I keep seeing people complaining that they can’t breathe in face masks. They describe feeling light headed, they fear that they’re not getting enough oxygen. They describe feeling tightness in their chests, tingling in their extremities. They feel confused and claustrophobic.
Baby, that’s not oxygen shortage, you’re just having an anxiety response. Welcome to the club. We have a handshake… you just hold out your hand… and it shakes.
You’re not going to die. It feels like it. It’s scary. You don’t like it. There are actual scientifically proven ways to deal with and overcome these feelings.
When you see someone who is going off on an anti-mask rant, slip them a DM with this link.
Don’t mock them in public, or show them the proof about why they’re not dying of oxygen deprivation.
They’re just experiencing a new mental health challenge and since they’ve never had any patience for any mental health stuff, they’re totally not equipped to deal with it.
Why Protective Face Masks Make You Feel Anxious and What You Can Do to Cope
A good friend posted this on FB and with her permission, I’m passing it along.