Covid-19: Preparing to leave lockdown with social anxiety
By Gerald Lennon
Life may appear to be returning to a new normal as the Covid-19 lockdown eases.
While many relish the idea of going back to their more usual routines, some are filled with dread.
Naomi Quinn, 45, is anxious about a reduction in restrictions. My fear is, as soon as things go back to normal people won t wear their masks, sanitise their hands and they might disregard the rules, she explained.
Naomi, who lives with her daughter, Megan, in Swatragh, a small village in County Londonderry, has been dealing with anxiety for years.
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By Gerald Lennon We celebrate Hanukkah every year - it s a big part of my family celebrations.
Raquel Schonker, 19, is spending her second Hanukkah away from her family who live in Australia.
Now living in Belfast, she was not able to find traditional Jewish candles in the city but luckily her grandmother sent her a chanukiah and ner mitzvah candles to light during the festival. It s my favourite Jewish holiday - it s a family holiday for us and considering the circumstances we have been able to do what we can to get to share it together, she said.