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Diamond_Dog

(31,988 posts)

1. I know, right?

Reply to Shermann (Original post)

Sun Apr 4, 2021, 12:27 PM

Apr 2021

And any time I’m near a person who coughs, I’m like immediately in a panic. How close to them was I? Was this person masked? (I always am). What direction did they cough? Did I accidentally walk into their wake? What are they doing out in public if they’re coughing?? etc. etc.

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Morning routine of a hypochondriac during a pandemic [View all] Shermann Apr 2021 OP

I know, right? Diamond_Dog Apr 2021 #1

And why aren't sidewalks six feet wide?? Shermann Apr 2021 #8

The more I get out and about... VarryOn Apr 2021 #2

Oh no, phobias don't work that way Shermann Apr 2021 #10

Sorry you have to live with that... VarryOn Apr 2021 #16

No worries, no offense taken Shermann Apr 2021 #19

I'm sorry you're going through this senseandsensibility Apr 2021 #3

I got shot #1 a week ago Shermann Apr 2021 #6

Oh believe me, senseandsensibility Apr 2021 #9

Not so different from what mine would be.. luvs2sing Apr 2021 #4

Having allergies and sinus issues Tree Lady Apr 2021 #17

Walking my dog yesterday, I coughed. More than a block away I saw a couple's heads flip around to me LizBeth Apr 2021 #5

I'm very lucky to balance it out with my ADD. multigraincracker Apr 2021 #7

I start off with nightmares of having forgotten my mask... StarryNite Apr 2021 #11

Yeah I forgot about those Shermann Apr 2021 #12

I've been working inside the office since last June. onecaliberal Apr 2021 #13

I check my temp every day nuxvomica Apr 2021 #14

There was a DU discussion about whether the vaccine provides some degree of immediate protection Shermann Apr 2021 #15

Our body temperature varies throughout... 3catwoman3 Apr 2021 #18

Though they suggest not to check after intense exercise, I did one day nuxvomica Apr 2021 #20