Context: I feel sad that so many people are dying with this virus, and all the health professionals struggling to keep as many people alive as they can. My health isn't the best and I have to make sure I stay indoors so I can be safe and not catch the virus.  It can be a little scary and annoying seeing some people disobeying the rules and still going out and acting like everything is ok.

Context: I feel a little anger at the government who I feel are not always using logic and common sense in their approach to dealing with the covid 19 situation. My main worry is for how the long term impact of the situation will effect my ability to live my ""old life"", and effectively plan for the future. I feel fear that the economic impact will leave so many people unemployed and helpless. I feel some relief that my elderly mum with Alzheimer's died just before the coruna virus started because it would have been incredibly hard to maintain her care with all the restrictions in place. I'm worried still about protecting my dad who had cancer. My strongest emotion is sadness, at how many people will suffer long term consequences in terms of health, mental well-being, and financial capacity.

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I don't think the Covid-19 disease is serious enough to merit the draconian measures that go against civil liberties and threaten livelihoods.  I am against compulsory vaccinations but there are those who are in favour.
This situation is or, at least, could be exploited politically and economically by the elite.
There are those who push the idea of ""The Great Reset"" and I believe the World Economic Forum has said that ""You will own nothing and be happy"".
Is the Corona-Virus situation being cynically manipulated to fulfill a dystopian agenda?

Context: I am not particularly scared because I am young and are more likely to recover from it and i know the procedure to stop the spread of the virus and know that I am not putting myself at risk. The most anxiety comes from spreading to other people who are not as healthy as I am, which is a horrible feeling. To see how many people have died from the virus has made me feel afraid for the families who have to watch loved ones die without being able to say goodbyes fully and have to see them die without being comforted in their transition.

Context: I feel sad that it has taken so long to get the situation under control, but hopeful that the vaccine rollout will bring a long term solution.  However there is mistrust at the government and I hope that they do not make more fundamental errors in the delivery of this essential issue.  Overall I am fortunate that the toll of the pandemic is only emotional - lost time but not health or friends/family.  This will pass with new memories and opportunities once life returns to normal.  The only question is how much longer it will be now that there are some green shoots visible.  With the longer days and warmer weather the sense of hope is increasing.

Context: Disgusted how unprotected NHS staff are and how late the government has been in trying to resolve this. Disgusted at the amount of people not adhering to guidelines for the safety of others. Sad about the amount of people dying without their families, dying alone without even care staff having the time to sit and hold their hand whilst they take their last breath. Disgusted at the attitude of current staff when someone needs to take the week off, but also feeling the pressure of having to stay at work even though they are experiencing symptoms themselves.

Context: I am fearful for vulnerable members of my family although not afraid for myself. I wish that it could all go away as I feel it has impacted my life significantly and taken away so many exciting opportunities from me. I feel for the people who have high levels of anxiety regarding the situation, however personally I just do not think that it is likely to affect me or my family due to the relatively low levels of cases in my area, therefore leading me to believe that the precautions being taken are somewhat extreme.

Context: I worry about he state of my children’s education when they all go back to school. I am also very worried about my parents and other vunerable relatives trying to keep them safe and at home as some do not realise just how serious the situation is. I am very anxious about leaving my youngest child at school mixing with other children as I have to work, as does my husband as we are both key workers. I am trying to keep positive about everything as trying to look tern, what are the positives we can take out of the situation.

Context: At the moment I feel quite passive about the corona situation. The vaccine results seem very good and I am looking forward to getting mine- although quite nervous. I wish that all the people who have died could have been saved with the vaccine earlier but I am proud that the Oxford team have been able to produce the vaccine so quickly. I do worry about variants.  I get annoyed when I see neighbours flouting the lockdown rules. I am looking forward to starting work again (self employed) and getting back to some sort of normality.

Context: I feel stressed about the whole situation, as a teacher it has been a lot about adaptability and resilience with online learning and everything changing constantly. I don't fear for myself but I do slightly for my older, more susceptible relatives. I am angry at how the situation has been handled and the false hope that has come with it. I feel like it should all be over at this point, much like other countries and had it be handled effectively with a focus on people rather than money and the economy.

Context: I am mad and upset that people aren't taking lockdown seriously. I feel sorry for NHS workers who are under immense pressure and lose their staff to COVID-19. I would love the world to go back to normal but that's not going to happen unless we stick to what has been advised. People are so selfish. There are people down my street who go out frequently and at the weekend invited family who don't live here for a Barbecue. They are just making it worse. I'm worried for my parents and for the Prime Minister. I'm sad I can't see my boyfriend but at least my family is keeping safe.

Context: I feel sad that we are unable to come together, it makes you appreciate the things we take for granted every day. I am lucky enough to work with colleagues who are able to explain rationally what is happening. Therefore I feel some frustration at the media panic reporting and the multitude of fake information on social media. Ultimately though, I am hopeful - thanks to the hard work I see every day and also, how communities have come together. I strongly believe this will pass, as precious epidemics have, there will be deaths. It's unavoidable, sad, families, friends. There are going to be a lot of wider impacts and I'm worried for domestic abuse victims, those with poor mental health, the homeless. We need to embrace tech to keep our relationships alive. Hope for a kinder future keeps me going

Context: I’m glad infection rates are dropping but the easing of restrictions makes me uneasy - this is probably because I lost a family member to COVID and therefore have been unable to grieve properly. I also can’t book my vaccination as there are no available appointments so I find that a bit concerning. I am looking forward to other shops opening as well as hairdressers and barbers. Also might feel a little more reassured if lateral flow tests had a better rate of an accurate result - however I have had no issue getting a rapid appointment for this type of test

Context: I wish I knew how long this would last for and that everyone I care about will survive it, not just physically but I am concerned for their mental well being too and my own mentalhealth. I am not going to see a soul for many many days and already haven't for about 17 days. I am sad for all the suffering that is happening and the injustice of the nhs workers and the carers dying for lack of safety equipment. I am sad for those experiencing grief in the worse way possible as they can't be with their loved ones or have funerals attended in the normal ways. I am curious about what life will be like for us all when all this is over. I tend to think of it as this year is a right off and I hope next year the coronavirus will have passed as I can't cope with the uncertainity of not knowing how long this is for. But I am afraid that I might be wrong and that it may last for longer than a year. I wish I could just go to sleep until it is all over and the pandemic is over.

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Fed up of nothingness there is nothing to do how much longer can this situation go on for its soul destroying and boring

I want to make travel plans I wnat to go back to a normal life but no always restrictions and fear this is really negative

I wnat to be able to travel to the next town for walks and go places not stuck in this miserable place

People should have stayed at home and being given harsher punishment for breaking rules as sometimes it feels like there wasn’t a lockdown At all and people just been spreading this and making this lockdown seem like such an afterbirth

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I am sad, and low. I can't see my family, including my brothers new born baby. I can't see my boyfriend, who i have known and loved for 1 years but only been in a relationship for 2 months. I'm locked inside with my mum who just wants to argue. I'm struggling to sleep at night, but not able to nap in the day.
I  can't pop to the shop for a simple loaf of bread without having to wait outside for 40 minutes to get in, because everyone elses idea of essential shopping is £300 worth of food meaning they are taking hours to shop, and no one can enter the store until someone else comes out

Context: I know that it is very serious and I am moderately concerned for the future as it is so unknown. However, I do believe that we will recover as a society. So, although I am very sad for those who have lost their lives and list loved ones, I am not fearful for the future. I do not worry for myself as I am healthy and my job is unaffected by the current situation as I can work from home. I suppose one of my major concerns is the effect it's having on my wife as she is started to feel distressed and anxious about the situation, and as she is quite extroverted is beginning to struggle with being stuck in the house.

Context: I feel incredibly sad for families who have lost loved ones as I think more people have died than was necessary.  I feel angry at the way politicians have continued to look after themselves to the detriment of the people who they should be serving.  I feel angry that the NHS staff are not better looked after and I feel very frustrated with having been locked up for so long.  I am angry that in spite of saying they will focus on data and not dates, we are given firm dates only and the lifting of lockdown is not linked to how well or badly we are doing.

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I am easily distracted. As soon as I can focus on something I hear something on the news and I'm right back to feeling anxious.
My job is at risk so I'm worried about my financial situation.
I'm worried about friends and family.
I live by myself and I'm quite lonely.
I'm concerned about all the incredible people helping others. Everytime we hear about another healthcare worker who has died it makes me feel physically sick.
I can't wait for things to get back to normal, but I'm also not sure what normal is now.
5000+ families in this country forever changed.
I'm finding joy in the smallest of human interactions - thankfully mainly through the internet. I just miss my actual favourite people and want to see them and hug them rather than just see their faces on facetime.
I'm really really scared that someone I know and love will catch this horrible illness and die.

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Feel that too many people take risk and do not care for others.

I try to be safe but it feels as if others are losing patience or not caring about those who are having to work in a Covid risk  environment.

