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Mental Health Support

FalloutShelter

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1. I was following much the same precautions, but have been weaning myself off.

Reply to teach1st (Original post)

Sat Apr 17, 2021, 11:00 PM

Apr 2021

I am still not comfortable with being in stores...etc. My friend Tom, who's partner has a late stage cancer cannot bring himself to stop all of the washing and disinfection. You are definitely not alone.

I too, am fully vaccinated as is my friend, and both of our spouses. I guess it is just going to take time.

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After COVID-19, a fear of touching things [View all] teach1st Apr 2021 OP

I was following much the same precautions, but have been weaning myself off. FalloutShelter Apr 2021 #1

I have never been comfortable in stores teach1st Apr 2021 #3

I'm not a mental health expert, but... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #2

Thanks! teach1st Apr 2021 #6

I'm still washing my hands more frequently... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #10

It's not just you, I'm reacting the same way oregonjen Apr 2021 #4

Thanks, oregonjen! teach1st Apr 2021 #7

Perhaps your rigorous diligence has kept you healthy? SheltieLover Apr 2021 #5

I can't prove it hasn't teach1st Apr 2021 #8

I know exactly what you mean! SheltieLover Apr 2021 #9

I'd say, just do what you can to get over it. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #11

I read an article from July in The Atlantic about hygiene theater yesterday teach1st Apr 2021 #12

I'm glad you've read that. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #16

I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this Rorey Apr 2021 #13

Thanks for the support, Rorey! teach1st Apr 2021 #14

I was just remembering Rorey Apr 2021 #15

Our minds want something they can actually control in all of this mess, mahina Apr 2021 #17

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