I think we should be clear. The lockdown, in more or less its current state, is necessary. Without it we will see a spiralling death toll, the collapse of health services, and many people saddled with chronic conditions for life, yes even the "young". I personally know some. Their lifestyles will never be the same.

However, it didn't have to be this way. The UK practically beat the pandemic over summer, and then snatched defeat from the jaws of victory by persistently ignoring reality. Reopening schools, Eat Out To Help Out, failing to stop international travel - these are the things that led to the current situation.

Get mad, by all means. But place the blame where it belongs. We are doing the right thing now, in order to deal with the idiocy of before.

Unfortunately, 300 days in, I am neither mentally capable of adhering to restrictions, nor do I have the trust any more to follow through if I did.

For me, it's the risk of death and/or a chronic condition, or the certainty of psychosis.

Hourly reminder that it's been almost 100 days since it was last legal for me to have a friend over for a cup of tea.

Best of luck, glad you're holding up well; sorry that I've failed you.

That sucks, had no idea you couldn't spend time outside over there. I can understand the ban on having friends over, but not allowing people to spend time outside is a recipe for disaster.

UK having what seems to be the most potent variant of the virus doesn't help, and the island factor either. Try to be strong, and don't let cabin fever tell you otherwise.