This article tells us clearly how the social isolation caused by the lockdown can affect us, and what we can do to overcome its negative effects and stay healthy and positive.
“I am not the person I was. I don’t know what is happening to me,” Ravi emailed a close friend a few days ago. “I find myself getting irritated quite unnecessarily. I find fault with my wife and criticise her, which I had consciously avoided in the past. I even blame her family. Two days ago, I shouted at my two children for silly things which made them cry. I am feeling ashamed of myself.”
Ravi is a top level professional, admired not only for his innovative ideas but also for his genial personality and collegial style who has been forced by Covid-19 lockdown to work from home. He misses the office atmosphere and interaction with his colleagues at work and is yearning to be back at the office.
High Stress for Some
The extended lockdown imposed due to Covid-19 pandemic can be a stressful time for many. Ravi is not alone in what he is experiencing. Uncertain times normally lead to stress and even to feeling overwhelmed. Everyone is going through especially uncertain times at the moment and naturally stress levels will tend to be high. And it looks likely the uncertainty will go on for a while.
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Fr JOSE PARAPPULLY PhD
