Context: I feel very fed up with it all and demotivated and like I have wasted a year of my life. I feel i have missed out on so many travel opportunities, time with family (especially seeing my niece grow up), and making memories with friends which is sad. I am feeling hopeful though that there is a way out of it this time though with the vaccine. But I am also nervous and anxious and worried in case it all fails and we end up in a never-ending lockdown. That would be really hard to deal with so i really really hope this is the final lockdown. I am also worried and stressed as i am supposed to go to a friends wedding abroad and i dont know whether it will happen or not. the stress of not knowing is worse than just knowing it wont happen

Context: Right now I’m apprehensive. I face redeployment to the frontline in the next few days. I feel anxious about impact of that on me and my health, I fear the impact on my children. I’m angry that there is an unfair division of labour and some are expected more than others. I’m also relaxed in some ways as My husband has been furloughed and can look after the children. It’s a complex ever changing mix of emotions that is continually evolving as the situation around me changes quickly. I’m acutely aware of my feelings and my response and am tracking my emotions closely and implementing coping strategies to keep me calm despite my concerns.

Context: somewhat anxious but doing my best to stay balanced. I hope we won't be affected, we are following the recommended advice in order to stay safe. Not sure what else I can say. It is worrying but we are adapting to the situation. It is frightening hearing some of the details, and it can also be annoying to hear of people behaving in helpful ways, and to have to listen to colleagues boasting of their isolation activities. I wonder how long it will go on for and hope we can cope. we are trying to be brave

Context: I am worried about the current situation. I feel anxious most of the time although I do try to keep myself busy around the house and try to keep a positive mind. I try not to dwell too much on the situation because there is nothing I can do to change it. I am not sleeping well at all. I am having vivid dreams and wake repeatedly in the night. I can't concentrate on things during the day like I used to be able to do. I am worried about myself and loved ones catching covid but I'm also worried about needing other medical help and the services not being available to help us due to being busy with covid. I am worried about the mental impact on my children and their physical well being due to lack or excercise. I am also worried about the impact on their education.

Context: I would say I feel downtrodden, very low low energy, cautiously optimistic, as usual etc.   A few weeks ago, I was unable to sleep with stress/worry and slipped into a depression over the Corona situation last month, thankfully I'm better now, just downtrodden, but not hopeless anddespairing etc.  I feel hopeful, overall positive, etc-  yet at the same time a little sombre, I find it difficult to relax, I am stressed etc.  I am high risk because of my asthma, but as there's no delivery slots, I still have to put myself at risk and go out to buy food etc..I am also a carer for my girlfriend who suffers from mental health, so I have quarantined myself with her in order to care for her a best I can during all of this.

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The sun has been out today and have managed to be quite productive with my work (hasnt been the case over the last week) so am actually feeling quite content, as long as I don't think about the world outside my 'bubble' - house / garden / husband / dog / immediate locale.
If I allow myself to think outside the bubble i very quickly cycle into a downhill of extreme anxiety and fear, for myself (high risk), my parents (both high risk), grandmother  .... I miss seeing my sisters desperately - they live in the same small town as us ... I feel quite at a loss with my work - totally overwhelmed by the implications of it all i am finding it hard to move forward or make any decisions beyond the day to day

Context: I feel nervous as I don't know when the lock down will end, missing my friends and loved ones, but also feel angry that people aren't all treating it in the same way or as seriously. I am looking forward to not feeling trapped in my house. I feel upset that I am far away from some family members and nervous for family which live overseas, because I now definitely don't know when I can next see them. I am really missing being in university which makes me sad that I'm missing out on the final few weeks of spending the summer with all my friends. I am grateful and thankful for all the staff trying to keep us safe.

Context: Anxious about when it will end, it has the potential to go on for months, which will not be good for my mental and physical health. Worried about friends and family, but have to face the challenges and be there to support them via technology.  I am working at a supermarket so am very aware of everything going on and the importance of social distancing. Annoyed at those who are ignoring the new laws. Think more lockdown measures should come into place before we peak, we are doing less than other country’s world wide, our airports aren’t even suggesting isolation to those returning from abroad.

Context: About 15 minutes ago, the news broke about the prime minister being admitted to the ICU, so that was a shock and made it even more ""real"" to me than it already was. My anxiety has definitely increased, especially as I am high risk, but there isnt much I can do about it other than social distancing, intensive handwashing and trying not to touch my face. There have been reports of people ignoring the lockdown too, so that is adding to the stress of it. The increase of sinophobia I've been seeing on the internet, blaming Chinese people for the virus (mostly from Americans) is making me worry that there might be another pointless, stupid war that will kill millions.

Context: I am not unduly worried about the situation as I am not in a category of increased risk, nor do I live in an area with many cases so far. My Friends, partner and wider family are fine and in good health, and my job is highly unlikely to be at risk no matter how long the lockdown continues. I own my house and therefore have no worries about landlord issues. I hope that the situation resolves itself as quickly as possible for the benefit of the whole world, but I am suitably prepared for things to get worse before they potentially get better.

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It feels like we've all been driving along on a coach journey and suddenly we all have to get off and sit in the service station, for an unknown period of time. No-one can tell us when we can get back on the coach again, and continue as before.
The days start to roll into one another and you lose your footing, but at the same time you're enjoying the quiet, and the slower pace of life, while missing the things you usually do.
Italy is worrying, with its disproportionately high number of victims. And also the PM being ill and hospitalised.

Context: I'm feeling quite hopeful that things will improve in the UK - the number of deaths will go down and that we'll be able to loosen restrictions soon. There is still an underlying anxiety, though - will I or someone I love get the virus? Will I and they be OK? Finances are OK at the moment but, if the situation goes on for several months, money will be very tight. I'm also a bit concerned about the lack of some essential food items in supermarkets, eg. bread and milk. Is this the beginning of more severe food shortages?

Context: At this moment I am especially anxious about the situation as it develops, with more and more deaths being recorded each day. As well as this, despite strict 'lockdown' instructions being issued in the UK, many people still see the nicer weather as an opportunity to flout these instructions, not only putting themselves at risk but others as well. This disappoints and worries me, as I have an elderly grandma who if she were to catch the virus, I fear she would not survive. I myself am young and of good health, so my concern is not for my own health, but those around me.

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I'm anxious but hopeful. I am worried about the situation, I worry we will plough ahead out of lock down even if things get worse again. I am worried we will let people in and out of the country bringing in New variants

 but I am hopeful the vaccine roll out will change things and keep everyone safe. I am pleased this is being done quickly.

I am angry the self employed grant isn't being paid till the end of April when we need it now. I am angry the Tories have no idea how it is to survive on no money

Context: I feel as though not enough people are taking this pandemic seriously. The sooner people follow the lockdown rules the sooner this will all be over. There are so many people dying from this horrible virus everyday - this is serious. My friends grandma sadly died from the Coronavirus last week and because some people aren’t sticking to the lockdown he is not able to have a proper funeral and send off for his grandma. This makes me feel awful for him as I know how close he was with his grandma. They are distraught with this and how little people seem to care about this whole thing. I am also not able to see any of my family or friends because of the lockdown, this saddens me but I know I have to stick to these rules put in place by the government because the end result will be worth it when I know I can see my family again and not be scared about any of us having the virus. Unfortunately not everybody understands how serious it is and are being careless - still going out to see their friends and family - still leaving the house more than once a day for non-essential things. Just two days ago I went to the shop to do a weekly shop for 4 people in our house, a young teenage couple in the line in front of me waited at least 20 minutes in the queue to go in and buy one energy drink - things like this ARE NOT essential. Their parents need to sit them down and talk to them until they understand how much things like that are affecting the whole county.

Context: i am worried how long this is going to go on, i am shielding as i have stage 4 cancer, how much longer can i live like this. The NHS can only do so much, this problem is going to get so much worse. My anxiety levels has risen extremley my depression is worse. How are people who have no one to ask for help going to manage? The poor have no chance of surviving this, the rich are going to get poor, the country is going to pot. I have cancer my treatment has stopped, what if i get more ill will i get treatment then? I have no one to help me, i am stressed, anxioux, depressed and my mental health is getting worse

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Very worried about current situation, concerned about the health of my family and the risks to my grandparents.
Unsure about future and what will hapen in the next 6 months.
Very difficult living in lockdown and no being able to see family and friends.  Concerned about mental health and aftermath of covid virus.
Feeling very sad and have no desire or energy.  Have only left apartment for food, do not like being in contact with large groups of people.  Wear a mask everywhere I go and clean my hands constantly, am upset when watching news reports on covid

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I find myself feeling quite short tempered and anxious. I feel that ""life is on hold"" at the moment, and there is nothing I can do about it.
I feel upset that I have had to cancel my holiday in May, and frustrated not knowing when life will return to some sort of normality.
I would like to be able to see my granddaughter, and to help my son and his partner move house, but I don't think I will be able to.
It is very frustrating. I have re-booked my holiday for next April, I hope I will be able to go then. I also hope that I will be able to go to visit my Son, his partner and my granddaughter in their new home in Devon.

