Context: I feel a little bit more hopeful due to the vaccine but also hopeless because I miss my elderly grandparents and my old life. I also feel guilty sort of a survivor's guilt because so many have lost their lives. I am quite anxious for my vaccine and understand the order of priority but am worried incase I get covid beforehand. This past year has been one I cant wait to forget but I feel I may suffer longterm effects such as anxiety and depression. I am also fearful of going out too much. Realistically I just want things to go back to normal whatever the new normal will look like.

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Perversely it's created a shared spirit, albeit an anxious one.
It's like a reset switch, but more bad than good is going to come out of it. Sudden hardship will cause large problems and there needs to be full empathy from large organisations to reduce those problems.
There's not really a 'win ' situation here, it's a damage limitation exercise.
Large corporations (especially banks) need to be sympathetic rather than looking at opportunities to boost their public relations and marketing,
Most people I am aware of are keeping to the rules laid out by the government. i.e. keeping 2 metres apart, staying in the house, etc. But exercise is important, especially for those people in small houses with no garden, and I do not believe in demonising people who go to parks to get fresh air. If 20 odd people are hanging out together, that's something altogether different

Context: I'm feeling anxious about the situation because we now live in a changed world. This is an event that will be written in textbooks in the future and it's hard to fathom how truly extreme this will become. There is a peace of mind that I live in a country that has free healthcare if the worse was to happen and me or my family got sick. I know that i/them will be looked after and also thankful that despite an embarrassing week of panic buying. the country is coming together to help people through this

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I feel anxious about the situation. I am waiting to find out whether I am being furloughed. My other half has already been furloughed. I miss my family. It’s my mum’s birthday today and I can’t see her Is she is shielding. Is this life now? When will it end? Will I know anyone who will die? I have messaged my friends and they all seem okay but it’s not the same. Tv is boring after a while and I feel like I will soon be crawling up the walls.
I feel like the government is doing a good job, they have channelled the NHS. An institution that is properly the only thing all Brits agree on. We police by consent. Britons are turning on one another screaming stay at home to save the NHS.

Context: i'm scared that i will catch it and spread it to my partner and children. i have underlying health issues, asthma and i think if i catch it, then ill be a gonna. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Context: I am afraid for my friends and family. My grandparents are elderly with health complications and live in Nashville, if they became ill we could not go to them. My exams have been majorly disrupted, there are no job openings I can apply for and my private landlord at uni is still making us pay full rent with utilities included although we have been sent home by the uni. I feel uncertain about the future and how life will adjust to a somewhat normality after this pandemic. I have bad anxiety which is being exacerbated by this situation.

Context: More than anything the uncertainty regarding the length of the quarantine is the most concerning. The situation overall is not that difficult for me personally, but the quarantine began sooner than I expected so I didn't prepare as much as I could have. As a third-year university student, the changes in methods of teaching has taken some time to get used to. The preestablished weekly routine has been disturbed so there is a sense of losing track of time; every day feels alike, and consequently my sleeping habits have worsened. There are broader concerns regarding aspects such as graduation and the unexpected lack of certain resources. The biggest difficult that I have experienced is perhaps the separation from family members as I chose to stay within the university city.

Context: I am quite anxious about the situation currently as I cannot go and see my mother as she is in a high risk category so all I have been able to do is drop food at her door and wave through the window. I am a key worker and whilst I am working reduced hours, I am still having to work and are therefore more at risk than if I could just stay home. It is annoying when people don’t seem to be paying attention to how they need to stay at home or when greedy business owners decide that there ‘non essential’ business is key.

Context: I've just heard about Boris Johnson being moved to intensive care so it feels very surreal and my anxiety has intensified. I feel unmoored and anxious. I don't see an end to this which is very hard to come to terms with. When i have delay with anxiety before i have told myself things are temporary and will change but this is hard in current situation. I am scared for my children and my parents but there is nothing that i can do. Sometimes it feels so unreal that i can disaasociate from it for a while but it soon creeps back.

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I feel quite frustrated at the little choice and variety of things we have to do, but I also feel sad and a bit apprehensive. My closest friend lost her brother to Covid a week ago which is both frightening and tragic. He was otherwise healthy and it just goes to show how vulnerable we could all be to this illness we still know very little about,
I miss spending quality time with the people I love and am sick of speaking to people through screens. I also worry I have forgotten how to socialise well and have become more reclusive.

Context: I have not found myself yet infected with civid but I feel sadness for the people who have and surcomb to the virus, my anxiety is made worse when I do have to go out in public once a week and I feel anger watching the news because the NHS should never have been in the state it is now, and anger when I see groups of people not following government atvise, I just want to slap them if it wasn't for the 2 metre rule, I feel there is light at the end of the tunnel if people just cooperate, I have found that the lack of freedom has made me feel more depressed than usual however my spirits are kept high knowing this whole situation will end at some point and life will return to normal for the majority of us, infact after isolation for so long it will be like entering a new world, now I feel better

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I feel stressed, anxious and sad all at the same time about the situation in the world at the moment. I am a highly anxious person anyway amd this has greatly exacerbated it.
Anger is another feeling that surges up. The fact that this is happening and a lot of people are not taking it seriously and still going out is beyond me. I am very confused as to what needs to happen to make some people understand the gravity of the sitation. Many people are dying and a lot more will unless people do what they are told.

Context: My anxiety is at an ultimate high especially living with an elderly mother. Sometimes not knowing the unknown is the most frightening. You dread to wake up that of of your loved ones maybe affected and you may never see them again. i am aware that already two people have lost their lives on my road, people who i have grew up with. It's absolutely devastating that neighbours, who you have grew up with cannot join and grieve with the families. Its worrying that you will never really know when things are likely to return to normality, and though we have never experienced anything like this before we should count ourselves lucky this isnt war where we could lose our homes and run for our lives.

Context: I feel a bit worried as my best friend just died on ITU from this virus. I feel I have not done enough and cannot believe this is still going on. Sorry about that. That is why I am a bit anxious despite being relatively young. In normal situation I would not feel like this. I never really feel anxious and never knew the feeling till now. But I am hoping this virus will stop and we will be able to live our normal lives soon. I hope this is only temporary and now with the vaccine hopefully things will improve and life will go back to normal.

Context: I am feeling quite anxious about the corona virus due to being a key worker and so I am coming into contact with more people than I would like to and so I feel more at risk. Moreover, I have just had a notice from my work to say that we will be doubling the number of customers allowed in the shop at one time from 20 to 44. This has made me quite angry as I don't think this is the best action to take right now and I think it is very irresponsible. However we have been provided with face masks and gloves.

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I am worried about family members with prior health conditions catching the virus.
I am also anxious about my finances as I am on furlough and I am the main income earner.
I am constantly trying to think of ways to get through the situation financially.
I feel a lot of pressure to do the right thing and make the right choices for my families health and financial future.
All this worry is having an adverse effect on mine and my families mood.
My wife already suffers from depression and I fear the current situation will be very detrimental to her mood and our relationship as a whole.

Context: I feel very afraid and tearful, my mind is constantly distracted.ive lost my income,I miss my family and I’m scared for the future. I think we as a country and my own family can get through this virus but it’s going to get tougher before any progress is made. I find myself picking arguments with my husband because I’m angry and frustrated with him being home all the time as we are both used to being at work and are spending all our time together. He seems constantly angry at me and I don’t know why I cannot help our situation at the moment nobody can

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Me and my family feel very uncertain at this moment in time, however we are very aware that the most we can do is to stay home and follow government guidelines. I am feeling a sense of relaxation and I am able to connect with my family a lot better than I usually would which is a positive.
There is a part of me that is feeling a sense of unity as it is great to see the whole of our nation work together to overcome this. Although many are taking this seriously, many people are still not taking this seriously, and are continuing their daily life like nothing is going on, leaving me feeling angry and annoyed at times.
Overall, I am slightly worried about the situation but I feel as though this will improve over the next few weeks/months.

Context: I am massively disappointed in our government, and a certain element of society who have been very selfish in regards to peoples lives and wellbeing. If the government had acted with people interests at heart, and not money, this would have been a very different time, with many lives saved. This has left me feeling sad, and anxious about the who situation right now. However, there has been a large part of society which has amazing and cheered me greatly, showing generosity, heart and kindness in supporting others, and working together to reduce the spread of the virus.

