I think everyone agrees that we are all going a little overboard...
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
United States
March 17, 2020 11:19am CST
However, it's like a chain reaction. Even the most calm and sensible of us are jumping up and grabbing what we can of food.
My aunt called me just a while ago to tell me that the Gov. Roy Cooper (NC's governor) is closing all restaurants at five. Now, my family and I go twice a week to a restaurant. I called the restaurant and as of right now they say that they will be able to serve us, but we have to be out by five.
The Gov. will be addressing NC at 2 pm. Trump is speaking now, and I'll be honest, I don't care to listen to him at the moment. I'll get the gist of what he said from family later.
Well, I rushed to the store and grabbed some food items that we would need, and let me tell you, the store was very busy.
I only intended to spend $70, but I ended up spending $36 over that amount... It's better to be prepared, because while grocery stores are supposed to stay open, there are a lot of people going out and wiping the shelves clean because of this hysteria..
I'll admit I'm trying not to let this hysteria get to me.
What are you doing to distance yourself from the craziness?
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24 responses
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
17 Mar 20
I am afraid the stores have been letting people buy whatever they want which is stupid. Knowing there was a supply problem caused by people buying multiple things they should have put limits on things for example maximum of 2 items of the same thing so for example no one would get to buy more than 48 toilet rolls. Now they are like gold dust. Man cannot live on toilet rolls alone! A non biblical saying! 
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Mar 20
That is exactly what happened here. The stores didn't anticipate this happening - and the limits started after the fact. So even if you could only buy 2 of whatever, there weren't even 2 things on that shelf! I bought stuff keeping in mind this could happen - and it did happen - but I sure didn't hoard like many are still doing. The lines here are still insane. Hope you have your toilet paper 
!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
They have NOW started putting limits on toilet paper and paper towels as well as water. All other things seem to have no limit at the moment. Yes, places like ebay and amazon are selling toilet roll at exorbitant prices now.
Charmin has a multi-family roll which is supposed to last a month, I looked online and even it is sold out.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
17 Mar 20
Until today I wasn't overly worried and so far have done absolutely nothing whatsoever different than I'd normally do.
Today I talked to the big manager and apparently all of our jobs are now at risk so now I am worried and also very pissed off at people going and wiping the shelves clean of certain items when they do not need them.
The main thing I am doing is not reading any more news!!!...they're scaremongering and getting people worked up.
Here if you didn't read/watch the news you'd not know anything was happening except for certain items not being available in shops.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
We have one of three networks always on here.. CNN, MSNBC or Fox News. It doesn't matter what channel we turn it to, the virus is pretty much all they talk about. We had a Democratic Debate a few days ago and that got two hours of coverage and then back to the virus.
As far as I know places like supermarkets are okay but waitresses are going to be suffering, bartenders are going to be suffering.. I think Trump has claimed he will give ever American $1000. Not sure if that's every working American or just everyone over 18, but I'll believe it when I see it.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
17 Mar 20
It may not be where you live Mike but it is absurd here the shelves look like an old USSR supermarket. Nothing on them apart from Capers or anchovies and other such things non essential things!
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
17 Mar 20
@garymarsh6 I live by tesco and sainsburys metro and the only things not there are dried pasta and toilet roll.
Plenty of other tinned stuff and everything else is pretty much normal.
I have not bought anything I wouldn't have otherwise bought but will need loo roll soon which is no problem as my local corner shop has plenty as of last night and plenty of other stuff too
all at the same price as it used to be.
From what I've heard some of the bigger supermarkets have been hit quite hard in my city.
all at the same price as it used to be.
From what I've heard some of the bigger supermarkets have been hit quite hard in my city.
@DanieGirl80587 (2713)
• United States
19 Mar 20
I really am trying not to go crazy over this and we arn't overly crazy buying, but my job just closed on Tues until further notice. Luckily my husband is still working for now.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
19 Mar 20
I worry about those who aren't able to work. It's going to be tough on everyone financially.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 Mar 20
Similar things are happening here as well with the closing of restaurants, bars and all non essential buisness. It's inconvenient but probably wise to keep the virus from spreading.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
I agree that it's probably wise. I saw a mix of people in the store today. Those who seemed to be panicking, and those who seemed to be happy with going on about their day. I saw two men standing and chatting with one another, not keeping a distance.
@porwest (78761)
• United States
17 Mar 20
What am I doing to distance myself from the craziness? Simply not being a part of it. I did read an article the other day that TRIED to explain at least some of the panic buying, including that of silly items like toilet paper. It suggested than when people feel OUT of control, buying stuff like this makes feel more BACK in control of at least SOMETHING. I suppose in that way it makes SOME sense. But the whole thing is still just madness to me.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
I've had to just turn off the news here for the most part, because it had me feeling a little hysterical today. I'm not above admitting that, though now I feel a little silly for it.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
18 Mar 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum You would not be alone in that. Trust me. I mean, even if you have a level head about it, all of this constant reporting of gloom and doom is going to eventually have at least SOME affect on even the most common sense minded people.
@bbghitte (3294)
• Philippines
18 Mar 20
I think you can't avoid feeling that way especially when you are surrounded by people who are grabbing anything at hand. I just hope that medicines and medical supplies would not run out.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Mar 20
I am sure we are going to have to deal with medicines being harder to come by, and as a result, more expensive.
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@bbghitte (3294)
• Philippines
18 Mar 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum oh, that's true! even generic products here double their price just before the lock down. too bad the announcement of the government came out late.
