Anybody feeling scared?

Sally06 I understand. And you are doing the right thing (imo.)
I'm inclined to panic too, so I am trying to keep some structure to the day to keep a sense of purpose, incorporating a little bit of meditation. Wishing you well.

Not sure about the wedding marydoll,? My son said they advised no 'mass gatherings' so depends on how many that is i guess.

Yes. I am a bit scared. My husband is 67 and I am 63 and neither of us are in perfect health. It must be terribly worrying for people who are considerably younger. It's also worrying about the food shortages now, and the difficulty of online supermarket deliveries.

Not in the bit scared.
It`s pointless worrying about something that`s pretty much out of our control.

Halfpint that's it exactly so far is manageable but when they impose restrictions like in Italy and now Europe is unsettling if not frightening.

Yes im getting more scared now,as theres 4 cases near me( in town about 4mile away) and my sons are STILL being told to go college& uni( been some cases in his uni city too) its ludicrous of gov't to care more about 'the econony' than real people!( if everyone in uk got it thered BE no economy to bother about would there?Maybe the first thing they ought to do is CLOSE THE PUBS!!!

I'm more worried about my son in New Zealand who is imuno compromised and about my elderly friends in South Africa.
I dont believe our government or any other in fact, has the first idea of how to really cope with this crisis. To force self-isolation for 4 months on the over 70's, may be understandable in principle but how are earth will it be enforced. What also worries me just as much is the effect this situation will have on businesses everywhere and people's jobs, those who survive will have a torrid time ahead I fear.

Not scared. Just sad that if the numbers of us dying are as predicted then individual cremations/burials will not be possible. When my husband died I bought 2 urns for our ashes, and discussed with our 2 daughters that I wished them to mix my ashes with his, then divide between the 2 urns. The idea of just ending upon a mass burial site I find very upsetting

No, I'm not scared. Being sensible and cautious but thankfully we are both 70+ fit and healthy. I worry for all the people who work in the travel/leisure/hospitality industries who will be laid off with no hope of making up their incomes. Unable to pay their mortgage/rent. Their stress must be awful. It's the uncertainty that is upsetting. Most peoples lives are stressful enough. I do pray it passes as quickly as it came. So I wont be going to Spain now - I go another day - its not important.

yes, I am scared of the media...
isolate over 70`s, ?? these posts reflect that it is not necessarily the over 70`s who need help.

I am despairing of humans, quite frankly.

If only there was a like button, Annecan!

On a scale of 1 to 10, I am probably sitting at about a 5, up from a 2 last week. So not scared yet, but definitely becoming more concerned. Before that, I think a lot of people were quite complacent, hence many saying "I'll get over it, I'm taking my chances", without considering the impact on them taking the virus out into the community and passing it on to those who may not enjoy the same level of health.

I think it was Boris Johnson stating the bald fact that yes, some of us are going to lose loved ones ahead of their time that made me really reflect.

However, although both my husband and I are in a slightly increased risk category (over 60 (only just), me with rheumatoid arthritis, him currently being treated with Warfarin for a DVT), I am hoping that if we do get the virus, we would experience an unpleasant time, but would come through it.

I am more concerned about my daughter, who has Type 1 diabetes, and a couple of other health conditions.

I think, as always, the media with their over the top headlines (I saw one talking about "deadly disease", which made it sound like an automatic death sentence) is responsible for the heightened concerns. I really wish they would be more responsible in their choice of wording. Of course people need to know what's happening and how to look after themselves, but the scaremongering really needs to be brought under control to stop people from being more worried/frightened than they need to be. (None of that takes away the natural and understandable worries of those with very elderly and vulnerable family members.)

I'm in France and I wasn't really bothered about it as I live
far from 'the maddening crowds' that is untill last night
when everything changed and normal life is stopping.

I didn't sleep well after watching too many news bulletins and feel quite anxious this morning at the thought of the
unknown amount of weeks of isolation.

Yesterday was ok taking your own précautions but today
feels very different , somehow much more scary.

If you must isolate then you must!! Apparently theres some who've gone to pub my son said( on online news,probably men!) But it amazes me! How do they possibly think we will beat this if they dont do as their told!??

As a health professional married to a scientist, I am not scared at all. Just very unnerved by people (and countries) reactions.
The panic, hysteria and scaremongering is toxic .

Yes I am scared my daughter is pregnant and has a young child. My mum 89 is chronic asmahtic as is my brother 62 I wasnt at first but this is going to have far reaching consequences even if you dont catch it! If they close the schools and nurseries people with young children cant work, and every sector of industry will be affected We soon wont be able to travel or go out so yes I think it is naive to think this wont have dire consequences

I'm not really scared, but I won't isolate unless forced to, I live on my own and have no family nearby so I'm lonely anyway, so in spite of my lung problem, I will stir be taking the dog out. Has there been any information about pets?

If anyone in the St.Andrews area is alone and needs help I'm here . Dopey and half daft but willing .

I’m not scared but am just beginning to shut down everything I go to because this virus would kill my DH. Like a lot of us I help with the school run and visit my 99 year old mother so that has to be sorted.That said, I think I will get cabin fever. I’m a social creature and I need to go out and be with people.

I am not scared. I am not stockpiling groceries; just buying our usual items in usual quantities. If we all just buy at our usual quantities, there will be plenty for everyone.

Not frightened for myself or of death but alarmed by the goings on ( frightened for my lovely family ) . On my bucket list is to touch a whale , the nearest I'll get today is to visit The Tay Whale in Dundee , so I'm going this morning - happily .
Love to all .

I suffer with bronchitis and have been fairly rough since last Wednesday finally phoned 111 last night at 7 pm and after a list of questions was told that a doctor would ring me back - here we are at 09.19 Sunday Monday and I still haven't heard anything.

I am very scared, in fact getting myself into a state about it. Age 64 with asthma and other health problems, really cannot afford to catch it, so only going to have contact with immediate family and stop going out for a few months.

Just spoken to my son in Australia and he said that pensioners are being given extra money off the government to help them to stock up!

We are lucky in that we can communicate electronically (like this) or by phone or Skype, video link etc. So we are not totally isolated. Lots of communities are arranging to help each other in case of need. Let’s bring out what’s best in the British spirit and pull together! Carrying on as normal
is foolhardy and selfish. This is not like. Anything we have experienced before!