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I am feeling very anxious at the moment as I am so unsure about where and when this will all come to a head and questioning if life as we knew it before will be back.
I am also annoyed at people not following the rules and being so selfish by breaking the lockdown rules.
I am worried about being judged when I need to go out and get essentials also as I live alone and have nobody who can get essentials for me.
Anxiety and worry are definitely the emotions I am currently strongest feeling. Worry for myself and for my family and loved ones.
I am sad also because I miss the loved ones in my life.

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I’m feeling fed up of the covid situation, fed up of social distancing, not seeing family and not being able to go shopping. I wish my son and daughter could return to their educational settings as normal.

I’m also desperate to get my hair cut and visit friends. I just hope the vaccines enable us to live more normally very soon and that people stop getting seriously ill from COVID.

Hopefully this nightmare will soon be over for the World. I also hope the financial cost of this crisis is not as severe as imagined.

Context: I feel generally okay at this moment in time. I have food and supplies at the moment although I am concerned about the thought of having to venture outside should I need to buy anything from stores. The last time I went out to the shops, over a week ago now, there were large queues outside every one. Most of the anxiety stems from the behaviour of other people and my distrust of them. Anytime I have either visited shops or had an online delivery to my home, there have been items unavailable due to the ridiculous stockpiling of others. Most of my concern is for my family and their health.

Context: I feel really stressed. My sister is an A+ E doctor and I’m so worried about her. She doesn’t have enough ppe. I’m worried about my parents - they have existing health conditions. I’m worried about my employment prospects. I’m a musician and everything is shut. I’m looking at stacking shelves. I feel that the government responded too late and too little. This makes me very angry. I’m not sleeping very well, I’m often awake in the middle of the night for hours. This is also really stressful. I can appreciate that my husband and son are very stressed right now.

Context: I am concerned about the efficacy of the vaccines given the new strains and the impact of children returning to school and the gradual opening up of shops, hospitality etc. I worry that people think it's all over and I dread another wave developing and us being sent back to square one again. I am trying to be cautiously optimistic about the vaccination roll out but anxiety still is the dominating feeling for me. I worry that people are once again going to prioritise wealth over health and this troubles me. I think there is a lot of anger in the world at the moment with people so divided on their views about what is right and wrong in relation to how proceed and this in itself leaves me feeling very uncomfortable.

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I feel very anxious, I am the daughter of a key worker (radiotherapist). Although my parent is not high risk or frontline he still treats suspected COVID patients which is anxiety inducing.
Everything is very uncertain which adds to anxiety and fear.

I am also a physician associate student. My placement has been cancelled and my future uncertain. There is talk of us being paid and working as if we are qualified to help on the front line which, to be honest, scares me. From what I have seen, PPE is not up to CDC or WHO standard.

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I feel anxious that myself or my loved ones may get it. I am worried that people are not taking it seriously enough. I would like to see the lock down be enforced more, this would reassure me. And a curfew would be helpful too, and that would reassure me further. I worry about my husband, who works in the NHS, face to face with patients.
I feel incredibly grateful that we have a garden, a safe roof over our house and that money is not an issue. Going out for a walk (once a day with the dogs) always makes me feel a little better, as does doing exercise indoors.

Context: Im feeling ver very bored and anxious about this virus and its messing up my mental health a lot. This virus is making me not enjoy the things i do on a daily basis and its also very tiring even tho i am not doing anything and just sitting down. Also i miss interacting with people n the out side and just going out for some fresh air. I am unable to go for walks outside as i have a very low immune system and i am scared of catching an infection so for this reason i acoid outside and tend to stay in.

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At the moment I am slightly anxious, more so of the thought of my little one being in hospital alone if she got ill rather than me or my partner getting ill. I'm disgusted at the amount of people swanning around not taking this seriously. It's hard to not feel anxious when so many things are shared on social media... as you never know what is fact and something can make you scared or annoyed just like that.
I'm hopeful that I'll be able to pop out now and not struggle to get basic food that we need .

Context: I am extremely anxious about the situation. In particular I am worried about losing a family member or friend because of it. I also worry that if I get ill I would not be able to look after my children. It also sounds like a very unpleasant illness with being unable to breathe. I am also worried about the financial impact for my family and I am uncertain how I will continue to care for my children if my workplace (non essential shop) opens before the schools and nurseries. I am worried I will end up letting my work down or losing my job. I think I have become more anxious since Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital as it makes it feel even more serious.


Context: I think that this current pandemic is absolutely crazy and mind blowing as this is something that none of us is used to. I appreciate what Boris has been doing however he has still been working despite being ill and been in areas less than 2 meters of others which is not setting a good example. This is a horrible situation for us all and creates such an anxious feeling amongst us all, the best thing for us all is to stay in although some are not keeping to this therefore the government and policing should be a lot more stricter to keep it at a low. It has caused a lot of stress on people and I can’t wait for this all to be over and everyone to be recovered.

Context: I'm fed up of it honestly. It's affecting my and my sons mental health (although thankfully he is now back at school which greatly helps). My employer is not handling the situation as well as I would hope and we are considered essential so have to be at our place of work as well, and are unable to work from home. Often it is impossible to fully socially distance there and we've all but been told that they've ""done everything they can"" so if we catch corona it's our own fault which is just ridiculous as the place is a nightmare. I just want some normality back and to be able to live my life without this constant stress, worry and anxiety.

Context: I am not concerned at present, I have had my first jab, more concerned aboutthe people that are avoiding the jabs. I am enjoying working from home and more anxious aout having to go back to the work place just because of covid but I am finding a better work life balance now because of covid, it has actually done me a favour! I worry for some of my friends thae have been caught up with financial loss because of Covid and those that have been furloughed or lost their jobs because of it. I dont believe that life will go back to what it was and things will become harder for people, the financial loss for them and the UK as a country could effect what happens in the future and a new rich/poor boundary could be created because of it.  I am a little cross with myself because I could have been alot better of but because of the boredom I ended up still spending just as much, if not more, on shopping and gamling and my friends were not there to discourage me. My son has not been able to start his adult life after college closing and he is not suffering anxiety because of it, this is hindering him from looking for a job in an already difficulty and flooded environment.

Context: I feel much more resigned and pessimistic. I don't feel excited about things reopening. I feel anxious about readjusting to a more normal life. I feel tired even though I do nothing. I fear we will be back in lockdown by winter again. The government has failed absolutely everyone and has relied on people's goodwill for too long. I worry coronavirus is just the beginning and we will experience many more pandemics and the government will have learned nothing. I worry about the long term effects this will have on everything, how people's personalities and course of their lives has been altered by this.

Context: The current situation fills me with anxiety over the uncertainty of the whole situation.  When will it end and will I become seriously ill.  When will I be able to resume my normal life again.  How will my mother receive treatment for her diagnosis of lung cancer and when will I get to visit her safely.  I feel upset that some people are not following the social distancing guidelines and when they come within the required two meters feel that they are putting me at risk.  I am also currently in the middle of moving to an overseas house and have had to leave it empty.  I have many commitments and am not sure when  I will be able to complete them.

Context: Feeling very worried about the future, how it will affect all of our lives going forward and whether a vaccine will be found. Feel sad and anxious to be living like this and hate not having freedom. Makes me feel depressed and bored and frustrated. Worried about my children and finances and how we will manage. Worried about me and my family becoming poorly and how that could end up being catastrophic. I can't stop watching the news and analysing figures and statistics. Waiting for daily totals to come out each day to see where we're at with it all. A very stressful and anxious time.

Context: I feel quite anxious about the situation at the moment because more and more people are getting sick and dying everyday. I am still working and that makes me worried too. At work we have to sanitise which is positive but it still makes me more anxious. I work processing benefits and there's lot of sad stories that I hear from people everyday. Sometimes this makes me upset and it means that I take these feelings home with me. It makes me sad and anxious during my free time In the evenings, although I am grateful to still be working just for some Human interaction

Context: I feel odd... over the last year I’ve come to embrace quiet family weekends at home and not having to rush out the house to work and school. I miss some friends and family but I don’t miss constantly being busy and having to please everyone. I feel worried about the potential impact still on my business but also like there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. I hope we can have a family holiday this year and birthday parties for my children. They are much more resilient than we give them credit for!

Context: I feel like this has gone on for a so long now, it's unfortunately starting to feel normal. I'm anxious about getting back to normal - it's going to feel strange not having to wear a mask in a shop or social distance, although looking forward not having to wear masks! I'm looking forward to doing more & going to more places, but hope people continue to keep their distance - having someone breathing down your neck in a queue was never nice! I think the vaccine is our route out of this pandemic, and really hope we do get out of it in June, but getting annoyed when I see people not following the rules, or pushing their anti-vax propaganda on people without doing research. I'm personally looking forward to having my vaccine, I want to get back to normal, even though it is a bit daunting!

