Last night she was coughing in a manner my asleep brain read as "gross", so unconsciously noped the fuck out of there and slept on the sofa. I can't believe my non-awake brain got it.

She tested positive a few hours ago, so now I just have 7 days to worry. I probably have it, I feel a bit off already.

I know that it's more than most people, but she was wearing low quality masks, going to a non-safe dentist at peak times, and avoiding the booster. I've been nicely pushing her for years, and she brings this shit home. She's also sorry, and I say it's fine because I want her to feel better and recover, but secretly I'm fucking raging.

Sorry to rant. Better on Hexbear than out loud.

  • wopazoo [he/him]M
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    8 months ago

    There are gradations within option 2. You can choose to wear masks, to LESSEN THE VIRAL LOAD when you do get COVID. This will make you less sick. But it will not stop you from getting COVID period. I've caught COVID through masks before.

    lessening the viral load is worth it. lessening the viral load is the difference between a "mild" case and landing in the ICU.

    anything that you do to lessen the viral load is worth it, even if it's just wearing the surgical mask you found in your jacket pocket when entering a store.

    • Hello_Kitty_enjoyer [none/use name]
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      8 months ago

      lessening the viral load is worth it. lessening the viral load is the difference between a "mild" case and landing in the ICU.

      for sure

      but it doesn't stop you from getting a positive result on a COVID test, which is what OP is freaking out about