Masks and anxiety

[whywhywhydaliah]

Let me start by saying I am not usually a rule breaker.

I have tried wearing a mask, in fact several different types. They make me anxious and I find it hard to breathe. I play with the mask, trying to get air constantly and it takes a while to sort my breathing when I take it off.

It's currently ruling my life because I'm avoiding shops. Even a few feet has this effect and it's not getting easier.

AIBU to wear a lanyard?

Please don't be rude, I will respect your opinions.

Either avoid the shops or wear a visor I think. Or wear a visor and a lanyard aswell.

I suffer from really bad anxiety but the masks have actually helped me! I don't really know why, but i think because my face is covered and people can't see my face, I seem to feel anonymous in them and noone is looking at me (they weren't anyway!)