I think people are hoping the vaccine will save everything and we can go back to normal before the end the year. This is not to be safe or sensible, we should learn from our experiences

I do feel safe when at home and understand what needs to be done  to stay safe.
People who I know that have had vaccine have only had mild side effects and are glad they were able to

I feel that the differing symptoms everyone has makes it hard to keep track of whether you may or may not have Covid. Always on edge if feel slightly under the weather now

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I feel as though life is becoming far too repetitive. Lock downs seem endless and it feels as though we are existing and not living. Although lockdowns work to an extent they are not a realistic long term solution or one we should default to.I believe the government only uses them as they know people will comply now.

I believe that the world needs to begin to open up for the sake of everyone’s mental health and financial security.

As well, I believe no more future lockdowns should occur as people’s mental health is severely declining. We have to learn to live with the virus.

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The loss of life is tragic.  So many people dieing before their time.  Evenvworse is that theyare dieing alone witjout the support of their loved ones, family and friends.
The people working in and supporting the NHS are wonderful. It must be desperatly draining and tiring for those working on the front line in hospitals.
On a personal level, I find the lockdown boring and tedious, but fully understand and support it.
People need to stay at home.
 Feckless people who don't observe social distancing make me cross. This includes those that are inconsiderate in supermarkets and shops.

Context: I'm sad because it doesn't let me see my family, I miss them so much and I feel I may never see them again. The world has changed so much and I don't ever know if we will get back to normal again. I must my normal life back again. Like really I do. How will it go back to normal? Businesses are closing left, right and centre. People's anxiety are through the roof and mental health is being affected by all this. The world needs to come together and embrace all that are suffering from this pandemic.

Context: I am angry about the way the government has continued to deal with the virus - we can clearly see other countries have made much better progress. I am also sad for what a year of missed opportunities means for many people, and the fact that it still seems unclear when life might return to normal. Even though my life hasn't been negatively impacted financially, I can see that in many of my peers it has and this secondary stress and concern for others makes the route out of lockdown unclear. I am also extremely worried about what the long term impact on other health care services may be, and people who have delayed diagnosis of other conditions for over a year now.

Context: Before taking part in this survey, I wasn't even thinking about the corona virus today. Once I began thinking about it, I started to feel a bit agitated and anxious - when will this end? Will I get my summer holiday abroad? Will Boris ban outdoor exercise, because stupid people do picnics in the middle of a pandemic? I am really angry at those people, because they do not respect the others, who follow the rules. Because of them, the whole society might get punished, even though most people are staying at home and not gathering outside. I also really miss my friends and my boyfriend, whom I haven't seen in two-three weeks. It's boring without him and every day just drags on. At least I have my dog, so I am never *too* bored.

Context: I am fed up about it all now. The sooner life returns to normal the better, it seems ridiculous that the country is holed up at home with infection rates so low. We should be able to move forward with sensible measures to keep vulnerable people safe. Is it really dangerous to have a haircut right now in the uk? I’m not sure, particularly when supermarkets are rammed full. I am just exasperated and I’m not convinced restrictions will go when the government have said they will look at doing so. But we will see

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I have had a chronic illness that has left me housebound and often bedbound for ten years. Last month my partner of nearly 9 years ended our relationship as she did not want to look after me any longer. I am living on a friends floor as i have no money and no accommodation. Nobody recognises my illness as it is not understood, even by the medical profession. Believe me when i say, i could not care a jot about the corona virus. People were selfish and ignorant before the virus, they will continue to be ignorant after all this is over.
and i will still be in bed . . .

Context: Frustrated that so many plans have had to be cancelled. We were supposed to be travelling abroad (within Europe) several times during the next few months.The unknown of when the situation will end is worrying. Hopeful that it will start to get better. Some level of worry about getting the illness and our relatives getting it. Fear that my children will be ill. I range from being fairly relaxed as it is genuinely nice to have all the family at home to getting tense about when and how life will get back to normal. I worry that my mum will be due a significant birthday within the next month and will likely have to spend this time alone which will impact her mood greatly. I'm appreciative that the weather has meant that we have spent time in our garden and that we are lucky enough to have a nice place to live in. Money worries do rear their ugly head from time to time but for now we are surviving. Our youngest child is very very bored and it is getting harder to motivate her to do anything. I'm concerned about the impact on the children's socialising skills at the end of this too.

Context: I feel not too anxious about the corona situation however i feel quite lost and lonely, almost empty rather than sad. I feel bored and tired more often but not angry, i’m a little bit anxious about getting ill but not too bad, however my mum and dad are key workers so i’m more worried about catching it, i don’t feel as anxious as usual tho. I am struggling to feel motivated to do any work and i am struggling to get out of bed and struggling to fall asleep. I feel sad i can’t see my friends or boyfrind

Context: I feel sad thinking about all the things I have missed out on in the last year being stuck at home and not being able to go anywhere. It has affected my child's development greatly and he has missed out on so many opportunities. I haven't been able to see my friends and family for nearly 1 year now, we were due to go abroad to see my in-laws but had to cancel this. It makes me sad to think that they haven't seen my son yet and are not too well at the moment, I hope we are able to go back before their health deteriorates.

Context: I just feel so resigned. Schools go back next week after iver 2 months off and hopefully locjdoen ended by June but it all seems pointless now. I've lost touch with all my family and friends and relationships will not be the same now. I feel lonely but almost like I don't want this to change as got so used to being at home. I think people will just be wary if being around people for a long time. I feel anger at people who have flouted rules when a lot of us have followed the rules. I feel upset that people will continue to be worried even after it has all calmed doen a lot....it just feels like the world has changed.

Context: I mainly feel frustrated as there are so many things I want to do but I can’t, I’m wasting what should be the best few years of life (at university ) sitting in bed learning on my laptop and going to work, then for fun going on walks. I am very bored and want to get back to normal, every time I see someone disobeying the rules it annoys me as it is just prolonging lockdown for everyone. I miss my friends and family and I am finding it so hard to be stuck inside and not being able to see who I want and do what I want.

Context: I’m just fed up with it all. It’s been going on so long now and I just want everything to be back to normal. It’s so frustrating because this time last year it was just starting and I never thought it would go on this long. I hope everything can get back to normal by June as planned. I’m skeptical though! I’m worried the timeline will be extended! My toddler hasn’t been able to go out and see other children and play like we would have done. I’m going to make sure we do so many activities together!

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I am very scared and worried for members of my family. I am also very concerned about the future. I am having great difficulty in sleeping and I am also very worried about my mental health. I am not working at the moment and I am worried about where my next meal will come from. My mortgage will still need paying and I do not know where I will get the funds from.

My in laws are both in their 70s and do not social isolate. I am very concerned about both their physical and mental health. They do not stay in even though the guidelines state that they should for their own safety.

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Having just read the news about Boris Johnson being taken into Intensive Care, I feel a huge sense of sadness that these may be the last hours of potentially the greatest PM in my lifetime. Genuinely hoping he pulls through, gets us through this dark time and does the business for Brexit, this Country needs a character and a leader like him at this time more than ever.
As stated, this is an incredibly dark and dystopian time for the Country and the World, I can only hope that when the dust has settled those culpable will be held to account, be it financially or criminally. This isn't a xenophobic statement either, people and Countries, no matter who they are need to be held accountable for the pain and suffering caused.


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I feel very sad at the huge and unnecessary death toll in this country and how other countries are also letting their citizens down too. It's sad to look at the graphs each day and feel like 'oh good only X number of deaths' followed by realisation that that means a bereavement for so many families. It's also unnerving to think of the longterm effect on poorer people and small businesses...it's hard to picture what the new post covid world will look like.
Alongside this I'm feeling positive that the vaccines will have some effect in the coming months. I'm pleased that schools are going back so children at least aren't missing out any more.

Context: I think overall I feel sad at the actions of people. It's been a really awful time for everyone, and I think it's really shown people's true colours which makes me sad. I'm also quite fed up of the whole situation. I want to travel to see family and have a glimpse of normality back, but it feels like it's never going to happen, sometimes due to irresponsible people ruining it and not following the rules. However, I'm feeling optimistic too with the vaccine situation. Very mixed feelings overall.

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I feel sad. I feel sorry for those who are treating patients, I feel sorry for those losing loved ones. I'm tired of certain politicians. I'm hoping that when this is all over the NHS will be properly funded and NHS staff properly rewarded. I fear for those in poorer countries.

I feel that those that have been inept at responding to this crisis, Trump I am looking at you, will be punished at the polls. I feel that this will be a massive wake up call to those who care too much about material possessions. I feel that for those who survive this, life will never be the same,

Context: I am more concerned about the future for the young and the risk to that from crashing the economy essentially to save the very old.  The intergenerational unfairness was huge before this crisis.  It's will be much worse afterwards I fear.  The lockdown is far worse for the poor too.  All other health issues which affect younger people are not getting treated properly any more.  This is very sad.  Pretty unfair too.  The young have not had their life chances unlike the old.  And our future depends on them.  Life expectancy will plummet as a result of this lockdown.  Stopping ordinary life with the idea that we can save everyone vulnerable is misguided.

