Anybody feeling scared?

Yes, in a word. And bereft of hugging grandchildren

I am scared. I am 55 and work in a large store. I have under lying health problems. I am just about to have my granddaughters living with me as their parents are a waste of good skin. I really don't know what to do

Not scared just somewhat bewildered by all the panicking that's going on. Our family has a strong sense of humour which helps. Living is a risk. As my mom used to say getting to this age is a privilege not granted to everyone, so make the most of life.

The only way we’ll get through this is to act together cooperatively. This is hard for us as mostly our lives have been about acting in our own interests.

In local communities we need to set up groups of volunteers who will help those in need.Health workers need to be looked after as do their children and pets. We can’t expect them to carry on treating sick people if their families are not cared for.

People who behave selfishly in this time of crisis will be remembered but not in a good way!

Had two stays in ICU husband told I won't come home,but thanks be I still am!We both have underlying health issues,so for the moment we are not going far.I'm dreading the day they close my sons day centre as they surely will,the thought of a nearly fifty son who is like a two year old at home,all day,every day is truly scary.Here's hoping allot you stay well out there and we all live to keep on reading gransnet.

I'm not scared even though I've only just recovered from a sever chest infection, so lungs not 100% but taking all precautions. No point in worrying, that's a waste of energy. Keeping energy for if I and/or mine get ill.

What worries me is,what if we get something thats NOT covid19 related,and we need antibiotics for it-but we cant go to gps surgery for over 7 days,but its getting worse? Then how would we know whats treatable or not? I was very bad at xmas with chest& needed strong antibios but if i got that again 111 would just assume id coronavirus& say stay home wouldnt they?? They should go to homes& test everyone whos getting/ got ill- its the only way to stop it i think,to test them all!

All we can do is sit tight and try to get through this by being good neighbours and checking up on those in our areas that are vulnerable. Don’t be scared - be positive :-)?

Love to all on here,always look forward to my daily fix of gransnet?. I'm finding the biggest fear is the uncertainty and the reactive rather than proactive handling by Government.
I'm 58 with type 2 diabetes,an underlying condition which apparently close to age as to how vulnerable it makes you,which did surprise me.
I work part time in a care home for people with dementia and or nursing needs. Before I went in last tuesday I noticed a small update in local paper saying home was closed to visitors and said due to virus. Contacted my manager who very reassuring. It's a company that owns 5 homes and she said someone in the company had been in contact with someone but no risk. Near the end of my shift a colleague was told by a nurse that an agency worker with the virus had been in the home,the nurse then saying oops I shouldnt have told you that! I was due in on Thursday but didnt go in. I emailed my manager but didnt hear back. Today my daughter who works in a local care home for another company called me to say my manager has tested positive for virus and someone else also. I havent got to be at work until next saturday. The uncertainty of not knowing what to do is exhausting. Gut instinct is self protection. I dont trust company to work in my best interests. I'm a support worker so my role is more social rather than hands on care,although some is involved. I worry for both my residents and myself. That said the majority of staff are under 30 and maybe more resilient. I'm lucky in that I dont have a mortgage and a small amount of savings.
I'm relieved my daughters are young and healthy,as are my grandchildren. That said there are no guarantees.
I'm happy to self isolate,I now live on my own but youngest daughter nearby and very concerned and supportive.
From my experience recently all I can reccomend is:
Be scrupulous with personal hygiene. As well as social distancing be equally aware of surfaces,door handles,key pads,clothes. When I came in left coat and shoes in lobby. Washed hands. Changed clothes. Disinfected door handles and handbag. Initially felt rather silly and OCD.On learning how long virus lasts on services quite glad I was wary. Also very wary when had online groceries delivered. How many people had handled/coughed over items?
Limit your information sources. If online stick to WHO,NHS,Gov.Uk. I have a twitter account as it can be a good way of getting up to date information. It can ,along with online newspapers, also be a source of fear and panic!
Do your best to live in the moment whilst taking appropriate measures to protect yourself.
This situation changes rapidly. That said from its initial emergence I have felt the precautions taken by governments etc to clean areas where virus has been are excessive for something that is a mild virus most people shake off. I dont think we are being told the whole story.
Be safe everyone,and be kind.

I am scared but not panicking. In some ways I feel as though I am taking part in a tv drama. I am prepared to self isolate because I cannot think of any other way to protect my daughter and me. I am in high risk group and know that I shall not receive any medical help - that part is Really frightening.

I’m anxious for my DD and the grandchildren plus of course my OH. We are in our sixties and usually travel to London to look after the children once a month for a week as they are both first responders. If they close schools I’m not sure what will happen as they can’t not work. Childcare will fall onto grandparents without question.
I’m currently 7 days self isolating for a cough and malaise since we returned from London last week but I may never know if I’ve got the virus or not since no one is being tested. My DD has had pneumonia twice so I’m concerned it’s a weakness which might let the virus worsen if she got it.
I’m not panicking though. Worry is a natural part of all this and I think most of us would agree our worry is for our families and not for ourselves.
My Calm app is going to get a good work out I suspect. Love to all x

So good of their gov't.

Thats so good of the farview,we wouldnt see anything extra off our gov't thats for sure,not for elderly,nor for disabled people,nor anyone!

I’m not scared as such, even though I have COPD (lung disease) I’m more worried about the possibility of being isolated for four months.
On a more cheerful note we’ve already had a letter from younger neighbours offering to do shopping etc. That’s if there’s anything left in the shops.

Scared for my elderly parents but for myself, no. I don't really care because the thought of a poverty-stricken old age frightens me far more than dying 'before my time'. Like Bluebelle, I'm carrying on as normal until I beome ill or am ordered to stop.

Gosh, I’m identifying with what SirCehenin said on page one, and were already on page six.

I’m 68 live with my daughter and her 3 children, have copd 3 strokes but I’m not worried, so how do I isolate as not a lot of room,

My biggest concern is getting food, the selfish ones are stripping the supermarkets of essentials, for those people who don't have the money to buy 6 months of food in one go, it's a bit worrying. As for the virus, I am calm at present, keeping my distance from others as much as possible, and keeping good hand hygiene. My husband is 81 and has cancer, so I am more worried about him. Sadly, I think the press are making things worse with panic inducing headlines, we need to be informed but, not scared witless.

I feel the same as SirChenin too.

Yes grannybuy,but more important is that we all SURVIVE!

I'm not worried just fedup with greedy selfish people clearing the supermarkets of food. Some people have an "I'm alright Jack attitude" and it stinks.

Try tesco or asda Bluesky

I'm quite worried about the ripple effect on our infrastructure, economy etc.

How are we supposed to isolate Bluesky,if you cant get shopping brought??my DD said that ocado(&another she cant remember,probably another 'posh one,like booths or waitrose)WILL NOT be doing deliveries at all!

Greymar
I wasn’t scared at the beginning but beginning to feel more so as my daughter is a GP and keeps warning me about what I should/shouldn’t be doing. Basically she wants me/us to severely restrict our movements including not going to visit my 92 year old mother who lives in a sheltered apartment nearby. Plus my sister who is about to be 70 is travelling on a train to see me tomorrow. I’m looking forward to seeing her, but worried about her travel. She’s staying for two weeks at my house. I’m 66 and have asthma and high blood pressure (treated.)