Context: I am incredibly frustrated at the numerous bad decisions taken by the UK government, especially in comparison to other countries like New Zealand who took more precautions and are now in a much better position than us. The government have continually prioritised themselves and their money above people's lives, and have spent an insane amount of money on bad decisions (i.e. billions to their friends for track and trace which didn't even work, not closing borders or enforcing measures, eat out to help out)

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I think that the British Government acted very slow to the realisation that COVID19 was such a big problem. I think the UK could have nipped it in the bud and done something sooner rather than strain the NHS so much as it is now.
I feel anxious about who could get it and anxious for my parents who are over 60 and have previously had pneumonia. It frustrates me about the people who do leave the house and don't take social distancing into consideration. when i graduate i hope to work in the NHS and from what i know already, working in healthcare is already so difficult, let along at this really hard time.

Context: I largely feel more hopeful about the corona situation. The statistics look promising – it appears as if the vaccine programme is working well and the UK numbers have rapidly fallen over the lockdown period. I've been fortunate to have already received my first jab (far earlier than I expected for my age and the level of my asthma). I'm still being super cautious and have been living like I'm in lockdown for pretty much a year and feel lucky to be able to continue doing so until after my second dose. I'd still be afraid of contracting the virus right now, do worry about whether there's going to be another big variant bombshell in time, and also for others re jobs etc.

Context: At the moment I feel worried that myself or family may have the virus but not know.  One person my partner worked with has died from the virus so we are aware of quickly and devastating it can be. When I go to shop for food I am anxious that I may come in contact with the virus.  I feel like a portion of society are not taking the situation seriously enough.  The government should introduce stricter lockdown plus tougher punishment.  I am worried about my children and the impact this will have, they miss school and their friends.  We try to fill the gap but it is still a concern.

Context: I mostly feel resigned waiting for events to develop. I feel somewhat anxious, but anxiety is not overwhelming. Sometimes I feel lonely and discouraged because everything seems uncertain and nothing seems predictable anymore. Somehow I think I don't feel about the whole situation as much as I should. I think I should be more frightened, or more worried. Instead, I let events pass. I often ask myself whether this is the best way to cope with the situation, or whether I'm just trying not to think about it too much.

Context: I am very anxious about the situation and that myself and my family may get ill.  I am also concerned about the financial impact, both personally and for the economy.  I long to go back to 'normal' and the freedom that we all didn't appreciate.  I long for no more suffering and no more deaths.  I am very worried and concerned.  I am desperate to protect my family and keep them safe and I am trying my hardest to do this therefore I am stressed, tired and anxious a lot but trying to put a brave face on for my children.

Context: I feel some anxiety about how things will develop in the country and in case a member of my family or someone I know contracts it and becomes seriously ill as a result (although I feel this is fairly unlikely). I also feel hopeful that the situation will “level off” and begin to improve. I am limiting my exposure to news reports and only checking this a couple of times a day in order to limit anxiety. I am finding the “lockdown” quite frustrating although also feel fortunate to have easy access to safe outdoor space, I’m aware that not everyone does. I am trying to help elderly neighbours with shopping.

Context: The COVID-19 situation has caused me a great deal of worsened anxiety, especially bad as I suffer with it anyways. I am so sad that I cannot see the majority of my family due to themselves and myself being in the high-risk category. I have self-isolated for 3 weeks now and will continue to do so for as long as necessary to help overcome this pandemic! Nonetheless, it is still a rather scary time as it has been proven to impact anyone. The virus does not care who you are (nor can it) and it will take anyone's life. The unpredictability of the virus is one of the scariest things, as we do not know when the peak will arrive nor do we know if we can overcome this and restore the country back to its original sense of normality.

Context: I feel anxious because  I have to go out to get the groceries. There is no online shopping available. I don't want to catch this and pass it onto my family, anyone can die from this not just the elderly and poorly. I worry about my husband's work because he is by far the bread winner, but I cannot control what is going to happen. I worry about going to the shops and you can never get everything you need, so you end up having to go to several supermarkets several times a week instead of my usual two shops once a week. We are home all the time, we need more food but the shops have placed restrictions on how many of the same items you can purchase. I don't mind staying home for a short period of time to keep us safe, but I'm having to go out every couple of days to get food there by putting my family at risk.

Context: Anxious about the behaviour of others.  I'm socially distancing myself and actually going back to work in a clinical role to support my colleagues, but there are lots of selfish people who are just not appearing to take the situation seriously or are taking advantage of the situation.  I'm fearful for my parents, in-laws and other relatives who have underlying health conditions / are vulnerable and aren't getting the support they need.  I am thankful that I had a relatively minor case of Covid-19 (I'm 90% it was Covid) and that it didn't affect me or my husband as badly as some people.  I'm also thankful that I have a supportive husband who is helping me to take my mind off of the anxiety that I'm feeling at the moment.

Context: Scared for my elderley parents and myself. Self isolating and following strict guidelines. Feel bit more positive than I did last week, watching the governments daily broadcasts makes things more understandable, hopefully staying home is having a big effect to win this battle. So thankfull to all keyworkers especially NHS staff who are putting their lives at risk to help us.....very much appreciated. We all need to do what it takes to save lives and help the NHS.... and maybe it will be over sooner than we thought.

Context: It makes me anxious as there are still a lot of unknowns.  I'm also sad that I cannot see family and friends.  I am lucky that I can work from home and I am thankful for that, as so many cannot do that.  I would like to know how long we will  kept locked down but understand that it is difficult for that to be done.  I am trying to eat healthily and do exercise each day.  However, I am missing my usual activities.  So many things have been cancelled, and I suspect they are not finished yet.  I am in awe of the key workers and the NHS - they are truly amazing

Context: I’m not scared of the virus itself, I just have some anxiety over what our normal will be once this is all over. What our financial state will be for my family and many others, will my partner still have a job after this? Will my job go back to normal ( nhs ). So many unanswered questions that nobody knows the answer too yet, I wish more people would abide by the rules though we have been told to stay at home, only go out when nessacary and get people still aren’t following these rules which will result in longer lockdown for the UK!

Context: I feel slightly frustrated about the lack of preparation for the virus. I'm worried about how the virus will impact the economic state of the country and job availability because of this. I'm scared the virus will effect older members of my family, and really, anyone else I call a family member or friend because as the days go by, the original information given seems less real. The only real positive I can takeaway from it is the increase in familiarity with people, and the creative outlooks people are taking because of it.

Context: I find it quite stressful, as although my family is abiding by the guidelines, others around us do not. The govt needs to enforce stricter lockdown rules or this will just go on and on. Employers is particular need to stop calling themselves essential and making their staff go into a shared space needlessly. Most people want to do the right without the fear of being sacked.  Loan repayments, mortgages , bills etc need to be frozen with NO interest being added , we should not be made to pay for something out of our control and not reacted to quickly enough by the Govt.


Context: I am sad and shell shocked at the global level of death. I am worried for the economy, both locally, regarding local jobs, and globally, including my pension investments. I am concerned about how we come out of this crisis and worry how we regain our confidence to go out into society and mix. I think everyone has to be vaccinated for it to end. I am impressed at how my community has come together to help the vulnerable, I hope we learn lessons as a society on how to be kinder to our neighbours.

Context: At this very moment I’m just tremendously worried about the lasting effects of coronavirus. The deaths it may cause, the damage to the economy and just a general negative lasting effect on society. The NHS is a system we are incredibly lucky to have, and the thought of it suffering due to this is very worrying. I also feel extremely proud of all the key workers, this situation really has brought out the best in some people. On the other hand, a minority of people aren’t staying inside as they should be, and are flouting the rules to enjoy some warm weather. These people make me extremely angry, as there are NHS workers putting their lives on the line every single day, while some people can’t seem to deal with not sunbathing for a few weeks.

