me too. I have close family who work for the NHS (and my parents are definitely in the high risk group.) However I cannot spend all my time worrying, we try to do something constructive but then it’s good to switch off and do something relaxing. . watching docrides leather care videos.
You Know You're Addicted to Hermes When
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Maybe I am alone in this, but this health crisis experience is making me seriously consider further major H purchases. I guess the fact that I have plenty of bags and shoes and boots etc. is pushing me in that direction as well.
I feel the same way. I'm stuck at home and I've made quite a few purchases despite a pay cut due to COVID (better than furlough) but given all the craziness around me, I'm re-thinking if I really NEED another bag. I think it's because (like many here) I'm in the epicenter of the virus all of a sudden, anything except staying healthy seems trivial.
When the CDC announces that face masks could help with COVID and all I can think of is "I can finally use my 90's again"
When making Hermes facemasks out of dust bags is suddenly a thrilling DIY adventure 
You buy Hermès shares just because it’s fun to have and can justify your spending...
When you want a Birkin so badly, you’ll trade a package of toilet paper for it. (And the person doing the trade accepts the offer.)
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Hahaha - too real! I had just spent about half an hour reading from this thread to my fiancé when I can across this post.
Haha, one of the reasons I'm invested heavily in H shares.
... when after reading all the horrible news, despite the sincerely felt sympathy and compassion, you visit all the Hermès websites again and again to hopefully finally see the coming season ...
You know you're addicted when you prepare for post-lockdown explanations of large package deliveries once H stores reopen. I've tried a few honest (so far) ones to gauge my husband's reactions. He pretty much never flinches and that is especially true when I time it such that he's en route to something important (work call, bathroom, shred junk mail, check tire pressure, etc.).
"I took advantage of a Memorial Day sale for winter clothes." Insert seasonal holiday as appropriate. Also makes me look thrifty.
"This one has been in the queue for months." (Don't ask, she has something expensive going on for which I don't want to hear or know the explanation.)
"Amazon delivery." (Nods and assumes it's a Subscribe & Save soda water delivery.)
"I took advantage of a Memorial Day sale for winter clothes." Insert seasonal holiday as appropriate. Also makes me look thrifty.
"This one has been in the queue for months." (Don't ask, she has something expensive going on for which I don't want to hear or know the explanation.)
"Amazon delivery." (Nods and assumes it's a Subscribe & Save soda water delivery.)
I haven't contributed to this thread in a long time...So.... You know you are addicted to Hermes when your husband must hide your Hermes Christmas packages because he knows you will figure out what's inside them by the shape of each box. 
When your hubby asks: “Did you buy another bag?”
When DH spots H bags in shopping centres and is super proud he saw it before you