@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
18 Mar 20
Not much, Does NC have a lot of cases? It is steady here in VA and on the low side. One of the people who has it here, had been visiting in NC.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Mar 20
The last I heard, there was 40 cases. That was yesterday.
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@May2k8 (18079)
• Indonesia
18 Mar 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum A good average has already been bought by people, so it's like free stuff but in reality the price is almost twice the normal price.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
You aren't able to get the non-perishables?
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@Tina30219 (81540)
• Onaway, Michigan
17 Mar 20
My life has not changed even with this going on we don’t go around a lot
Of people we got everything we need and we are not going overboard like a lot of people are doing. You did not do bad on your shopping you went and got what you needed .
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
I did sort of go overboard in that I got cans and stuff that I don't normally use... I'm trying not to freak out and remind myself that this is bad, but it's not as bad as the media is making it out to be.
@Tina30219 (81540)
• Onaway, Michigan
17 Mar 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum I agree it is not as bad as they are making it out to be. I hope it is all over with soon.
@tammys85 (29952)
• Baltimore, Maryland
23 Mar 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum I unplugged on Friday until around 9pm, when I was watching wrestling, and it helped. As long as I don't have any work to do, I'm thinking of doing that again on Saturday.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
24 Mar 20
@tammys85 I've been watching Being Human, but that makes me happy. I didn't watch the news show I usually watch at 9 pm because I knew it would mostly be about the virus.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Mar 20
I think that's what a lot of us are going to have to do. We can't get away from the reminder of it.
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@Poppylicious (11133)
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18 Mar 20
We've been throwing a couple of extra packets and tins in the trolley when we shop. Nothing overboard.
I'm halfway to work and my bus is practically empty. Normally by now it's standing room only. It's all rather surreal.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Mar 20
Your still working at the moment? Lots of things are closing down here.
I did hear that one of the movie studios are working to get new releases on streaming services instead of going to the theaters.
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@Poppylicious (11133)
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18 Mar 20
@Marty1 I hope not ... I much prefer watching films on the big screen!
@Poppylicious (11133)
•
18 Mar 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum I am! The government hasn't officially said that schools and other educational establishments can close yet, so some places are just taking it into their own hands and making the decision themselves, primarily due to staff shortage. However, as of 4:30 this afternoon no students where I work will be coming in, and staff are just working till the end of the week, mostly to get the online learning set up. Then we work from home next week.
Literally just had a Breaking News notification that Boris and his mates are about to make a live announcement on school closure!
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
17 Mar 20
See. Everyone sees everyone going to the stores and buying alot of stuff as part of the crazy. But really, most of them / us are just trying to do our normal shopping. And have to get alot to make sure we can get what we need unlike the people buying just because they're freaking out.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
I worry about those who rely on places like the food banks and meal on wheels. These places are being hit hard too.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
17 Mar 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum i haven't heard anything about them
@hillhjill (23664)
• United States
17 Mar 20
I'm honestly not buying into it, I have stuff at home but I'm not hoarding it and I wouldn't have the money to do so anyway. The media is freaking people out so bad.
The restaurants around here is all still open but the town is so small we only have 7 restaurants.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
The restaurants can do take out only now. I was talking to our favorite waitress and she is trying to stay positive but I know it's going to cut into her living expenses.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
I really only go to the grocery store and to a restaurant twice a week. I'm more of a homebody anyway.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
@Bensen32 I go early in the morning to the store usually.
Today when I went to the restaurant, it was eerie how few were there.
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@Bensen32 (27519)
• United States
17 Mar 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yea, I usually go places where there is not a lot of people.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Mar 20
I'm glad you got your stuff! I'm not panicking - but using that energy to get prepared. People are still going nuts here, but now some stores are opening earlier just for seniors (but it's so early for these people and they still have to wait in line). And some stores are getting a system down in letting a certain # of people in at a time and limiting what they can get. Our household is ok for a while - but at some point we will have to get fresh supplies (like everyone else) - we are researching online options now (which I'm sure is its own issues at this time). I have to think of my parents as well (I shop for them, but I/we are not stepping into their house). Stay healthy and take care out there!
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Mar 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum So many lifestyle adjustments we have to think about for the moment. Yah, we turned off the news since late this morning . . . calming music sounds good!
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
I have plans this weekend and I can't help but wonder if I should cancel them. It's only supposed to be a few of us, under ten people. Right now I'm listening to some calming piano music and NOT the news because they are a lot of the problem at the moment.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
18 Mar 20
We must have intelligent store owners where I am because they are setting limits on everything and they clearly need to.
I am keeping my eyes and faith where they belong. God's got this.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Mar 20
They are only setting limits on toilet paper, paper towels and water here.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Mar 20
Well, ours is too, but people are panicking and buying.
@RebeccasFarm (86754)
• United States
18 Mar 20
If only I could..you know the situation here with the nuts neighbors
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Mar 20
I'd love to just isolate myself somewhere on an island... Ocean surrounding me and not a care in the world.
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@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
18 Mar 20
We all will make it through I am not so worried about the grocers as they are working to try to get supplies where needed.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Mar 20
That's what I heard today, that there is plenty and they are working to make sure stores are supplied.
@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
17 Mar 20
Our schools, restaurants, bars, libraries, etc. are all closed. My husband is out in the madness trying to pick up a few things we need. The shelves have been bare in the stores. Stay safe and healthy!
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Mar 20
Thank You, I hope you do to.
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