RE: Lockdown26 Mar 2020 09:57
Hi Ian, we have to have balance, my very deep concern is that there will be an unprecedented increase in anxiety and depression, people already on the edge will be pushed over it, people are now being denied actual physical human contact outside of your own home, if you live alone you get zero. There will be incredible strain placed on troubled relationships and even the commons is concerned about an escalation of domestic violence. Older people need exercise more than the young especially once arthritis sets in, I speak from personal experience, swimming was one of the few forms of exercise I could do. If we are not careful the fallout from all this could dwarf the effects of the actual virus. If you have a big garden, not so bad, if you are stuck in a tower block with young children, well you can imagine the stress. Provided people keep a good distance from one another when they are outside, which everyone in my neighbourhood is doing, then great, if plonkers gather in groups, not good. I want a society left to enjoy when EUA finally comes good. Stay safe, keep as fit as you can. Cheers and the very best to all at this strange and slightly scarey time