There can be many and varied psychological effects of confinement. Almost from one day to the next we have found ourselves locked up at home, breaking with our routine, unable to see our family in person and a totally radical change also in work matters.
So based on all this, the changes have been quite radical and added to the pandemic and the fear of it, we can suffer a series of psychological effects to take into account. But today we will see which are the most common and how we can solve them or take them much better.
Psychological effects of confinement, anxiety
Without a doubt, it is one of the great effects that this confinement is reaping. Because it is a state that also brings together a certain fear and stress. The nerves added to the situation we are experiencing causes anxiety to establish itself in different ways. A state that really leads us to see things worse, to feel weaker or more nervous and sad usually. Although it is common and more these days, we must try to make it have the least impact, because otherwise it can lead to even bigger problems.
Hence, experts advise the power talk to someone virtually. There are many disinterested options that we have at the moment. Both with health professionals and with our family and friends. We must try to keep our heads occupied as much as possible, doing a little exercise or crafts, which entertain us for part of the day.
Fear and uncertainty
It is the most common that along with anxiety, fear and uncertainty are also added. On the one hand, because of the illness itself and, on the other, because of the personal situation of each one. Because we know that many people have had to leave their jobs and are not making an income. Therefore, the fear of the future situation will always be there every day. It is true that solutions are being sought and that little by little we will return to normal, within an order. So if we can't do more right now, the experts say that it is always better to try not to have an excess of information and to use the time to distract the mind as much as possible.
More frequent emotional changes than usual
En our daily routineSurely we will find ourselves on more than one occasion with certain emotional changes. Because some will come from work, others from family and from various situations that we are experiencing. Now it will be similar, although a little more accentuated, since we are focusing on a single topic. We will be more irascible and sensitive with everything that is said to us. Without leaving behind those moments of anger. So we must be aware of everything that staying at home involves us and try to find the most positive side of it.
Sleeping problems
Another of the psychological effects of confinement is that sleep disturbances are going to be part of our day. We have seen numerous testimonials from people who were fast asleep but now their sleep pattern has changed. On the one hand, it must be said that as our routine has been altered, sleep goes hand in hand. That is why it is so important to be active during the day, to try to tire the body a little and be able to To fall asleep When the night comes Of course, on the other hand, there are people who point out that the hours you sleep have been altered. Instead of going to bed early, they fall asleep in the wee hours of the morning. Surely very soon, everything will calm down again. It may not take some more time for us to fully reestablish ourselves, but we will succeed.