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So Much To Remember to do and need to!

FlowerBear — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:00:28 GMT

What about your hair and face when you are home from being in public? I saw on a news segment that you should wear your hair back and not let it fly free. I dont put my shoulder length hair up.

and said to wash your face, change your clothes, sanitize or change shoes, wipe down anything brought into your house,

and or dont buy fresh fruit or vegetables since many probably have been touching them.

I got so paranoid last time I was in the store that I washed my face and hair when I got home!

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deeva — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:14:32 GMT

I saw a guy retuning grapes at Sam's Club yesterday. Couldn't believe they took them back.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:18:02 GMT

I don't know, but I felt like people were glaring at my cowboy hat the other day. I get looks sometimes anyway (like, the gall) but I contend, just because you wear a baseball cap does that mean you have to be a ball player?

I have tried to stand away from produce and only touch the one I take.

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on the bay — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:53:16 GMT

It took me so long after I got home from the store a few days ago.

I washed or lysoled everything, I mean jars, undid cardboard and outside containers-threw those out, even threw the plastic egg carton out and put eggs in a bowl. threw clothes in the hot wash with detergent and vinegar and took a hot shower.

So tired! I don't want to go to the store for a long time.

And it was scary.

Some people looked as scared and waited for each to pass, others not so much.

I always hated grocery shopping and always joked to myself that I needed a butler to unload the groceries now that I'd done all the work of getting it all.

Now I hate it even more but so glad I got it all done!

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tsavorite — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:07:20 GMT

I try not to get to stressed about it. When I am out I wear my winter gloves...they are thin so easy to do what I need to. I NEVER touch my face while out of my home. The cashier at the Rite Aid wore a mask yesterday....I thought that was a good idea for someone like her with people coming in and out of that store all day long. I am not "ready" to do that.....yet. I may change my mind.

As for every can or package....cleaning it off? No I haven't done that yet....but we haven't purchased anything in a while from the grocery store. I think I will wipe cans and boxes off just in case next time. Washing veggies or fruit....that makes good sense to me no matter what's going on in the world.

We don't strip down and get in the shower after a grocery store visit...I don't feel that is necessary. Shoes stay at the door on a rug. I do wipe down door knobs after going out and of course washing hands.

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Q4u — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:34:09 GMT

I went to the grocery store this morning and the overall feeling that I felt from the public was that they are tired.... physically and emotionally. I agree.

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Mistic — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:34:32 GMT

To All Of You On This Thread ~ Thank You. I saw myself in parts of every post. Sad as this sounds, After reading these posts, I know I am not alone with these fears. I wish none of us had them...

I don't share this much, but I have been on depression and anxiety meds for a very long time. What is happening now can at times really overwhelm me.

The news always seems to give advice on how to avoid becoming over stressed with all this horrible Virus news. BUT, I never hear anything on how to cope when you are already like this to begin with?

I try to just take it one day at a time, and try not to think too far ahead... Lots of times that is easier said than done.

I thank you all for sharing ~ Mistic

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FlowerBear — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:52:58 GMT

@deeva i sure cannot believe it! they shouldnt have, they will put them back out

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FlowerBear — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:53:28 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia I totally agree!!

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FlowerBear — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:54:22 GMT

@on the bay When i get done dis infecting all and changing clothes and more i need a nap lol.

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FlowerBear — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:24:01 GMT

@Mistic You are right, you are not alone. we are not alone. all of with anxiety and even people that usually dont have anxiety, have it during this time! I have been on paxil for a couple of years for anxiety and depression. if i had not been i would be very anxious and stressed out!! I get nervous when i watch alot of the news! that is what you have to do, just take one day at a time and not overthink. change our negative and scary thoughts to positive and focus on the good not the bad in our minds. exercise relieves anxiety and stress, i have been using alot of youtube exercise vids and there is alot of anxiety vids there too that are so helpful! one is called anxietyguy and dare ( just look up dare anxiety) Many helpful things!!!

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FlowerBear — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:31:05 GMT

so much to try to remember to do and things you should do and need to do is overwhelming at times.

from wearing some gloves in public. maybe a mask. dis infect anything you bring in. put the mail on the floor for a day or two. dont touch your face. clean your shoes when you come home or take them off. wash your face. change clothes. keep boxes you rec out in the garage or away from you for a day or two. clean what you take out of any thing you ordered. dont go see anyone or let anyone in your home. keep your distance. dont hug friends you see out and around. when will this end?!

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FlowerBear — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:02:28 GMT

This is more of what i saw on a news channel!

IF you take a purse wipe it all off when home. It is best to leave your purse and phone at home or in a bag hidden in your vehicle. The less you take in any place is best!

Like put your sanitizer, credit card, list in a pocket.

I always do wipe my purse off any time and not just now!

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on the bay — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:18:52 GMT

2@FlowerBear wrote:
@on the bay When i get done dis infecting all and 2changing clothes and more i need a nap lol.

@FlowerBear `

Me too!😴

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FlowerBear — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:42:33 GMT

@on the bay Its alot of work and seems crazy !

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RedTop — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:56:44 GMT

WV is up to 217 cases; none near me. I follow the same thing I’ve done for years during active flu season; use peroxide on my toothbrush every day, swish my mouth with peroxide, put Bacitracin around my nostrils when I have to go out, restrict my outings, and clean my hands with wet ones wipes after grocery shopping or getting gas.

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kitty60 — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:58:05 GMT

Remember, stores cannot sell returned food products. They must be discarded. I once checked out of the store and when loading the car noticed I had grabbed the wrong box of kcups. Ran back in to exchange and they took it back and immediately tossed in the trash. I felt so guilty!

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hooked on books — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:39:22 GMT

@Mistic, I am on the same meds for the same reasons and I too feel overwhelmed sometimes. DH tries to reassure me that I'm safe at home, nothing will happen to me, but my biggest fear is actually for DH and my mother, both in very high risk categories. My BFF posted something related to the virus last night and I really freaked out! I couldn't help that reaction and of course she felt terrible. don't think there is really much that folks like us, sometimes struggling even in the best of times, can do. As you said, one day at a time and yes, it's sooo hard to focus on that! I really like being able to "open up" and feel supported on these boards. We are not alone in our struggles, we have each other and I thank all my fellow posters for being there. 😊

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hooked on books — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:46:11 GMT

@FlowerBear, I think that's one of the scariest things about the way we have to live now. There is no end in sight and nothing positive to focus on. Things are changing so fast and not in good ways! I wish us all strength and peace moving forward.🙏

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Sooner — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 03:07:09 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
It took me so long after I got home from the store a few days ago.
I washed or lysoled everything, I mean jars, undid cardboard and outside containers-threw those out, even threw the plastic egg carton out and put eggs in a bowl. threw clothes in the hot wash with detergent and vinegar and took a hot shower.
So tired! I don't want to go to the store for a long time.
And it was scary.
Some people looked as scared and waited for each to pass, others not so much.
I always hated grocery shopping and always joked to myself that I needed a butler to unload the groceries now that I'd done all the work of getting it all.
Now I hate it even more but so glad I got it all done!

@on the bay Yep. That's what we do only it's after a pickup order. We don't go in stores. But we wash down all the groceries and after doing that and handling all that stuff, we leave our clothes in the garage and wash them the next day.

And we shower. We only have to do this about every 2 weeks, so it's not too bad. It's better than taking chances.