BATTLING CABIN FEVER

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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 degrees 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 acquainted with the winter season may have better chances of combating this cabin fever, but for those people not used to stay longer in their houses, this may be troublesome. More notably, in a crisis like this (COVID-19 pandemic), where people forced to be lock-down on their homes, apart from keeping the body healthy, the mental state should be carefully looked at too.

Hence, here are some of the proactive measures to combat cabin fever:
- Get out of the house (if feasible) and do something interesting
- Keep oneself busy doing household chores or meaningful activities inside the house
- Pursue some hobbies like reading books/newspaper, listening to music, attending 
  dance classes, exercising, cooking, art-making, tailoring, gardening, gaming, etc.
- Maximize the use of technology and social media to be informed and spread good 
  vibes
- Meditate and think positively/optimistically/calmly as possible
- Keep in touch with family members, while maintaining physical distancing
- Communicate with other neighbors, while maintaining social distancing
- Eat healthy and moderately
- Avoid vices (e.g., drinking alcohol, smoking, gambling, etc.)
- Setting goals or early planning of some essential activities or events

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