Context: I think we are at the end of the coronavirus situation with the help of the vaccines. I don't think covid changed my lifestyle much to begin with and I feel somewhat the same as I did before the lockdown. I think we will start seeing more antivax posts on social media now that younger generations are getting vaccinated. I think more people will want to work from home now that they know that they can. I feel like outbreaks are going to occur more often considering climate change isn't taken seriously as of yet.

Context: Whilst I really am fearful and anxious about this pandemic and what the future holds, I do currently feel more relaxed as my whole family have been safe at home with me. I also already suffer with contamination OCD, severe anxiety and occasionally depression so all those feelings are particularly high on a daily basis but have strangely calmed down since the lockdown and being at home with my family. Before the lockdown my anxiety and ocd was completely out of control and I was having panic attacks each night.  I am very sad about all the poor people who have lost their lives and feel awful for all their loved ones.

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The kids are going back to school on Monday, but numbers aren't as low as they were last September. I'm resigned to it, but I wish we could've had lower numbers first. I think numbers are going to climb - the lateral flow tests feel like making our kids do something unpleasant to themselves twice a week for not that much diagnostic help. Primary kids are unmasked and classes are packed and not particularly ventilated. At least the local university isn't going fully back before Easter, so perhaps our local numbers won't spike - but TBH I keep a close eye on daily covid data, I'm not sure if that's good or bad for my mental health, but I like to draw graphs. Our local numbers aren't falling for the last 3 weeks while we've been 'in lockdown' and we now know kids can catch and transmit covid, often symptom free themselves... so schools going in fully feels dodgy. In January - with numbers really high, and schools looking like they were going in I had resigned myself to catching it and hoping I got lucky (3 of my friends have had it badly, but nobody I'm close to has died). Now, with my age group maybe getting the vaccine before the summer it's going to annoy me if I get it now.

I'm convinced this government makes consistently bad decisions and makes things worse. The people who are being convinced that we have a clear timeline to 'back to normal' make me feel a bit sad, a bit angry at the state of the PM, all that.

Context: I feel very anxious about the global coronavirus situation both from a population level and on an individual level. I have previously been hospitalised in ICU when I was 18 with pneumonia so whilst I feel very concerned about the health implications for myself I also feel a very strong empathy and sympathy for all of the individuals suffering with coronavirus, and the families which are being affected by it. I believe this anxiety is made worse by the constant media attention, although I do understand why this is necessary given the severity of the situation.

Context: I don't really feel anything too strongly. My lifestyle has been somewhat unaffected by the outbreak except for food and essentials being out of stock which is only a small inconvenience. I feel uneasy due to the vast amount of information about the virus but no real way to check the accuracy or truth to the claims I read. Filling myself up with unverified information about the virus does the most to affect my mood, You have to go through a lot of baseless claims and false information about the virus before you find something with substantial evidence

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Less sanguine than I was, feel a little relieved that have had first vaccine, although personally I feel a little depressed generally.
I do not feel this is only due to pandemic situation but also other personal factors.
Life is ""grey"" at the moment with little relief, I do not believe that th lockdown will properly end for a good few months yet and that activities will continue to be constrained by covid rules such as social distancing, hand washing maybe mask wearing, society will not return to pre pandemic state for most people.

Context: I just want this to be all over and we can try to return back to normality even though I know we never will go back to normal. I mean what is normal? Are we ready to live in a world where we are not gonna have any freedom at all but are being led to believe that if we get the vaccine we are moving towards our freedom. We are moving towards the pull of the government and it is very sad to think many are completely oblivious to all that is going on. When I have children they are going to be living in a completely different world to that I grew up in and they are not gonna know any better. They will believe that a country that is in control of your freedom is completely normal. Makes me think twice about bringing children into this corrupt world.

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I think we need to move on.  We need to get the economy moving again and we need to get the young people back out there.  I feel so sorry for them, they have lost so much.  More and more people are being vaccinated so we should start to ease lockdown now and do it faster.  I have had my vaccine and it knocked me out so I understand how serious the virus is but I think the vulnerable should be made to shield (which a lot aren't doing) thus allowing school kids and teenagers to live their lives.
I feel so sad that my daughter in her second year at University has had her time ruined.  She will never get this time back.
I am currently looking for work but until the economy gets back on its feet there is little out there.  This is causing increasing concern.

Context: I feel like people could be doing more to stop the spread of the virus. It upsets me to see people socialising and having barbecues ect. This is not pleasent for anyone but the sooner we stop the spread the sooner we can go back to normality. I think the government is doing an okay job with regards to keeping people informed with daily news briefings and TV adverts. But they are not doing enough to protect our front line health workers. I am greatful for our front line NHS workers and I am amazed by the number of people who have come out of retirement to risk their lives to save others. I am hopeful that society will develop a bettrer appreciation for our key workers. Our doctors, our nurses, transport workers, supermarket workers and delivery drivers. It is them not the bankers that keep the world going.

Context: Sad. I feel so sad about the loss of life right around the world. I'm sad about the folk who flout the rules and put others lives at risk - are they selfish, ignorant or what? I'm sad that the people of the US have such a t**t as a president and will see a big death toll.  But mostly, I'm sad for the over-worked, stressed NHS workers who work so selflessly and who are so under-resourced. Yesterday it was anger at all these things - especially the idiots who won't do as they're told. But today it's sadness.

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Worried about the bigger picture but happy that I am doing what is asked of me and all I can in this situation.
At home I feel I am keeping myself and my family safe, I cannot understand people who are flouting the rules of lockdown and are still going out.
The main impact on me personally is the ridiculous issue that shopping has now become, and having my preschooler home all the time, and we cannot visit grandparents.
There is a very real fear of the virus as it seems to be attacking v seriously people of all ages/gender etc, so I am doing all I can to hope I can protect me and my family - and my wider family I am trying to shop for 3 other households as well as my own as they are vunerable and have no other options.

Context: I am sick of this virus...I have been unwell due to coronavirus, I spent almost 3 weeks being unable to breath due to this, and I am now sick of lockdown and sick of constant tv updates regarding this virus, I want life to go back to normal.I feel scared that my elderly family members will contract this disease. I want to return to my normal life however I understand that this may not be allowed to happen for the foreseeable future. I wish our government had taken advise from scientists when they were first warned about this and spent our money on properly preparing for this obvious pandemic rather than spend money on useless things

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very sad and fear for the future. People need to say at home to avoid catching this further.
People need to listen and follow the rules.
Very uspet for people who have had this, there needs to be a cure to aviod this spreading further and  further all over the world.
The government need to be honest in this situation and lockdown should of been last month. this has meant this has spread. All scientists need to work together to solve this problem.
The media needs to stop spreading panic in the world. They created panic buying.

Context: i feel much more safer as i have had my jab but the way people behave is terrible no social distancing not everyone wears a mask and thinks nothing of coughing and moans about shops not being open when people are dying , i feel very sad at the selfishness of people and it feels like its not a minority either it feels like about 60% are acting in this way , i feel disapointed that if a even worse virus happens i have no faith in people or the goverment to look after people , the goverment should be way more stricter and say everyone has to wear a face covering or mask and that should apply to children who run everywere up to people

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I just feel like it is spreading way too fast, as I work in a supermarket, I have to walk past people in a daily basis despite lockdown.

I would be much happier if more people followed the lockdown advice given by the government. I still keep seeing people sitting on their street drinking beer and not having a care in the world.

People seem to go from being mildly ill one day to requiring hospital treatment the next day.

I hope the vaccine for Cov is ready sooner than the predicted timeline of 18 months. Too many people have already died from it.

Context: Sad but slightly hopeful that the worst is over and things can start getting back to normal very soon.  I am still waiting for my vaccine but my brother had his jab yesterday so it feels that things are starting to move in the right direction.  This year has been incredibly difficult but I am starting to think about planning things for the future for myself and my partner.  I am currently working from home on a permanent basis and am looking forward to getting back into the office and interacting with my colleagues and other people again,

Context: I am generally anxious as it is, but currently this primarily relates to losing loved ones who are vulnerable, and huge suffering globally. I ruminate a lot on elderly/sick people potentially being on their own with no help, my family being in another country where i am unable to be of assistance and so on. I have a little anxiety with regards to my own health, but as i am young and relatively healthy, and being cautious, i think i stand a reasonable chance. I feel angry when people do not take the necessary steps to prevent the problem - what we are being asked is not difficult, and i struggle with the daily moaning about how awful it is, i think we are very fortunate and could really do what is being asked very easily (for the most part) and without much difficulty.

Context: I am concerned about the current COVID-19 pandemic but I’m also aware I am doing everything possible. I’m angered by people not following basic rules and the situation proving to be getting worse. I’m anxious for my friends who are in the higher risk categories and also for my job. I worry about when normal service will be resumed and how the country will recover afterwards. I am sad primarily due to the lack of human interaction although I am grateful for my house mate who makes things much happier.

