The reopening of restaurants, cinemas and cultural places is delighting many people who have been craving variety in their perspectives and who have been in need of reconnecting with other people. But for some people, this return to a normal life has amplified anxiety that has been present since the first round of lockdowns or even before. Feelings of re-entry anxiety or even agoraphobia may take some time to dissipate.
Many regions have been recently returning to nearly normal life, with ends to restrictions on dining spaces, number of people one can socialize with, and even in some places where vaccination numbers are high, alleviated mask guidelines. It’s good news for some, bu…
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