“What Am I Doing Here?” The Guilt that Comes with Every Outing in the Time of the Pandemic
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“What Am I Doing Here?” The Guilt that Comes with Every Outing in the Time of the Pandemic

For the first 3/4th of the pandemic, I took pride in being responsible. My resolve remained absolute, my discipline unwavering in the wake of those setting worse examples around me – flocking to Goa, pubbing. Eventually, I gave in. I started travelling and doing things I don’t do even in a normal year, like attending weddings. But each of these outings is accompanied by guilt.
Why the Weight of 2021 Feels More than 2020
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Why the Weight of 2021 Feels More than 2020

Lockdown 2.0 has opened the floodgates to remnant anxiety from last year. The past year, in spite of the challenges that we were confronted with, we revelled in the novelty of the work-from-home life and the liberty it donned on us to pursue other interests. This time around, it feels like there is no imminent end to misery.