Context: I feel concerned and angry about other peoples actions. People have been stupid and selfish, carrying the virus with out symptoms thinking it doesn't effect them. I'm scared to go out, even for a walk or exercise. I'm hopeful that things will soon be safe but have no faith or trust in other people. I've had the first vaccine and it made me extremely ill for 4 days and has made me even more scared of Coronavirus. But I am looking forward to hopefully being able to see my friends again as I have felt very isolated and alone for the last year.

Context: I really want to go out with my friends. Sad about missing out on my last year of university. It is hard to work from home. Masks are annoying. We have to wear them at the library so it puts me off going.  Want the gym, want my friends, want my life back. It is so so rubbish. Very hard to maintain your mental wellbeing when you have to stay inside. I have been sleeping a lot more than usual with a lower mood than usual.  I am very excited for corona to go away so I can go on holiday, see my friends and see my family properly.

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Utterly fed up of the complete fiasco, the environmental impact of all the single use PPE, the mental health toll, the financial loss, the personal loss, the complete change to democratic rights, the ludicrousy that one year on this is still a key focus when climate change, malnutrition and so many other vitally important situations deserve attention

If I never hear the word bubble, covid, mask, lockdown, tiers it would be far too soon . The impact has been huge and yet the government and schools want us just to carry on as though we don’t need to process the hideousness of the past year

Context: I feel sad that this situation has arisen and long for 'normality' to return, but hope that when normality returns people remember to appreciate the important things in life. As the situation is ultimately out of my control I feel fairly relaxed as there is nothing I can do about it, but look forward to a vaccine being created. I think the UK government has responded to the crisis quite well. I wonder how much longer they can keep up the lockdown without there being significant issues and do worry that there appears to be no restriction on who can travel into the country as even if we do get on top of the virus spreading, there is nothing to stop someone bringing the virus back again from overseas.

Context: I think I am fine, but also I feel the inability to concentrate within my own home whilst doing university work. I have tried to support the NHS by volunteering for several positions, and in the hope to use up by time more productively. Sometimes, I have days where I dont have that much to do, but I have a constant to do list which I keep working on. I feel sadness for the many people who have lost their lives in these tragic times, and quite scared for the times which are ahead of us. I am afraid we have not reached the worst peak yet. i also sometimes find it scary that countries are not listening to each other, for example Sweden. I recently, have been forced to return to the UK after being on ayear abroad for my university, and Sweden still functions as normal. i am worried they may turn into countries similar to Italy.

Context: At the moment i am really happy that a lot of people have now recieved their first covid jab including myself, partner and friends.Sad that people are still dying of covid but hopeful that everyone will get the first covid jab soon.Annoyed that some people still say covid is not true and social media companies still allow them to post false information on their sites.Upset that many people are still waiting for life changing operations with the national health service.Concerned that itis going to take many years for the poorest countries to recieve their vaccine due to the rich countries buying up the worlds supply


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I am concerned for the ill and especially the vulnerable who may suffer in the future. I am also sad about the poor government preperation and response to the pandemic - I believe that its effects in the UK would be less had preventative actions been taken.

I also think the media response has been somewhat mixed. While it is indeed sad that the Prime Minister is in hospital suffering with the corona virus, he and his government have consistently damaged the NHS's ability to act correctly and his own lacklustre leadership has only cemented this. His ""herd immunity"" strategy all of a sudden doesn't seem so smart when he and his ministers realise their wealth and power doesn't put them above the rest of the herd, does it?

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I am optimistic that things are getting better. Corona has affected my current life a lot being heavily pregnant, I am now unable to work and have had to leave my work 12 weeks before expected to have my baby, however I am thankful to still have my family and friends and am excited at the prospect of seeing them again soon. I am now a lot less worried about the idea of catching the virus and becoming seriously ill and I think the vaccine roll out has been very reassuring to many people.
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I feel sad at the state of the world and country - that people are dying, care workers are dying trying to save people and do their job, domestic abuse is rising, the living conditions of so many families in this country who are now cooped up inside. I don't feel that the government are supporting health workers or the poorest and most vulnerable in society and that makes me angry.

I am anxious about my own situation and my family and friends, and fear that something could happen to them and I wouldn't be able to help. I feel lonely.

Context: I am frustrated about the prolonged lockdown in the UK after Christmas, as I feel outdoor sports should've been allowed to continue. I'm looking forward to some return to normalcy from the 29th March and onwards. I am disappointed by the eased restrictions around Christmas time, as I feel they are responsible for the 3 month lockdown that we are currently in. I am very much looking forward to June 21st (fingers crossed on the date), even though  I am starting a new job that day! It has been a very strange year and am looking forward to things being back to normal

Context: I feel very worried about upset about the Covid situation.  I think it has been badly handled by the UK Government and is leading to greater social divisions.  I am worried that it will take years for us to get out of this situation.  I am worried that life has changed forever and the true effects of the pandemic - health, social, educational - will not really be known for at least 10 years.  I think this has also been used as a money and power grab by the UK government while people are distracted.

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I feel like we were just starting to be hopeful about a genuine beginning of the end of the pandemic but all the talk of a third wave and it being harder to control than the previously ones has really added to my anxiety and leaving me feeling a bit hopeless and sad. I’m also sad about all the things that have been lost as a consequence of trying to survive the pandemic. Im lucky to have not lost anyone close to me so far but I do know people who have been ill and a lot of people who have lost livelihoods and possible futures.

The thought of how things might struggle to get back to normal and the fallout from the pandemic that will probably last for years to come also add to the sadness and hopelessness.

Context: Currently I am frustrated that I cannot go out and do the things I would like to do. I of course completely understand the reasoning and thats fine but I cannot help but feel slightly trapped. Also I am worried for my American friends, as the healthcare system there probably cannot even be  called a system. I am also nervous for others that I know that are more vulnerable. If I get it, I do not care, I will be fine, but if they get it, I cannot be sure what will happen. That is the part that scares me.

Context: I feel quite worried because my mum would be considered falling under the category of at risk. I myself would too as I have asthma however, I am more concerned for her than myself. I therefore will be working from home for at least twelve weeks regardless of lockdown rules which I do not mind so much but as someone that struggles with mental health issues and lives in a small flat, I am concerned that in perhaps a months time my mood will decline significantly. The sense of community I have seen online and on the news is encouraging and welcoming however, and gives me slightly more hope in a more loving, caring society after the severity of this situation calms down.

Context: I am still quite annoyed at the way the government has dealt with the whole pandemic in the UK but it very much feels like his period of time is coming to a close. Lockdown particularly the third time around has been difficult to deal with due to the disruption it's caused and the length of time it has taken. However, the vaccination process appears to be working fairly well and there does seem to be a way out of this mess which contributes to any optimism. Seeing countries in other places around the world return to normality has also contributed to such a feeling.

Context: To be honest i am a little bit worried about the whole situation as i have 2 young kids who I worry about daily don’t want none of this to affect them. Makes me question the world I brought them into. I also worry for my family and loved ones and wondering if they are ok and following the precautions. But i am staying in doors and communicating with family and friends and checking up on everyone that I know via social media. I am a very care free person in general and try not to make things bother me so I’m trying to not let it get to me and just follow what MR JOHNSON has has stated regarding lock down procedures.

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Feel confused how this has escalated so quickly within a couple of weeks. The way i am feeling about the corona situation is it feels like we was very unprepared. The way i am feeling about the corona situation is that i am feeling fed up. The way i am feeling about the corona situation is i feel sorry for the children who are missing their routine and normality. The way i am feeling about the corona situation is i
Feel confused how this has escalated so quickly within a couple of weeks. The way i am feeling about the corona situation is it feels like we was very unprepared. The way i am feeling about the corona situation is that i am feeling fed up. The way i am feeling about the corona situation is i feel sorry for the children who are missing their routine and normality. The way i am feeling about the corona situation is i
Feel confused how this has escalated so quickly within a couple of weeks. The way i am feeling about the corona situation is it feels like we was very unprepared.
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Feel confused how this has escalated so quickly within a couple of weeks. The way i am feeling about the corona situation is it feels like we was very unprepared.

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From a medical point of view, I am not concerned for myself. I am worried about elderly relatives, in particular my mother and grandmother.

I am feeling anxious about the financial implications later in the year. I don't know whether my company will be forced to make redundancies & this will be very difficult to manage.

I feel sympathy for those who are more greatly affected than me and gratitude towards those who are on the front line.

I dislike all the bile and anger on social media towards the government. Of course mistakes will be made, but nobody would handle such a situation perfectly.

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Sadness for those who are dealing with the loss of family, friends and loved ones.  Concern for people who have to keep working - whether shop staff and delivery drivers, transport workers, key workers, NHS and other people in blue light roles.

Some anger and despair at how badly the government are handling this and communicating about it - such garbled and badly phrased messaging which doesn't resonate with people. Furious that the government continually lie, about the number of ventilators, tests, availability of PPE kit.  I despise Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson for decimating the NHS of funds and setting the route for privatisation of medicine in the UK, and now they expect the NHS to save their political careers.

