Social anxiety

[Mcnugget69]

Telling people i dont wear masks anywhere even in stores makes me anxious because some people r quick to judge why i dont. sometimes i dont even know why i dont wear them either. I have social anxiety so all these masks everywhere is really triggering. sometimes i dont even leave my house. helpppp

[Hidden]

I am sorry you feel this way. You have a right to your ways of doing things. Know that people support you. I someone that wear a mask every day and get judged and made fun for wearing a mask around my coworkers and a face shield. Do not let others' opinions hurt you. I know it easier said than done.

I think of it like this if I want to wear a mask that is my opinion. I should not force it I others. That does not mean I don't get anxious. I struggle every day about wanting to leave the house. Most days I want to hide and don't care if I have a job. Sometimes it is hard. Know that there are others that support you. You can have your own opinion. When I don't want to go outside I just say it is to peoplely out there. Have a good day.

[Mcnugget69 in reply to Hidden]

thank you. it happens on both sides doesnt it? You are very encouraging. Sometimes i feel very alone with this whole mask issue cause the status quo is wearing a mask, but i realize that there are other people out there that have the same opinion as me. But i just realized that at the end of the day we are all human going through this tough time. Stay safe out there. I dont even know you but i just wanna give u a big hug rn.

[Hidden in reply to Mcnugget69]

Hello. Thanks for these words! I needed to hear them since I'm quick to judge those who don't wear a mask where they should. I will keep your words in mind the next time I see someone not wearing a mask, so thank you!😃

[Mcnugget69 in reply to Hidden]

youre welcome! this just made my day. that there would be people out there who would take the time to understand people like me who dont wear masks. theres a lot of reasons. for me its triggering. I admit im quick to judge those who wear masks and assume why they wear them. maybe people arent as bad as i thought...

[Hidden in reply to Mcnugget69]

We just made each other's days! Love it!😁

I will now try my best to see others' points of view.

[Hidden in reply to Mcnugget69]

You made my day. Thanks. 😇

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Sweet!👍👍👍 Glad I could be of service!😃

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I don't particularly like wearing a mask but feel I have to in a shop, if only to safeguard others.

[SuZQ154]

Wow! Your posts remind me...Do not judge! Right now, it is especially important for all of us to be accepting of differences of other people AND loving them where they are at. Thank you for that reminder today!