Posted on 06/19/2021 5:25:12 AM PDT by DoodleBob
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — New York immediately rolled back most COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday, a sign of recovery.
But as many celebrate and rejoice, some are struggling with anxiety.
"My anxiety comes from wanting to make sure that I respect others' wishes so I always have my mask in my pocket," said Bill Sanford.
"My real biggest fear is how my son feels. I know he's scared, right? He doesn't feel safe out in public without having mask on. And I'm trying to do my part as father to let him know he's safe," said Kyle Bukolt.
"My main concern was people being truthful and honest about with what their vaccine level is," said Kaitlin Wojak.
"It's normal, natural as human beings to have anxiety when things are changing, when we have new norms," said Lindsey Rickard, VP of Training & Innovation at BestSelf Behavioral Health.
She said one way to help cope with this kind of anxiety, is to make sure you know what your boundaries are, being able to express them, and asking other about their boundaries.
"You might have had a great time hanging out with your kids and your pets at home, and really enjoyed that time at home, while other people have had a really tragic last year and a half and have lost people. And have had a really hard time." said Rickard.
She said if you are not comfortable with taking off your mask, it’s perfectly fine to express that you wish to continue wearing it.
Rickard also said to make sure not to pass judgment on others who want to keep their distance or pass on attending a social gathering.
"People are going to have different levels of being comfortable. Some people are going to jump right back in, fully vaccinated no mask. Other people are are going to need more time," she said.
And for some, having the vaccine has helped put their mind at ease.
"I'm vaccinated and I feel like...I'm happy we're getting back to normal," said Robin Sanford.
Personally, I'm all for mask-burning parties.
Hey, Buffalonians, time to put your big boy/girl pants on and embrace reality.
Annual flu shot participation has dropped over the last few years. Would Pharm Cos. be considered co-conspirators??
Our society is run by chads and karens.
Headline written by a homosexual?
“My real biggest fear is how my son feels. I know he’s scared, right? He doesn’t feel safe out in public without having mask on.“
Child abuse. Kids don’t even get the Wu flu.
If we are supposed to “respect others’ wishes”, MY wish is that “others” burn their friggin’ masks and get on with their lives.
My son is scared... Congratulations, youve raised a daughter. I’ll bet your son never heard from you the words of encouragement my mom used to say to me when I was upset.. .. “ stop crying or Ill give you something to cry about”.
OMG, you pansies. Stay home and bar your doors then. The society is better for you not being out-and-about anyway.
Just as President Trump revealed how corrupt the government and the Rep party is, covid has revealed how weak the majority of American citizens are.
Not good news, but good to know.
HOORAY Bob!
For proper social distancing, Fauzi should be 6’ underneath us.
“ stop crying or Ill give you something to cry about”.
I remember those words too
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I understand the anxiety of anyone living in the NYC metro area simply due to the high number of cases here that resulted in fatalities before the medical profession understood how to treat this.
Yesterday. Early afternoon. Ninety five degrees. Young lady walking on the campus of our local very liberal small college. With a mask on.
It’s so easy to pick out a studies major.
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I don’t have one to keep handy and I’ve done just fine.
Nice. Billionaire Gates of Hell should be there too.
Some of the comments from these pussy-assed sheep make me want to hurl.
Good grief. Snowflakes gonna snowflake, I guess.
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