It is by far the most effective method to slow down the spread of the Coronavirus, To themselves and others, not to infect, to stay, more and more people in the own four walls, instead of going to work, in the school or in the evening in the pub. However, the voluntary or imposed at home consequences for the Psyche has to stay – whether you are alone or in a partnership, family or WG.
Studies showed already, that the long has each other crouching in the confined space of real consequences. So rose in the United States, according to the imprisoned have to be paid after the hurricane season of birth, a different study by the University of Washington showed the highest divorce rates in the United States in March – if it was in there for months together. From the quarantine areas in China, there were also reports that the domestic violence had increased. This can lead to more closeness or to the escalation.
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Quarantine can make you sick
That quarantine can have significant consequences, is well-researched. A recent analysis of 24 studies found out that the insulation provides for many people for a lot of boredom, Stress, nervousness and uncertainty. Some studies have even found their behavior changes, which were months or even years later is still noticeable. So many of the Affected avoided later in direct contact with other people with the symptoms of illness, or crowds in General, and washed themselves for months, significantly more aware of the hands. In the case of persons who had worked during the SARS crisis in the health sector and therefore in quarantine had to, there was, therefore, increased alcohol abuse or even dependency.
If governments clearly communicate why people are in quarantine, would decrease the negative effects, several studies show. In addition, voluntary quarantine less consequences, than to be forcibly locked up. But even the people themselves can life with the consequences of the narrow or of the insulation as Singles, contrary to taxes.
To minimize the Stress
Who is in a confined space with Other locked up, should strive more consciously than otherwise, is to communicate his needs, recommends about conflict consultant Elaine Yarborough, compared to “Wired”.
“It’s not about perfect harmony, but to notice about what a self really is”. Not been emptied dishwasher is rarely the real reason for the outburst. “Actually, behind it, you ignored it and clavulanic occurs. And you should also communicate to the other also.”
The common quarantine is for many people the relationship test (icon image)
Also the other room to let is a good strategy, reports on relations in extreme situations specialized researchers Lawrence Palinkas of the magazine. You should look to joint activities in the apartment, specifically a date and about an old movie together. After that, everyone is busy again. That would be the case in the research stations in the Arctic for years. In the meantime, you could pursue such a Hobby or learn something New. The combination of variety alone, and the common experience could make the Situation more bearable.
Generally speaking, you should invest as much energy as possible into positive interactions. Potential topics should be avoided, however, in the common Isolation, I recommend psychologist Daniel Kruger, compared with “MSN”.
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Solitude digital avoid – but do it right
Who is home alone, is otherwise at risk. Studies show that loneliness can affect health in a sustainable way. The current technical possibilities can be very helpful to combat loneliness. A Harvard study showed, however, that matters most of all to the correct type of use. During video calls with your friends or family for long-term satisfaction of requirement for social interaction, helping the Likes in the social media only in the very short term.
The shared experiences with friends can often also Digital to implement. With Browser extensions, you can view synchronized movies on Netflix, playing video games, and digital Board games to connect throughout the screen. And with the neighbors you can speak over the balcony.
Good nutrition and Sport do not forget
Two things one should not forget the eternal around at home sit in any case: The body needs exercise, and vitamins. To bring a well-balanced diet, fresh air and the muscles in the swing, for the good mood is essential. You still can just walk around, Germany’s best-known virologist Christian Drosten suggested in his Podcast even explicitly. But Gymnastics Exercises at home can help.
Sources: Wired, The Lancet, MSN, Harvard study, Axios, Springer-Verlag, University of Washington