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Mental Health Support

Buckeye_Democrat

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2. I'm not a mental health expert, but...

Reply to teach1st (Original post)

Sat Apr 17, 2021, 10:01 PM

Apr 2021

... I think your "baby steps" approach is probably best.

Just keep reminding yourself of the latest scientific evidence and that you're vaccinated in the meantime.

It's not a horrible policy in regard to other contagions out there, but could be simplified to washing your hands after touching various objects in regard to most of the other microbes as well.

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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