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#Post#: 4536--------------------------------------------------
Psychological Repercussions From Not Wearing a Mask and Catching
Long Covid?
By: Masked Man Date: December 9, 2025, 2:52 pm
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I thought it interesting to google the following to see if any
such studies exist...
"psychological repercussions from not wearing a mask and
catching long covid?"
I received an AI Overview that I find noteworthy enough to
mention as follows:
"Not wearing a mask and subsequently contracting Long COVID can
result in significant psychological repercussions, particularly
feelings of
guilt, shame, anxiety, and depression, which are compounded by
the physical symptoms and social stigma associated with the
condition.
Psychological Repercussions:
Guilt and Shame: Individuals who chose not to wear a mask
might experience intense guilt for having contracted the illness
and potentially exposed others. They may feel a sense of failure
for not taking enough precautions, especially if they had
previously prided themselves on being responsible. This "COVID
shame" can lead to social withdrawal and a reluctance to seek
support.
Anxiety and Depression: The uncertainty of the illness and its
long-term effects can lead to heightened anxiety and depression.
People with Long COVID, regardless of initial mask usage, often
report increased rates of anxiety, depression, and
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the chronic nature
of the condition, physical limitations, and social isolation.
Self-Blame and Perceived Control: Guilt often stems from a
false sense of control; a person's brain may create an illusion
of control to feel safe in an unpredictable world. Contracting
the virus can shatter this illusion, leading to self-criticism
and the thought, "Where did I go wrong?".
Social Stigma: Non-mask wearers were sometimes perceived by
the public as selfish or unconcerned for others' health.
Catching Long COVID can reinforce this negative external
judgment, adding an extra layer of psychological burden and
making individuals worry about how they are perceived by friends
and family.
Cognitive Impairment: Long COVID itself can cause neurological
symptoms like "brain fog" (difficulty thinking or
concentrating), sleep problems, and headaches, which directly
impact mental health and daily functioning, exacerbating
feelings of frustration and helplessness.
The combination of the physical effects of Long COVID and the
mental toll of personal responsibility can have a devastating
impact on an individual's overall well-being. Support groups and
psychological therapies are recommended to help cope with these
complex emotions and symptoms".
The Masked Man
P.S.
On a personal NOTE:...
One can also look up "psychological repercussions from wearing a
mask and not catching long covid?"
Personally, Ive been sick before and suffered chronically from
asthma and had to get repeated treatment as a child.. I learned
my lesson...I choose none of that... At my age, and seeing what
Ive seen, and living through what Ive lived through, I choose to
mask rather than even remotely run the risk of repeating that
chronic illness experience I lived through as a child... I might
have views about the world in regards to how unhealthy society
is as a whole that might not be shared by everyone.. I mask to
prevent possibilities I am right. That is; I mask just incase my
gut instincts are right.
I'd rather choose the lesser of two evils and simply mask... I
can deal with whatever social stigma and psychological
repercussions come from wearing a mask and being safer from long
covid and a host of other airborne illnesses and diseases which
currently still thrive according to the numerous health
condition and wastewater reports I see across this nation and
the world.
Speaking for myself I chose masking over these diseases any day!
To me, life isn't a beauty contest or a popularity contest.
Life is about being safe in the long run! To me its easier to
remedy psychological repercussions at a later date while a
diseases that are still amongst us can have a long term
irreversible physical impact and damage.
To me this is true:
1) most PTSD and psychological repercussions are treatable
While,
2) Many long term physical repercussions from diseases are not
always treatable are sometimes irreversible and carry
psychological repercussions as well.
To me the mask is just a beautiful tool I use all the time that
makes the world safer for me and more beautiful to behold.
It might be worth mentioning I currently live in the US and that
it should be taken into account many cultures uses safety masks.
Asians, especially in Japan, China and Taiwan, have have adopted
mask usage in their countries and cultures and so that type of
social stigma doesn't occur in those countries. My hopes are
that education and time will reduce stigma and so called
phycological repercussions of masking more and more in the U.S.
The world no doubt still faces and will continue to face the
ramifications of what every modern society and the world over is
facing. We currently are in the midst of covid, avian flu as
well as other viruses such as whooping cough etc.not to mention
various occupational hazards, pollution and overall poor air
conditions. Its a small world after all... I dare say more
power, success, and good health to those who face these very
real conditions in a safety mask! :)
Extra food for thought/ extra sources:
This is just a small taste a small sample of things that are
occuring daily:
Just think some average town with 30% kids& and staff
sick!??That's an astronomical number that could easily happen
anywhere..c'mon 30%!? that's huge! ...
*An official with the Moulton-Udell School District, in
Appanoose County, told KCCI about 30% of students and staff are
out — many with influenza A.*
LINK:
HTML https://www.datareport.inf
o/2025-tracking-threads/20252026-us-school-illness-tracking-thre
ad/msg4534/?topicseen#new
And then 70 vultures dead on a campus..if that isn't an omen
than what is? Ive never even seen that in a horror movie... (can
you believe this stuff isn't on worldwide news!? what's crazier
and more scary than that!?) You can't ignore 70 vultures
dropping dead on school campus!? No one in their right mind is
going to convince me its okay to go maskless around 70 dead
vultures! They are big birds typically capable of eating the
meat off old carcasses... Those 70 creatures/bodies are dead on
the campus lawn as anything and who is to say we aren't next?