Context: I am feeling a great deal of anger and frustration towards the Tory government regarding how the coronavirus situation has been handled in this country. Our government has always taken far too long to respond to it which has meant that far more people have died unnecessarily. Not enough has been done to protect the most vulnerable. It makes me particularly angry that vulnerable people have had their lives sacrificed and I currently don't feel that things will pan out positively for the rest of the year. The additional kick in the teeth is that the government aren't giving medical staff the pay rise that deserve considering the risks that they have taken over the past year.

Context: I am afraid to lose any of family members. I don't want to live 24 hours a day with my wife anymore. I lost 2 business opportunities, I feel very bad about them.The government announced a support program which doesn't cover me because I opened my business 8 months ago (as a self employed). I am very disappointed due to this.  I really bored at home. I begin to dislike traditional Chinese who can eat everything which can move. On the other hand you didn't say that I need to write a text which must be 500 character at minimum, at the beginning. Yes you should say that before I start the survey.

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I am not very bothered by it currently. I don't like that others are suffering but I am dealing ok as I'm introverted.
I don't go out that much so restrictions aren't affecting me too badly.
I am still working and not much has changed in my life.
What more can I say?
I'm not entirely sure what more I can say about it to be honest.
I feel okay and my situation is ok.
My feelings are fine and not much changed.
I literally have nothing else to say I'm afraid.
am still working and not much has changed in my life.
What more can I say?
I'm not entirely sure what more I can say about it to be honest.
I feel okay and my situation is ok.
My feelings are fine and not much changed.
I literally have nothing else to say I'm afraid.

Context: I'm hopeful that vaccines will help us to learn to live with the situation. I feel angry with anti vaxxers and people who don't abide by the guidelines. I worry about what the world will be like for my children. I'm scared about catching the virus and maybe being badly affected so I'm not going out very much. I'm really missing seeing my family and friends and I can't imagine ever wanting to go on a plane again at present. I wish the government had been stricter with lockdown earlier on because now in think in people don't believe what they say

Context: its a scary situation to be in, we've never had a lockdown like this before and no one knows how long it is gonna last, which causes me anxiety. I hope things will go back to normal soon. It makes me fearful that i could catch it and be seriously ill or worse. I wish it would go away and things would get back to normal. there is alot of different information online and it is hard to know what is real, like how many people have it and die from it. Especially now that the prime minister boris johnson has it and has been hospitalized proves it can get to anyone

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I am worried about the world that we are going to come back out to. I might not have a job, businesses are going to struggle for years following this economic downturn.

If I lose my job and can't get another one quick enough I am going to lose my flat which is very stressful.

I am fed up of being stuck inside. I am living with my parents again and losing my independence is very difficult.

I miss my friends and my freedom.

It is very hard on my mental health. I am getting wound up very easily and people are losing their temper.

Context: I believe that our basic freedoms are being infringed upon by the government under the guise of ""protecting people"". Although the pandemic is obviously a threat to some people's lives, I believe the draconian measures are just another form of control. It is also not worth tanking the economy for future generations for a virus that only kills a minority of people. Unfortunately, it is easy to scaremonger or guilt-trip people into submission with the hysteria of the pandemic. I think that is very upsetting and worrisome for the future of the country.

Context: Very worried for my family,very bored with lockdown and aching to get back to work ,concerned just how much longer lockdown will last and just want an end to the uncertainty .Boredom is a big issue and finding it very hard to maintain this pace of life,not something I am used to and anxiety us getting harder to cope with as is the daily UK update on those who are sadly losing their fight with the disease, this is hard to hear every day.I have ti continue to caress for a disabled family member which means I put them at risk every time I enter their home

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I am very anxious and scared about things i bring into the house, and very anxious on the uncertaintity that still surrounds the whole situation as I believe we will be stuck in lockdown for a long time. I am worried for my mum and brother and being so far away from them I wish i could be with them during this time
I am taking this time to look after my personal mental health and trying to relax more but this is proving difficult as I live in a tiny studio with another person and don’t have a garden or any other space to go to

Context: Anxious when I leave the house and entering shops etc. Have seen a lot of people not following rules and not sanitising etc. Makes me angry when people won’t follow the rules as the pandemic will not improve. Scared about my own families health as we are sheilding and in the high risk category so we are doing the best we can to limit ourselves from going out to shops, leaving the house. Feel like a lot of people think one day it’s all going to be gone and it will be safe to mingle and return to normal but I believe it’s going to be a very slow process to return to normal.

Context: Anxiety of not knowing when this will be over and uncertainty of whether this will be the last lockdown, and when we be able to go back to normal life and do the things we enjoy and have freedom back again. To be able to see friends and family without worrying and taking a mask everywhere. My main feeling is anxiety of not knowing when this will be over and go to events and go out with people again, the thought that this might not be nearly over and a circle like event may occur again so we repeat this process

Context: I am more worried for the safety and welfare of my parents than that of myself, as they are over eighty. For myself, I am just concentrating on not going out and avoiding unnecessary journeys to reduce risk. , until I get my vaccination. I am happy to stay at home, as the risk of catching Covid when out in the community means that it is not worth it. I think that we will not resume 'normal' life until 2022, however, so I don't think that I will holidaying abroad until then. The vaccination take up in this country will hopefully mean that it is safer to stay at home.

Context: I feel mainly anxious and unsettled.  I am checking the news more often than is good for me, but can't help it.  I am very emotional and find myself teary when I see videos of nice things people are doing for others in the community.  Clapping for the NHS on Thursday night made me cry.  I am living alone and feel isolated but grateful for good relationships with my family, boyfriend and friends which are keeping me going.  I feel scared when I go out because other people aren't careful enough about keeping their distance.  I am therefore not going out much.  I might stop going out for a walk every day and just go every other day.  Obviously this would not be ideal for my mental health

Context: I don't have any feelings regarding the virus as for me it's a normal day as I continue to do the same things. Now and again I'm anxious however this is a rare occurrence. It can be scary with the amount of deaths there have been and there is no cure or vaccine for this. I have hope that this can be beaten if we as a country and the world unite together. I feel that this is going to be a long process and we all need to be safe and follow the rules that have been set. It angers me when people blatantly disregard the rules and put other peoples life at risk.

Context: I feel anxious about the current coronavirus situation at the moment. Although the cases in my country are currently going down, I worry that when we come out of lockdown again they will start to rise and we will return to square one. I also worry about other people’s response to the situation and think that it is not being taken seriously enough. I think the government’s response to the situation has been wholly inadequate, they took too long to respond to the rise in cases and as a result we have ended up in a much worse predicament than we could have been.

Context: Extremely concerned for loved ones who are more vulnerable than me. Anxious about being able to order/collect meds in a timely manner without risking infection, and fearful of shopping for food and other vitals. It's not the shopping itself, although that is potentially fraught with hidden dangers, it's more the thought of having to queue with strangers that worries me. In a bigger picture, is this the quiet apocalypse? IF not, then how long will we be under these restrictions, and will they get worse before they get better? Too many questions.

Context: I feel really worried about it and family and friends being affected by it I feel really sad that people aren’t sticking to the rules I have and have been staying at home which has made me feel a little more relaxed but I get stressed thinking about what is going to happen and how it is going to end. I take the dog for a walk in the morning and when I’m out I feel really nervous and also feel like I have picked up lots of germs and it makes me feel worried I also worry the dog might get something as it’s unsure whether animals can get it. I feel quite secure that I have the nhs and proud for all the hard work they are doing

Context: Very worried about the affect on jobs and the economy. It will take a long time before things clear up, things may never return to normal. There will be long lasting social and economic scars from all of this. World leaders were clearly not prepaired for a crisis on this level. I worry aobut my parents as they are in the higher risk age. I worry about those out of a job or trying to find a job in this time.  The government is not doing enough, especially those self-employed or running a small buisness.


Context: Worried about the health of my loved ones as I have a few family members who are elderly and also have under lying health issues. I am also greatly concerned about the long standing impact the corona virus will have on the economy as me and my partner are young and have a mortgage. We are also saving for our wedding next year so our plans may be impacted. I am angry at the conservative government in the UK as I feel they are morally corrupt and inept to address the issue properly as they are renowned for being inept and compulsive liers.

