With the relaxation of measures in the country, for the moment, masks are not mandatory abroad. However, there are those who have already internalized it and now it is more difficult to go without a mask than with it. If you have a phobia to remove the mask , we explain that it is possible and how to deal with it so that it is not a trauma.
Outdoor masks are not mandatory. Yes we must continue to wear it in certain circumstances such as when it is not possible to maintain and respect the safety distance between people, there are crowds of people and then indoors.
What happens when we have a phobia to remove the mask
We have a feeling of fear just like any other phobia. Many people are now exposed, and they feel bad. Among the various symptoms they have are palpitations, not being able to breathe , fear of taking off a mask, and the urge to run.
So they feel safer behind this complement that is already part of our lives, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Not only is it that they are more exposed, but also that people who feel a phobia of removing the mask are more afraid of catching the virus. And they do not take it off at all, less when they are at home. Some even buy the best of masks, others wear two, and have several spare that they always leave close to them when they go from one place to another.
How to face this fear?
It is quite normal to feel terror in everything that is related to the coronavirus, but the truth is that this can generate a mental problem that worsens over time.
Visits to the psychologist
Nothing happens to tell the psychologist about this situation, it can always be done online, to talk about how the pandemic is being experienced and how not wearing a mask can affect our relationship with others.
Not avoid
In order to face this issue, it is best not to avoid going out and seeing people because if we isolate ourselves it is much worse.
Remove the mask progressively
So that the thing costs us less, we will remove it progressively. First lower it for a few minutes, then take it off and also leave it for a while, to put it back on . We will see that nothing happens when we keep our distance from other people.
But over time we will also observe that this is the best step to say goodbye to outdoor masks (only for now and as long as the pandemic allows it).
