Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Pandemic Covid-19 also had an impact on mental health. One of them is social anxiety, also known as stage fright.
Content creator mental health, Dimas Alwin, said, social media (Medsos) can be a trigger for anxiety disorders, especially during a pandemic Covid-19.
“Social media can also be one of the triggers for anxiety because they see and read incorrect information. Initially they wanted to entertain themselves when they had to spend a lot of time at home. But, instead of being entertained, those who were already anxious became increasingly afraid to move and make decisions because affected by information from social media, “explained Dimas on the sidelines virtual talk show SuperYou titled #SuperONEderful, Saturday (7/11/2020).
Dimas explained, information about Covid-19 was often presented in an inappropriate way or aimed at scaring. “Apart from that, the content was not verified beforehand, confusing the readers,” he explained.
Dimas added, the public must know the virus corona this can cause disruption of health, decreased quality of life, and lead to death, so the information presented should be educational so that readers have a correct understanding and adhere to health protocols, not worrying otherwise.
“We recommend that social media users be wiser in surfing the internet and should have more real interactions with the people around them,” he said.
Dr. Andri SpKJ, a psychiatrist and psychosomatic expert at Omni Hospital Alam Sutera, explained that social anxiety is a condition when a person feels anxious and afraid when they have to socialize and interact with other people, known as stage fright.
“Symptoms of social anxiety are marked by the appearance of a lump in the throat, sweating, trembling, heart racing, muscle tension, pain, nausea, or dizziness. There is also a feeling of wanting to run away, feeling guilty, and always wanting to avoid when it comes to appearing in front. general or when it has to be the center of attention, “said Dr. Andri.
To avoid symptoms of anxiety, Dr. Andri suggests some tips, such as trying to get used to attending meeting on time so you can see one by one audience who come, equip yourself with update about the current situation or news so that it has a topic to be discussed with others. “In addition, avoid alcoholic drinks, eat healthy foods, and exercise diligently,” he said.
Source: BeritaSatu.com
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