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BATTLING CABIN FEVER

In this wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of millions of people around the world had been practicing social distancing, home quarantine, or self-isolation. Such situations pave the way for people to experience cabin fever. It is an extreme feeling of restlessness/irritation for a long time brought about by isolation or confinement. Though restlessness and irritation are the primary symptoms of cabin fever, some people may also experience at the same time, the other signs or symptoms in various deg rees such as : - Impatience - Fear - Troublesome - Sadness/anxiety/depression - Anger/irrational outburst - Frustration - Hopelessness - Unmotivated - Lethargy   - Mood swing - Resentment - Inability to concentrate - Food cravings It is important to note that only trained mental health professional can accurately diagnose cabin fever. Some of the listed signs/symptoms above may also signs/symptoms for other mental health issues.     Some people a

Unmasking the Truth in Fake News

Fake news is becoming the norm in today's society. It is an act of disinformation (intentional) or misinformation (unintentional), for people to believe, accept, and consume false things. The information is typically useless, incorrect, and even harmful.  In this rapidly changing times and the advent of technology, there is information coming from various sources. Many had been victims of fake news, causing confusion and desolation. Some had proliferated fake news for personal gains, political propaganda, etc. Now, more than ever, it is hard to find reliable sources. As consuming public, we should be keen on spreading information, analyzing the authenticity of the data fed by various printed or digital platforms, and criticizing dubious identities and activities.  Fake news is now a threat to democracy and to access authentic information since the proliferation of fake news hampers the flow of information to the people. At worst, a person may fall to the lies of the pu