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I am generally very worried, but am managing to not focus too much on it and am managing not to catastrophise.
I worry though about my children and hope they are being sensible. I worry about the effect on my grandchildren. I am managing to relax at home by not thinking too deeply about anything for any length of time. I have plenty to keep me occupied and am managing to keep in touch with everyone. I am a little anxious when I have to go shopping and am very cautious with post and parcels.  I will be glad when it's all over and will appreciate everything and everyone much more. I'm not sure I will ever stop all the hand washing!

Context: I feel really anxious and concerned about the way the country is handling this. Effects on the mental health of people as well as the economy will be really difficult, if even possible, to combat when this is over. The government is keeping us in suspense and giving very little out. They are not keeping us informed, they make statements that do not actually mean anything, e.g. they told us that boots and amazon would stock tests for individuals and that this was days away but now two weeks on or so, there is no sign of any sort of progress. They are avoiding questions and responsibility for their actions which caused this epidemic to worsen.

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Things seem to be looking more promising, thanks to the vaccination programme but, with a 3rd wave feared in mainland Europe and schools having reopened here, as well as mutant variants, things could turn bad again.

There's also the fact that few people have received their second dose of the vaccine yet. Until that happens, there still have to be concerns.

Personally, I feel I can make it through this period without getting infected (assuming I've not already had the disease), provided I continue to take sensible precautions.

Context: At the very moment i feel very restricted and without much to do. although i do appreciate the fact that i get to spend a lot more time with my family and talk and do other stuff we put of as there was no time, but there is a lot of time left for that now. Also, with the whole lock down situation which i completely understand and support to reduce spreading is making sure a lot of people have no jobs and cannot really go out or do anything socially. i also find that there is a bit of confusion and not knowing as i do not know when the situation will improve and when the lock down gets removed etc.

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Its so horrible that people are not taking it serious when all they need to do is stay at home and know the fact that they will not be negativity affecting anyone, also the goverment should become more strict on the 4th of april london parks where full of people socializing and its just outrageous how you can be so selfish, its also so scary because its not just our country but so many others who maybe dont have the same kind of help pavabile

The only slightly good thing i can take away from this is that everyone in the world will be much better prepared perhaps for something like this if it was to ever happen again you cannot expect anything like this to happen in the world

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I'm worried for my personal well-being and mental health. I am a self employed performer, so currently have no in-comings. I am thankful that my partner is still able to work (from home) but it is difficult as we have two small children, so i am anxious that my youngest (8 months) may be socially behind with her development.

I'm concerned for the whole economy and how it is going to cope.

I'm frustrated at being stuck in the house with said small children (eldest 3) who don't really understand whats going on, and i'm annoyed when i see people using the park equipment, which we shouldn't be using.

i fear for how long this whole thing may last, and i'm dissapointed that so many great things have had to be cancelled that i was looking forward to, concert tickets, holidays etc.

i'm unsure about when its all going to end and we will start to get back on our feet.

and finally

I'm grateful and thankful for all the keyworkers on the frontline, putting themselves and their families at risk to try and salvage what little is left of normalcy.

Context: If anything, I find the current situation very frustrating. I can cope no problem with the lock down situation but now and again I need small things which normally would be a quick visit to the shops but that is not as easy now. Buying online is an option but when you want something now it is not really an option.  We need to stock up on a few supplies but feel a bit anxious with regard to going to the shops and online options are limited as delivery slots are not available. In general I am quite happy as I am attempting to grow some produce at home for the future. If anything, Covid 19 is a bit of a wake up call.

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I’m a final year university student so I have been doing online learning since March 2020, as a result I don’t feel like I’m getting enough support from my supervisors as I would of Coronavirus wasn’t around.

I do like lockdown because i’ve got more time to do things but at the same time it feels like i’ve got no excuse to do things because I’m at home all the time. I’m currently experiencing major burn out but I don’t have time to rest.

I do feel sad but i can’t imagine life ever going back to normal and i fear that if we come out of lockdown early April like Boris plans in the UK then we’ll just be back in lockdown again for the summer.

Context: I am very anxious and quite depressed over it, I feel myself being upset and lost and I cant seem to get out of this feeling. I am angry that there isnt a tighter lockdown and that people are still going out. I am nervous and worried about my parents and other family members. I am finding it difficult to not be able to get any alone time or go for a long walk on my own. I am angry that my partner has to work as he works in a hardware store. I cannot wait for it all to be over with. I also feel sad for people who have lost loved ones to this awful virus and fear that I may be in the same situation if a relative dies.

Context: I feel very anxious. I didn't live with my family and the thought of something happening to them without me being able to even go back terrifies me. I'm worried about what will happen in the future and if life will ever be the same. It's difficult to imagine a future without these worries. I'm not sure how I cam help myself with this because I'm scared anxiety like this will be worse for my health than the actual coronavirus, but I feel helpless. I keep thinking I have symptoms and start getting panic symptoms but as soon as I manage to distract myself the symptoms go away.

Context: I feel slightly less concerned than I did a year ago. I've managed to avoid Covid, as have my husband and two children, and now with the vaccination programme we feel slightly less anxious about contracting it.  My husband has a weakened immune system so it could have been deadly for him.  I am hopeful that things may return to normal soon. I feel sorry for my children who have had a year of on-and-off schooling and not as much fun as they normally would have had (at parks, playgrounds, attractions etc).

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I feel quite anxious about my family and not wanting any of them to catch it.
I also feel uncertainty with regards to how long we will be in lock down for and what it will mean for the economy when this is all over.
I am enjoying spending more time with my family but i worry about my sons schooling because i don't want him to fall behind.
I am also anxious because we don't know how long it will be until we get a vaccination for Corona or how effective it will be.
I am also worried and anxious about money and if we will be alright in the future

Context: I feel anxious. There is a promise of relaxing the rules in the summer, this is too soon. We have all been accustomed to social distancing, washing our hands and wearing masks for a year and i feel it is going to take time for me to get back to normal. As we gradually open more and more things to normal I think I’m going to find it really difficult to be in crowds of people. I also am going to anxious about returning to the office, as I work in shared building with multiple companies and I’m not sure if they will have the same safety standards as my company. I think I will have to ease myself back into it, maybe starting off by meeting my family for a walk and eventually reaching a phase where I’m comfortable having friends over to my house for a garden party.

Context: Due t my course midwifery I am very anxious as I still have to attended my placement in hospital. Unpaid or defer a year. Although I am still attending so I can get my degree our placements can be cancelled at any given moment meaning we have to take an extra year of student finance out, my boyfriend has asthma as well and I am worried if I catch it I may pass it onto him. If I also get sick and have to take two weeks of I will still not complete my degree this year. University is now online and we don’t have access to the same resources we did before but are expected to complete all the work at the same tkme

Context: I am feeling tired, fed up, lonely burnt out and anxious about the whole thing, especially as it's now been a year since the start of the pandemic - this means my second birthday in lockdown will be in a few weeks, and last year I definitely wasn't expecting two lockdown birthdays! However I am optimistic that there is now a light at the end of the tunnel and grateful that I and my loved ones are alive and healthy. I'm also a bit worried about whether the world has changed forever and that things will never be the same again.

Context: I feel stressed and anxious a lot of the time. I have had to limit the amount of time that I watch the news as it was getting me down - I now check in a couple of times a day. I have family who are at risk and this is a worry. I feel safer in doors and see things like shopping now as a bit of a frantic time, getting in and out as quickly as possible so as to reduce exposure. I fear what will happen and cannot see an end to this but hope that a few as people as possible will die. This is unprecedented times and it feels very strange to have life changed so much just something which we cannot see.

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I'm quite stressed about it all. I want it to be over so life can go back to how it was but I don't want to rush back to that state and put more people in danger. It's a delicate balance and it's hard to know what's best for everyone. I miss my friends and my family but I'd rather keep them safe than have them catch the virus and get seriously ill.
I'm also very sad that my university experience has been so disrupted and that I'm missing all of the practical work that was such a large part of why I wanted to go.

Context: I feel slightly anxious about things going back to normal and going back to the real world again as Iv adapted to this change but I’m also fed up of lockdown so i want things to go back to normal and see all of my friends and go out and about and doing the things I used to enjoy like going to the pub. However I’m on maternity leave at the moment and I’m due to go back to work next month so I feel upset I haven’t had a proper maternity leave and anxious about starting work again after such a long time off and in new conditions. I have to put my baby into nursery so also anxious about them catching Covid there

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I feel very anxious currently.  I have two small children (3 and 6) and an immunosuppressed husband so I'm very nervous that we might contract the virus. It could kill my husband who has many medical issues including asthma and my youngest child also has suspected asthma. Both myself and my husband have also been furloughed and the uncertainty of not knowing when we'll be getting back to normality is a worry for me.
I'm also concerned about my eldest child and the fact that schools are closed, while we are getting her to do school work at home it isn't the same and she is missing out on her SATs exams.

