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I am not asking you to wear a mask when you're outside taking a jog, but wearing a mask in high-risk situations (crowded or poor ventilation) such as schools, public transit, and concerts can significantly reduce your risk of infection, and you should consider doing it.
Not getting sick protects your friends and family from getting sick. It is a social responsibility that other societies practice but our own society has forsaken since 2022.
I do not think there is a psychological cost to fearing COVID, because the fear is rational and justified (especially for in immunocompromised people). Fear is an emotion that keeps you away from danger. One way to keep yourself away from danger is to wear a mask and to avoid high risk situations whenever possible.
Personally, I will not stop wearing a mask until COVID is eradicated in my area. The long-term risks of COVID infection are simply too high.