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It's weird. I have a better understanding of the Corona pandemic but I'm still anxious as I haven't had the vaccine yet. Maybe that'll change when I do receive the vaccine. I'm less anxious if I know I'm doing everything I can and I'm staying at home safe, but I feel like there's always still a risk which is why there's still a level of anxiety.
I have some levels of anger towards people who aren't following the rules and are making it harder for everyone else. It's really frustrating seeing everyone prat around and doing what they want, when there are still many people who are at high risk.

Context: After just seeing boris Johnson has been admitted to intensive care after being seen on tv 4 nights ago looking fine, it's scary how quickly this virus can develop very seriously. I am worried for my family, who are at risk. It's a very scary time for everyone, I hope everyone stays inside and follows the governments rules to try and get rid of it. I also feel very sad for all the people who have lost their lives around the world, makes me a bit angry too. I feel anxious when I leave the house to get food and guilty in case I bring anything back into the house to put my elderly family members at risk

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I am anxious at to the future and worried yet excited about what comes next. Looking forward to seeing people and yet also nervous about seeing them after it’s been so long.

I am also feeling angry and frustrated about the people not following the rules and causing major issues for the rest of us, and putting pressure in the NHS who are working ridiculous hard. Especially when I am awaiting healthcare myself for a diagnosis and I am delayed due to covid.

I hope that there is soon light at the end of a tunnel and this will all be a distant memory especially now more people are vaccinated. I had mine yesterday and feeling positive about it :)

Context: Fed up with the UK's situation, even though everyone is claiming its the beginning of the end of the situation i dont think it will be. Im angry at how so many people at sticking to the rules at all and making the situation worse, and im sad for losing out on so many experiences i wont ever get to have now. Im also sad for the key workers who are not being treated properly. Im apprenhensive about my future, there arent many opportunities to get a job as a graduate in my field now, i want to move out but that doesnt seem like, im angry that my life should be starting but its not.

Context: This whole situation is making our lives worse as we just leave in fear,in the house,lonely and while most of the days are fine,some are just unreal and I wish the focus could be on something else rather than corona.You hear about it everywhere,its incredible like the whole world stopped and we forgot to live.People are going against each other and emtying shelves.This siuation has shown how egocentric the british people are.We are trying hard to show to whole world how deservant us british are,but this corona situation has shown the worst out of people

Context: A confusing time with many contrasting thoughts. Future seems extinct and very lonely, sad, skint and worried. The uncertainty is the worst thing. I feel the big businesses and banks and super rich will be the only beneficiaries of this. A cruel world. I feel like its dog eat dog and the only way is to be ruthless. The government have been indecisive, however I think they are just puppets dancing to the pied piper. How much longer can we go on? What will the country and indeed world look like after this? Are these measures necessary?

Context: I feel anxious moving forward what is going to happen and whether there will be another spike of cases and how people will be once lockdown restrictions are lifted. I am still hesitant to go about normal activities due to me trusting those out there to follow the rule as I do not believe many have. I'm sad a lot of things have happened over the year, it has been an extremely tough year for me and been a struggle at times. There have been few happy periods and I can't wait till things improve so I can feel happy again. Overall I am feeling hopeful for the future but that is in a year or so.

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Hopeful that we are emerging from the terrible year we've had.

Angry that the government has mismanaged this so badly we are still in lockdown a year after the pandemic started. So many lives have been lost unnecessarily that it is hard to comprehend the loss so many people have felt.

Desperate to get this over and done with so we can return to normal  life. The people just need to stick with the guidelines for another few months and we have every chance of beating this.

Proud of the NHS rollout of the vaccination programme that is helping us move towards a return to our lives.

Context: I lost my Mum to multiple cancers at the end of August last year and I never thought I would be grateful to say that she wasn't here but with all of this going on it would have been such a worrying situation that she could have been made worse by this virus. If I get it I get it won't matter to me, although I had a virus starting in 2013 that gave me a cough for a year and I did survive it, so who knows. I am convinced that this virus was either deliberately released or unintentionally leaked from the Wuhan Disease Research Lab

Context: I feel like it has been greatly overblown by the media and authorities. At present I do not feel like any government will allow us to return to normality and any promises made about not infringing on people's freedoms are now obsolete. I feel more concerned about the possible dictatorship-like measures that might become reality than the virus itself (e.g. outrageous things such as vaccine passports and other subtle sanctions on people who don't wish to be forced into anything). In my view, perfecting treatments will eventually produce greater results in battling the virus than overrelying on a vaccine as if it's humanity's saving grace

Context: I feel anxious that I may get it and sad for those who have died. I feel stressed every time I need to go to the supermarket because everything feels unclean and I'm worried that the people around me may have it. I am also anxious about my future plans to emigrate which have been put on hold for the foreseeable future. After ten years of being stuck financially and in many other ways, I am finally unstuck, then this happened. I am trying my best to make my life go on as normal as much as possible in these strange times because I refuse to let the fear and negativity consume me

Context: I feel quite relaxed yet a bit anxious. The structure of my day has differed a lot and I don't feel like I am accomplishing anything. I am spending most of my time relaxing and not being productive. I hope that I change the structure of my day and start being more productive. I also hope that I find a hobby to occupy me. I also feel quite sad due to not being able to see any friends or socialize. However I do feel a bit happy due to me being given time to relax from many of my studies and taking a break from many of my responsibilites. However I do find that I am quite lazy and more lethargic which usually ends me up in not completing some of my duties.

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I am feeling anxious about what will happen next and am worried about what sort of world we are going to be in once this is all over.
On a personal level I am  currently not able to work and do not qualify for any of the help available so am  worried about how long this will last because it will have financial implications.
I have felt quite relaxed over the last few weeks because it felt like I was on holiday but the reality is now sinking in and concerns are growing about how long this will go on .

Context: Its extremely scary as it seems to get worse by the day. the quarantine is making me feel very sad and detached from my friends. its frightening, and provokes my anxiety. I'm frustrated that people are not taking the situation seriously and this worries me too, especially with the mind set some people have; they think they are invincible to the coronavirus and this puts many people at risk. I feel very unsafe in the current climate as the coronavirus has no cure and the death rate is currently very high within the UK.

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It's very difficult to express emotion without guilt - I have a roof over my head, food, a reduced income (but enough), and relative personal safety for myself and an elderly parent.

My entire identity as a musician has been erased by Covid-19. My diary is empty. I can't see the theatres opening again this side of Summer 2021.

We just hear about death. The mortality rate would appear to be 10% (even though I know that the confirmed cases only reflect 8-10% of those infected). Deaths in ITU would appear to be 50%. The day is spent in constant low-grade terror.

Rumours today that Boris Johnson is on a respirator. Dominic Raab is our very own Dan Quayle. Please let these just be rumours.

People. Why can't people just stay home? Why do they think it won't touch them?

Exit strategies. We don't have one, and the government isn't even willing to talk about one until we're past the peak.

I don't think I am ever going to see someone I love again. This is irrational. We're speaking every day on the phone or by email, and yet this isn't enough. They don't seem real.

Context: i feel really down as i suffer with depression and going fishing helps but cant go at this moment in time so it is really getting me down, i have managed to get a lot done in the garden that has needed doing so that is a positive but really need to get things back to normal asap, for myn and my families sanity, iss seing my father as he is in at risk group and havnt seen him in over 3 weeks now, my children are getting bored of not being able to go out and see friends, they also miss school its just not the same learning from home as in school with all their friends

Context: I am confused, there are conflicting opinions from different sources about the best way to handle things. I am sad, mainly for others who are suffering greater hardship that me, but also for myself. I am missing my family and friends, I worry for them. I am anxious about the outcome, not only in terms of the health implications, but also for the economic future of the world. I also feel proud of the way the uk government are handling the crisis, and pleased that the vast majority of citizens who are complying with the new rules.

Context: I feel that there is hope for the future now, but I have an underlying condition and still haven’t been vaccinated, so I still have some anxiety at catching COVID. I’m glad that my parents are feeling happier and more positive, but do worry about bee variants reopening the can of worms and the extreme ideologies that are being fuelled by the economic uncertainty this is causing. Coming at the same time as Brexit a lot of people are going to be significantly poorer and in times of strife extremism can breed.

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I am very nervous about the heath of my family and results of my exams which have been cancelled due to the virus. However I am not worried about my own heath due to the virus as I am young.
Furthermore I am frustrated at the quarantine not being followed in the UK as it is increasing the odds of outside activities such as running being cancelled. This is as the only positive from the virus I have experienced is having the time and lack of distraction to get fit. As a result if outdoor activities are banned I would be rate the prior scales 8/10 or above for anger and anxiety.

