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Originally Posted by JoMar
So I have been one of those that have been shaking my head at the "hoarders" that continue to take stuff from the shelves. Today there was as interview with several mental health experts who explained what is going on and yes, it boils down to mental illness. It is OCD at best, and at worst, a fear of never having enough of anything. When anything out of the usual occurs (hurricanes is another example) the fear of not being in control kicks in and taking stuff gives them a feeling of being in control. So maybe hoarders is too broad a term and maybe we should sympathize with those that are afflicted...??
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The shortage scare started with postings on the internet and in particular Facebook. There wasn’t a supply chain issue at the outset but many who get their “news” from Facebook postings ran to the stores and cleaned the shelves. The supply chain has now caught up with demand or maybe the lack thereof. Last week Walmart on 466 had 5 pallets of toilet paper lined up in the grocery section and even Publix had paper on their shelves. Winn Dixie, specifically the one in Pinellas still had empty shelves.