Context: I am very afraid of catching it as I feel it would be life threatening. I support heavy lockdown and am frustrated at people who don’t take it seriously. I am pleased with the speed of vaccine development and rollout and see that as the only way out. Too many people think it is over or cannot be bothered to work to stay safe, which upsets me. I am frustrated that governments are reopening society too quickly which will lead to increasing death rates again, and have not been impressed with how Britain has handled this.

Context: I'm really concerned about the outcome of this. Some news says that this situation could keep going for a couple of years, and that scares the hell out of me. I certainly can't keep living like this. I think they're trying to control us more than they already did. I just want to be free. The theory I like the most and the one I hope that is true is that they're trying to force the economy to become online based. My mental health is the worse it has ever been since this happened but also it was thanks to this lockdown that I could focus on my small business and it thrived so I'm grateful for that.

Context: I feel uncertain and stuck in limbo at present. I am not sure how arrangements around my current pregnancy will progress. I am working from home full time and I am aware that I am very lucky financially, but I am finding it difficult and stressful, particularly with a small child at home. We are thinking of moving in the fairly near future, but that is on hold for now which concerns me a bit. I enjoy food and cooking, and being more restricted in options there has irritated more than I expected it would.

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I feel quite anxious and afraid of what comes next.
Forced to stay at home and not go anywhere.
I worry about my work. I may lose my job because of this epidemic. I am afraid of losing my savings. The stores lack food. Permanent queues. I am afraid our medical system may not cope with many patients
I constantly worry about my parents.
I'm worried about my family.
I have a state of constant anxiety because of the epidemic.
It is very boring to stay at home without work
I do not like this situation, I am rather afraid of what will happen in the future.

Context: I feel a sense of uncertainty about the situation, which in turn is making me anxious. The UK is in lock down at the moment and this alone has made me feel uneasy. There are numerous things to feel anxious about. Firstly, hearing a lot about the the death toll in the UK and who has the virus from social media and the news has made me feel anxious. Not only this, but the worry of my current job at the moment i.e. will redundancies be made if this goes on for the rest of the year.  I think my biggest worry is that no one at this time knows how long this will go on for.

Context: I feel very worried about the future. Especially what the future holds for my children. Their education and what they are missing out on, simple things like swimming lessons. I worry that there are many lockdowns to come even though they say it will be the end in June I really don’t believe it. I don’t want to believe the conspiracy thearists but the longer this goes on the longer I wonder is this all part of a great reset. I am worried about the economy and how we are ever going to recover from this.

Context: Mainly anxiety, that more people will get the virus - including me and my loved ones. I’m also anxious we’ll be in lockdown for a lot longer than expected, and things won’t return to normal for a while. I’m getting married at the end of the year and I want it to go ahead - as we’ve already postpone it once before. But I’d like things to go back to how they were before. My job seems stable for now but I’m nervous if this goes on for longer there could be redundancies. I was set to be promoted before lockdown as well but that’s been put on hold, so I felt slightly sad about that too. I guess it’s just a lot of uncertainty.

Context: I'm scared and anxious I don't know the best way to put it into words. We don't know what each day is going to hold. People arnt paying attention to how serious this is and putting others at risk. I feel so nervous thinking about the future how it will it affect jobs. Money travel. Will I survive if I catch covid 19. Why has it happened. Right now my heart is pouncing. Hands are clammy. When I have to leave the house and I see someone I could cry what happens if they have the virus and what if they pass it on to me. I'm also so sad hearing about the other key workers who have to face it all on a daily basis

Context: I feel frustrated that I am unable to participate in my usual activities. I feel anxious about my future financial situation as well as the state of my mental health. Most of all, I am concerned about the very vulnerable people in the society, for example the elderly. I am not very optimistic that people in general will care about them. In addition, I am concerned about the long-term economic impact and the effect that the pandemic will have on businesses. Furthermore, I am not sure how the National Health Service will deal with  the pressure and its long term future is very much concerning to all of us.

Context: I’m frustrated at people that are still going out and meeting friends after being told by the government; because I’m doing my bit by staying indoors yet they’re jeopardising people’s futures by going out.  I’m anxious for the future and what that holds, and how my studies and life will be affected but I’m hopeful that it won’t all be bad and that we can get through this strongly if everyone works together.  I’m happy at how seriously the majority of people are taking this, and I’m so thankful of the work of the NHS as without it we would of been struggling much worse than any other country.

Context: I feel anxious as I don’t want any loved ones to catch this virus. I’m worried about my children missing school, I’m worried my partner takes this virus and can’t work, or I get it and can’t care for my children. Also not seeing grandparents is very hard for young children and watching the figures rise in my country and around the world is devastating. Also you feel anxious when you do have to go out as you never know who has this virus, and you hear now of more cases closer to home and actual people you know now having symptoms

Context: This currant situation is a very scary time period in our lives as it has never happened before and no one really knows how to handle the situation. I’m worried what will happen to my job role the company I work for, I’m worried for the elderly everywhere as they are very prone to caching the virus. Was this set up? Was it a man made virus ? There is not enough information that what is causing this fear of the unknown. How long will I be off work for? How long is this going to go on for? Will there be a vaccine? How much this is going to change the world and economy forever. So many thoughts as to what life will be like after this all ends.

Context: I'm incredibly worried.  I know people are recovering etc, but the news on TV paints a much bleaker picture and it's such a worry.  I have (mild) asthma and I really hope I don't get it because of that.  I do only go out rarely for urgent things but other than that I am incredibly careful with washing my hands etc.  I suffer with bad anxiety anyway but all this going on is making it much much worse.  I miss everyday things, I miss my family and I miss normality.  I pray it's over very soon because it's becoming a nightmare.


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I'm not really frightened for myself but for my parents who are immune compromised and at are risk, I also have to continue working because I run a grocery shop so I'm in risk of catching the virus and exposing them to it.

The virus seems to be dangerous to people who are old or have health issues as far as I can tell but the deaths rate have been going up and I'm not sure when this will end.

The government is saying everything is fine as long as everyone stays home but the death rate is still increasing as the days go by

Context: I am anxious about the way the situation is developing as well as the open ended nature of it. As someone who lives on their own the past few weeks have been quite isolating. The constant fear of the rumours about having the ability to exercise outdoors once a day taken away from us also cause me lots of worry as this is the only thing getting me through the isolation. Despite regularly talking to friends and family on the phone, this can't replace physically interacting with people. I am also anxious about work and the possibility of being furloughed and being stuck inside all day with no purpose.

Context: Covid-19 is very stressful, anxious situation. Not knowing whether I will lose my job. Then no money and house in the long term. Covid-19 is scary for everyone. I feel very closed in where I live and I assume a lot of people feel the same way. I do not know think it will end anytime soon. Maybe a 1-2 months time. It is a situation that no one has panned or dealt with before. The government are doing an amazing job to make sure all everything is in place and looking after as many people they can. Covid-19 wont ever go away but at least we can all try and stay safe in these uncertain times.

Context: I'm a bit scared and trying not to leave my house when it's not needed. I'm taking care of my baby son so I must be ever more careful as I'm also responsible for him. Im not doing shopping anymore as this is getting done by my husband from now as going to the shop with a baby that just started to walk would be a huge risk. To catch some 'fresh' air we are having fun at the garden from time to time as sitting at home can become really depressing especially with the little one alone. It's a tough time for everyone and in my opinion people should stay at home if they have a possibility but at the weekend I hear groups of drunk people outside so I do not really think that all the people taking the situation seriously.

Context: I feel very anxious about how's long this will last for. The isolation situation is not helping my mental health at all. I am worried about work and how this will impact it long term. The advice is constantly changing and mixed messages are rampant. I have to go to a second NHS job and don't know if I will have protective gear. I'm scared I could not only catch it, but pass it on to someone. This would distress me greatly. My motivation is very low and I'm worried about annoying my partner and his family whom I'm in isolation with.

Context: I feel concerned about all the critical workers, like myself, becoming ill due to being forced into work. I worry about my vulnerable family and friends getting sick and becoming very unwell. I am worried about becoming unwell myself. I am missing my freedoms, but I understand why they are gone and am 100% abiding by the rules. I am worried for the prime minister and hope he has a healthy and speedy recovery. I am annoyed that the press are sensationalising and not caring for others. I am proud of the community spirit but anxious about working.

