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What's something you secretly liked about quarantine?

Holly Jane

2019/2020 feels so long ago now and yet despite it being such a strange time there are parts of it I miss, like staying in all the time and not being able to socialise and get close to other people.

Though it sounds bad, that part I miss the most. Socialising and being close to people is one of my biggest anxiety and autism triggers, often resulting in panic attacks and meltdown.

From that point quarantine felt like heaven for me.

It's weird because I am a people person, I would love a friend or somebody to love who also loves me but because of autism and severe anxiety I come across not as a people person. I hate fighting against my own mind, it's so illogical.

And yet, to most people I must come across as cold/rude/shy/ignorant maybe? I hope not, I hope people see me in a better way than this but I worry they don't.

Anyway back to the thread in question. As the title says...

What's something you secretly liked about quarantine?

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  • I'll have to admit, just before either happened, when it sounded like we were about to go into lockdown I got excited at the idea of having some relief from all the social pressure.

    Knowing that nobody was going to come knocking at the door wanting something, having everyone at arms length and being able to chose who we saw or not.

    My wife was a key worker in a fairly low risk environment, so she  called in and got shopping while she was out at work, so I only ever worried about running out of loo roll or beer, otherwise it was great.

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  • I'll have to admit, just before either happened, when it sounded like we were about to go into lockdown I got excited at the idea of having some relief from all the social pressure.

    Knowing that nobody was going to come knocking at the door wanting something, having everyone at arms length and being able to chose who we saw or not.

    My wife was a key worker in a fairly low risk environment, so she  called in and got shopping while she was out at work, so I only ever worried about running out of loo roll or beer, otherwise it was great.

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