Context: I fear the situation mostly because of the large parts of the population (not just in the UK) that are not taking it seriously, as their actions threaten the survival of vulnerable people in the population. It is increasingly dangerous that some people do not listen to scientists, and I fear the lack of control that we have. I hope that better things come out of this. I also feel that mental health is taking a hit as people stay confined; I personally am lucky that I managed to join my family before lockdown hit, as otherwise I would be in a very bad place.

Context: I am worried about how the virus is progressing. The recent news about the PM is worrying as he will have been following the guidelines and had the best medical care. Myself and my children have asthma so I worry about how we would manage if we got the virus. My husband still has to go to work so I worry about him bringing the virus into the house. I am happy to be spending time at home with my family but a bit frustrated at not being able to go outside. I am missing my wider family. We are having regular video call conversations but it isn't the same as a hug from your mum.

Context: Feeling relaxed at home. I will currently at home for next five days as work has changed to one week on one week off, feel anxious incase a family member comes down with virus and needs hospitalised couldn’t cope not being with them during hospitalisation. I feel slightly angry that some people are really not taking lockdown seriously or they are not following guidelines given to protect as best we can. Kind of hoping that lockdown can be relaxed sooner rather than later. Testing would be good all round.

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I am feeling very helpless at the moment because I am missing my family and friends. If coronavirus wasn't around I would be looking forward to the spring and being outside with family and friends.

I am scared as to how I will pay my bills in the next few days and I am very hungry as I've no money for food shopping. I am feeling very stressed and I would like covid to stop affecting my life now.

I am currently self employed and my lack of work over the last few months has left me feeling delated and anxious.

Context: I feel scared, and worried. I am afraid for my health, and for my loved ones. I am afraid of how this impacts my job (I’m a lecturer and having to deliver classes online). I am afraid the government aren’t telling us to do the right things, especially now BJ us in ICU. I am worried about the economy. I am bored out of my mind stuck at home, and concerned about mine and my partner’s mental health. I am grateful we have a reasonably big house, and a big garden, and also for our little cat who is a great wee chum, and a nice distraction.

Context: It’s scary and is making me very anxious. I am worried for my family and my friends. I’m also concerned that a lot of people aren’t following the government guidelines and aren’t taking things seriously. I just want it all over and for life to go back to normal. I really miss seeing my mum and I know she is missing her grandchildren. Life has completely changed and the uncertainty is worrying. I’m currently on maternity leave and this situation is making me worry that I’ll have no job to return to in July. It’s scary, disconcerting and worrying.

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I'm starting to feel very worried about the secondary impacts of the pandemic and not the pandemic perse. I am really struggling to progress my career. My son in particular has missed out on so much. I am also so sad that my family have missed out on my baby daughter growing up. Its just so sad that I cant see my family.
All of this has left me frustrated and if I think about it too much really sad and down. Ive stuck to the rules and life is v dull.
I honestly cant believe that  this had been happening for a year now. I dont believe the june 21st date but Id be happy if we could go back to normal!


Context: I am currently shielding this lockdown and although my husband is now working again (which he didn’t from Feb 20 to Oct 20) and my daughter is now back at nursery, I can’t help but worry. I am very much looking forward to seeing family and friends hopefully soon. End dates are in sight and there is light at the end of the tunnel. This lockdown has been the hardest due to weather and a feeling of de ja vu. I am also now pregnant which adds an extra worry but baby is due in July so I am hoping everything is pretty much normal by the time our family becomes a 4.

Context: I am worried about catching the virus, as us everyone else.  I am not going out, except for food shopping when I can’t get home deliveries.  I have started to use a meditation app in order to control my anxiety and enable me to sleep at night.  I started to use this tool after suffering a few nights of broken sleep.  On occasion I feel overwhelmed by the risk of catching the virus and have taken to watching less television news to control the overload of information.  I miss seeing my son who lives in his own house and also my dad who lives in a local care home as he has dementia. Bathe home has a “no visitor” policy in place.  I worry about him getting the virus and dying alone.

Context: I don’t feel worried about catching coronavirus or anyone around me catching it anymore. I’m now more annoyed at how it has gone on for so long and how the government have dealt with it. I feel fed up of being stuck indoors and not having any motivation to do anything, I’m sick of wearing masks, I’m sick of other people not wearing masks. I don’t believe anyone is exempt, as it doesn’t hinder anything as it’s constantly plastered all over yet they’re allowing those who can’t be bothered a get out card making the rest of us sheep to carry on regardless, proving it is a joke. It’s been a complete farce from the start and the only thing I can say about how I feel is just fed up. Completely fed up.

Context: I am still concerned about delivery slot availability for grocery delivery. I am on the very high risk and vulnerable register so should be priority but the supermarkets have only just received the list so it's taking time to role out priority. I am obviously concerned about catching the virus but am at home for at least the next 12 weeks other than for my medical appointments. Getting a bit lonely. Missing seeing my mum, who I normally meet for lunch 3 times a week and miss checking up on her other by phone as she is quite elderly and has health issues too.

Context: Concerned for family and friends and worried re potential work and financial implications. Saddened for people across the globe, particularly in places such as the Mumbai slums where social distancing is impossible and death rates could be absolutely catastrophic. The UK lockdown is not impacting too much on my emotions and enjoying the time with my wife. I think working from home gives me some necessary structure to my days and fear for a time I may be furloughed and lose that. Social media platforms have eased the difficulty of being apart from family and friends.

Context: i am very worried but not quite as much as last week. Italy and Spain seem to be close to turning the corner so i am hoping we can do the same. I was unhappy to see on the news that there were dozens of people by the river in my part of London over the weekend. staying in is probably the hardest thing for me as i live alone but i did so so these people most of them seed to be couples. so in the poll i said i was 0% angry but i guess i am angry with those people. overall i am optermistc that i will get through this but i am sad that the world wil not be the same again meany shops and bars will never open again and the internet will be a huge part of our lives so even when scocal interaction is back on the cards there will be a lot less of it for ever

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Apprehensive about the future, even though we are very successfully self-isolating we need to go food shopping sometime this week and are apprehensive of avoiding any crowds.
We have enough tasks to do around the house but are getting increasingly frustrated about not going out and meeting up with our friends
The future still looks rather bleak and when this wave of infection is over there will undoubtedly be a second(and third?) wave in the future. It will be a long time for things to return to normal.

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Primarily, I am extremely anxious about the whole situation. I am worried about the health of my family and friends, myself and the world in general. I am worried about the economy and everyone’s livelihoods. And I am worried about my future plans, which this whole situation is threatening to affect quite profoundly.
I am also very angry. I’m angry at how people making poor decisions and breaking the law led to this outbreak starting in the first place. And I’m angry at how unprepared governments around the world have been for this sort of situation.

Context: Currently I am very worried about the corona virus.  People here do not seem to be taking it seriously.  I am a student radiographer about to go into emergency practice and my wife is a midwife.  We are having to manage childcare between us and it really angers me to see some people not heeding the government advice about social distancing etc.  I do hope we can make it through this, but I think the UK is going to follow the same route as Italy and I think lots more people are going to die.  I am also very angry at China and really feel something needs to change in the way China conducts it's business in the future.

Context: I feel as though the situation is becoming worse and I fear for my families safety should one of them contract it. I worry about my financial safety in terms of paying rent and finding a job after. I am optimistic though that it should get sorted out sooner rather than later and that life should start returnign to normalacy sometime down the line. I feel isolated and cut off, but have not quite reached a point of frustration just yet. I worry that my summer and quality of life shall be affected and I am very wishful that the sitatution improves enough to be able to enjoy the summer time.

Context: At first I wasn't too worried as I didn't truly believe I would be affected in any way. As the weeks have gone by (and I have not left my house in over three weeks now) and the death rate is rising daily I find myself not being able to believe how quickly the world has been changed. I am proud that our country is doing what it can but also disappointed in the few who are acting selfishly and not in society's best interest. I don't feel 100% assured the government are doing as much as they can to protect NHS and other essential workers' safety and that, along with the obvious concern of myself or a family member catching the virus, are my main concerns right now.

