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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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  • Hi, yes I also have a lot of lockdown nostalgia- I had a great time especially during the first lockdown and actually felt much happier and more connected to people during that time. I loved the quiet, being able to work from home and having less social pressure and demands. I also realised I like online socialising a lot as it is less stressful to be able to socialise from the comfort of my home and it’s much easier to escape a video call or phone call than an in person meeting if necessary. In addition a most of the handful of friends I have were by that point spread out accros the globe so there weren’t many opportunities to see each other in person anyways and then during lockdown we actually ended up connecting more and I started for example playing board games online on a regular basis with one of my friends. I was lucky that during the first lockdown I was able to stay at university (as going home would have been challenging and meant a lot of upheaval and change) where I was in my comfort zone. A few people also stayed in my accommodation who were very nice to be around (but they never put any pressure on me to join in) so if I did want to interact with someone there was that option. I have actually met quite a few people who thrived during lockdown. My mum also benefited from it. I am always cautious about how I put it through as I realise that a lot of people really struggled and I obviously wouldn’t wish for another pandemic but the lockdown did have a lot of positives for me which I miss. 

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  • Hi, yes I also have a lot of lockdown nostalgia- I had a great time especially during the first lockdown and actually felt much happier and more connected to people during that time. I loved the quiet, being able to work from home and having less social pressure and demands. I also realised I like online socialising a lot as it is less stressful to be able to socialise from the comfort of my home and it’s much easier to escape a video call or phone call than an in person meeting if necessary. In addition a most of the handful of friends I have were by that point spread out accros the globe so there weren’t many opportunities to see each other in person anyways and then during lockdown we actually ended up connecting more and I started for example playing board games online on a regular basis with one of my friends. I was lucky that during the first lockdown I was able to stay at university (as going home would have been challenging and meant a lot of upheaval and change) where I was in my comfort zone. A few people also stayed in my accommodation who were very nice to be around (but they never put any pressure on me to join in) so if I did want to interact with someone there was that option. I have actually met quite a few people who thrived during lockdown. My mum also benefited from it. I am always cautious about how I put it through as I realise that a lot of people really struggled and I obviously wouldn’t wish for another pandemic but the lockdown did have a lot of positives for me which I miss. 

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