Irrational fear of lockdown ending

Boro in Devon

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I know that we are all looking forward to seeing our loved ones and trying to resume our lives.

However I have developed a high state of anxiety with regards to work and life after April 12th. I have kept my business ticking over and continuing to trade through lockdown, and most people are looking forward to a bounce back of the economy. The government have been providing me with grants so that I stay afloat, but I almost wish that we had gone bust. I only started the business 6 months before the first lockdown. I moved away from where my family are based, but I find myself wanting to return to be with them. I run a franchise business and so am tied in to a 5 year term, but have put a manager in place to run the business, but I still find myself heavily involved.

I have received my vaccination and live in an area with a very low infection rate.
I know that I am in a very fortunate position compared to many, but I just cant get past the feeling of anxiety and stress.
Does anyone else have these fears about the future too ?
 
I know that we are all looking forward to seeing our loved ones and trying to resume our lives.

However I have developed a high state of anxiety with regards to work and life after April 12th. I have kept my business ticking over and continuing to trade through lockdown, and most people are looking forward to a bounce back of the economy. The government have been providing me with grants so that I stay afloat, but I almost wish that we had gone bust. I only started the business 6 months before the first lockdown. I moved away from where my family are based, but I find myself wanting to return to be with them. I run a franchise business and so am tied in to a 5 year term, but have put a manager in place to run the business, but I still find myself heavily involved.

I have received my vaccination and live in an area with a very low infection rate.
I know that I am in a very fortunate position compared to many, but I just cant get past the feeling of anxiety and stress.
Does anyone else have these fears about the future too ?
As a former qualified mental nurse I would say try not to be too hard on yourself. What you are experiencing is normal under the circumstances. These are strange times and whilst many say they like the quiet, more sedentary lockdown existence, others find it difficult to come to terms with. I can empathise with you. It would be helpful to acknowledge your feelings and tell yourself you won't let them get out of control by catastrophising things. Tell yourself that each day that passes is another day closer to life as it was before all the lockdown restrictions. Take each day slowly. Remind yourself that you are in a fortunate position compared to many, as you stated, and ask yourself what is the worse thing that could happen? Hopefully this will help you put your fears and anxiety into perspective? Good luck!!
 
Had a conversation with a workmate on TEAMS just last Thursday - he was asking about my AZ experience as he has his jab in a few weeks and knew that I'd had a few days off unwell. He expressed some real concerns he has about mixing socially when things open up as his mental state seems quite fragile following the loss of someone close (not Covid)

I could only offer the line of thought that we have been through quite a lengthy period when the repetitive messages have all been to lock down, stay 2m apart, don't mix with others etc and that along with the horrific numbers of casualties is bound to have an impact on our perspective when things start to open up. I said just take it easy, maybe mix with very close friends and family in the garden etc and not in the house till you are happier things are safe. Try to go a little further afield but only when you are comfortable doing so, and maybe out for a meal or something rather than the pub type of experience.

I imagine there will be a lot of people who still feel fragile and vulnerable going forward, but I do hope that they are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and regain some sense of normality in the months ahead.
 
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