Context: Currently feeling very deflated with the situation regarding the coronavirus. But understand that taking the steps advised by the government will mean that hopefully we'll be able to get back to normality. I am grateful that I get to spend quality time with some of my family and lucky to be able to still contact close friends and external family. But i'm frustrated when seeing the news that whilst most people are doing the same as me and staying at home, others are ignoring it, and that angers me.

Context: sadness that we havn't seen family for over a month,anxious about having no work and uncertain if we will have any money coming in over coming months and worried about the future, Listless do not really feel like putting an effort into anything. Annoyed at USA and some of the FB postings I see from American friends who really should be more aware and a little less wrapped up in themselves. it should be the world coming together to work out how to solve and help together.Instead it is everyone for themselves,

Context: I’m less worried about covid because the vaccine is rolling out and I’ve already had my first dose. I would really like to get back to living my pre-covid life as soon as I can, because I miss it a lot. There are some friends and family that I’ve not seen in over a year and that makes me incredibly sad. I also study at university and that’s also been really difficult as my course requires in person teaching and studio space. There have been so many missed opportunities and memories due to this pandemic, and it angers and upsets me.

Context: Sad about the economy and lives the lock down has effected. Sad about the lives lost. I also feel fortunate to have a job, thankful for my family and a home. Because nurseries are open I have my sanity. I feel sad that as an Australian expat, my family hasn’t meet my 14 month old daughter and no idea when they will. I feel anxious about the vaccine shortage as I’m yet to get one. But I’m thankful my husband, who is a teacher, has had his. Mostly I feel like we’re all just waiting for life to restart. Things are nice and calm and our world is small but we know there’s so much more and we miss it

Context: I feel like time has gone past quickly and I consider myself in a luckier situation than some in that I've been able to get by okay financially (though I do not work) and I also had a lot of free time (which other people don't have) but didn't accomplish much, which makes me feel kind of guilty and disappointed in myself (though I have been unwell the whole time so that's one of the major reasons for that). Though the situation feels to have died down and people are no longer in as much panic, I still feel that things could've gone better if people took it more seriously and were more caring towards others. I feel annoyance/anger towards those that still refuse to do things like wear masks and not go to gatherings etc. as this is very selfish putting others at risk and ends up prolonging the situation. My family have been shielding for pretty much the whole time and I feel drained and low-spirited from being at home for so long and feeling like every day is the same. I worry for my vulnerable parents and my own poor health when we do have to venture out for things like doctors appointments. The fact that there are vaccines now makes me somewhat more hopeful for the future though.

Context: Currently, I'd say I feel a mixture of happiness as well as anxiousness and worry as everything is beginning to go back to normal in phases, starting with schools. I'm fine with this decision, but there's something in me as well as the news I've read up on that tells me it's too early to do so and we'll soon be back to lockdown once again. I'm also still quite unsure about the safety of my child at school, which is currently making me quite anxious, and I'm sure other parents feel the same way. In addition, it makes me quite unhappy that this entire pandemic could've been dealt with in a much more professional way, and due to the government's unprofessionalism, many people have lost their lives. That being said, I'm glad the vaccine rollout has been a good success and hope it carries on this way.

Context: I am feeling very worried about the statistics of the disease. Looking at the effects worldwide makes me worry it will have a lasting impact on the world as a whole when it's over, catastrophic potentially. Could compare it to a world war in thirty years time. Right now my biggest fear is spreading it to someone else. I may have already caused the death of another human being in this outbreak. Makes it very hard to muster the courage to go out to even get essentials, I've been tempted to try and get deliveries for the foreseeable future.

Context: At the minute I feel anxious, because I don’t know how we can move away from lockdown without causing another huge amount of cases of coronary. If there was some plan that the public were aware of then this would ease my anxiety but at present the government are not giving anything away in terms of what the next steps might be. Even if they do not know themselves 100% what will happen they must have some options that they are considering. It would be helpful for me personally to understand what they might be

Context: I feel quite sad as the measures taken to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have affected my family. My parents are not able to visit their grand-daughter (my daughter) and my wife and I may be unable to go on our planned 1st holiday with our child. I am moderately worried about my close family's health but my over-riding emotion is sadness at everything that has been and will be missed out on due to self-isolation measures. I am not fearful as my current employers have furloughed me but agreed to pay the remaining 20% of my wages so although I am technically not working at present I am still receiving full pay and can therefore spend more time with my wife and child. My wife is an NHS Key worker and as such is working a lot, I am moderately scared of her contracting the virus but I know it will not affect the 3 of us too much.

Context: I feel sad that the career that i have worked so hard for has been taken away due to restrictions placed by coronavirus. Even though I agree wholeheartedly with the restrictions and feel that people are being too cavalier with meeting up and doing what they want to do regardless of the risk it places on other people, I still wish that the restrictions weren't there.  I feel anxious that I don't know what to do if i can't regain the professional standing that I had beforehand. I feel sad that I can't spend time with my family. I feel trapped in my small flat and unable to travel anywhere. I feel very anxious about the future and feel that time is running away from me but everything is staying the same and I feel powerless to do anything about it.

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I think It's the uncertainty thats got me worried. How long will be inside; Can the economy recover after this? Will I lose my Job? Will my parents lose their jobs?

Staying at home does get frustrating and I am sad that we may be here all through summer, but I will do what I need to i.e. stay at home, as I am doing my part to save the NHS.

Seeing people outside, having picnics gets me annoyed as they maybe spreading it and causing everyone to stay at home longer.

I think the government should do more to reinforce staying at home, make the policies strict so people are forced to stay at home.

Context: I am sad for all the people that have died and their families and I'm worried for myself and my family. I am constantly worrying about symptoms developing and I am worried when I go out to get food. I am hoping than things get better soon and that a vaccine can be developed. I am anxious to get back to normal and see friends and family again and do normal things. I am annoyed at those people still going out as normal and putting other people in danger. I am concerned that something like this will happen every year and that it will have an impact on our society for years to come.

Context: I believe that I feel less worried about the current situation than most people. This is as I am not at a big risk of getting the virus compared to other people. I feel as though the news about the virus is simply making people more and more scared such as myself. Overtime I have become more fearful of the virus and the effect it could have on the people I know. I have to be more careful in what I do to stay safe and to keep the others around me safe. I am hoping that the current lock down situation will be over soon but I am also slightly worried that this may increase the number of cases as well if people are not careful.


Context: The anxiety and fear I felt when this all started has passed. I’m now just sad that the world has been plunged into this situation, that people are dying, that people aren’t taking it seriously. I’m sad that I’ve missed out on important memories and milestones. Sad. That’s the only way to describe how coronavirus has made me feel now. I guess there’s also a glimmer of hope, with the vaccine rollout. But it’s only a small glimmer, I don’t have high hopes for any sort of the previous normal to return any time soon.. and that makes me even more sad.

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Context: The Coronavirus feels very surreal, it has dramatically changed life in this country and the world and has highlighted how weak the world is at dealing with a pandemic. We are lucky that this virus doesn't have a high mortality rate, as the world was woefully underprepared. I feel a little scared about how long this is going to last and the lasting damage it will have on the global economy. Also, it feels like I'm in the film groundhog repeating the same day over and over and this is very boring

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My feelings are extremely conflicting in this situation and I feel as if they are battling against each other. One the one hand I am devastated by the tragedy and have a lot of anxiety and fear surrounding it, but more fear for others than myself. On the other hand of this, I have a sense of relief that I have more time and mentally I feel a lot less pressure on myself to develop in terms of my career and social life - but I feel guilty for this as there is a much larger problem at hand here.

I have a lot of anger towards the government in the UK and around the world concerning how they are handling the situation. I feel helpless that I cannot do anything about it in terms of how they handle things. I believe they have the power to save so many lives but haven't done all they can.

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I know someone who has had severe health problems from contracting covid and has potential brain and lung damage. I myself am frustrated with lockdown and how my life is on hold but feel guilty for thinking like this as other people have suffered much more. It makes me feel selfish but I am angry that as a healthy individual I am effectively a prisoner in my own home.
I have had my first vaccine but had bad side effects from it and was bed bound for  3 days. I am not looking forward to the second dose and have thought about taking time off work in case I'm ill again.

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I feel worried about the future but also hopeful that things are improving. I am trying not to believe it will all be over soon in case we have another set back.
I feel fortunate to be at work and sometimes that means I can forget this is going on. When the children go back to school it will feel a bit more normal. I am worried I have forgotten how to be myself without coronavirus looming over me.
I am worried about the educational and emotional effects it may have had on my children and I worry that this has taken up such a large portion of their young lives.

Context: I feel sad for all the people infected and those that died and their families. Somewhat pissed off at how the government have handled the outbreak airports and eurotunnel still open...Particulary concerned at Boris Johnson with the situation of him still continuing to shake hands even with coronavirus patients...no wonder he is in hospital at the moment showas a disregard for the situation, fear the worse is yet to come. Me personally I am not worried health wise more concerned for my eldely parents and of course the effect it will have on our everyday lives moving forward

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I feel sad that many people around the world are getting ill and losing lives due to the coronavirus covid 19. I hope people adhere to the rules and advices given by the NHS and prevent the further spread of the virus. However there are still some people who are not following the instructions hence people with weakened immune system may be affected as a result.
I feel like some people don’t understand that they may not be significantly affected by the virus but they can spread it to someone vulnerable.