Context: I am liking the time I m spending with my family in self isolation but at the same time very worried about out health as well as everyone else. Thinking about how we going to cope financially, anxious about if we be able to go on a holiday this year. Upset about people dying globally. I am also worried about my brother and his family in Spain as it’s really bad out there with Covid 19. Feeling helpless that I can’t go out to get essentials as we all are self isolating and food is almost running over.

Context: We don’t know when it’s going to end and what the economy is going to end up like in the future. Deaths are continuing to rise so it’s slightly worrying incase a family member or friend will catch the virus and be extremely ill. I’m currently in a situation where I have no job and have no idea when I next will be earning any money to plan future plans and actually go and do activities. Me and my girlfriend were travelling when the virus started so we have no idea if we will ever get to continue with our trip or will we forever be angry because of the corona virus.

Context: I find my mood changes very rapidly - at present I am feeling more relief (as my father is just home from hospital after contracting the virus) but anxiety for what the future holds, especially for my own family (including my mother) as this has brought it very close to home. I also feel very tired from the ongoing strain, disturbed sleep from the stress and the monotony of being inside as well as the feeling that this has been going on forever... yet the knowledge that it has only been a few weeks and is likely to continue in a similar way for the rest of this month at least.

Context: CUrrently i am quite concerned about the current situation. although none of my household is high risk i do have family members who are.my work are closed due to lockdown which is allowing me time i dont normally have to spend with my son which is brilliant but the circumstances are definitley not. i am angry that so many people are ignoring government guidelines and putting so many people at rsk.the future beyond lockdown is also quite a big concern. i work for a famiily business which is probably going to struggle with the economic climate after lockdown which then puts my job at risk and my husbands because we work together. i think its going to take a long time for us to recover from this.

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I really feel fine, I have all my family home with me and I am able to work from home fairly easily. I am missing my friends and going out as a group but that will pass. Would like to take the kids to visit my dad but he is 80 and is in isolation that is the only thing I am worried about personally.

On a wide scale i feel very sorry for those losing loved ones without being able to say goodbye and all the little kids losing grandparents.

I am concerned about the effects of the lockdown and the wide effects that will have on society as the economy has slowed right down. I hope the government supports everybody and the cost of borrowing remains low so everyone has a chance to get back on track.

Context: Frustrated at how it is limiting my life opportunities and that of my children.  Anxious that my family may catch it and become ill.  Worried about the financial impact on myself, family and friends.  Without an end date it is hard to keep motivated.  I don't know how well it is being handled.  Some people seem to be taking opportunities to make money or claim 'glory' when they're not really helping the cause.  Others flout the rules without concern whilst my family are caused sadness by the restrictions.

Context: In theory it should all be so straight forward. The vaccines are rolling out. We have all been isolating. (Well except for the idiots). That is at the heart of this really. I just really hope that as the restrictions are relaxed, people will not go mad in their behaviour. We still need to be careful. There is the frightening prospect of those who have not been vaccinated, or refuse to be vaccinated spreading the disease. I am 100% for vaccine enforcement, with medical reasons being the only exemptions. Why should be all be endangered because of the selfishness of a few.

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I feel anxious for what the government chooses to do next and I anticipate their next move.

I’m nervous for the safety of my family but not so much for myself as I’m not at a great risk for coronavirus or to die from it.

Time off work, working from home and having a more relaxed day is easier when it comes to stress and time management. It has been relaxing overall to do a lot less work and I have been exercising often and taking some walks.

Also, coronavirus has made some frustrations such as stocks for products in stores and online products being extreme low which is very annoying. As we have been shopping a lot less there are times where we often run out of supplies and have to make do for days at a time. Services I would have used a lot before I now use a lot less which is slightly annoying.

Context: Worried about my friend and family as my dad has been classed as at risk because he has heart problem also cancer in the past and my 7 year old daughter suffers from asthma. Worried about the situation at work as a lot of people could die if someone gets corona virus as I work in a care home and a lot of the residents are all ready suffering from lots of problems. I starting to feel a bit trapped and my children are started to get agitated with being in doors all the time. and everyone is started to get annoyed and frustrated with each other.

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I feel anxious for my family who suffer from underlying health conditions but am not personally worried for my health
I feel cooped up inside the house due to restrictions on travel and this is severely affecting my mental health
but i do understand the necessity to stay inside the home and so am willing to follow the advice of the government.
but i do feel very hopeful and confident that this will pass very soon and everyone will be back to normalcy as soon as this is over. eventhough it is difficult currently to be isolated and worried about your family and their current situations

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The situation seems to be escalating towards its peak. I am concerned about the safety of those working for the NHS and frustrated that the government have not handled the situation as well as some other governments - that said, I'm glad they've taken the measures they have, I just don't feel like they were implemented quickly enough.

However, I feel very lucky and stable in my current employment/financial situation. We are a two income household, with no dependents, with two secure public sector roles.

Context: Not convinced this will be our last lockdown restrictions not even lifted and people are making plans  to do things that are currently restricted do feel like it is a gradual lifting of restrictions feels unfair to the younger people who won’t receive vaccinations until nearer the end of roll out. Worried that we will need to lockdown again would rather stay restricted now for longer than do another lockdown later. Think a lot of people will go overboard once restrictions are lifted. Worried about the kids catching up with school work don’t think some of the suggestions will work for a lot of families

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I am mostly concerned for those people who are particularly vulnerable to this virus. I live with two people who fall into this category, so have been rather aware of the need to try and prevent unnecessary spread.

I am also somewhat angry with the people who do not seem to be able to grasp the potential seriousness of the situation, and who feel that because they aren't particularly at risk of serious illness from it they don't need to worry about spreading it. Fortunately those people appear to be in the minority.

Context: The whole Coronavirus situation is very scary. I think the government are doing a decent job at keeping us informed and could possibly have done more at the beginning but that slowly we may be getting there. However I am loath to go outside for fear of catching or passing on the disease and am wary of when it will all end. I am mentally prepared to have to work from home for at least 12 weeks but wonder whether that is too optimistic. I fear any of my family getting the disease and hope that a cure is found sooner rather than later.

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I worry about my friends and family. I really miss seeing my Mum who is isolating at her house all alone. Even though we communicate over video on my phone

I feel very penned in at home. Somedays i feel like i'm climbing the walls.

I hope things go back to normal soon! It's my Birthday today and it's been a very strange sort of day not seeing friends or family or being able to go out for a meal.

I struggle to keep my daughter who is nearly 4 entertained all day and try to take her for a walk in the fresh air every day.

Context: Anxious how long it will continue before it peaks and how many more people will suffer and die from it. As I’m following the self isolation rules myself not too concerned personally as I haven’t been in contact with anyone outside my household for nearly 3 weeks but conscious of social distancing to help my family and to stop them getting it. Keeping busy as I’m working from home but hoping I don’t get called into the warehouse as a last resort as I work for a large online pharmacy so are key workers.

Context: I feel like I want to be angry about the whole situation, but I don’t know what to be angry at.  I find it difficult to get my head round just how quickly everything has changed.  I worry about how things will be in the future. I feel like I cannot plan anything for any time as I don’t know what will be happening. I feel like I can only live from day to day, one step at a time. I can’t see an end to things at this point in time. I have travel plans for later in the year but I have no idea if I’ll be able to go. I worry about losing people I’m close to. I know things are never going to be the same ever again and I hate that uncertainty.

Context: My children go back to school tomorrow and my anxiety is running high because of this. I feel tired with worrying and fearful for the future if this virus does not go away. I am also looking forward to having my vaccination and will feel less anxious I feel then.  I am feeling a bit cross also that some local people, strangers and people I know are breaking the rules. I don't understand why they are doing this and don't seem to care about the seriousness of the situation. I don't like judging people but I admit that I am and have already decided to end a friendship on the basis of the person's action over this last year.

Context: i feel worried and scared about not knowing whats going to happen and when all this will end. I am worried about leaving the house for essentials because i dont want to put my family at risk. i will feel alot less worried when the worst is over and an end is in sight, although i fear that things will never return to the normality we once had, this is a very worrying time and causes lots of anxiety for me and my family. its nothing that me or any of my family members have ever experienced in our lifetimes, and somthing i hope never happens again.

