Approaching meltdown

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Over beards 🤦‍♀️ Every time I've looked at the TV there's some bloke with a beard. I had to ask my mum to turn over as Dr Twit and whoever was on some morning show with him was making my toes curl. Then I settle down to watch the news (a rare event ti watch it) and the news reader has a beard. I'm feeling hyper sensitive today and they are totally freaking me out. I wanted to cry and run away. I felt so anxious and agitated. I was only with my mum and we were off to the hospital which has its stresses but nothing major but I was barely holding it together. I am freaked out by my freaking out! Can anyone relate?

They’re hard to escape at the moment. Every second man seems to have one.

Apparently Roman soldiers had to be clean shaven, as grabbing hold of your opponent’s beard in battle was a standard tactic.

Sorry - had to blurt out that useless fact.

Is it a new aversion or have you always hated them?

They've always freaked me out (I blame The Twits) but I'm normally ok if I know and like the person and they've always had a beard. Yesterday was a really strong revulsion though. I couldn't cope with anybody with one. They make me feel panicky and sick and I think of them as dirty.