Tara Herrmann, PhD has a history of asthma and was in the emergency room and hospital numerous times growing up. Before Covid-19, she already struggled with masks as simply wearing one would worsen her anxiety and “put me back in that place.” She said she would have rather have had an asthma attack than wear a mask. But, with Covid-19, she has “just had to deal.” It has not been easy for her, but eventually she found a mask that did not elicit anxiety and wearing one has become easier over time.
