Covidphobia is a form of irrational fear of being contaminated with the virus, leading to various aberrant behaviors : xenophobia (discrimination against people thought to have brought the virus); inconsiderate stockpiling; exaggerated use of detergents and sanitizers, which may lead to other harmful effects.
Rational wife: John! John! Put those back. We only need four jars for the next 3 weeks —not 20!!
Inconsiderate John: Honey, better be safe....
Teressa (the wife): don’t be such a covidphobe. We’re only taking what we need for the next 3weeks. Other people need food too. Hello?
P.s teressa is also a mother (mother Teressa?)
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some scholar: this ‘covidphobia’ appears to have caused a surge in shoplifting crimes and other behaviors related to food and health anxiety.
Inconsiderate John: Honey, better be safe....
Teressa (the wife): don’t be such a covidphobe. We’re only taking what we need for the next 3weeks. Other people need food too. Hello?
P.s teressa is also a mother (mother Teressa?)
2
some scholar: this ‘covidphobia’ appears to have caused a surge in shoplifting crimes and other behaviors related to food and health anxiety.
by survivor19 March 22, 2020
by rabbitwoman April 18, 2020