Context: I feel it has been a very hard for those throughout this pandemic whether still working or not, I have been in retail throughout and have seen the public change, some good some really bad, I feel the long term restrictions that were put in place have done a lot of damage. I am eager to make plans for the future again. I miss social interaction and luxuries like going to the hair dresser, it has now been a year and a half since my last visit! My nephew was born at the start of the pandemic so unfortunately this lack of outside the household connection is a normality for him at the moment.

Context: I am getting more concerned by the day. I am out getting essentials at the moment and I've had to wait an hour in a queue so I'm frustrated! I am concerned that I cannot get hold of a mask anywhere that I see so many people wearing them. Today people have been visibly affected, showing their anger and frustration inside the shops. I have been admonished on two occasions in the shop I am currently in, by shop assistants who are barking orders at me. I am frustrated because each shop seems to have different rules, therefore making it difficult to follow their individual protocol.

Context: I still feel anxious about it. Normal life feels a long way off and I would not be comfortable with it until I have been vaccinated and the rates are lower. I think it is irresponsible to allow people to travel abroad or even plan it until we have a better idea of how things are. Other countries are way behind our vaccination progress. Allowing people abroad could jeopardise the progress we have made. I feel safer with with current restrictions in place. My day to day life has not changed so much because 9f the restrictions and I feel relaxed in my bubble.

Context: Very very unsure, largely because of my personal financial situation, the future of my education and the looming recession. We are unsure whether we can afford to be out of work for this long, let alone whether I can pay for university going forward. Even if I can afford to go back, I am unsure when my education will continue as all educational institutions are currently in a state of limbo. In addition, there is plenty of fear for myself and my family due to our statuses as at risk persons. In particular, the isolation, uncertainty and lack of a specific time frame has taken a great toll on my mental health.

Context: it is really scary not knowing what will happen, when things will go back to normal. its also worrying as im a single mum to 2 kids with special needs so i cant even go out to shop. kids are missing there nan and uncle and dont understand why we are stuck inside still and how long we will have to remain this way.  my sons birthday is next week and he will have to spend his birthday just stuck at home and its really not fair at all. i will be happy once all of this is over and we can go back to normal

Context: I have general anxiety about the situation and I find it very sad. My anxiety has gone down in the past week though as none of my family or friends have symptoms anymore and are taking it seriously and only going out rarely. The whole situation is very sad with a lot of people dying. I do feel positive and happy a lot of the time though as I believe that is the only way to get through this and I achieve this by doing things I enjoy, going outside once a day, and not reading the news as much as possible

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I Feel anxious when out and about, I have had my 1st vaccine but still feel scared of other people who dont keep a social distance from me ot when I have to go inside a shop.
Feel happy at home and glad that the cases are falling. Financial worries dont help. My son will be starting back at college which is making me a bit more worried incase he brings the virus back home. My partner is a school bus driver which is worrying me incase he  catches it from the children at school, he has also had his first vaccine which will protect him a little. I worry about the virus mutating again and if the vaccine would be effective.

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A bit bored. Fed up. Anxious about who it will affect and how. I'm just waiting for it all to he over. I live in a rural area but I have to work in the epicenter this week. Which makes me very worried considering what I have seen on the news with regards to peoples attitudes to Social distancing.
I'm worried about my nan who has had lung issues recently and lives in social housing.
I'm hyper aware of everything my body is doing right now. And it's just annoying. Every cough I analysis. Every ache. Every sneeze. I feel like I can't cough or sneeze in public.

Context: I am more worried about my family and close friends than about myself. I feel quite anxious about my parents and other older members of my family. Furthermore my young child is at risk as well so I am avoiding all contact. I do feel scared most nights because I do not know what will happen to my family. Finally I feel the situation will become worse of the following weeks and I am unsure on how I will get food and medicine for my family. This frightens me quite a lot as delivery slots are all unavailable, which means I will have to leave the house to buy necessities.

Context: I'm feeling quite calm as I don't tend to venture out much anyway, I'm not a very sociable person.  I'm relaxed as there is very little traffic which means there is a general air of calm and we're seeing more of nature coming to the fore.  If I'm honest, I'll be sorry when somethings go back to 'normal'.  The only time I feel anything other than calm is reading certain posts on social media but I can walk away from that and go back to my 'bubble'.  I feel that the situation may be tightened up due to people not taking things seriously, or even that it may be prolonged.  As it is at the moment, this isn't causing us major problems.  It's probably the only time I haven't worried about us both being unemployed

Context: I am feeling completely and utterly fed up with Covid 19. I resent having to give up so much of my normal life and resort to attempting to teach my children and leave my job to do a teaching job which I am useless at. I am also fed up with not seeing any of my friends or family for over a year and living within the same walls for the majority of my time. I didn't appreciate how much freedom I have in my life and to have it curtailed due to government restrictions has been a shock. I understand why these lockdown restrictions are necessary but I feel that these have to come to an end and that normal day life has to start at some point.

Context: I feel anxious and fed up of it. I feel drained by the constant news about it. I'm worried about my elderly parents and how it would affect them if they contracted the virus. I don't think they would survive. I am in a constant state of anxiety and can't relax. I only go out once a week, to take groceries to my mother. The constant and conflicting news stories are relentless and I find myself doomsurfing on the internet and social media most days, including late at night, which is preventing me sleeping

Context: I feel scared that the virus is going to go on a lot longer yet possibly until at least the end of this year. I am really Worried about mine and my partners job security & if we will ever get to travel again. The new variants seem to be more of a threat at the moment especially in Europe which is very scary and concerning. It just seems like a nightmare which is never ending & that is still affecting a large part of the world. Although you hear little about some other countries in the news now which you heard a lot about at the start of the pandemic. The vaccine shortages and the arguements over the supply of the vaccine with Europe is also scary & could affect the effectiveness of the vaccine.

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In general I'm confident this will be resolved over time, I'm annoyed that people continue to ignore government advice when I'm stuck at home and would very much like to go out and visit friends etc. Most of all I haven't see my girlfriend for a few weeks and that is becoming increasingly difficult.
I believe the NHS are doing all they can and we, as a nation should do everything we can to support them, which includes staying indoors unless completely necessary but people can't even manage this.
I understand this is a frustrating and scary time for everyone, from a selfish point of view I have my own worries about stuff like a holiday I have booked next week but I know in the grand scheme of things this is not as important right now.

Context: I feel anxious about the future after Covid. But I also feel hopeful at the fact that the vaccines are working better than expected. I think that we will be back to normal before the end of the year. I am optimistic. I feel sad for everyone who has lost someone during the pandemic and have done what I can to protect those around me. I think that it has been a learning curve for everyone and we will come out of this appreciating the little things in life more. People will complain a lot less and appreciate what they have in life more


Context: The current situation regarding COVID 19 in the United Kingdom is worrying. I personally find myself being unable to sleep at night due to the fear of the contagious virus. I have feel this virus will be resolved in the future therefore I feel slightly at ease. I have felt a little depressed as having to stay in takes its toll. The mood within our household is getting increasing angry as family member are stepping on each other toes which gives me extreme anxiety. Whilst we watch the news slight fear kicks in until we hear something positive then we adjust slightly. I am angry at all the individuals stock Pilling I feel worried for elderly residents in the neighbourhood.

Context: Frustrated that it’s not over. Angry that we got it so wrong in this country and have put money before lives. Worried that it’s still as contagious and deadly and worried that the vaccine won’t be the solution everyone is banking on. I feel sad that so many are still drying but because the numbers are lower they somehow count for less. Also the overall number is clearly higher but the figures have been swayed by the rules of what does or doesn’t count in the figures. If you die after 28 days of a positive test you aren’t classed as a death from Covid. This is insulting to the memory of loved ones lost.

Context: The whole situation is unnerving and quite scary. The world had completely turned upside down in the matter of weeks/months and there is no certainty about how long it will be until normality returns. It is worrying as its likely and probable that myself and my loved ones will contract coronavirus at some point - it's almost inevitable. Its just hoping that none of us get a very serious, deadly, version of the illness. It is scary that going outside for your daily exercise of for essentials could be the cause of you contracting a serious virus - especially when people are not observing the social distancing rules. Living in London especially, shops are generally small and it is not possible to stay 2m from other people, which puts myself and my family at an increased risk.

Context: I am quite anxious about going out anywhere. I wish I could meet up with friends and family, and be able to plan things for myself and my family in the future. I think people are becoming very angry about the whole situation and not being nice in general. It is hard on my children to understand the way things are and readjust their lives, not always for the better. Everyone just wants a bit of normality and something to look forward to in the near future. I think it is putting strain on relationships and it is definitely not making the world a better place at the moment.

