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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
"... It was my daughter’s last week of school. It’s a tradition to have a water balloon toss on Field Day but as schools are not open we had one in the backyard with three other friends. I initially thought I would make my daughter were gloves but then I didn’t. So they did it. We had hand sanitizer and all of that. But this photo of the water balloons makes me think of all of the parents trying to normalize a very abnormal time. I love that it represents that effort but I also see potential COVID on every balloon! ..."
June 30, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Major mask headache this week. My N95 is tight and I find myself walking around with my mouth wide open all day to keep my mask positioned properly. When I get in my car at the end of the day and take my mask off I can feel the tension in my jaw, neck and shoulders. I often have a headache at the end of the day. Fortunately I am a PT so I am able to stretch and do what I need to do to take care of my body. Also just need to mention “maskne” or mask acne. I’m 26 and have pimples all over my chin.. but the mask covers it so maybe it doesn’t matter. I’m also thirsty. I work in an environment where I don’t get many breaks and don’t drink a lot of water under normal circumstances. Masks have made this infinitely more challenging. I’m dehydrated and tired. I’m tired of wearing a mask. I’m just tired.
February 26, 2021