before lockdown and am now stuck here unable to go back to my independent living. I am thankful to be surrounded by family but sad I’m not in my own surroundings in a city I normally call home. I am also annoyed with people who are selfishly leaving their homes for none essential reasons - I appreciate food and exercise trips however, when people are meeting with friends or flirting between a family homes this is causing more danger for others

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I am becoming tired of the mundane and the loneliness the pandemic has caused. I am pessimistic that things will get back to normal any time soon and as I love to travel this will be difficult.
As I am disabled and not able to leave the house often even before covid it is affecting my mental health more. I feel quite trapped in my own home. This becomes very boring and isolating and means I have been unable to do the things that I love. I am concerned about my financial wellbeing as the government makes cuts to benefits that I rely on.

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I am very annoyed about what is happening currently, I just want to be able to go back to living what is a normal life. Going out on a weekend, seeing friends, seeing family and just not having to be distanced from everyone I care about.

I am looking forward to hopefully the Summer being a relatively normal time when we are allowed back outside when most of the adult population in the United Kingdom has been vaccinated. Hopefully it will not take too much longer so that I can get back on with my life rather than just sitting stewing inside about how miserable everything is.

Context: Grateful for my first dose of the vaccine.  I feel the lockdown is long.  I hope the collective efforts will end lockdown.  I am sad not to be able to be with my family for what is almost one year.  I hope I will be allowed to travel to the capital to be with them as soon as is permitted to do so.  I have been able to take a walk everyday, read most days and take a yoga exercise once a week.  Keeping myself occupied learning new skills. I feel I am getting impatient and with limited allowed activities, I am getting tired of the same routine and in need of more diverse activity.  My house is now cleaner than ever, thanks to limits to the activities I am allowed.