Context: I feel stressed due to the financial situation my family are in, my work are threatening my job due to the vaccine and forcing it onto the staff. The worry and anger this is causing is affecting my health and wellbeing mentally and physically is a struggle, once the country opens up I hope it approves for us all, a night out would be a relief, hopefully getting an idea of where to get funding to start a new business will come through otherwise I can see myself getting up and walking away from this current situation

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At the moment I have mixed emotions.

Anger at how the pandemic began. Anger at the people who are determined to carry on living as normal when the majority of us are sticking to the rules. My children want to see their grandparents and cousins and friends but they know they can't and the reason why they can't but it is difficult to explain when they see people continuing to play football etc.

I'm angry that my son has missed nearly half a year of school. That it took 2 months for y daughter to get into a routine for nursery and not scream every morning but we will have to start from square one.

I miss my work and my colleagues, I miss my friends and my parents and siblings. I'm upset that we have had to cancel our holiday.

I'm worried as my husband has to continue to work and risk bringing the virus home everyday for a low wage. I'm also worried that the lack of routine will have a negative impact on my mental health.

All my emotions do not matter when you think  of how many people have died worldwide  to this virus.

Context: I miss my boyfriend (who we recently was kicking things off so suddenly changing to virtual interaction only was a bit strange) I'm disgusted at how the public aren't following the rules, and anxious and in fear due to the spread because of those people. I'm scared for my own family and my own health, not just for the sake of COVID but if something else were to strike one of us or myself, that appropriate help would not be available. On top of this, I still have the workload and responsibilities of a young student who recently got a car and flat, my MOT and tax (despite being new to me) is due during lockdown, which brings me to one of my final points and feelings, general confusion towards what the government is advising - there has been varying contradictions from the government on what we should and should not do. And I don't like such leniency in some cases (such as my non-essential worker father still being loopholed into doing work) and strictness/being difficult in others such as my MOT and tax situation.

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I am perplexed as to how the government could have done such a monumentally bad job but there be such little opposition to this. I am angry with Labour for their in action. I am angry with the public for continuing to support people who do not act in their interests. I am sad overall as I feel that there is no opportunity to make any positive change.
My financial position has not changed.
I am happier now since I have had a vaccine even if this was not delivered within the guidelines as per the people who developed it.
My team at work are experiencing wellbeing issues as they have experienced multiple workplace bereavements and personal losses.

Context: I’m sad about how many people have died and the livelihoods lost. I’m angry at the governments mishandling and hypocrisy. I’m bored of lockdown. I miss my friends and family. I’m keen for things to get back to normal. My young children have missed out on so much. I want a holiday. I want to be able to do things. I’m relieved that nobody I’m close to died. I’m grateful my in-laws have the vaccine. I’m gutted two places I liked going to have closed down. I’m looking forward to summer and the roadmap.

Context: I still worry for the health and wellbeing of my family and friends, but my level of immediate concern has receeded somewhat with the onset of the vaccination programme and probably just from having lived in this pandemic world for some time now. I'm at the stage where I feel like I can start to begin looking at the future once more. In some ways I'm sure life won't back to the way things were but I'm looking forward to a time in the not too distant future when I can once again spend time in person with those that I love.

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I am a little anxious about catching the coronavirus myself, but more than that I am concerned for friends, family and wider society. I am thankful for staff and health workers who are working to fight this disease, but also angry that they do not have enough supplies or facilities to enable them to do their job properly.

I know this tough period must be done to help the wider society, but on a personal level, I am finding it hard to be locked down in my house all day. I do not have access to a garden and I am very much missing being able to go outside, in nature. I am alone in this city, along way from my friends and family. I am lonely and very bored from sitting in my small apartment each day.

Context: I'm tired of the Covid situation now. We need to start getting back to normal and reopening shops and businesses. The most vulnerable people have already been vaccinated, and everyone else will be vaccinated soon, so it's time to get life back to normal. I no longer feel worried or anxious about Covid, if I catch it then it shouldn't affect me too badly. We can't lock everyone away just to save the most vulnerable people in society. I think we need to let people have more freedom and be responsible for their own health.

Context: I am concerned about the risk of the disease to my family and my parents and inlaws.  It feels quite away from us and that we are safe but I worry we won't be.  I am enjoying running most days. I am concerned for businesses as some most be going bust.  I am worried about my holidays in the summer and if I can't go what will happen to our money.  I am also worried about going back to work and my kids going back to school and how we will manage to get back into a rountine.  However I am enjoying being with my family and a slower pace of life. I am catching up on myself and things I wanted to do.

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I feel the correct measures have been taken to prevent the spread of Corona however I'm very, very bored with being stuck inside all day every day. I have coursework to do but I don't have the motivation or desire to do it, my course is practical and online learning isn't effective because I learn more in a classroom environment. I go for a walk every so often but I don't like walking.
I spend most of the day watching Netflix and going on the Xbox but I eventually get bored and watch Youtube on my laptop and sometimes I just go back to bed and wake up a midnight and binge watch Netflix again till 4 in the morning and go back to sleep to wake up again at 1 pm, just to do the process all over again.
Each day is the same but if It prevents the situation from getting worse then I'm at peace with staying inside.

Context: I am Concerned and apprehensive about the future. I wish people would listen to guidance so we could get put the lockdown I want to return to normal. I hope the people I care about stay safe. My husband is a key worker and I’m glad he’s got normality but wish we could all either be together safe or have normality again. I hope we are able to travel again soon as we have special trips planned for later in the year but I fear that won’t happen I also worry about wether I have a job to go back to when this is over.

Context: I’m based in the U.K. so pretty excited about things opening up on 21 June. I don’t even want to think about how I would feel should that not happen because I’m tired by this whole situation, and so very tired of being sad and tired. I’m looking forward to seeing friends, not being so cautious all the time, seeing colleagues, getting dressed up, and dating. I sometimes find myself angry and weepy for no real reason then remember, there is a reason - the constant shadow of a global pandemic and still being inside twelve months later is more than enough of a reason to be angry and weepy.

Context: I am so worried how quickly this virus has taken hold .  it scary to see the death toll constantly rising and the pressure on the nhs. i really hoe that we fight it soon and we can all try and get back to some form of normality.  I wish that people would listen to the restrictions and stop putting us all in danger.  i am thankful that we are all together at home and safe.  I pray that all of our family and friends stay safe and dont fall victim to this awful virus.  I cant wait to meet up with all our friends and family and celebrate that we got through.

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I feel sad about the whole situation. Having heard the UK PM is now in intensive care, it hits home that it can affect anyone and everyone.

I'm annoyed with China for hiding the real scale of the issue, this has prevented other countries from reacting quickly to contain the virus.

I worry about my job; I hope the company stays afloat to enable me to return to work. I am currently furloughed, so I will have a lot of free time on my hands.

I hope all of my family the best health to beat this virus!

Context: I'm feeling slightly hopeful as people, including some of the people I love, have been vaccinated. I'm feeling anxious as I'm worried people will stop taking the virus seriously as infection rates slow which will cause it to go back up again. I find that older people who have already been vaccinated are now less willing to wear masks. I am also sad for a year of my life I missed my family and all life plans are on hold or are no longer possible. We were supposed to buy a house this year but are now on lower incomes and can no longer afford to borrow the necessary amount.

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I am relieved we seem to have a way through it but so sad that it came too late for so many and, in particular, two much loved family members. I feel a little angry it took them but mostly numb to feelings other than a deep sadness.  Covid has robbed us of our lives for the last year and has now robbed us of our loved ones as well. I am fearful that it will take others in the family before they are vaccinated or that the vaccine won’t be enough to protect us.

I am worried that opening things up again will cause a further rise in infections but at the same time I know it needs to happen so that we can test the efficiency of the vaccine. I think a lot of people will still be too scared to start living life normally again and it will be a long time before people will feel safe enough to stop wearing masks when near others or indoors with strangers. Some businesses will never open again

Context: I am angry and disgusted about people who don’t adhere to the rules and don’t seem to care. I’m fearful about my mum who has to work on the frontline as a medical professional (I would rather she was at home). Everything makes me feel more anxious than usual, in particular the sound of emergency service sirens makes me very uncomfortable and I don’t know why. I’m still working (from home) but struggling to focus. Sadness is high for me, mainly in the economic side, I keep worrying how many suicides coronavirus will cause due to economic impact and it makes me very sad, also who gives spare change now to the homeless? That is very sad I think

Context: This time last year, I was a lot more concerned and fearful. I routinely checked the latest statistics and facts about coronavirus as it slowly started to spread through the country. Now, my daily routine has moulded around the lockdown measures imposed by my country and my behaviour has adapted to absorb the doom and gloom that characterises daily life under such a devastating pandemic. It feels eerily familiar to not have to interact with other human beings for days at a time, and to do so induces not nearly as much loneliness as it seemed to last year.

