I have been self isolating at home for almost 3 months. The only going out I do is take a walk around the block with a mask on. I cross the street when anyone is on the same side even if they have a mask on. On Friday I had to take my cats to the vet. I was told I could have curbside pick up. Well that never happened. I ended up going in. There were only two other people in the waiting room and they both had masks on. I had typed up a list of instructions that I was told I could just hand to the tech. I was getting increasingly anxious because I made it clear when I made the appointment that I was afraid to go in. I approached the person at the desk who was not wearing a mask and I was about 2 feet away and he coughs In his sleeve. I introduced myself and said so much for curbside pickup. He said oh that’s impossible here. I gave him the envelope and left. I was furious as to how this was handled and will talk to the owner. My biggest concern right now is that I probably have contracted the virus from the ignorant man without the mask. My anxiety is through the roof and i feel I won’t be able to breathe a sigh of relief unless I don’t get symptoms in 2weeks time. I have been so careful and vigilant and now this has to happen. I’m over 60 years old, have high blood pressure, am a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor of 13 years. I’m at wits end
Fear of COVID-19
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Cuchculan
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I think these sorts of fears will always be around as long as the virus is around. Masks should be made mandatory. Which they are not in most countries. Thus people can go about their day without wearing them. Like there is nothing happening the world around them. I think the main thing with this virus is that we hear about so much on the TV and on the radio. They tell us every single symptom. So if you do go out you are looking for people with a cough. If you do meet one, it will set your mind racing. This is all just normal. I have to shop every day of the week. Then go other places too on a train. Once you protect yourself. Do things as you think they should be done. Don't depend on others around you. Because not everybody feels the need to wear masks. That is their choice. For now there is nothing we can do about their choice. Just look after ourselves as best we can. Wear your mask. Wash your hands. Play things safe as you think things should be done.
I limit my outings to the minimum necessary. I go to stores for essentials close to opening or closing time on weekdays, or whenever I'd be most likely to avoid crowds. I go only to places that I know to have responsible staff and clientele, although that's getting harder as people are giving in to fatigue. I'm a hawk about physical distance and always wear a mask in public (over my mouth and nose). I don't touch anything I don't need to, and I carry hand sanitizer. Still, most trips turn out to be stressful and frustrating, usually because of people not being conscientious and getting too close.