Over 70 Vultures Found Dead, Likely Due to Bird Flu, on Campus
of School
Health and wildlife officials are testing the remains due to the
“unique circumstance” on the campus of St. Bernadette School in
Ohio.
LINK:
HTML https://www.datareport.inf
o/2025-tracking-threads/2025-us-hpai-tracking-thread/msg4529/?to
picseen#new
..To not be masked around the aforementioned stuff above that
keeps occurring is lunacy and suicidal. I'm 55 and people aren't
paying attention...if almost half the people in your school
might have influenza then that's a living nightmare If you
aren't masked than you must be going mentally insane with
fear!. Thats is a first in my life: 70 vultures dead on a school
campus like I said .. wear a mask and make it popular to not
breathe in dead animals! When carnivores such as vultures that
are known to pick the meat off the bones of the dead drop dead
on a college campus then don't worry about psychological
repercussions of masking...its time to mask!
#Post#: 4537--------------------------------------------------
Re: Psychological Repercussions From Not Wearing a Mask and Catc
hing Long Covid?
By: Steve Date: December 9, 2025, 5:48 pm
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I have to be honest in that I do not understand the rationale
for not wearing an N95 mask (hereafter referred to as just a
'mask') during the flu/winter season. I know that wearing a mask
in order to avoid a Covid-19 infection is no longer 'socially
acceptable' because of the misconception that no one gets
infected with Covid-19 and that only 'old people' are adversely
affected by Covid-19.
However, influenza, regardless of its particular strain, is
significantly contagious. I wouldn't want to catch it regardless
of my age and/or health and I certainly wouldn't want to
inadvertently give it to anyone else.
One of my bosses at work has currently been out sick for the
past two days because of an unspecified illness. It's likely not
influenza because we are required to receive flu shots as part
of our employment and so the likelier explanations are either
Norovirus, Covid-19 or 'the cold.' I am glad that I always wear
my mask at work for I have no idea if I have staved off a
possible infection from that co-worker as a result of wearing
it.
It is really disheartening that we live in a society that no
longer wants to protect one another from significant harm. That
kind of belligerent attitude, regardless of how it was arrived
at, is alarming and could potentially cost our society countless
lives.
I do not currently perceive of a future where I take off my N95
mask in public.
#Post#: 4539--------------------------------------------------
Re: Psychological Repercussions From Not Wearing a Mask and Catc
hing Long Covid?
By: Masked Man Date: December 9, 2025, 7:01 pm
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Steve,
you are my hero! You inspire me! There is intelligent life form
out there after all because there is you that wears a mask!
It's just awesome that because you had your mask on you likely
broke the chain of events contagious illness brings... you can
sleep at night knowing you probably beat that hell of getting
sick and you can also rest assured you won't give it to
anybody else either!
It's awesome power what the mask can do.. you know.. like you
broke an evil curse.. You didn't breathe the stupid germs in,
you circumvented and thwarted a virus; o microscopic entity, and
ended its torture before it began. That's awesome! This is so
praiseworthy.. a skill that rarely anyone possesses. More
people should be like you. I will never underestimate the
virtues and magic of the safety mask. The mask is a lifesaver.
The maskless live in the dark ages and don't know what they are
missing out on. The mask actually frees a person up. The mask
frees me up of certain problems so I don't have to worry nearly
as much... and simply not having to worry as much makes wearing
the mask well worth it.
You having your mask on is as if you had your bullet proof vest
on and got shot there in the chest and survived because of your
bulletproof vest! Like you had a helmet on and took a spill on
motorcycle and having that helmet on saved you from permanent
brain damage.
Who knows how many times that mask has saved your hide as well
as mine!
It gives me great strength to know you are making good use of
the mask!
It is an honor and psychologically healing to hear from you ! :)
Thank you for all you do and speaking up on behalf of the mask,
You are no fool!
There but for the grace of the mask go I,
The Masked Man
P.S.
on recent visit to hospital I saw to it all nurses and doctors
wore masks when they approached my loved one and I who also
wore masks, and sure enough at least one of their workers was
coughing their head off down the hallway for a few hours
straight. No doubt my masking policy saved me and my loved one’s
hide on that occasion. Also we wore masks while visiting regular
MD where we sat not far from someone sick and coughing in
waiting room… can’t tell you how many times the mask saved me
and loved one!
Recently had cable technician come to fix my cable. I wore a
mask and set modem up outside so he wouldn’t enter our home..
sure enough he was clearing his throat excessively while working
outside.. I had my trusty mask on and was able to work from a
safe distance from him… keeping him outside our home and fixing
cable.
My loved one is immunocompromised and elderly but maybe she
isn't as elderly as we think because we mask.. we might very
well outlive the maskless who are younger at this rate of
success we are having because of our masking! Is a 77 year old
considered elderly if they mask and don't catch a single
airborne illness or disease and live to be over a hundred years
old? That's the plan anyway!
It's all relative one has to ask who lives longer and happier? a
maskless person in middle age or whatever age is gonna age
faster and become more elderly quicker by going maskless and
catching covid every season or a senior citizen in relative good
health who masks and doesn't catch anything during the next
decades to come?
Anyway The mask is my lifesaver!
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