Context: I feel exhausted from the whole situation. I am no longer fearful or anxious about Covid-19. I have already contracted covid and I have had the vaccine. I just want the whole situation  to be over as I feel that my youth is being wasted. Seeing how poorly the government has handled the situation compared to other countries makes me annoyed. I have achieved so many milestones and have been unable to enjoy them because of the pandemic. But I am slightly anxious about life returning to normal, I feel socially anxious. However, i would rather life returns back to normal than for this pandemic to continue.

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The hardest part is not being able to do the simple things, as a university student I liked going into uni, attending lectures, seeing my friends, having a study session at the SU. None of this is possible now, and it's hard to do it online and from home. As the weather has been getting better it's hard to play sports with friends, go to the beach or even do exercise cause all the gyms are closed. Spending more time with my partner is a positive however.

Oftentimes I find myself bored, sick of social media, and struggling to find something to do.

Context: I am not worried about it. I am pretty sure I already had it about six weeks ago. I had a temperature and persistent coughing for just over two weeks. I'm pretty sure that was the Corona virus  I am completely recovered now. I will have the Antibody test when it becomes widely available to see if I really did actually had it ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Context: I feel very sad for the people who have lost their lives to this virus, I also feel anger towards Westminster government,if they had acted quicker then lots of people would still be alive today, also I’m disgusted at Westminster for not helping the nhs more by helping them to have the right PPE to help protect them against this virus. Westminster government should be held to account when this is all over.england should also go on full lock down as they are not following the rules and they are spreading the virus more by not listening which makes me soo angry.

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I am very tired with it all. I feel sad that so much time has passed with so many missed opportunities. I feel sad for people who have lost loved ones. I have missed people and missed events and family birthdays and celebrations. I feel lonely through not being able to see and hug people. I do however also have some hope. I have had a vaccine. I have hope that things are getting better and that soon things will be more normal.
I believe that we will get through it but am anxious of the scars it will leave both physically and mentally.
I worry about the country’s financial situation and the job prospects for my children and grandchildren.


Context: I’m devastated to see many people dying, being unable to help or do anything besides staying in. It’s an everyday struggle to reduce exposure to news and find ways to balance it out with accepting that there’s little I can do. This crisis has unveiled the pain of inequalities and this breaks my heart. I cry every day thinking about those who do not have my privileges. Because people don’t choose to be poor, to be on the streets, to be in a vulnerable position and the indifference of the governments fills me with a mix of disappointment and anger. It’s also difficult to handle the anxiety of having family members in other countries and having to face many different realities and responses. The feeling of despair of going to bed at night and not knowing if my family will make it, how many friends i could lose, how many people cannot say goodbye. The only hope I feel is to think that this crisis will force the neoliberal system to change, we live in cannot carry on. That is the only hope I can cling on to. I try to go on about my day, work, walk for a short time, call friends but I can’t process the fact that at this time many families are mourning. It’s so hard to come to terms that this despair, angst, pain and profound heartbreak is the new normal.

Context: I am fed up being in lockdown. I want to go on holiday this year abroad. I know that we have to be in lockdown to keep infection levels low and stop people dying and wait for vaccine to be rolled out. I’ve had covid 19 last year and I have had first vaccine. My daughter who I was worried about didn’t get covid and has now had her vaccine. At same time I’m used to working from home and the simple life and not sure how much I will get back to rushing around everywhere. Hopefully all will progress although I guess there is the unknown of new strains so that will probably disrupt things. I live in Scotland so on the one hand it has been handled much better and on the other we live with a stricter regime and it makes me frustrated and angry at times.

Context: I am hopeful things will get better soon, with vaccination and infections coming down. But I am also tired and bored of lockdown. The winter months have been tough. I just want to be able to do things again and see family and friends. It feels like it's taking so long to get to that point. I feel I am getting impatient for things to get more normal. Each milestone the government has set out just seems so far away. I feel so lethargic and like I can't be bothered to do anything, even though I have more time.

Context: I feel sad for all of the time that has been lost due to the situation, and I feel pretty anxious most of the time due to multiple close family members being high-risk. Seeing people in my life and online dismiss the severity of the virus makes me feel hopeless and angry, as it feels like no matter how careful me and others in my family are, we are still at risk due to other's behaviours. Things are looking to get better however, as some of my family members have already received the first dose of the vaccine, and are close to getting the second dose.

Context: Like many people my feelings fluctuate regarding the present situation. From a personal point of view I am missing being able to visit family and friends and the normality of life. I am generally a positive person and try to make the best of a situation so in addition to working (I am a key worker) I am trying to use the time wisely, to take in the positives such as much clearer air from lack of pollution and a quieter world. I am fortunate in having a large garden (tiny house) to spend time in and value that enormously. Against that positivity, C 19 itself worries me enormously. From a personal health point I am quite vulnerable and news reports are terrifying. I am tremendously sad for those who have lost loved ones so far and fear for more tragedies. I am angry with the initial response from Gvmt, I feel that the threat of this illness was not taken account of sufficiently and quickly enough and the economy was prioritised. My hope is that the form of socialism the Tories have been forced to adopt will somehow be recognised as the only way a nation should continue but fear that in fact, a harsher austerity package than we have seen prior to C19 will be employed, and that will kill just as many poor, disabled and sick people as this virus. Overall right now, I feel sad for the world but hopeful that globally, nations could potentially use this experience as a healing one to mend fences with our neighbours and tackle the big issues together. I can hope at least.

Context: Grateful that a vaccine is being rolled out well and that my dad has had his first dose. Concerned for the long term impact of the virus on several friends who've had it. Slightly anxious about how the world will look next year. Pleased that there is light at the end of the tunnel and looking forward to being able to walk somewhere other than the same old streets soon. Worried that people won't be sensible and relax things far too soon impacting on the good work that's been done to get us this far.

Context: I'm frustrated at the people that haven't been listening to the government guidelines and are still going out socialising with their friends. because it means this is going to take even longer to get sorted meaning we will have to isolate for longer. I am also missing my family and friends because I can't see them. I'm Getting bored from having to stay at home and upset because it means I potentially have to cancel my holiday, that was booked almost a year ago. And other events I have planned for the summer will most likely have to be cancelled. There's aot of uncertainty about when everything is going to go back to normal that is the worst part

Context: I am wishing for the situation to be over soon but I am worried about the potential for it to carry on for a lot longer. I have not caught the coronavirus or known anyone to have caught it, so my worries are relatively small. It brings me hope to see people banding together since we are all in the same situation, however I feel sorry for everyone who is suffering. I am grateful to everyone working to combat the virus and those providing essential services during these times. I hope the world will recover quickly.

Context: I feel hope in terms of the corona situation. I still feel slight anxiety and slight fear but mostly sadness for the loss the situation has caused; loss of lives, memories and time - things that can never be brought back. I feel more powerful towards the situation having had the first dose of the vaccine, I feel the situation is under control (not completely but somewhat). It definitely spikes some anxiety in me in this moment but not large amounts, more sadness than anxiety and frustration. It makes me feel some fear for the future.

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I wish it would go away. I am pleased the government has got it's act together, but we need to come out of these restrictions. It is all dragging on too much and the economy is suffering, as am I as I have lost my job. We also need to consider the huge amount of money the government has spent. It is simply not sustainable. But at least the end seems to be in sight.

On the whole I feel reasonably positive I think. Certainly more that previously. I am pleased to have received the the vaccine, but worried about where it will all end.

Context: Regarding the coronavirus situation, I feel some form of hope that there may be a light at the end of the tunnel where we can have some sort of normality back in our lives. I don't believe that the roadmap we have been given by the government will be exact and I feel some stages are premature but I cannot wait to be able to see my friends again and go on holidays.  I also feel a sense of sadness when thinking about all of the experiences I have missed out on in the last year and will continue to miss out on for a while yet. However, most importantly I feel so grateful that my family are safe and well and that I've been able to spend so much more time with them this year than I have ever got to before.

Context: I live in the UK, and it angers and upsets me that some people are still not listening to the rules of the lockdown, because key workers and people that work for the nhs are literally risking their lives to help save as many lives possible. I miss my friends and my grandparents who I haven’t seen since the Christmas period. My exams at University have been cancelled and there’s still an uncertainty of how my work is going to be graded as a lot of my work is purely based on coursework (fine art degree). I’m worried about my friends and family who are key workers and my grandparents who are over 70 and have health conditions. I hope scientists and doctors find a treatment soon and have the facilities to mass produce the vaccine as soon as possible.

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Frustrating, the government's don't seem keen to fix the problems and there's a real risk things will get worse and we'll miss the vaccine opportunity. The problem is communications and messaging. Too much focus on rushing out of lockdown not limiting the impact of the virus. I try to not pay attention to the news as it's frustrating. Mainly feel sad all the time. Not having kids means that my life is quite different.

