Good morning, @skullbasecancer4. You’re not alone in your fear of Covid. Sadly, it’s the same with those of us who are also immuno compromised and have no idea how our bodies will react, even when being vaccinated for the virus. But we also have to be concerned for other illnesses such as influenza, RSV, Measles, etc..
We can have normal lives with a few precautions. I wear a mask when I’m out in public; in stores, meetings, or even in social settings in my own home with people visiting. Guests and I wear masks in our home.
My friends/family have learned it’s what’s necessary for me to remain healthy, even though they maybe can’t relate on a personal level. I still turn down invitations to certain gatherings if there will be too many people present who will be unmasked or not vaccinated. Lots of hand sanitizer, hand washing and common sense is still important, not just to prevent Covid. The only thing my husband and I don’t do is go out to eat in a restaurant, unless we can eat outside.
I still occasionally get someone making a snarky comment about wearing a mask. I literally laughed out loud the other day when a woman, much older than me was walking towards me in the grocery store. She muttered to me, “Take that “dam***” mask off. I’m tired of looking at you!” I’d never seen the woman before in my life. 😅 So I actually laughed and wished her a great day.
Are you and your husband able to be out in public? What is your concern?
Thank you for your response . I wish my family and friend’s were like you . My husband as cancer , even though the doctors have said he is not immune compromised. He has a lot of issues from two major brain surgeries this year for removal of a chondrosacroma tumor at the base of his skull. Also a piece was left inside of him , cancerous , because it was to close to his curated artery and he is monitored. He has no fear of COVID or any other illness . I have extreme anxiety and fear the worst . I will eat outside . We have many family gatherings coming up
because of the Jewish holiday’s approaching. He wants to attend and have a life . I have made him live in a bubble for so long but I can’t anymore . He won’t mask 😷 at work . I mask everywhere. He does not fear any illnesses because he has cancer and wants to live and gets mad at me . All of my family and his agree with him . I take meds and do talk therapy but nothing can take away my fears of his cancer and illness’s.