Context: I feel stressed at this situation because people aren’t listening to the government. I also feel stressed because my job as a healthcare assistant is 10 times harder due to having to isolate our residents and pushing them out of routine, therefore watching them deteriorate. They also can’t see their families so they feel abandoned and it’s sad to watch. It also stresses me out that the government have said children can still move to each home because they don’t want to ‘knock’ their routine, but not once have they thought about the elderly in homes or autistic people who thrive off of routine.

Context: I feel worried and exhausted, because my close people are at high risk group. Both my MIL and FIL are cancer survivors and have weak immune system. Also I'm worrying about financial situation in my family and our economy in general. I'm working from home and homeschooling my child, so I'm also tired more than usual, because of the added responsibilities. And I miss my mum, siblings and friends. All that makes me feel sad, worried, sometimes anxious, exhausted, sometimes restless and unable to stop worrying

Context: This virus is becoming very serious therefore i am worried, however i am taking the right precautions by staying at home, so i shouldn't be worried about getting the virus. A downside is that i don't get to see my friends or family that don't live with me, it's becoming lonely. I can only hope that everyone listens to the government and stays home so we can beat this virus and lock down can soon be over so we can all get back to our daily lives, especially the people who are out of work right now due to Corona and aren't getting paid.

Context: I am worried and want to know/ be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but I can’t see where it will end. It’s an uneasy time, and I just spend most of the time hoping for the best. I am willing to get the vaccine as soon as it becomes available to me. It feels like the whole year has been wasted since corona came around a lot of life has been put on hold. Hopefully a year from today everything will be back to some kind of normal , but probably not the normal we knew before. Life will forever be different now

Context: A bit anxious about how long it is taking to get things under control, especially considering Europe is the worst affected place in the world with the USA a close second. Countries with good healthcare systems struggling to contain a virus isn't a reassuring sign because once the virus gets a foothold in poorer countries and countries with a lower quality of healthcare, it can spread and kill like wildfire. I'm also confused about the UK government's management at times and what I, as an individual, can and can't do. As I write this, I am in my house I live in during term time for university, and I am unsure whether I can come back home to family

Context: I am terrified about the current corona situation. I am not worried about my own health but the health of my family members. My Nan has suspected Covid-19 and I am terrified as although right now she is okay, I am worried about the unpredictability of the virus and how it  could take a sudden turn. I miss my family and friends. The only positives is it is giving me time to wind down and get jobs done etc that I wouldn't otherwise have time to do. I prefer not to turn on the news as it makes me sad and worried. I can't wait till this is all over. I am responsible for my families main shopping but this fills me with anxiety.

Context: At the moment I feel a bit fed up of it, I'm sad I can't make plans at the moment and I miss having a social life. I feel anxious for my friends and family but I also feel safe and a little more relaxed than usual to be temporarily in isolation. I feel hopeful that the situation will improve in the coming weeks. I feel anxious on a daily basis, at this moment I feel a little less anxious than usual but nonetheless anxious and I feel fear most days, including today. Even when at home right now I feel fear due to the constant headline updates.

Context: I am very worried about the corona situation as I have an underlying health condition putting me at risk. I also haven't left the house in over 2 weeks now, and struggling to get a grocery shopping slot, and am worrying how I am going to get my groceries as I don't drive nor have anyone to help, so it is scary. I also do not like the uncertainty of the situation, as no one knows when we will be out of lockdown nor when we will be back at school, as I am doing a placement in a school and I was near the end of my course, so I may not even be going back to the school, which sucks.

Context: I currently feel okay, I am safe in my house and neither myself or my partner have any symptoms. I am beginning to feel restless at the thought of the lock down lasting for many more weeks, but I'm still happy to comply to make sure myself, my family and community will be safe. I have stopped looking at online news and restricted my social media time as the constant influx of information and opinions was taking a negative toll on my mental health. I am beginning to question a number of things about the virus and its spread, but am trying not to get too bogged down in the idea of conspiracy theories, as this is not conducive to my mental health either.

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I am sad that my life has changed so dramatically. I miss doing the things I like to do, and my friends.

However I also feel guilty about feeling sad, as I know I am very lucky as I have a job, I am working so that fills my time, I have a roof over my head, space to exercise, and nice people around me.

I have not yet known anyone to who has had coronavirus to any level of severity, and I am worried about when this will happen and who it will be. I am worried about my friends who have lost their jobs. I am worried about my relationship. I am worried about the economy.

Context: I feel  hopeful that things are getting better the covid infection rates are decreasing and there are fewer deaths this week.  lm in a better space mentally compared to before. I'm  hoping life will gradually get back to some sort of normalcy. The situation currently is not as bleak as it was at the beginning of the year and I'm coping with the present Corona situation much better than I was previously. I'm feeling optimistic about the future and look forward to the Summer as this will help lift my spirits and hopefully  I will be able to visit my family and friends, go out a bit more.

Context: I have just heard that the UK Prime Minister has been taken into the  Intensive Care Unit, this is absolutely shocking and I feel very anxious and a bit frightened. I was already feeling pretty anxious and slightly fearful but hearing this news has totally shocked and appalled me. I have felt a lot more anxious since the virus has become more and more widespread, this anxiety partly comes from being a key worker and partly due to having a child with asthma. I fear that if I catch the virus I could pass it to my husband or my son.

Context: i am struggling with not having contact with people as as my mum works at a hospital i am not able to see her at all. i am just very scared at the uncertainty of everything and the not knowing of how long it’s going to last. I also feel the government are being hypocritical as one minute they say every stay inside for 14 days with any symptoms, but then their health MP is around people 7 days after having it. I think boris is doing a good job but it’s hypercritical, also my girlfriends dad is NOT a key worker, he is a construction manager, and is having to go into london every day on the underground from a safe rural area... it just doesn’t make sense and there needs to be a lot more clarity, i feel confused, and distressed

Context: It worries me a lot, because my husband is a High Risk individual and I'm scared he will get sick and die. I feel angry at our Government, because they have been systematically underfunding and mismanaging the NHS for almost a decade and now, when we need it most, it can't support us at the capacity we need it to. I'm angry because people are being so very stupid and I just want everything to STOP. I don't mind being asked to isolate, that's not the problem, but others being stupid and ignoring the rules is just really crappy.

Context: I am pleased to see the numbers are coming down quite significantly although the death rate is still high but am anxious as to how the changes that have been made recently re opening schools etc will impact on those numbers. Again, the impact of the vaccines have made a difference and I hope that this will continue. I do fear though that vulnerable people are being made to go back to work/normal life far too quickly. I think the economy will get worse too which makes me anxious and I think it will have an impact for years to come.

Context: I feel apprehensive for my elderly parent but fairly chilled about my own situation. This varies from day to day of course. The good weather really helps. If this happened at winter it would be a different matter.  I often wonder how much longer this can go on for. Will people stay patient? Id like to know if Ive had it so I can help other people without worrying about infecting them or getting infected. 500 characters is way more than I thought it was. Im startimg to have quite strong feelings about that.

Context: I feel very concerned about people I'm close to getting the virus. I also feel concerned for the economy and what this means for people's livelihoods. I feel very concerned about what the world will look like when we get out the other side and how long it may take to get back to normality. I worry about the impact of lock down on people mental health and relationships with those in their households. I also feel some hope because it's been great to see the impact the virus has had on the sense of community

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At this moment in time, my feelings are anxiousness not only for my own and my family personal health situation but also the public at large. Also at my age, I am anxious about where this leaves me regarding pensions once the fall out from all this occurs, IE level of pension investments and will they be enough to retire on?
The stupidity of people is also a worry in not abiding by the very simple guidelines, and I find it disconcerting that even so called experts in the media seem unable to comprehend a simple message, without resorting to melodrama.

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I feel anxiety and a sense of helplessness and dread. It’s difficult waiting for something awful to happen and not knowing when it will hit. I also feel cut off from others, despite the use of social media to keep in touch. It’s just not the same, and I am worried about security of Zoom etc.
Still working, I feel fear of being in the office, perhaps with people who have the virus. I resent those who can work safely from home full time and choose to go out more than necessary. I feel huge gratitude to others keeping key services functioning but I find the restrictions on shopping difficult-one way systems in supermarkets are strange and feel awkward, and the shortage of some basics is infuriating.

