Coronavirus and Anxiety

[RamblingMad]

These comments do not help anyone who is dealing with anxiety. Harvard is a university, well known for being ultra liberal. There is no proof that the USA "moved too slowly and squandered most of the lead time". In fact, I believe it was the misinformation coming from China regarding the seriousness of the virus (Like muting the doctor who discovered it and tried to make it known) that hindered the world's ability to work on this issue. Hysteria helps NO ONE.

There are two sides to every story. One thinks the sky is falling. The other thinks nothing is wrong. The truth is usually in the middle.

 

[erc]

These comments do not help anyone who is dealing with anxiety. Harvard is a university, well known for being ultra liberal. There is no proof that the USA "moved too slowly and squandered most of the lead time". In fact, I believe it was the misinformation coming from China regarding the seriousness of the virus (Like muting the doctor who discovered it and tried to make it known) that hindered the world's ability to work on this issue. Hysteria helps NO ONE.

Funny, I was put on a 10 day hiatus for barely mentioning politics here. Oh Mr. Doc., Mr. Doc.

 

[ChrisFL]

There is no proof that the USA "moved too slowly and squandered most of the lead time".

There's TONS of proof of that, and it continues to happen right now.

 

[Snowysmom]

I have anxiety that was under control until this came along. I am not afraid or anxious for me or my family. I am anxious because it seems like the country and the media have gone bonkers. Most people won't get severely ill and many won't even know they have it. Of course, those who have the risk factors must be very careful and friends and family members need to take precautions too. However, we do not need to stockpile toilet paper or spaghettios or anything else. We have enough for 2 weeks and a bit more. I can't even watch the Weather Channel without a coronovrius story every 15 minutes or so. I look online for updates a couple of times a day and then I am done. Fear mongering and panic are not for me. Makes me too anxious.

 

[hellow]

I'll bow out. Bringing political arguments to a post that began with someone expressing their anxiety over an issue is pretty sad. We need to think of what we, as individuals can do to help those affected by this, rather than throw blame on it.

 

[Kennywood]

 

[wvjules]

I didn't even worry about wiping down my cart, so it's not that I'm worried about catching it, but why are people stocking up on this stuff?

I had to stop right there...you don't wipe down your cart? Even if you don't care about Covid-19, there is still the flu and other germs. They even provide wipes near the carts. Yuck!

Now I will go read the rest of the thread and see if anyone else addressed this! lol

 

[McKelly]

Just received an e-mail from my DS's college. He attends UW-Madison. We have had three total cases in the state. Spring break is next week and they want all students to stay home through April 10th when they will reevaluate things. They are going to have remote learning. They want the residence halls as empty as possible so the kids that do have to stay can practice social distancing. I have to say, for a moment, this did give me a bit of anxiety. It seems extreme. But I don't work in public health, so.........

 

[morgan98]

Just received an e-mail from my DS's college. He attends UW-Madison. We have had three total cases in the state. Spring break is next week and they want all students to stay home through April 10th when they will reevaluate things. They are going to have remote learning. They want the residence halls as empty as possible so the kids that do have to stay can practice social distancing. I have to say, for a moment, this did give me a bit of anxiety. It seems extreme. But I don't work in public health, so.........

I can't help but wonder if some of these reactions is because a university doesn't want to be "the one" where the infection spreads. So after several shut down, it leaves the others wondering "what if." I guess we will soon see what is over reaction vs. what was really needed.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

I can't help but wonder if some of these reactions is because a university doesn't want to be "the one" where the infection spreads. So after several shut down, it leaves the others wondering "what if." I guess we will soon see what is over reaction vs. what was really needed.

I think that they are probably trying to be proactive - trying to be part of the solution by not bringing together large groups of people from all over the country.

 

[erc]

I can't help but wonder if some of these reactions is because a university doesn't want to be "the one" where the infection spreads. So after several shut down, it leaves the others wondering "what if." I guess we will soon see what is over reaction vs. what was really needed.

Liability will soon be at play here. If you could have shut down but didn't and allowed a large outbreak, you will be the subject of countless lawsuits. Any place that hosts large gatherings. The cruise companies are already being sued.

