Mask wearing has become so divisive

rgp said:
Well, that's you. It's not all about you.



"That's the trouble. Nobody can seem to get on the same page. "

You mean YOUR page .........right ?
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You don't know how to read very well.
 

This is hard for me. I didn't wear a mask at first, mostly because it wasn't required. I maintained a 6 ft distance. Most of the time I was outside when I was near people. I usually only go shopping once or twice a month. Sometimes I don't go shopping for a couple months. I get totally exhausted, breathless and weak when I go shopping. Maybe that's because I need a new knee.

Our governor passed a law requiring masks in public beginning this month. I usually have a mask in my "man bag," which I take everywhere, even if I go down to check my mail. Today I went shopping for the first time since the mask law was enacted. I planned for a short trip, but was still quite exhausted and breathless.

I know some people rebel against this law. But I do believe that infection rates will go down if we continue to faithfully wear our masks. Our leaders, politicians, clergy, etc really need to help that effort by encouraging us to wear those masks.
 

ronk said:
This is hard for me. I didn't wear a mask at first, mostly because it wasn't required. I maintained a 6 ft distance. Most of the time I was outside when I was near people. I usually only go shopping once or twice a month. Sometimes I don't go shopping for a couple months. I get totally exhausted, breathless and weak when I go shopping. Maybe that's because I need a new knee.

Our governor passed a law requiring masks in public beginning this month. I usually have a mask in my "man bag," which I take everywhere, even if I go down to check my mail. Today I went shopping for the first time since the mask law was enacted. I planned for a short trip, but was still quite exhausted and breathless.

I know some people rebel against this law. But I do believe that infection rates will go down if we continue to faithfully wear our masks. Our leaders, politicians, clergy, etc really need to help that effort by encouraging us to wear those masks.
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At least you wear yours & don't whine about it. Proud of you. It's not easy wearing one when you can't breathe but the alternative is worse.
 
For yrs I've always worn a fleece mask around my face during the winter months when I go outside on my walks,to keep my face warm
In the beginning of this crisis, it took me a couple days to adjust wearing a lighter mask when I go on my walks,since the weather&temps are warmer now .I'll continue to wear a mask no matter what the weather,its not a big deal for me
 
OK, here's a less controversial mask question. Are the disposable paper masks supposed to be as effective as the cloth ones?

I suspect the answer is no, because we are usually urged to wear a cloth one. But in my experience, the cloth ones are a lot harder to breathe in. And a mask is still a mask, even if its material might be slightly less effective.

So maybe those people who find masks such a horrible ordeal to breathe in, should try using the paper ones? I'd be curious to know if just making that change eliminates some of the problem.
 
MarciKS said:
rgp I feel like I'm smothering every single day with the mask because of asthma & COPD. Every day...8 hrs a day...5 days a week. And I manage to wear mine without acting like I'm dying. I have moderate COPD. My lung function isn't that great to begin with. Then top that off with anxiety which makes it even worse. If I can manage with all that...people can manage 1 lousy trip to the store or the dr.
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Right there with you asthma, COPD, allergies, scars on my lungs from pneumonia’s, and heart failure. Yup, it’s hard to breathe even without a mask. I wear the paper masks, every time I go out. I have started wearing goggles as well. Why must I do this? Because other people do not.
 
Sunny said:
OK, here's a less controversial mask question. Are the disposable paper masks supposed to be as effective as the cloth ones?

I suspect the answer is no, because we are usually urged to wear a cloth one. But in my experience, the cloth ones are a lot harder to breathe in. And a mask is still a mask, even if its material might be slightly less effective.

So maybe those people who find masks such a horrible ordeal to breathe in, should try using the paper ones? I'd be curious to know if just making that change eliminates some of the problem.
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I think they went to the cloth masks because at one time you could not find paper ones. I think the paper ones are better, but I could not breathe in cloth, so paper it is.
 
I only have the paper ones. Since I only wear one for a few minutes when shopping, I don't know how uncomfortable it is to wear one for a longer time.
 
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