What psychological problems will the new coronavirus pneumonia cause?

The first is hypochondriasis and anxiety

Mainly manifested by occasional coughing and beginning to suspect that one is infected with the virus; paying attention to the progress of the epidemic all day long and checking relevant content repeatedly; going out to do errands "Everyone is a virus carrier", "I dare not go out, let alone go to the hospital", "I feel that life is full of uncertainty" and other thoughts. These thoughts may push anxiety into panic, leading to a series of blindly following behaviors, such as excessive use of disinfectants, excessive smoking and drinking, panic buying and hoarding of masks, 75% medical alcohol, vegetable foods, etc. Various suggestive behaviors aggravate the tension and anxiety.

The second is sleep disorders

During the critical period for the prevention and control of the new coronavirus pneumonia, each of us may have more or less worries and fears. Insomnia, like fear, is an ancient response pattern in us humans. When faced with danger, we have only two response modes: "fight" or "flight." Either way, our sleep is bound to be affected. In the face of the epidemic, insomnia symptoms such as difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking, early waking, superficial sleep, lack of energy during the day, and drowsiness are prone to occur. Short-term insomnia is a normal phenomenon that people often experience when facing external pressure and stressful events. , most of them can return to normal after the incident, so we need to view and face it correctly, learn to accept it, and don't worry too much about it. However, if some people fail to respond correctly and develop some bad concepts and behavioral habits after the onset of short-term insomnia, it may easily turn into chronic insomnia.

The third is fear and anger

Nowadays, you often see some "violent" texts on social media. Faced with the risk of the epidemic and the stressful situation where everyone is in danger, , people will have anger, which is actually a natural reaction to enhance their sense of control and engage in self-defense ("frustration-aggression model"). However, this kind of group sentiment may become a hotbed of online violence and even be exploited by deliberate instigators. Many rumors are aimed at people's panic psychology, inducing us to vent our uneasiness excessively and causing harm to innocent people.

The fourth is sadness and depression

During the process of home isolation, some people are depressed, even sad and despairing. They have lost interest in everything and feel very tired and low in energy. It was hard to concentrate and I felt like crying. As the number of confirmed cases continues to increase, as well as the frustration conveyed by others around you, depression may occur. If it lasts for a long time, it will lead to physiological disorders, affect normal sleep and diet, and also cause a decrease in the body's immunity. Symptoms associated with depression increase, such as decreased thinking ability, sleep disorders, changes in appetite, etc., and the impairment of social functions worsens, even reaching the level of severe depression.

The fifth is compulsive behavior

Some people repeatedly check information on their mobile phones, or watch the TV all day long to watch the news from various channels; or they always suspect that they have not been disinfected. , repeatedly disinfect your supplies and items you have come into contact with. If you don’t disinfect them repeatedly, you will always feel uneasy.

Sixth is blind optimism

Some people have a fluke mentality of “I can’t be infected” and become blindly optimistic. They will not only relax their vigilance, but also increase the risk of infection in themselves and others. Risk of infection.

When the subsequent spread of the epidemic is effectively contained, these people may relax preventive measures and start traveling, dining and other activities prematurely, which may cause a counterattack of the epidemic.