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Is anyone else becoming neurotic?

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Nonnie Thu 26-Mar-20 11:57:06

Perhaps the precautions are a way to feel we are doing all we can which helps mentally.

My neighbour has gone shopping for me. I will bring it all in and wash things before putting in the fridge and then not touch them for 3 days. Always washing hands after touching things from outside. Apart from that, what will be will be.

seacliff Thu 26-Mar-20 11:56:53

Are we meant to wash all deliveries? If I get a parcel, I take it from where it was placed outside, with gloved hands, and wipe with a damp disinfectant cloth or wipe. (then dispose of same)

But what about my supermarket delivery? I read we should wash all fruit and veg in soapy water, assume weak fairy liquid, then rinse. Does that kill it? Surely not lettuce? I did wash all pots of yoghurt etc with soapy cloth. Let it all dry, then in fridge. Washed hands well. Feels a bit over the top.

I don't have an outside porch where I can leave things for several days. No point self isolating if deliveries bring the virus here.

Urmstongran Thu 26-Mar-20 11:41:52

My husband has just shopped at the supermarket across the road. Only one person is allowed out. When he came home he left his shoes outside the front door, came in, took off all his clothes and put them into the washing machine and had a hot shower.

That’s it now till next Thursday! I will be slightly apprehensive till Sunday night. I can’t help it.

Our youngest daughter is a teacher in the U.K. Thursdays & Monday’s are her rota days in work. She has 2 young children at home with daddy, her husband. She strips off when she comes home and showers before giving either child a cuddle.

All this is anxiety on steroids.

GagaJo Thu 26-Mar-20 11:27:00

I’m neurotic. I’m counting days since my last contact but have to keep resetting. My neighbour dropped a parcel off to us but wouldn’t leave it on the doorstep and I had to crack the door to take it. Reset to zero days!

MawB Thu 26-Mar-20 10:33:43

Understandable.
There is a fine line between sensible and neurotic, and with health issues, it is surely best to remain on the right side of that. smile

dragonfly46 Thu 26-Mar-20 10:31:17

We have just had a delivery of medicine from Boots and instead of keeping his distance the young lad who brought them leaned into the house and put them on the shelf by the front door. At that point he was less than 6 feet away from me. I have sprayed the area with bleach and washed my hands umpteen times but I still worry as I am a high risk.

I worry about food deliveries and handle them with disposable gloves and any other deliveries are put in the dining room for at least 72 hours. Even the post is viewed with suspicion.