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Getting Exercise in Lockdown

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I take a daily walk in my local area with my dogs.  I drive to a quiet area and walk.  On most normal days I might pass a maximum of 6 people.  I am comfortable and feel safe in the area.  However, I was stopped by police and told to return home.  I went into meltdown and my husband tried to explain our circumstances.  He insisted that to go home was government advice and he was sdvising us to go home.  I shutdown for nearly two days and despite trying to find out what is classed as my local area from the government website, police, and others, I am getting no further.  My stress levels are sky high, I am taking oxazypam to calm my anxiety, and am fast needing to approach my crisis team, as I run out of options.  I am now scared to go out and I need to get supplies for myself and my Mum and Dad.  We live in a rural area.  Does anyone here know the rule around staying 'local'?

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  • Hi, although I can’t give any advice about rules for staying ‘local’ I just wanted to say I’m in a very similar position and I thought it might help you to know you’re not alone. My anxiety/stress levels are way up there even with lorazepam. I tried a few walks at different times of day but still came back from each feeling utterly overloaded, I’ve since given up. Going out is becoming a huge issue and as my parents are in the vulnerable category it’s starting to make me realise that I’m going to have to get supplies. I can’t even get to the pharmacy to pick up the ant-anxiety medication, let alone going into a sensory nightmare of a supermarket. So although it’s not an answer I’m totally with you in your mindset. Good luck!

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  • Hi, although I can’t give any advice about rules for staying ‘local’ I just wanted to say I’m in a very similar position and I thought it might help you to know you’re not alone. My anxiety/stress levels are way up there even with lorazepam. I tried a few walks at different times of day but still came back from each feeling utterly overloaded, I’ve since given up. Going out is becoming a huge issue and as my parents are in the vulnerable category it’s starting to make me realise that I’m going to have to get supplies. I can’t even get to the pharmacy to pick up the ant-anxiety medication, let alone going into a sensory nightmare of a supermarket. So although it’s not an answer I’m totally with you in your mindset. Good luck!

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