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worried about family and elderly people catching
stressed about the state of the world and restrictions- university closing in final year.
frustrated being stuck inside all day- used to being out and about
worried and stressed that food shortages may occur
eager and anticipating for life to begin again
angry that my uni experience was cut short and I won't have the same experience as previous years students.
upset that summer won't be as fun as expected.
stressed that I don't have a job and cannot work- won't be compensated- not sure when I will be able to work again
claustrophobic being stuck inside and not being out and about.
bored being inside all day.
content with current company- not lonely .

Context: I do feel anxious about the long term impact. I'm anxious about businesses and the economy. My own job could be under threat and I feel that many bars, pubs and restaurants simply won't bounce back from this. I am feeling sad that I don't get to go out too far from my house and I miss my friends and family. I am sad for those that live alone or who are ill. I'm incredibly sad for people who have died alone and will not get proper funerals. I'm angry at Boris Johnson and his team for not taking this seriously enough in the first place. I fucking hate Donald Trump and the only upside of all this may be that he gets voted the fuck out.

Context: Mostly just anxious. Not a lot of people seem to be taking it as seriously as they should be and a lot of people could die before their time due to the neglegence of others. From people on the street to people in the government. NHS workers are being thrown to the lions with basically a stick as protection in regards to safety equipment. If there's one hope it's that this whole thing will make people realise how underfunded the NHS has been all this time and how it's necessary to pump more cash into it.

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My husband has just been out to get essential food which made me anxious of him going out of the house. Other than that I feel relaxed when we are all in the house and I know we are doing the right thing by staying in.

I get angry when I read on social media about people meeting up and going out. And sadness for the many many people that have lost their lives.

I get annoyed when I watch the press conference as the journalists seem to be asking the same questions over and over. I wish they would think harder over the questions they are asking as they are getting repetitive now.

Context: I feel very conflicted right now. I am hopeful for the future and about to have my vaccine and can see some things returning to normal. But I am also angry about how the UK handled this as we have some of the worst death rates in the world and the money wasted on things that were meant to help us but went to the friends of politicians. I am also realistic and I follow a lot of scientists on this and know that the vaccine is unlikely to be the end of the pandemic as most 3rd world countries will have to wait years for it and there will be those who refuse it. Plus the virus will mutate and the vaccine gives evolutionary pressure yet we aren't looking at permanent vaccination centres or how we would deal with this. I have been shielding for nearly a year now and want to feel safe but I feel most people my age just want to go back to the pub. I also feel that disabled people have been largely forgotten. I have severe asthma that doesn't count for group 6 with the vaccine but I am too fat and getting it for that reason. I think obese people should have the vaccine as we are at risk but I am sad that thin people who have asthma as bad as mine and are young have to wait

Context: The most difficult thing about this situation is the uncertainty and being such a dynamic scenario there is little reassurance any can give about the future. I already had physical health, mental health and financial difficulties before this began so I am anxious about how the Coronavirus will impact my recovery from those pre-existing issues. I am not the only person in this situation. Many are still trying to get back on track from the recession that is now over a decade ago and my anger relates to the failure of the UK government and others to support those who have lost so much since 2007 and now have this to deal with as well.

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I am scared that my family will become infected. Members of my family are high risk and could easily be lost to this virus.

I am angry at those who are not following government guidelines. They are prolonging this situation by still going out and not practicing social distancing.
I am stressed bout feeding my family without endangering them by going out. As i am carer for my partner, I have had to isolate with him and our young sons. Otherwise i would bot be able to provide the needed assistance.
I am grateful for my friends support. Without these people we would have run out of food a long time ago.

Context: I am feeling that things are starting to improve, but will have to see what the effect of easing lockdown does and the impact on cases and hospital admissions. I feel optimistic for the future but worry if things will ever be like normal was before covid. The whole world seems to have changed, I am not sure if it will ever go back to how it was.  Also whether the vaccines will be required every year and how the nhs will cope. Also how we can fight mutations if borders are opened up.

Context: feel anxious about how its going to spread, how long the lockdown is going to last and the uncertainty of it all. worried about family catching it or being in contact, so feel quite isolated at the minute as not seeing family or friends. am worried that food might fun out and shortages come because of supply problems. feel anxious seeing and watching stuff about coronavirus all the time, feel suffocated the amount it is talked about on television and am worried about it coming back when he open back up the country

Context: Still quite anxious and worried about myself and family members catching corona, some already have done so but thankfully they’ve all made a full recovery, feel bit better now iv had my first vaccine but worried for my 15 year old who’s diabetic and won’t receive the vaccine.  Still feel there not enough being done regards to loads of groups of young ones hanging around the streets, and nothing being done about it especially when other people are trying to follow the rules and staying in no matter how hard it is, we are all in the same boat afterall.

Context: As of 06/04/20, my overwhelming feeling is one of disgust. I am disgusted that thousands of members of the public are ignoring the governments guidelines about staying at home. It is NOT hard to stay at home, what IS hard is me volunteering in hospitals as a second year medical student and watching the wards collapsing under the pressure. It makes me ashamed to be a part of this nation. Italy, Spain and China are all under lockdown and are doing it correctly, so why are the people of Britain so selfish? It is appalling and shocking and as a member of the NHS, I am ashamed,


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I generally feel ok regarding the virus as it’s quite easy to keep busy at home with the kids and not take too much notice of social media and other news outlets. The biggest thing at present is that I can’t see my friends and family and enjoy the usual freedoms of life.
I’m also a keyworker so work life goes on fairly similar, although our services are dramatically reduced to emergency work only. People in work are quite stressed and this can breed further anxieties in the office.
I have two young children so my main concern Is their wealth fair and making sure I can protect them

Context: I feel that the situation has not improved in this country as the government seem to have no consistent plans in place. The only thing currently going to plan is vaccinations. I feel somewhat less anxious knowing that a vaccine is being given out, however I am still highly concerned about catching Covid. I feel as though the current lockdown situation will be repeated in the coming months, as children are going back to school tomorrow, thus spreading the virus again. The re-opening of pubs is also a sure fire way of spreading the virus quickly.

Context: i feel very anxious. Life in prison. No pleasure, no happiness. I'm afraid to go outside. Large queues of people. There are few products. This is extremely embarrassing to me. I worry about all my old parents. How will they survive this? If something bad happens, it is unlikely that they will be cured. Very high mortality among the elderly. I'm just shocked at the prospect of losing my job. I talked to friends who had lost their jobs. It's just horror! Our lives have turned into a total hell. And what is it for us?

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I have felt anxious throughout the pandemic and even with the vaccine, I still feel worried about catching covid, especially being high risk. I worry about sending my son to school and have been shielding for the best part of a whole year now. I miss seeing my family and friends and I worry about my son missing out too, especially as he’s an only child and hasn’t been able to socially interact due to covid.
I feel anxious about all my relations, but especially the older ones who would be far more at risk if they were to contact covid

Context: I feel anxious how corona could affect my family. I'm also worried about the upcoming months because more and more people could be losing their jobs. I'm upset because people don't listen to the advice and stay at home and make things worse by leaving the house and prolong the quarantine. I also fear the economy dropping and how it might affect the jobs in the future. I'm worried that I might get it and I would be in pain for quite some time. Overall I feel very anxious about the future and what is yet to come

Context: I feel worried for vulnerable people around us who could be severely affected by Coronavirus. I am worried that many people aren’t abiding by the lockdown restrictions. I am anxious that no-one in our household gets the virus as my husband is vulnerable. I am trying to limit how much I go out but I really feel the burden of anxiety when I go to do the food shopping and try so hard not to touch things, to make sure I disinfect everything and reduce the chance of any infection being passed on. I would feel awful if I was to bring the virus into our household.

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I feel that in general some people are making it worse for everyone else. Also, the media has been awful and made everything worse.

They spread lies and they are as bad as social media with the false information going around.

People don't seem to understand the social distancing methods, i have even walked down a path to get essentials and two police have walked passed me next to each other when they could have just walked in single file down the small path. People in general are idiots here in the uk, sunbathing in parks and not taking the issues seriously.

Context: I am mildly concerned for myself but very concerned for a number of friends and relatives who have underlying conditions. I am also worried that the economy as a whole in my country and internationally will take a long time to recover and that vested interests will be trying to acquire as much of the emergency expenditure as possible. There are positives too in that air pollution from air travel and cars/vans etc. has fallen dramatically which does cheer me slightly. Overall though, these are worrying times with no obvious end point and poor government response the order of the day.

