You may be able to end your self-isolation period before the end of the 10 full days. You can take an LFD test from 5 days after the day your symptoms started (or the day your test was taken if you did not have symptoms), and another LFD test on the following day. If both these test results are negative, and you do not have a high temperature, you may end your self-isolation after the second negative test result. Learn to be Assertive: Stand up for what you believe in and do not be pressured by others. See our section on Assertiveness for more.

But negative thinking is not so great in more modern settings. If you’ve got a lot to do, and you’re worried that you won’t get it all done, the last thing you need is for your brain to shut down and focus only on how long your ‘To Do’ list has got. drink plenty of fluids (water is best) to avoid dehydration – drink enough so your pee is light yellow and clear

No Sign Means Positive

If you’re unable to collect your prescription medication because you’re self-isolating, a free medicines delivery service is available. First, you should ask if any friends, family or volunteers can collect medicines for you. If friends and family are not able to collect your medicines for you, and you or the pharmacy are unable to arrange for a volunteer through the NHS volunteer responders programme, then you will be eligible for free medicines delivery. Monfort SS, Stroup HE, Waugh CE. The impact of anticipating positive events on responses to stress. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. 2015;58:11-22. doi:10.1016/j.jesp.2014.12.003 You’re fully vaccinated 14 days after your final dose of an MHRA approved vaccine. having received two doses of an approved vaccine or one dose of the single-dose Janssen vaccine.

Kim ES, Hagan KA, Grodstein F, DeMeo DL, De Vivo I, Kubzansky LD. Optimism and cause-specific mortality: a prospective cohort study. Am J Epidemiol. 2017;185(1):21-29. doi:10.1093/aje/kww182 if you do not have symptoms, but test positive on a home LFD test, you should report your result and self-isolate – you do not need to take a follow-up PCR test

A Common Sense Explanation

Getting involved with a cause that is close to your heart can be hugely beneficial for both the cause and your own sense of well-being. 4,10