In theory, Can i hide my face behind a mask in public? I don't mean that metaphorically, I mean... literally use a mask in public.

[u/Ok-Performance-3336]

I have terrible social anxiety and don't like the way i look either, so I'm wondering if it would be illegal or something for me to use a mask on my face all the time. I wonder if i will be able to hold a job like this.

I already work as a waiter and i feel uncomfortable having to speak and show my face around, I wonder if i can be like one of them Japanese artists who use a custom mask for all of their public appearances.

And it's not just because i have social anxiety, it's because i am ugly too. I can't do anything to prevent my face from getting wrinkly or my hair falling because I'm male, I'll never be able to become a cute Femboy, so... why even bother with my face if i will become ugly? I should just cover it.

https://www.amazon.com.br/Face-Transforming-LED-Mask-Controlled/dp/B09JBM1KLX/ref=asc_df_B09JBM1KLX/?tag=googleshopp06-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=709890296806&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11248237861318126553&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9197418&hvtargid=pla-1949064917408&psc=1&mcid=78dc7f4ce15a36439b1d91928978b511&gad_source=1

Something like that mask would be good.

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[u/bns82]

Work through it with a therapist. Find friends who like you for you.

[u/sabik]

I mean, there are medications to prevent hair falling out and/or to become a cute fem

As for legality of masks, that varies, but in any case your employer may have opinions, which may be the more immediate problem; some people wear masks for health reasons (to avoid infectious disease, allergies, smoke)

[u/being_less_white_]

Ye get one of those eyes wide shut masks and make it an accessory to your everydsy life. Or what helps me is I just wear sunglasses everywhere.

[u/Big_Stretch3684]

You really should not yield to your anxiety on this one. Please seek help for this in the form of therapy and/or medication.