Talk To Me: I'm not sure how to reconnect with friends post covid 

Psychologist Caroline Martin is here to answer your questions on whatever issues you are dealing with in life, from work pressure and stress to loneliness and grief

"One travels more usefully when alone because he reflects more."

I got used to being on my own during Covid-19. I worked full-time from home and developed a routine to fill the weekends. But since the restrictions were lifted, I’m not sure what to do with my free time. I’m in my 30s and many of my friends have moved on or are busy with their families. I’m back in the office three days a week and enjoy the chit-chat at coffee time, but that’s as far as it goes. I know I need to make an effort and get out, but it’s difficult to start all over again.

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Omicron are the Covid-19 variants. From staying in our homes, fearful of death, to restrictions on society, we are moving into the fourth wave of Covid-19. During this wave, we will begin to realise the mental health impact of the pandemic.