I’m a little overwhelmed with this Corona madness. Of course one should not take it carelessly – especially we MSA-sick people – but also not fall into hysteria. Somehow I can’t listen to it anymore, because through all channels one is bombarded with this one topic, almost only with this.
No matter where I go, what I read and hear… empty shelves in the supermarket and pseudo-joke articles in social media. Well – everyone is, in theory, confronted with dying, with own possible death. I am not (anymore) too impressed by this idea. But it is a little bit “apocalyptic” to deal with all this. All of a sudden there are people around me, who are suddenly afraid for their families, for their partner, their children’s school graduations, their shopping, for their existence. I, with my incurable illness, suddenly move into the background or not so present.
All this is partly frightening and hilarious all the same time. All the people who have been there for me, until now, are afraid and occupied with themselves. Suddenly I don’t know what to do, should I stock up on hamster purchases? With toilet paper (seems to be important), disinfectant and noodles?
I want to behave rationally – I am a risk group – should I go to physio or speech therapy now? Can I travel to the hospital by public transport? Should I shake someone’s hand? Should I open the door for someone? I am trying as best I can, not be impressed by all this and so far, I am behaving normally, ok, I prefer to stay at home now than before.
Who should I ask? The doctor? He probably has as little experience with this as I do.
Take care of yourself and don’t panic.