What psychological problems will appear when you are isolated by the epidemic?

In the face of the epidemic, there are two obvious psychological reactions: anxiety and fear, which are normal reactions of individuals in the face of crisis. In the process of epidemic development, due to the differences in information acceptance, understanding and life practice, the public will show the characteristics of fear of being misdiagnosed and isolated, lack of cognition, avoidance, neglect, panic, fear of going out, blind disinfection, irritability and so on. At this time, open and transparent information, proper knowledge education and active encouragement and guidance will help to alleviate and eliminate these adverse psychological effects.

1. What psychological problems will appear if you are isolated?

When isolated, the sudden restriction of personal freedom and the isolation of the environment will make the isolated person feel numb, denial, anger, fear, anxiety, depression, disappointment, complaint, insomnia or attack.

The first thing to do at this time is to support and comfort. We should be tolerant of them, stabilize their emotions, actively communicate information, and seek the help of professional psychologists when necessary for psychological counseling.

Second, what psychological problems will appear after diagnosis?

Once novel coronavirus is diagnosed, many patients will feel panic, anxiety, loneliness, helplessness, depression, pessimism, anger and tension, and they will also feel escape, injustice, shame or neglect the disease because they are alienated from others. At this time, professional organizations and professionals should provide help, such as:

1. Assist patients to acquire and understand authentic and reliable information and knowledge.

2. Encourage patients to actively cooperate with treatment and isolation measures, maintain a healthy diet and regular work and rest, and do more daily activities such as reading, listening to music and communicating with modern communication means.

3. For the individual patients, we should learn to accept the isolated situation, understand our own reaction, and look for positive significance in adversity.

4. Seek social support to cope with stress and contact relatives, friends and colleagues. Through modern means of communication, we can pour out our feelings, keep in touch with the society and get support and encouragement.

5. Encourage the use of psychological assistance hotline or online psychological intervention.