The more the news coming from the media is worrying and the perception that the emergency lasts for a long time intensifies, the more the pandemic stress increases. negative news: information is a must, but without obsession. Pandemic Fatigue, or pandemic stress, is not to be confused with "post Covid fatigue ", that is, that state of soreness, chronic fatigue and bewilderment that affects those who have had the disease.
, the stress returns to worsen, more intense than before. This swing of restrictive decrees and regulations, which are constantly changing, generates bewilderment and confusion. The most vulnerable people struggle to keep up, especially emotionally, and suffer the psychosocial effects caused by the pandemic.
We begin to think that everything is useless, that personal freedom is lacking, that the containment of infections prevents the relationship between people, family and friends. When you don't know the end of a situation that generates anxiety and fear, in fact, stress takes over. It is a more than normal state of mind, caused by the uncertain future, by the effects of the quarantine already experienced which, for some, was traumatic.
What has already been experienced can constitute a deleterious burden: the loss of one's sense of security, of a job, of habits and, in the most delicate cases, of physical and mental integrity or perhaps of a loved one. , in this case, it is that the problem becomes part of everyday life, something with which we now have to get used to living: pandemic stress, therefore, can become chronic.
The symptoms described above are the most common of Pandemic Fatigue: they can vary from person to person and can be more or less intense depending on the circumstances. In any case, these are states of mind that cause the onset of disturbances, of minor or major entity depending on the cases, such as: tachycardia, insomnia, dizziness, hypertensive crisis, loss of appetite or, on the contrary, increased weight loss, hair loss, colitis.
There is also a type of insomnia linked to the concerns of the Covid-19 pandemic: coronasomnia.
for cover. Keeping pandemic stress under control is possible. First of all, it is essential to accept the fact that one can be tired, exhausted and unmotivated. It is a normal response of the organism and the mind, which as self-defense settle in a chronic state of stress.
Before this chronic condition causes anxiety related disorders, also leading to a lowering of the immune defenses, it is better to accept the situation and study an escape strategy, within the domenstic walls, aiming at relaxation. Draw up a plan of weekly activities to do in home can help. Some examples? Identify a fitness session to follow with the online tutorial, practice yoga, pilates or meditation or choose movies or TV series that allow you to unplug.
Cultivating passions once relegated to a few sporadic afternoons can also help: gardening, cooking, DIY, painting, creative writing are all activities that, even if for a few hours a day, allow you not to hang on to news that is anything but comforting. The work, done within the four walls of the home, must not become the preponderant part of life in times of lockdown, otherwise the pandemic stress syndrome would only get worse due to the load to be borne.
Taking short walks around the house, in nature, alone (as allowed by the decrees) can help to free the mind from widespread negativity. This does not mean not getting informed, but limiting oneself to news sufficient to make the facts understood, without going extreme. When pandemic stress occurs with strong symptoms, it is however necessary not to underestimate the problem and consult your doctor.
In many cases, stress can also cause an annoying headache. To eliminate it, stretching the neck is very useful.
To get better, you can also use the 7 coping techniques for difficult times.
The disease is sometimes silent. For this it is useful to check the saturation. To do this, free pulse oximeters are available for some categories.
To keep anxiety and stress at bay there are also vibrating electronic bracelets.
Another option could be to follow a Biofeedback treatment.
Further information and updates on 2019-nCov
For more detailed information on the new Coronavirus, on correct prevention, on infections in Italy, on the rules to be respected and on the quarantine procedures, we recommend reading the dedicated articles:
- Coronavirus 2019-nCoV: How to Recognize the First Symptoms and What to Do
- New Coronavirus: Rules to Follow
- Coronavirus: how to prevent the risk of contagion from 2019 nCoV
- New Coronavirus vaccine: updates
- Coronavirus: prevention and updates on the 2019 nCoV infection in Italy
- Coronavirus and SARS: similarities and differences on infection and transmission of the virus
- Maskne or Acne da Mask: What is it? Why does it manifest itself?
- Templates: Comparative Types, Functions and Methods of Use
- Physical Activity and Masks
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