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I am feeling very let down in regards to Coronavirus, I do not feel enough is being done to protect the vunerable and elderly. I am angry at the people who can't abide by social distancing rules meaning this is going to go on for way longer than is necessary and i am upset for all the people who have died and those who have lost loved ones and cant be there in those last moments.
i do not think the government is doing enough to protect our county and i am angry that it took them so long to put the country on lockdown when they knew what was coming based on what we witnesssed happening in china and still they did nothing,

i am also angry that not everyone is being tested, as some show no symptoms this means that those doing their 'essential shopping' can be passin around this virus without knowing and causing more damage, we should not have to wait until we are hospitalised before further exploration is done as that is proving to be too late for too many

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If people would follow the rules and not go out when they aren't supposed to, we'd be a lot better off. They're selfish and have blood on their hands. We are following the rules and it's disrespectful for others to act like the rules don't apply to them. Also, if the government had done the lockdown sooner, we wouldn't have as many cases/deaths. Because of this, I'm very anxious and scared. Everyone in our house is high risk and some people are not taking this seriously.
I know we can only control our household but it's scary to think about coming in contact with one of the people who don't care about anything but themselves and what they want.

Context: I feel anxious about what’s going to happen.will I keep my job and afford my bills or will a loved one get it and die. I also feel like I’m going mad because I have ore existing health conditions I feel like every sneeze or cough and I’ve got it and it’s game over. I live alone so have nobody to help combat my anxiety or entertain me and take my mind of things. I feel angry at times because some people are not listening to the governent and I don’t understand why.i also feel sadness that some friends have lost loved ones to this

Context: exhausted and fatigued by it all, however starting to feel as if there is light at the end of the tunnel, just wanting to get back to a life without restrictions that we face at present. Weekends at the minute are just the same as weekdays so it doesnt feel like your working towards a break at the end of the working week. Homeschooling whilst juggling my own work has been tiring and then worrying about my and my families health has been another issue which has meant we have no social life at present compared to how our lives used to be.

Context: Worried about my family and friends. Our health and financial Repocussions. It's a mess that no one knows what will happen next. I have already been furloughed from work. Worried about redundancies or that our businesses could go under. Cancelled and missed holidays. Our children's nursery may also close. We have a good few months of uncertainty at least. Even with the government helping the money has to come from somewhere long term. This will undoubtedly but most of the world into rescission and who knows what life after will be like and for how long g for

Context: I feel hopeful that change is on the horizon and a sentiment of normality will come back soon with things like non-essential retail opening. I am saddened by Europe’s political agenda to weaken the UK’s role in pushing out the Oxford-AstraZenica vaccine, but I’m glad that at least those in the UK who are eligible so far have been vaccinated and will hopefully get to see their children and grandchildren again soon. I think we will have a 3rd wave at some point in the next few months, but it’ll effect primarily the younger people who haven’t had the vaccine yet.

Context: As a front line worker (emergency services) and family man I am very concerned about the current situation.  I am having to go to work as a key worker and continue to enforce the law and deal with fast moving situations.  This is nothing different to any other ‘normal’ day at work but yet there is always a concern ‘Covid -19’ and having to return home having maybe bing exposed to the virus in day to day dealings with the public.  I do try and shield my concerns and fears from my family as after all I have a job to fullfill which I am dedicated to. These are concerning times for us all.... but let’s just remember, stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives’

Context: I feel weary of it all. I’ve had enough of the restrictions and all the misery it’s brought. I just want to go out again. I want to get back to my normal life. I do like some aspects. For example I like working from home and want to keep doing this in future. I also like going to the pub without having loads of people crowding round. That’s all I have to say. I can’t think of anything else. There isn’t anything else I can think of about this but I think like everyone else I’m a bit over this. Maybe the prospect of the vaccine is making me lower my guard like everyone else. I’m also hoping we can go away this summer and have some day trips like we used to.

Context: I am just feeling fed up with it all. I just want everyone to be vaccinated and for things to get back to some semblance of normality. I am also angry at the ineptitude of our government for allowing so many to die and for not giving nurses the pay rise they deserve. They have been an utter shambles; it is embarrassing. The only positives in all this are that people discovered it is possible to work from home if they so wish to do so after this; some people have found great ways to relax; we have a much better appreciation of teachers; and that science and vaccines are still things the UK does well.

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The current Corona situation is completely consuming - my 8-year-old daughter is required to shield due to her health issues and as a single parent, it means I'm with her at home alone. I feel engulfed with so many emotions; relieved that we're not ill at the moment, petrified if my daughter does become ill, lonely beyond imagination yet guilty for feeling any of this when we're at home where it's safest to be at the moment.
I feel helpless and dependent on the kindness on the others to ensure we have food and essential supplies.
Ultimately I feel scared for the first time in my life as a parent that I can't absolutely guarantee my daughter's health.


Context: I feel anxious mostly. Around the safety of my family/partner, but also around my own health. The thought of getting a severe respiratory illness is terrifying, even if it is unlikely that I'll become severely unwell, it is more possible now than it has every been. Time at home, reading news reports only compounds this. There is also an element of boredom and loneliness associated with isolation, not being able to see friends. Having very little to do and not being able to do the things that I want to be able to do.

Context: This is all making me feel a bit sad at the moment and need this to be all over as soon as possible so we all can get back to normal.  I think that the government should not be treating the country all together as a whole as there are obviously differences between what steps need to be undertaken by people in large cities such as London as opposed to people living in rural Scotland.  I think there is too much ambiguity about what citizens can and can't do and the fact that some people seem to be swanning around and behaving as normal is galling to others who are following the governments rules to the letter.

Context: i am worried, not for myself but for the future of my family members jobs. i am also worried for my elderly grandparents as they are at risk of getting much worse symptoms then people who are younger. i am also worried for the future of my country as although i do not agree with tory polacies dominic raab is no where as good as boris johnson. raab will be much stricter on people and make more cuts to the nhs. my parents are much more worried then me and i'm not sure if thats me not understanding the situation or them overreacting and that makes me very uneasy

Context: I feel anxious about the future and I also feel a bit helpless to do anything about it. I feel annoyed to that people didnt think anything like this could happen to them and didnt listen to me when I warned them the good times have gone on too long. I think its worrying how ill prepared people are financially but also in having skills to cope with the bad times. I am taking this time to learn new things such as baking and gardening as I dont think tbis will be over quickly at all, this could go on for years and so we need to all become more self sufficient in order to cope and rely less on a globalised world.

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Personally, I am fine, I am healthy with no underlying conditions and am working from home. The personal impact on me is that I've had to cancel several holidays and social activities I had planned. My day to day life hasn't been really affected. The only people I am concerned about is my elderly father but I spoke to him yesterday and he is currently fine.

I've been affected by having to go food shopping less often and it taking longer because I have to queue and go to several shops.

I'm anxious about how long this lockdown is going to be, I know we need to do it but I am not particularly enjoying not being able to go out. I feel the government aren't doing very well at managing this given many nurses have said they have no PPE and the govt initially ignored offers for help from some companies

Context: I feel anxious about both the global situation and my personal situation. I feel restless and unable to relax. I feel unproductive and worried about the future, which is uncertain. I feel angry at people not listening to government guidelines. I feel worried for them and for those they affect. I am grateful to researchers for the work they are doing. I am grateful to essential workers but I am worried for them and their health & safety. I am proud of communities pulling together to help those who are vulnerable.

Context: I work from home so day to day my life has not changed too much.  I worry when going to the shops but I limit this to once a week and never go out of the flat otherwise.  It is a bit surreal but I have no problems carrying on with the government advice as long is helps.  I hope that we can all just follow the advice so that we can get through this as quickly as we can.  I do get rather angry with the people who flout the rules and go out to parks etc. as this is so selfish of them and is going to delay the outcome and also cost lives.

Context: The Corona situation is a very differcult thing to take in. Watching the news Daily, hearing about more negative news has been hard to take on my anxiety and I fear it so much. I'm worried about my loved ones as some of them have their own health problems that could put them at massive risk and that's the most scary thing about this virus. I fear it will get a lot worse before things get better which could go on to last months which will have such a negative affect on so many people mentally, physically and financially.

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It doesn’t spare anyone. Hospitalisation is the worst. No one knows where you are or what is happening or visit you. That is the scariest part.
And now Boris is in ICU. As if Brexit and Coronavirus weren’t enough. Economy lent down, job losses. Hope he’s better soon.
Hoping people  are sensible and maintain social distances and contain the virus.
The Coronavirus has spread throughout the world. Although the family gets time with each other but the rest of the family is spread the world over. So scary times. The best thing is to equip yourself and learn something new and make the most of the time available. Hope the weather stays warm and sunny and then it woo be bearable.

