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I can't last the next 18 months

Typhon

Typhon

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Oct 25, 2017
6,099
I'm losing it. This coronovirus shit is driving up the wall with terror and I can't do this. I'm finally at a point in my life where I feel financially independent and I can't do anything because the whole world is going into lock down. I was just getting used to the freedom money could afford, seeing new things, meeting new people, things I'll never get here. I know I'm a selfish bastard, but I can't live trapped in my home/town, whatever. I had plans next year, at least three trips, probably all up smoke now. My goal was to eventually get away from damn small town permanently but I guess in the end I really am I going to die here.
 
BringBackSonics

BringBackSonics

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Oct 27, 2017
45,020
Seattle
Typhon said:
I'm losing it. This coronovirus shit is driving up the wall with terror and I can't do this. I'm finally at a point in my life where I feel financially independent and I can't do anything because the whole world is going into lock down. I was just getting used to the freedom money could afford, seeing new things, meeting new people, things I'll never get here. I know I'm a selfish bastard, but I can't live trapped in my home/town, whatever. I had plans next year, at least three trips, probably all up smoke now. My goal was to eventually get away from damn small town permanently but I guess in the end I really am I going to die here.
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Step away from the 24 hour corona panic news cycle, focus on things that you can control and not the 95% of things that you can't.
 
Agentnibs

Agentnibs

Avenger
Oct 27, 2017
563
Take a step back from the internet and the news and just try to calm down and relax. It's going to be okay
 
Lumination

Lumination

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Oct 26, 2017
12,463
The world isn't going on lockdown into next year lol. You're financially independent, awesome. Take this opportunity to save up some more. What's the rush? It's not like everyone else is having fun except you.
 
Seesaw15

Seesaw15

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Oct 27, 2017
8,809
From the sounds of it you got bigger problems than the coronovirus op. Are you a touring musician?
 
grang

grang

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Nov 13, 2017
10,047
The corona virus is serious, but it's hardly a death sentence for the majority of people. You're 35 years old, the vast vast majority of deaths have been elderly folks. The world is not going to descend into chaos.
 
Cordy

Cordy

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Oct 25, 2017
15,320
You need to stay away from this Coronavirus media circulation and focus on living your live as best you can and just take the proper precautions by washing your hands and wiping things down. If you already do that then keep it up. Bruh you're finally living the life you and want you're going to let this thing stop you? Be you. Follow your dreams.
 
Mik2121

Mik2121

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Oct 25, 2017
2,941
Japan
Wash your hands, wait for it to either die down hopefully during the summer or some vaccine to come up. Even if you catch it, chances of getting through it with just about the same symptoms as a cold are high, and if not then maybe a bit more severe. Chances of dying are extremely low if you are not an elderly.

And if that doesn't help you, then stop watching the news. Remember that many channels make things much more dramatic to retain viewers...
 
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Typhon

Typhon

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Oct 25, 2017
6,099
grang said:
The corona virus is serious, but it's hardly a death sentence for the majority of people. You're 35 years old, the vast vast majority of deaths have been elderly folks. The world is not going to descend into chaos.
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I'm not afraid of the virus, I'm afraid of the isolation that comes with it.
 
Admiral Woofington

Admiral Woofington

The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
14,892
turn off the computer. turn off the phone. put it away. go read a book or do anything else that doesnt revolve around you reading the 24/7 news cycle.
 
Ghos

Ghos

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Oct 25, 2017
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Good news!:

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Dyno

Dyno

The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
13,251
Honestly you need to calm down. You're well within the safer age ranges and you're talking about your travel next year all going up in smoke when we have no idea what the situation will be next year. Its known as catastrophizing and it's a common sign of anxiety. If you're not already confirmed to have difficulties with it, it may be worth looking into that.
 
DigitalOp

DigitalOp

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Nov 16, 2017
9,276
Dawg...

I wouldn't be surprised if Plane tickets are cheap as hell right now (haven't looked yet)

The Cruise Line industry is about to start offering some absolute insane deals to recover from their crushed image.

The time to travel is NOW lol
 
Ensorcell

Ensorcell

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Oct 27, 2017
5,441
Well you're starting to become irrational and no one can cure you of that on this forum, so I would suggest going on a complete news blackout.
 
Lobster Roll

Lobster Roll

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Sep 24, 2019
34,305
Chill. The real danger is for people with pre-existing conditions and old age. And you could be a danger to those folks if you're walking carrying it ... so that's where your concerns should lie. I have a work trip coming up that's out of the country and I'm frustrated because it will likely get cancelled. I also planned on vacationing with my parents in August, but we're going to cancel that as well. Things are turbulent right now, but if you're healthy, freaking out about coronavirus will do nothing but harm to yourself. Stay prepared for a self-quarantine, but don't freak out.
 

learning

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Jan 4, 2019
708
Hey man, question, do you read a lot? I have found that unplugging from TV and YouTube news stuff and putting my time into reading and other solitary hobbies has reduced my anxieties and made me a stronger, more resilient person. I have been at the edge but I am much better now. I know it can seem terrible but you will be okay. You need to look out for yourself, and I would start with your mental health.
 
