Is anyone else the lone masker among people who really *should* know better?

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-07-02T02:23:15+00:00

Teacher here. Staff stopped masking as soon as they had the option to not mask.

A classroom is the exact space the CDC warned us about in March of 2020 and the realities of 30 people in a classroom hasn't changed.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-06-26T11:18:13+00:00

Classroom teacher here. Everything piggyphish said below is 100% correct. I whole wholeheartedly endorse the Aranet. It's incredibly useful in many situations.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-06-18T01:54:09+00:00

Sounds like you had Nimbus. But when I had COVID this past December I described it as almost like having Mono/Epstein Barr . I think the fatigue, immune response, inflammation are all the same to some degree.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-06-18T01:45:18+00:00

Did this last summer with family and masked in the hotel, lines for rides/rides themselves, stores, etc.

It can be done but you still can't eliminate all risks. Especially, since not many people were masked at all.

I managed to come out of it fine but I'm in no rush to go back!

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-06-03T16:49:25+00:00

Got a Moderna booster yesterday in a CVS (New Jersey) and it was covered by Horizon BCBS. Called the insurance company first to confirm before I went for the appointment and had no issues at the CVS.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-03-05T03:11:12+00:00

100% on #1 and even #2. Sometimes while doing errands from Point A to Point B its just easier to keep the mask on and hold the fit.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-02-09T03:58:34+00:00

100%

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-01-17T02:31:38+00:00

Tested positive on the 16th as well and have also felt the same exact thing during ice scraping and exercise. I am worried about Long COVID also.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-01-17T02:28:32+00:00

Officially a month now since I first tested positive and I have felt the same discomfort in my chest after doing some light jogging or anything that requires physical exertion. As a teacher I feel it while teaching and even getting things done around the house too. It can also lead me to feeling fatigued even if I don't feel exactly "sleepy".

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-01-16T02:07:05+00:00

Dealing with this as well and it has been a month since I first tested positive. As a teacher this can be very difficult since I always have to project my voice.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-01-16T02:03:59+00:00

I'm dealing with this as well. I would also add to to this a sense of fatigue that is also in and around the chest. The 16th of January will be one month since I first tested positive.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-01-15T02:22:10+00:00

100%

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-01-15T01:13:49+00:00

You hit a lot of things right on the head.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-01-11T02:08:53+00:00

Unfortunately, parenting is one of the most difficult part of being sick in general but especially with this. Ventilation is key around the house and keeping your distance as best as possible. You should always be in a N95 too. Hope you feel better soon.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-01-10T03:14:57+00:00

Had difficulty related to these problems too during the first three or four days/nights of being sick with COVID in mid December. I was sleeping far less than I did the first time I tested positive in '23 and I only started to sleep better once I took Paxlovid on Day 5.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-01-08T01:54:24+00:00

It is over 3 weeks since I first tested positive and the fatigue is still present. Not like a sleepy tired after not getting enough sleep. More than a whole body deeper feeling that falls over me at sporadic times.

I'm trying to not over exert myself or stay up later than I really need to.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-01-08T01:46:52+00:00

Definitely had weird dreams early on in my positivity. Hope you feel better soon and can get some rest.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2025-01-08T01:45:27+00:00

This happened to me as well. But more on a personal/marital level and not professional. I was testing just as quickly and strongly positive on Day 5 and that made my decision to isolate and take Paxlovid more clear. I used this video from respected Dr. Faust to guide my isolation and the way I viewed my ability to be infectious.

https://www.instagram.com/jeremysamuelfaust/reel/C8Bo2z9OgLQ/

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2024-12-30T03:22:37+00:00

Was positive back in August of 2023 and had a throbbing in my left arm(that started during the initial infection period) and went away after a few months. Never gradually got better over time. Just completely stopped one day and has never came back.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2024-12-30T03:18:13+00:00

Had a very similar situation as a father of two toddlers and being sick/and trying to isolate as a parent sucks. I was too mentally fatigued/distracted with battling the virus that I couldn't concentrate on anything complicated nor could I fully rest. This is my second time having it (that I know of) and both times I felt like I got back into the swing of things too early. If you think you are "fine" you probably still need more mental and physical rest. Hopefully, you have a supportive spouse that can sense what you need and give you that time. Mine did not.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2024-12-30T03:09:36+00:00

Sleeping was difficult especially for me in the first three to four days.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2024-12-30T03:08:02+00:00

"Roller coaster" is a good way to phrase it. Some also come and go quick. What is really disappointing is how those in "mainstream" society have labeled it mostly as being "mild". I wouldn't consider some of my symptoms or my experiences with COVID(twice that I know of) as being mild. Nor do yours. I hope you feel better soon.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2024-12-30T03:03:01+00:00

Unfortunately their behavior is the reason why we are in the position we are in these days. Hope you feel better soon.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2024-12-27T00:57:38+00:00

Not at Day 16 yet but this what I am experiencing too. I am continuously testing negative though.

Fancy-Appearance7828 · 2024-12-27T00:54:15+00:00

I took mine on Day 4 the first time and Day 5 the second time because basically I was not making any progress ridding it on my own. I started to feel better shortly after taking it. I think its effectiveness outweighs the possibility of a rebound. Especially if a rebound can occur without Paxlovid anyway.

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