6 months ago I landed from an amazing 2 weeks in South Africa and went straight into shielding and then semi shielding when the official guidance to shield ended.
At first shielding was tough and at times I did find it hard, I’m not very good at asking other people to do things for me so having to rely on others to get prescriptions etc was difficult,but overall the whole not being allowed to go out thing suited my ataxia pretty well.
I had a reason to sit on the sofa the whole time, the dog got even more love than normal (if that’s possible) and I saw family and friends through the window. Goodies were left for me by my front door and I gained a ridiculous amount of weight. Compared to catching Covid-19 and being on a ventilator it was ideal.
Yesterday Boris announced new restrictions and people are already moaning about them but my opinion is that if it’s needed to curb illness and death. Yes it will hurt the economy but compared to a high death toll I think this is preferable. What effect would the deaths of hundred of thousands have?
Not everyone will agree with me, those that do, may not voice it but that is my opinion.
The major new restrictions have caused issues with many who feel the last 6 months have been unfair on them because being limited to going out less, not being able to out for dinner, to the gym, go to new baby groups, go shopping, spend time with others. I however am fed up listening to their complaints, they’re lucky not to have chronic illness and that they did not have to shield
I have always said I don’t mind people feeling sorry for themselves but DON’T compare your minor ailment to mine but in this situation people need to stop complaining.
So life has been different the last 6 months and will be for the forseeable future but let’s all man up and do what we can to help people stay alive.
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