Mik2121

Mik2121

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Oct 25, 2017
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Japan
Typhon said:
I'm not afraid of the virus, I'm afraid of the isolation that comes with it.
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Trust me, if the whole world goes into lockdown for three years, not visiting things wouldn't be the thing to worry about.
Places are going into lockdown now to stop spreading things so we can quit said lockdowns as soon as possible.
Save the money and treat yourself to some even better travels once things cool down?
 
Zoph

Zoph

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Oct 25, 2017
2,512
Your life is not going to be impacted in any appreciable way OP. Keep your plans.
 

bawjaws

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Oct 28, 2017
3,573
Sounds like you (and a lot of people in general) would benefit from detaching yourself from the 24/7 negative news cycle - whether that's coronavirus, politics, global warming, recession, whatever. It's not healthy to allow your perspective on life to become so skewed by over-egged tales of doom and gloom.

Switch off the news, take a break from the internet, take a deep breath.
 

Girder_Shade

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Sep 22, 2019
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Corona virus will only severely impact the sick and elderly. You'll most likely survive and continue on your life.
 
Doc Kelso

Doc Kelso

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Oct 25, 2017
5,154
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So, uh. You can still travel. Just not right now. You seem convinced that you're never going to be able to travel again. Why are you worried about the next 18 months, even?
 
grang

grang

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Nov 13, 2017
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Typhon said:
I'm not afraid of the virus, I'm afraid of the isolation that comes with it.
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This panic isn't going to last forever. Eventually, people will realize that IF you get it, it will most likely be a few days of discomfort. People right now are panicking and that panic is spreading around even faster than the virus itself. People are overreacting. The self quarantine stipulations are to slow the spread as the world gathers information, we are going to get to the point when we understand what the virus is and how to handle it.
 
Shyotl

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Oct 25, 2017
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If you want to move and have the capability.. just do it. You aren't really that much more safe neither here nor there unless intentionally going into a reported hot spot. I'm in the same age bracket and am not particularly concerned about catching it. I will mitigate as much as I reasonably can by staying clean and reducing unnecessary public exposure, but all-in-all, I'll be fine regardless. Honestly, I'm less concerned about the symptoms and more worried about being an unwitting vector of spread... but then again, I'm not a slob and cover my coughs (or well, just don't go out if I'm coughing).
 
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Titik

Titik

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Oct 25, 2017
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Get off the internet. The corona virus shit is to overblown. It's deadlier than the flu but not more so that it kills 50 to 70% of the people that infects it. It kills about 0.3% to 1% at most to put things into perspective. Live your life. Don't succumb to the hyper attention being given to this thing as it isn't warranted knowing what we know now.
 
Doc Kelso

Doc Kelso

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Oct 25, 2017
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Typhon said:
Estimated time till a vaccine.
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And that won't fix anything overnight. The virus is going to mutate. 18 months is such an arbitrary timeline that you're freaking out over. And like most people are saying, you don't need to isolate yourself. Just because you don't feel safe enough to go to a major city doesn't mean there aren't 18726348917 other places to visit.
 
Fuchs

Fuchs

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Oct 25, 2017
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Make sure to wash and disinfect your hands as often as you can and also try not to touch your face.
You'll be fine.
 
Lost Lemurian

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Nov 30, 2019
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User Banned (5 Days): Dismissive commentary surrounding the seriousness of an infectious disease.
While I hate to downplay any health issue, the coronavirus won't be an issue 6 months from now. It likely won't be an issue 6 weeks from now. The seasonal flu killed 20,000 thousand people this year and it's not even done yet. Don't let panic overwhelm reality: you and the world will both be fine.
 
Z-Beat

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Oct 25, 2017
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Live on the internet, among the porn you deserve, and you will become the internet
 

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Oct 25, 2017
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Dude log off, I mean it. I totally empathize with health anxiety. It was responsible for some of the worst periods of my life, but reading Era's Corona thread or keeping up with every single infection in your area is just insane and frankly, I find the media's reporting to be irresponsibly alarmist.
 
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Typhon

Typhon

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Oct 25, 2017
6,099
Lost Lemurian said:
While I hate to downplay any health issue, the coronavirus won't be an issue 6 months from now. It likely won't be an issue 6 weeks from now. The seasonal flu killed 20,000 thousand people this year and it's not even done yet. Don't let panic overwhelm reality: you and the world will both be fine.
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I know you want to make me feel better, but flat out lies won't help.
 
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