How I Really Feel About Lockdown Restrictions Easing
The first lockdown started just over a year ago which to me is a bit crazy. Originally I thought the year would drag by, but it’s actually gone pretty quickly considering the fact that we’ve barely done anything. When we were first told we had to work from home I’d just handed in my notice to my job ready to move to pastures new at the end of April. None of us thought we’d be at home for more than a few weeks, so I had hoped to say goodbye to all my colleagues in person. Of course, that didn’t happen. With lockdown restrictions easing I thought I’d talk about how I’m really feeling. I’m sure I’m not the only one who is feeling apprehensive as well as excited.
How much life has changed since lockdown
Had the whole pandemic and lockdown lasted a few weeks, even a few months, I think I’d have stayed as the same person and just gotten back into life quite easily. But a lot has changed over the past year mentally, physically, and across my life.
I’ve talked about how much I’ve loved the slower pace of life a lot. I’m sleeping better, I’ve got enough time to exercise, and I have a better routine. Of course, I know this won’t last forever because I want a life. But with lockdown restrictions easing and things slowly filling up my calendar I’m not sure how I feel.
How I initially feel about lockdown restrictions easing
I’m really excited to start seeing friends and family, and doing the things I love. I’ve missed gigs, festivals, cinema trips, meals out, and going to the theatre so much. But I wonder how much this will impact the positive changed I’ve found over the past year.
For me, it’s going to be about striking the right balance. I probably won’t get it right to begin with but I don’t want to fully revert back to going out all the time and not taking time for myself to relax. My mind and body need to rest as well.
Why I’m starting to feel a bit anxious
It isn’t just about the change to my routine that I’m thinking about, but I’m starting to get anxious about the thought of life moving on. Crowds never bothered me before as I’d cram on busy tubes and stand in the middle of festival crowds. But just the thought of people being close to me at the moment doesn’t fill me with joy. I don’t even like it when there are more than a handful of people down the same aisle as me in the supermarket.
Like most other people I’ve only been surrounded by one person for the past year. Even when lockdown eased a bit last summer I didn’t see many more people than that. It will have been 18 months since things seemed ‘normal’ by the time June 21st rolls around. And that’s if the timelines stay as predicted. But I’m really not sure how my mind is going to cope with it all.
As the easing of restrictions is happening slowly and steadily I just need to get used to things and take it slow. And I’ll just have to tackle each event as and when it arrives. If you’re feeling anxious about life after lockdown you’re not alone!
How do you feel about lockdown restrictions easing?
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I am feeling a little anxious about a return to normality but I am SO excited to be able to see my friends and family properly again x
Yeah I am really excited for that too x
I’m a mix of excited and worried. I do worry about what the long term effects will be as we haven’t as a country been that good at keeping COVID under contol
That is very true! x
I am a little apprehensive but also very excited – it has been a long few months and I can’t wait to see people again!
I think it as gone on for too long now. I think they should have made the first lockdown last longer and not encouraged people to go out an eat last summer. Happy that it is finally easing, but I still think we have a long way to go.
I totally agree with you there, too little was done too late x
I definitely know how you feel! Life HAS been a bit slower, which has been nicer, but on the same hand, I miss doing so many things too. Like you said, it is most definitely about balance!
We’ve learnt to be careful not to be near large numbers so it’s understandable that many will now be anxious when faced weith larger groups than we’ve seen in a while. Bets thing is to stay cautious and keep away as you are now. There is bound to be another spike thanks to those that gather in numbers.
I’m so excited yet so scared ! I think I’ll definitely ease myself back into it all very slowly
I have to admit I feel a mixture of happy and anxious! I am excited about being able to see people, see the kids playing with other kids again and maybe having some kind of adventures this summer. However in the back on my mind I am so anxious about looking forward to anything in case it all changes again. xx
Yeah I know exactly what you mean x
I agreed to go back into the workplace Mid April and I admit I’m a little anxious. I’ll be taking precautions still (mask, distancing, handwashing) but still nervous!
Is that going back through choice or work want you to go back? I don’t think I’ll be going back until June/ July, and even then it will only be 2 days a week which I am happy with x
I’m looking forward to the kids getting back to their sports, but also feeling a little uneasy about being in busy places. It’s definitely been a very strange year.
I am happy we are in a place where lockdowns are starting to be lifted. At the same time, I am very disappointed with the situation in EU, as I hoped I could go to Romania this year (not in a holiday, my extended family is there), but it doesn’t look like it will be possible with EU’s stupidity around vaccines and lack of lockdowns thus far. The situation in EU is dire to say the least.
But, living in UK means that I can go out more, next week I’m going to a safari park, I plan to go to the libraries, maybe even have a coffee somewhere outdoors.
That’s such a shame that you may not be able to see family, it does feel like everything is a bit disjointed and there will be different rules depending on where you want to go x
I think everyone has the same feelings whether they admit it or not, it is going to be strange but as I have said to friends just go at your own pace of what you do