 

[McKelly]

I can't help but wonder if some of these reactions is because a university doesn't want to be "the one" where the infection spreads. So after several shut down, it leaves the others wondering "what if." I guess we will soon see what is over reaction vs. what was really needed.

I just wonder if we will every really know - or if public health will just chalk it up to a "job well done" if nothing becomes of it. I wouldn't want their job right now. Those are some big decisions.

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

II guess we will soon see what is over reaction vs. what was really needed.

And how would you see that? If the measures work and the virus doesn’t spread as expected, everyone will be chirping about overreaction. If the virus spreads regardless people will say measures weren’t taken early enough.

 

[Mrs. Ciz]

These comments do not help anyone who is dealing with anxiety. Harvard is a university, well known for being ultra liberal. There is no proof that the USA "moved too slowly and squandered most of the lead time". In fact, I believe it was the misinformation coming from China regarding the seriousness of the virus (Like muting the doctor who discovered it and tried to make it known) that hindered the world's ability to work on this issue. Hysteria helps NO ONE.

I am sorry; I wasn't trying to be political at all. As a matter of fact, I am the exact opposite of liberal, but I really do feel like our country has been dragging it's feet, and that is causing ME anxiety.

 

[RamblingMad]

+2313 cases in Italy. That’s over a 20% increase.

 

[morgan98]

And how would you see that? If the measures work and the virus doesn’t spread as expected, everyone will be chirping about overreaction. If the virus spreads regardless people will say measures weren’t taken early enough.

Please don't misunderstand me. I am in voluntary 14 day quarantine so I am doing my part.

All I am thinking is this is a huge country so some areas are going to be impacted differently.

 

[wvjules]

Wow. Anyone paying attention to Dr. Fauchi's testimony on the Hill?

 

[hellow]

I am sorry; I wasn't trying to be political at all. As a matter of fact, I am the exact opposite of liberal, but I really do feel like our country has been dragging it's feet, and that is causing ME anxiety.

Thank you. I appreciate that. I agree with your thoughts. I think that information overload can definitely cause anxiety for everyone. Everyone wants to find out more info on something that, truth be told, we don't know a lot about.

There have been many studies over the years on the ill-effects of social media and sites like the Dis. They can be very helpful (at least I know the Dis has always been great for planning trips!). Where I think we have to really moderate is when the topic is something that could cause a lot of hysteria and make things even worse. I find that if I spend time reading people's comments on a topic like this I get VERY depressed and others I know get super anxious. I think along with trusting the CDC and following their advice, we all need to do things to make our lives better to be healthier. I'm taking my family to Disney World next week because life is short, even without Covid-19, and my chances of dying are greater driving there than they are in getting any virus.

 

[hellow]

I am sorry; I wasn't trying to be political at all. As a matter of fact, I am the exact opposite of liberal, but I really do feel like our country has been dragging it's feet, and that is causing ME anxiety.

Thank you. I appreciate that. I agree with your thoughts. I think that information overload can definitely cause anxiety for everyone. Everyone wants to find out more info on something that, truth be told, we don't know a lot about.

There have been many studies over the years on the ill-effects of social media and sites like the Dis. They can be very helpful (at least I know the Dis has always been great for planning trips!). Where I think we have to really moderate is when the topic is something that could cause a lot of hysteria and make things even worse. I find that if I spend time reading people's comments on a topic like this I get VERY depressed and others I know get super anxious. I think along with trusting the CDC and following their advice, we all need to do things to make our lives better to be healthier. I'm taking my family to Disney World next week because life is short, even without Covid-19, and my chances of dying are greater driving there than they are in getting any virus.

 

[pryncess527]

Harvard is a university, well known for being ultra liberal. There is no proof that the USA "moved too slowly and squandered most of the lead time".

Not universally true . . . Harvard's a big place with many different schools
And Public Health wasnt generally considered political . . . there is no disputing the fact that our refusal to accept the WHO tests and design our own slowed down the process and wasted critical time. That's not political, that's reality.