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Thoughts on Corona Pandemic VS Social Anxiety

Guest_245
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My Pandemic VS Social Anxiety Opinion

I will be honest that during the corona virus pandemic it has really shown me that isolating at home hasn't bothered me because before this, I have always been a home body and I have made no effort before this pandemic to socialise with people for my own lifestyle due to, what I now believe is because of social anxiety, and the mask wearing has been surprisingly comfortable to talk with as it disguises any embarrassment or awkwardness I would feel. Now, this just means that when restrictions ease again I feel I have alot of work ahead of me to try and open myself up to social opportunities with others. By this I mean to hopefully be willing to chat about peoples days and get to know them on a more personal life basis. What do you guys think on the mask wearing and isolation restrictions in 2020?

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Bulus_Shabbaz
Community Member
At first, I wasn't bothered, when we were put on lockdown, nothing changed for me because I have been self-isolating due to social phobia for quite awhile. Now though, I feel my social phobia has been enhanced by the pandemic. But I also want to get better and am trying to get used to leaving the house.