Context: I am anxious about the situation as a whole but mainly worried about the more vulnerable people in my family, however I know we are all taking precautions and following the correct guidelines at this time. Being in lockdown is manageable although difficult as I normally use my friends and busy university life to keep my mind busy most of the time, so being isolated has had a slight negative effect on my mental health but I am doing my best to deal with it. The only anger I feel about the situation is perhaps how the government handled this originally (but they're better now) and the people who ignore the lockdown rules who I feel are very selfish in a time like this.

Context: I feel concerned for my family’s and friends health and for my health. I am worried about one of us contracting the virus as it does not discriminate and people of all ages are dying. I also feel angry and frustrated that people are defying the Government guidelines and not social distancing. Also found some people to be incredibly selfish as well as people who have been extremely kind to others.  I am an admin worker for the NH and am busy working long hours from home so feel proud that I can contribute to the fight against COVID.

Context: I am concerned how long it will be when life gets back to normal and can get back to work. I am also worried for the NHS and am very annoyed with the idiots who do not abide by the lockdown restrictions  which will make the situation a lot worse . There should be higher fines imposed on these individuals and they should be named and shamed . I live in hope that a cure is found soon so that we live again without fear . When this is over China should be hold accountable for trying to earlier trying to cover this up and sanctions should be imposed on them and also a lockdown of travel overseas if they do not make sure all wet markets are shut down .

Context: I have mixed feelings at present. I am worried about all the people who are ill, the pressure put on the NHS, all the staff who are faced with dealing with the virus and its consequences. I am also concerned for the economic impact it will have on individuals and businesses etc as well as myself. My current home situation however is very pleasant so I feel safe and relaxed in my home which I am incredibly grateful for as I know not everyone is in the same situation and I wish there was something I could do to help those people.

Context: I'm feeling tired and anxious about the future - job prospects, the economy, and what I will do. I am sad about not having been able to see my family for about a year and a half now, and I haven't seen most of my friends either. I am glad that there are at least vaccines in the world now, but worried about how the whole situation will play out in terms of international borders opening up and countries having access to all the vaccines and treatments they need. I am also a bit worried due to news about new variants popping up quite frequently, and whether the tests and vaccines will be able to keep up with that.

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I feel hopeful now that people are getting a vaccine.  However as I am 48 yrs old I am worried that I still have to wait a long time to get mine.  I just need a holiday!!
I also lost my well paid job in August last year and so now I am working as a delivery driver for Tesco getting the minimum wage. Not a good place to be in at the moment.

I want it all to be over to be honest.  i want to have a BBQ at my house with the hot tub on with loads of family here enjoying a party. It's my partners 50th in a couple of weeks too and we wont be able to celebrate. Very depressing times

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I'm still anxious. I am at high risk and feel robbed of the last 12 months, and sad for my son who's missed so.much.

I'm moderately concerned and certainly less anxious than I was, having had a first dose, but the overall feeling is that this won't ever end. I am struggling with major health anxiety which, for the last 12 months was focused on catching and dying from covid, however now I've had a first dose the feeling of concern around that is slightly less but instead has been replaced with other concerns. A painful toe? Must be diabetes. Back ache? Must be a reaction to the vaccine. IBS, must be concern. And so on, I can often only think of catastrophising any minor niggle. Of course, these are minor things but the impact of the pandemic on my mental health is absolutely massive

Context: I feel not too concerned, certainly not as concerned as I was. I am anxious for my sister who is on immunosuppressants and my dad who has an autoimmune disorder, but overall I do not feel that anxious. I feel guilty about saying it but there are some positives to the situation. I am a keyworker so I still have to travel into London to work and the trains are very empty so my journey has improved significantly which I am happy about, but I feel guilty that I am happy about that. Apart from this I feel anxious, a bit concerned, but not necessarily fearful.

Context: I feel worried for those at risk, particularly in my family, those who are older or have had health issues such as my grandparents. I am angry at those who are breaking the rules as if this continues we may not be able to go out at all, and my one walk a day keeps me sane . I am anxious about how long this will go on for and if I can go back to college, I am in my final year and want to be able to finish properly. It's a massive fear of the unknown as nothing has ever happened like this and the whole world is on lockdown. It's hard on many people's mental health, having to stay at home and not being able to go out and socialise and be with family members.

Context: I’m extremely anxious about the situation that the world currently finds itself in. I am really struggling in my mind to come up with how things ever get back to normal with not only my life but everyone’s. It worries me that society may never be the same again. Even though the coronavirus hasn’t directly affected me or anyone that I know, it has dramatically changed our life’s for the worse. I’m very worried for my future. I am certainly more anxious about my future, my job, the economy etc than I am scared about my health during the pandemic.

Context: I feel very anxious about the situation, due to the uncertainty of the extent of it. I feel we won’t know the full extent until people abide by the lockdown rules, so I am fearful of the full effects on the most vulnerable! It’s hard to comprehend but also it’s easy to stay inside unless essential, in order to help reduce the pressure On the NHS and reduce the spread. It’s very hard not seeing family and friends, especially as it’s unknown how long we won’t see them for! The corona situation is showing how strong we are but also that we need to help others around us!

Context: Worried about my friends and family getting sick and me not being able to see them or look after them. Concern over our household finances now that my husband is unable to work due to the lockdown. Grateful that I live in a nice house with access to a garden so I am able to still enjoy the nice weather without leaving my home. Happy that I am able to keep in contact with my friends and family virtually and that I am still able to work from home during this time so I still get paid. I feel like this is a good opportunity to try and rest and relax at home with my partner and also try and get things done around the home that I have been putting off.

Context: Feel very scared of the virus...not out of the woods yet...frightened that people think the vax will solve all the problems and take advantage causing the virus to continue spreading...still need to be very careful for a long time yet. Stopped me from socialising but wont be in a hurry to do it. Will continue to wear a mask for a long time yet and distance myself from other people. Not interested in any interaction with people outside my family...will continue to shop online and wont be eating/drinking out at all.

Context: It's been a very difficult and stressful situation, in extremely unprecedented circumstances. The uncertainty for now and for the future is unsettling. It is illuminating the class divide and all its injustices, the disgusting underfunding of the NHS and the poor pay of what are now essential workers. Life and society will change forever. I feel stressed and worried about people getting ill, being able to get food and drugs and how this will work out for the future. The Government is woefully underperforming, putting us all in danger. So many people are out of touch. The government are scapegoating anyone other than those who should be guilty.

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Feeling quite helpless in the situation as there is not much to do but sit at home and wait. It's also been quite boring and tedious listening to negative updates on the situation as there doesn't seem to be any resolve anytime soon.
It has been very frightening hearing about the effects the disease is having on people, especially those with pre existing health conditions.
I am hopeful that the situation will be resolved by June and a sense of normalcy will return afterwards but afraid the aftermath may be long and difficult for most in this country and the world.

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At the moment I’m concerned, feel it hasn’t really hit in our area yet. Worried about family particularly my kids and my parents. Also worried or anxious about the timings and the unknown, how long will it take to get back to the new normal. The uncertainty, worried about work as self employed income has disappeared.
Also worried on a personal level, I really would rather not get it. As it sounds nasty.
Staying in is fine but daunting knowing I have 2 kids to teach, business to keep running from home, house to keep. All very daunting, hard work with no end date.

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I feel incredibly sad that so many people are dying with this horrible virus. It seems to be a real genetic lottery at the moment and it all depends on your genes to see if you survive or not.
I am also angry at the government for not investing in the NHS which they are now relying on heavily to pull everyone through.
I also feel anxiety for the people currently suffering and for my family. If the age at which people die from the virus now no longer just limited to older generations, then it stresses me out that anyone close to me can die.

Context: Sad and angry as people aren’t following rules. Anxious as we don’t know when this will end. Angry as people don’t understand how it’s affecting everyone and their lives id they don’t take it seriously as people are dying and losing their jobs as they are out of business. Including myself, I have not worked for 3 weeks and I am sad that my life is now stuck inside while people are still meeting friends as if that is ok.   I am annoyed as well as they need to enforce how important it is to stay at home to prevent the spread of this.

Context: Coronavirus has been really unsettling and dwindling, fear of the unknown and all the uncertainty has been really difficult. It feels like an endless cycle. The insecurity and added fear mongering has also been difficult. Social distancing has made things really cold and cynical. I hope to see a more secure time soon. A lot of people are consumed by the media and publications which I believe adds to the hysteria. Of course justified because many people have tragically died and lost lives, but I feel the way in which it has been handled is somewhat neo authoritarian.