Context: I'll be anxious until all of my family and friends are fully vaccinated I think. My parents have had their first jab which helps a lot but I'm still terrified that I could catch it and pass it to them. If they died I'd never forgive myself. I'm angry about how appallingly the government have handled this, giving contracts to their Tory friends instead of companies who can actually do the job. I'd quite like Boris to be strung up by his testes until he at least gives nurses a proper pay rise, and I haven't failed to notice that the day the restrictions fully end - June 21st - is Boris's birthday. So I think rather than listening to scientists he just decided he wanted to go and be a drunken weasel on his birthday.

Context: I feel sad that this is happening in the United Kingdom and the rest of the world and i completely understand why the government have taken the steps they have at this current time to keep us all safe. But also frustrated at the general public who don't seem to be listening to what is needed to keep us all safe! If we continue to do what we're doing we can out live this and get back to how we were before! I definitely think boris should be a little stricter to show the UK that he's being serious, and the lockdown is needed.

Context: I feel that the Corona situation has brought a lot of upheaval to people's lives as they adapt to social distancing measures and get used to the changes in their daily lives. It has also brought communities and people together as they selflessly help each other through the pandemic. I feel that people will learn a lot once the pandemic is over such as appreciating their freedom and valuing the service provided by workers in the NHS. I think in the future the world will be better prepared in the event that another pandemic arrives.

Context: I feel nervous cause it's getting worse and people are not listening about the self islotation and still going out enjoying the sun, risking speading it more. I'm starting to get really bored and agitated as we arent aloud to go out. My daughter is really bored too. I hope it hurts and goes so we can get back to reality. I feel like more and more people are dying as the days go by, I've had a few people I know who have passed away alone this year which is scary. My sleeping pattern is rubbish at the minute because I'm not doing much throughout the day like normally.

Context: I am Nervous as it hugely affects both mine and my wife’s industry as we work in hospitality. The Spain and Italy situations gives us hope that we are only a few weeks from the outbreak slowing. I am very frustrated at the people abusing the lockdown and going out on the weekend as it’s incredible selfish and stupid. Very sad to not be spending Easter weekend with my mum and family, feels odd to not have any plans but I am going to make the most of it and cook a big meal for us and possibly try and deliver some to local people who are alone

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I feel worried about my job, my children and my family’s health. I am concerned that this may go on for a long time and that the chance to buy a house will not be possible.
I don’t know anyone who has illness and I am concerned that my friends may catch it and be very poorly due to existing health issues. I am a single parent and if something happens to me the children would go to live with their father who is completely feckless.
 I am enjoying having no deadlines and the freedom that that brings but I miss the structure of the day when I was working and the children were at school.
I’m concerned that the children will fall behind in maths and English but I am enjoying doing things such as baking and gardening that we wouldn’t usually have time for.

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I feel unsure of the future but a little more hopeful that we will eventually return to something closer to normality.
My parents have received the vaccine so i'm happier knowing they are more protected.
I'm confused as to if i should accept the vaccine or not, i'm still unsure on it's long term side effects, however I think we will have to take the vaccine to be allowed to socialise normally in the future.
I'm enjoying working from home and feel that is where my anxiety lies. If we do have to return to full time office work, I think that would have a very negative impact on my mental health.

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Concerned for my Mum who lives aay from me and how she will cope if this situation goes on for weeks/months.
As I still have to work I'm also concerned that I may pickup the virus as I work in a very busy place wjhere it is very difficult to manage social distancing. Not sure what else to write.,
Also want the pubs to open again soon as I really miss socialising with my friends.
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Context: I am scared mainly about schools opening, I feel the UK government has been very poor in their handling of the pandemic and I don't believe this will change. I am angered by hashtags on twitter supporting the cause of children not wearing facemasks in school when this is a way it has been shown to protect selves and others. I am angry about the ex Ofsted chief suggesting teachers should be prepared to sacrifice their lives for this pandemic - have lives not been sacrificed enough. I am scared we have all become desensitised to death figures or ICU figures etc. that hearing of people dying due to covid means less to the normal person - every death is a death which shouldn't have happened - its horrible

Context: I feel really anxious as I'm out of work, unable to see friends, and have had family loss due to COVID-19 already. I also just feel angry, as people aren't taking it as seriously as they should be - seeing people out sunbathing and going for picnics is blatantly wrong, we have a lockdown for a reason and it angers me people won't listen. I want to return to work as soon as possible as the whole situation is just making me uneasy, and making my Mental Health worse. I'm not used to being inside all day apart from going for food, I'm used to a 9-6 day, on my feet at work all day. So being at home for so long is making me sluggish.

Context: I have had a breakdown in my mental health. I work for the NHS and have had to take 2 weeks leave as I am that scared. My trains no longer get me to work on time and I am constantly worried about family members. I know of 3 people who have been tested positive so far and also know someone who has passed away from it. I have become quite depressed and withdrawn. I think that it is very sad that many people are losing their lives. As someone with a background in medical research, I am also interested in the research that will be produced from this pandemic and I am trying to follow it closely.

Context: Tired of the restrictions, and really wishing we didn’t have to live this way. Bored. Unfit. Exhausted by the extra pressure at work, with more to do, fewer people to it, and everything having to be done differently.  Frustrated by people flouting the rules, and appearing to think it doesn’t apply to them. Grateful to have had first dose of the vaccine and impressed by the speed of the roll out. Concerned about friends and family members. Desperate to be able to meet up with people and socialise again.

Context: I feel extremely worried about loved ones contracting the virus. I’m not so much worried about myself catching it - in fact I feel like I have already had it, but my worry is either family catching it or my catching it (if I haven’t already had it) and passing it on to them. That is a worrying thought to me. I am also concerned about the impact this virus will have on a wider community scale in terms of deaths. I’m not too worried about the economy and feel like it will slowly rally. Also concerned about the impact this will have on the nhs and its resources.

Context: Boris has been taken to ICU so I feel apprehensive about that and I feel confused about how I’m supposed to feel and what I’m supposed to do during this time. I miss going to see my family and my birthday plans have been cancelled which I’m finding difficult. I am trying to use this time off to rest and recuperate but I’m finding it all so surreal and I feel like my mind is constantly racing - I don’t sleep later than 6.30/7am any more which I hate. My heart breaks for all those NHS workers who have been underfunded for so many years

Context: I am slightly worried about the thought of getting the virus and worried for my family. I am hoping that this pandemic will be over in six months. It has impacted on my family life. We planned to travel, this now cancelled and we have to adapt to many changes governed by the Prime Minister.  We have to plan most of our shopping in advanced and ensure we have the main items written down. This is new for us as we did not do this before. It, about conforming to a new way of life for us, for me and my family. I am a bit overwhelmed at times and I have to take time to process what is happening around me.

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At personal level it is really scary, because there is no cure for the corona virus and there is only so much that hospitals can do. The only thing now is to just wait that smart people around world are able to find vaccine for the virus and that the people who are in the intensive care are able to recover. The situation is very bad in generally, but I hope that the situation is not going to get any worse.
I am also bit disappointed about the fact that some people still do not listen the government instructions to stay home and only if necessary to go outside. I find it frustrated that to decrease spreading of virus people should try to stay at home.
Also, the reason that I am personally scared and I think everyone else is because we do not have enough information about the virus, and how it is spreading or affecting different people. Some of the people get mild symptoms and others get severe symptoms that might cause death. Also, the fact that there is only limited resources at the hospital for the equipments (masks, gloves, protective gear, respiratory ventilators and etc.) which cause the ones working in the hospital more potential to get the virus. Included in the limited resources is also the fact that there is not enough space in the hospital for people, so if you have severe symptoms there might be not for chance to get in hospital. That is the another issue, that even if you get severe symptoms and you get to hospital, how long you can get support for your situation until your body is going to fail.

Context: I feel unmotivated as university is now based at home. I am also feeling sad for the amount of future events that have been cancelled. However I'm feeling quite optimistic for the future and I am confident that things will improve. I feel anxious for my family and friends as I do not want them to catch the virus and so i worry about them a lot. I feel confused as well as there are varying sources of information and it is very hard to know what to believe and what is true. I feel uncertain as I don't know what will happen in the future.