You’ve answered your own question though. When there is a shortage a herd mentality kicks in which makes people hoard.
It’s a mixture of self preservation (and the desire to provide for loved ones) and fear of the unknown. Having some sort of control can be helpful when nothing else is predictable- even if it’s just control over stocks of pasta or loo roll.
Good Morning Monday 29th April 2024
Forgetting where you left your keys dies not mean you are “losing it”