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The Corona curfews are over, bars, restaurants and clubs are opening again. Anyone who can no longer find their way back to normal life could be suffering from cave syndrome.
When the government imposed strict lockdown restrictions, people made themselves comfortable at home. Toilet paper was hoarded, many people set up Netflix accounts and discovered cooking for themselves. The order to stay at home clearly had its effect Advantages*: The fear of missing out on something was virtually non-existent for many people. The home office regulations also helped many people, as they eliminated the annoying journey to work. But most of these corona protective measures have been a thing of the past for some time. Clubs, pubs and clubhouses are opening their doors again.
Many people are enjoying their regained freedom. But there are also those who feel uneasy about going to the cinema, going to a club or meeting in large groups. If you remain in Corona shock, psychologists speak of the so-called Cave Syndrome: Those affected behave as if there was still a lockdown. Frankfurt psychologist Ulrich Stangier wants to find out how many people are actually affected by conducting an online survey at Frankfurt’s Goethe University Focus.de reported.
The corona pandemic resulted in restrictions such as curfews. © Maya Claussen/Imago
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Cave syndrome: “You get stuck in your shell”
“They get stuck in their shell,” says psychologist Stangier Focus according to the behavior of those affected by Cave Syndrome: “After 18 months we got used to the fact that there is little social interaction. (…) We have learned to feel pleasure and joy in other everyday activities“, quotes him Focus.de further. According to Stangier, Cave syndrome is not an illness, but rather just a temporary adjustment phase that usually lasts two to three months.
According to Stangier, those who self-isolate even after this adjustment period run the risk of developing a psychological condition such as an anxiety disorder. Long-term and stressful stress are considered risk factors for the development of an anxiety disorder, as neurologists and psychiatrists provide information online. Social isolation tends to increase stress reactions, which is why social withdrawal should always be taken seriouslyif you observe this in yourself or others. (jg) *Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
