Can you get tired of being afraid?

Some psychologists call it “disaster fatigue” or specifically in this case, “Covid fatigue,” a situation where the sheer volume of information about the ongoing pandemic, the constant stress, fear and helplessness began building in once vigilant citizens, a rising cynicism and even bitterness.

The alertness and commitment that initially greets a disaster like the coronavirus, gives way gradually to incredulity and even a laissez-faire “whatever will be, will be”.