I’ve noticed something that bothers me a little. A smol thread

I suffer from horrible sinus which often leads to postnasal drip, sore throat, runny nose, etc. a lot of things that could also be Covid.

And many times during this past year, people have invited me over. “It will just be us”.

And when I mention a runny nose or a sore throat, I often hear, “I’m sure you’re fine man. It’s probably just sinus.”

And because I openly share amongst friends that I suffer from anxiety, some will joke.

Maybe it’s to ease my fears, but this makes me even more anxious. You want me to come over anyways?!

Not enough people are saying, “A sore throat? Oh no, maybe isolate for a few days. Watch for more symptoms.”

Instead:
“Hahaha, I’m sure it’s just sinus. You’ll be fine.”

In addition to that, I also see lots of “It’s just us. We don’t go anywhere anyways.”

But even if there’s just 4 of us, if any ONE of us was infected on arrival, that’s now FOUR of us infected when it’s over.

Because we all start off with masks, but as it gets more geselig, we become less cautious.

I’m stopped feeling bad about saying no repeatedly. I hate that my wellbeing is in the hands of people who can’t just put off festivities for a while.

“That’s easy for you to say”. No this year has been a fucking struggle. I have eyed a bottle of pills many times. I am physically and mentally exhausted.

Just do your bit and don’t go visit people. Stay the fuck home.

Miss them? Call them. Text them. Write them an email.