Relaxation of Restrictions, Part XII *Read OP For Mod Warnings*

I'll have six families in my house for Christmas and that won't change just because the government say so

Perhaps Im being dramatic saying this, or hyperbolic, but whats the point in living anymore. Whats the point in getting up every morning. I honestly have never felt so low in years and years. Is this the world for my children? I would never have had any children if Id have known this was going to be their childhoods.

Just what is the point?

Ive tried to remain positive throughout this pandemic, tried to find logic in their suggestions. Even the 9e meal, i did my best to see the logic. But I am absolutely over the whole thing. Be greatful, Im 30 years old and would rather die than live another day of this.

And dare I utter a word against The government I am labeled an anti vaxer, a conspiracy theorist, called a bad parent because I dont want to mask my children, it means I dont care about them. Honest to god I feel like I cant breathe.

I know how you feel, am feeling the same at the moment. I was OK even with 9e crap but when they started segregating people with the covid pass that finished it for me. One of the worst and cowardly decisions ever made and hopefully those the brought it in and support will ridiculed. Absolutely disgusting decision and look now they are extending it further with over 90% vaccinated. We are being taken for a ride here.

100% agreed Danno, but sure we love a bandwagon in this country! If you have symptoms just assume you have it and keep your distance from people for 4-5 days, see how you are getting on. Appreciate some people can't and need a test result to miss work but most people don't need to get tested.

No again. It does affect me. I'm not living under lockdown though. Neither are you. A lockdown is a restriction on movement. The 2km, 5km and countywide restrictions were lockdowns.

WHS ^^^

Don't suffer alone. Talk to someone. Seriously.

Vaccinated30, I'm glad your being proactive and making the appointment. Wishing you the very best of luck.

Titan18, your feelings are fully valid and there is no point in pretending everything is fine when it's not - because since March 2020 it very much hasn't been*. Your mental health is extremely important and feelings of being defeated and questioning (in a serious nature) whether life is worth living is not healthy or a good mindset to be in. Not everyone has easy access to mental health help but if you (or anyone) feels that way, please seek help. Please.

As for what you said about "save some 80 year olds". Could you not use the argument about "some pub owners"? That's not me suggesting you could or should but I find it interesting how people have somehow decided it's okay for anyone elderly or immunocompromised to get sick and die so long as us young and healthy are fine. Again, though, not suggesting that is what you are saying

*This is a conversation I think will need to be had post-pandemic. I get the feeling some people think the world was perfect pre-Covid and will be perfect again post-Covid. Mental health for the last few decades (or forever?) has been a serious issue in this country and across the globe, so I don't usually like to try to belittle that. That is not me suggesting anyone here is doing that btw

You must've missed my posts criticising the decisions made tonight and previously.

I just wish people wouldn't compare what we have now and lockdown. They're worlds apart.

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