However, it's the weekend and I can chill out watching a film on Netflix.

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With things how they are right now, everything is still all over the place, although restrictions are lifting i am worried that we will go back into another lock  down. which means it has been over a year since i seen my best friend and her child and all i want to do is visit her and her family and spend some time there.
i am however happy that both sets of my grandaparents have had their vaccine in order to help fight covid, meaning that when restrictions lift fully i can go and visit them too as it has been awful not seeing them during covid especially when they are ill

Context: I am absolutely fed up. I'm so utterly bored and fed up. I want to eat in a restaurant instead of doing dishes every single night after eating my bog standard crappy cooking. I want to be able to fly home to Belfast and see my loved ones as I moved right before the pandemic and now haven't seen any friends or family in 18 months. I can't make any new friends as there are no social opportunities. Book club is cancelled and you can't make friends over random Zooms. I want to go to the cinema for date night and see a new film instead of watching Netflix on the sofa again. I want to go get a coffee with a colleague during my lunch break instead of shoving a sandwich into me in my spare room because I worry that because no one can see me, work might think I'm slacking. I wish I could have normal conversations witj colleauges rather than worrying about how things come across over email or having stilted phone calls because you don't know what their take on things are. I started the job just as lockdown started and have no idea whether I do tasks the same way as everyone else or take the same length of time. I have ran out of things to talk about and spend my time off half wishing I was at work so I'd have something to do. I understand why the restrictions are in place but am so frustrated that what should be the best time of my life is just being wasted sitting watching tv.

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I feel that the overwhelming majority of people are trying very hard to make this period of social distancing work but people need to try harder to protect our elderly and health workers.
I wish that the government had taken the matter MUCH more seriously 2 months ago and then we might not be where we are now with the lack of resources for the NHS. Their lack of clarity in the last few weeks has also made a worse situation today.
I feel that if the government had introduced the lockdown two weeks before they did, as France and Spain did, our situation would not be what it is now and we would have less deaths from the covid 19 outbreak.

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I feel sad about the deaths being caused by the situation, especially the recent death of a 13 year old and other young people without any prior known health issues. Also miss seeing my family and friends.
Worried about the future as theres no certainty of when a vaccine will be found. Feel bored at home all day with nothing to do. Hope everyone follows the lockdown rules in order to prevent more cases. Events that I had planned in the upcoming events have had to be cancelled which makes me feel annoyed.

Context: I feel a great sadness for those that have lost loved ones.  I am anxious about my family and friends and I miss them terribly.  I am comfortable in my home and do not feel trapped or anything like that.  I plod along, doing odd jobs and play games which makes me happy.  I am proud of people coming together to support one another and the generosity and kindness of strangers.  I worry about being separated from my partner and worry constantly about my dad who is a key worker.  I am grateful for my comfortable home and the fact that I have a garden.  I know many others are stuck in small homes with no outside space.

Context: i feel apprehensive, anxious, nervous and worried about the current situation. Not for myself but for the older members of my family who may succumb to the virus. Also for my partner who at the moment is working with vulnerable people, she is taking all precautions but nothing is 100% in this world. My heart also goes out to those people working within the NhS AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME. The country is pulling together but there are still people who still do not understand how serious the situation is.

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I feel sad because of the negative connotations associated with the virus.
I am not happy about the uncertainty surrounding the containment of the virus.
I am not worried about the ability of the country to bounce back to normality after the outbreak has dissipated.
The true effect of the corona outbreak in the UK is not quantifiable as far less people are being currently tested compared to the number of people who have been exposed to the virus. The most accurate information and statistic pertaining to the UK outbreak is the number of fatalities. It is however saddening to know that UK death statistics have not yet peaked.

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I'm anxious for my family's health and the security of my role at work. I feel this virus or mutations thereof will become a regular occurance after this initial outbreak and change lives and how we live.
The social injustice and tax dodging/bailout requests/bullshit government response that is currently being correctly bought to light will sadly be brushed aside once again when people get back to 'normality'. Individual fear and selfishness will wipe out any meaningful change that would benefit society as a whole. I'd love to see research to check my theory that Leave voters are the same dickheads hoarding loo rolls and walking about coughing and hacking because freedom man no one tells them what to do brittania rules the waves...anywhoo.

Context: Of course I am not happen about the situation og the world right now. people are not getting paid and so we have to manage our resources. what if we run out of money and resources. This situation makes it more difficult for those of us in search of job opportunities and its just really scary. I do hope God gets us all out of the situation soon cause i'm not happy to just be at home all day. Not to talk of the fear of contacting the virus as well. unfortunately non british citizens are not entitled to any benefits.

Context: I cry before I go to sleep more nights. I miss being able to just go out and see people. I thought I would be happy by myself but I’m lonely and I miss my family and friends. I’m concerned for my relationship with my boyfriend. He hates being on the phone and I’m struggling with this as I’m not in contact with him as much as I want to be. It’s tough to be stuck indoors with some family. They’re all very loud and some young. Teaching is hard in this environment too. I am working at Aldi so am able to socialise there which is great but there people are new to me and I want to see my old friends.

Context: Hopefull that we are coming to the end of this. Glad that we have kept our jobs and excited that our little girl will soon be able to play with her friends in the park, go to the zoo and the farm. Experience life as a toddler should out exploring and seeing people outside of her family. I am also looking forward to being able to travel abroad or just nip to the shops. Simple things you take for granted. I am worried however that the plan set out may not work based on furlough being extended. I hope this is not the case and it has enough lengthy gaps between each stage to prevent it from failing.

Context: I am worried about the country and the vunerable people who could catch the virus.  Trying to imagine what life will be like when we come out of lockdown in the uk. I feel that the jobless figures will rise and many firms will not re-open.  I am sure the the uk will comeback from this situation, but I feel life will be different for many people.  Being older it does not effect me too much except for the fear of catching the virus, but for the younger generation they have only ever known fairly good times and being able to buy what they require on credit and feel safe in the knowledge that they will be able to work hard and repay the debt.

Context: Not so much worried for my own health, more other people especially my own family as we have a 3 month old baby which is difficult in lockdown, especially for my wife. So anxiety for them and worried I'll bring it home as I'm a key worker that uses a lot of shared equipment. Also sadness for the ones who have lost people, especially because they cannot grieve properly. There is some happiness though, the roads are quiet, the air seems cleaner, people seem friendlier and its put the culture war caused by Brexit to one side, people have realised we have more in common than what divides us.

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I feel sadness at this time. We are a shielding family and I feel sad and missing my friends and family. My teenagers are missing out on so much of their teenage years.

It also angers me that people keep breaking the rules when we have stuck to every rule over the past 12 months. I am left feeling angry and sad at this situation that not all people are doing what we are doing.

I feel anxious that my youngest child is returning to school this coming week. Whilst I know she needs to return to school I am anxious as shielding is still in place until the end of March.

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I am concerned by how unequipped the governments have been in their response (Particularly in the early days of March, when they made many very poor choices and decisions. All of which is likely to jeopardise the well being of the UK as a whole) and disappointed in the public who are being inconsiderate in these times. I am also concerned for the small businesses, especially since both my parents own small businesses

However, I am confident that the economy and well being worldwide will bounceback after COVID-19 dies down. Additionally, I believe that we will be better for it, learning from mistakes made and being prepared for the future

Context: Angry. Lockdown situations have cost me my brothers life who was taken by suicide. His depression took over when he wasn’t able to carry out his usual escape routes. Furious with how many people this situation is affecting without them actually contracting the virus. I get the focus is on stopping the spread but more focus needs to be made on the devastation this is causing with people’s mental health. I have no doubt in my mind that if my brother could still get out and carry out his hobbies he would still be here and as he just wanted to be out alone kayaking or walking he would still be corona free I’m sure.

Context: I am beginning to become more relaxed about the corona situation as I begin to settle in to this new way of living. I have started to avoid news reports because of the sadness the stories and stats bring me - I am really struggling to cope with the concept of this 'needless' death. I have become a lot less anxious - of course I am wary of catching the virus but I have now accepted that fate is what it will always be, we can only take actions ourselves to minimise risk; we can never truly be free of the risk of this virus.

Context: I feel sad for all the families that have been affected by the coronavirus and the prospect that if I or someone close to me is hospitalised will be by herself and die alone. I am angry the government didn't do more earlier. I am sad about all the people that are affected financially by losing their jobs, I am sad for all the kids that don't understand why cannot meet their friends and cannot go to the playground. I fear that I will not be able to get another online order, i will have to go to the supermarket to buy food and I may get the coronavirus.

Context: I have lost hope at this point. At the beginning I was hopeful but now this pandemic just seems endless and I can’t imagine having my old life and freedoms back atm for another year at least. I am sad that what I thought would be a short isolation has escalated. I feel the UK government could’ve done more to protect us by closing borders like new zealand or australia and we could have had more freedom and our lives back by now. I only hope the vaccines will help us to get back to more normality as I am very hopeless at the moment and have lost all motivation.