a question on conspiracy theories and how to deal

[Margan]

Yeah Ashim, I find that I usually get angry (sort of automatically, first response) when I see someone approaching and in panic mode putting on their mask.
The anger has different reasons. Part of me feels egoically insulted ("dude, do I look like I transmit diseases?") , like I take it personally, and the other part is that I judge them for being so dumb and fearful....
I once even thought of talking to such person and saying "hey no fear, just by passing someon you will not catch virus" - and then I got that voice inside me saying "don't try to take away their fear". Bc some way or other they choose that fear and it is important for them to cling to it. Besides, if I talked to them they might get more panicky even - like talking and opening my mouth, who knows whatever monsters might jump out, haha!
on the other hand, I realized both sides are fearful. The part that believes the government and the official story is fearful of the virus. The conspiracy people (like me) are fearful of the government measures and our liberties taken away.