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Do you really need evidence for this? 99% of the people I know are really struggling with the lockdown measures (although most of them accept they are neccesary). And the vast majority of those are due to lonliness. Only a few are actually scared of covid.

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99%? We move in very different circles. A significant number of people that I know are doing pretty well. Working from home, having to travel less, fewer social commitments, and more time to spend on movies, reading, etc... are all things that appeal to some people.

I've had more than one conversation that eventually has somebody saying they feel like an asshole for saying so (because they know people are hurting), but they like the new normal.

It's been about 9 months of heavy restrictions. The few movies you maybe wanted to watch, you've watched them months ago. Even the most pro-lockdown people I knew are getting sick of lockdowns and breaking the rules.

Many people I know are finally taking the lockdown seriously...

Do you not need evidence? Anecdata that results in wrong conclusions could cost people's lives...

For instance, what if lack of grief counseling after losing a loved one is a leading cause? We'd want to make sure people that need it can get the counseling, rather then just blame it on lock down.

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