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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 realized how much I liked peace. I enjoyed quiet walks in the sunshine, as I remember a lot more sun in spring than some years. ( I do remember though one day wanting to go on a second walk and trying to reason that it was for a different purpose, as we were only supposed to do one a day). 

    I enjoyed the slower pace of life, having to work from home and more time to do things like sewing. 

    Not having the challenge of what to say when asked to go somewhere and socialize with lots of people.

    It was our first year in a new house, so we bought seeds and grew easy plants like sunflowers to brighten things up in the garden. I also enjoyed seeing how other people had colourful gardens when I went walking.

    Finding ways of solving problems ourselves, as you couldn't get someone in to fix things.

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  • I realized how much I liked peace. I enjoyed quiet walks in the sunshine, as I remember a lot more sun in spring than some years. ( I do remember though one day wanting to go on a second walk and trying to reason that it was for a different purpose, as we were only supposed to do one a day). 

    I enjoyed the slower pace of life, having to work from home and more time to do things like sewing. 

    Not having the challenge of what to say when asked to go somewhere and socialize with lots of people.

    It was our first year in a new house, so we bought seeds and grew easy plants like sunflowers to brighten things up in the garden. I also enjoyed seeing how other people had colourful gardens when I went walking.

    Finding ways of solving problems ourselves, as you couldn't get someone in to fix things.

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