I’ve been shielding and dread returning to work as a teacher | Mariella Frostrup

It’s only natural to feel fear in the face of the pandemic, says Mariella Frostrup, but are there underlying issues with confidence that should be addressed, too?

The dilemma How do I get back to work teaching in a busy secondary school after shielding in lockdown? My confidence has gone, I’m getting panic attacks and I seem to be out of step with everyone. I wake up with a sense of dread and a racing heart.

Since lockdown my life has changed completely. I have been at home with food parcels and supermarket deliveries, and have travelled no further than where I can walk safely with my dog. My husband died a few years ago and my children have all said they can’t face losing another parent. Now I will be the only member of the family leaving home for work, yet I am in the highest-risk category having a compromised immune system.

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