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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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  • Hello,

    I do understand how you must feel as I am a keen cyclist and have been struggling to understand the guidelines but I had a safety check from my local Police and was advised that I could ride for a hour. ie half and hour out and half and hour back so I hope this advice allows you to plot a walking route for that duration. It is a difficult situation for all but for us on the spectrum it is worse when your routines have been turned upside down but we need to keep safe.

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  • Hello,

    I do understand how you must feel as I am a keen cyclist and have been struggling to understand the guidelines but I had a safety check from my local Police and was advised that I could ride for a hour. ie half and hour out and half and hour back so I hope this advice allows you to plot a walking route for that duration. It is a difficult situation for all but for us on the spectrum it is worse when your routines have been turned upside down but we need to keep safe.

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  • in reply to LucyLandRover

    Yes I relate to your situation. I recently fell down stairs. Yes autism caused me to be clumsy often. So lots of broken bones. So I have to build a new life around self isolation. Three weeks on still cant sleep properly. I cant drive anywhere yet. So I am married but independent. Not any more she has to buy all my food now. Just try to build new routines and habits as quickly as you can. This will assist your mental health as well. good luck with it all.