"I am afraid of corona"
"I'm afraid of Corona. I'm anxious and can't sleep." "I haven't talked to others for more than a month on a corona break." "I'm still commuting to work on a crowded train. But please don't bother yourself. Please tell someone about the trouble. You will probably realize that you are not alone.
I can't connect ... my heart troubles are coming
A mental consultation service on the Internet that began on March 18 as a subsidized project of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. You can consult a psychological counselor on a one-on-one chat about concerns and concerns about the new coronavirus. More than 600 consultations were received in the two weeks until March 31. Although a maximum of 10 or more counselors are available, consultations are rushing every day, making it difficult to access. It was only planned for March, but it will be continued in April.
I'm afraid of virus infection ...
What are your concerns about the new coronavirus? We talked to the person in charge of the National Federation of Psychological Industries, an organization made up of psychological counselors. The most common is "fear and anxiety about virus infection". Listen to the outline of the consultation. "When I go out and come home, I wash my hands for about two hours. I'm afraid that I have a virus on my hands, arms, face, and so on." "If you think you're going to get infected with a virus, you're scared and anxious and can't sleep. . According to the person in charge, even people who originally did not care much about hygiene become much more sensitive to the new coronavirus, and there are many cases where it may hinder daily life.
I have little income and I have no choice but to ...
The second most common is "work and life concerns," especially income. It is said that many people have lost their income due to the effects of the new coronavirus and are unable to see their lives in the future. This is a consultation from a woman working at a restaurant at night. "No income has fallen to a quarter due to no customers. I am feeding my parents and I have to pay off my debts and I can't pay my rent. I don't know what to do. I have to do it. " It is said that such anxiety about work is overwhelmingly due to evening eating and drinking business, part-time job for day employment, and those who do not belong to organizations such as sole proprietors and have few places to consult. And it is said that there are many serious things that can lead to a stuck life.
Don't worry alone, just talk to someone
According to the director of the National Psychological Federation, Mariko Ukiyo, who has been entrusted with consulting services from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the contents of consultations are becoming more serious in the Tokyo metropolitan area, etc., due to requests from governments to refrain from going out. It's called. Ukiyo-san speaks as follows. "If you don't go out, you're less likely to talk to people, feel lonely, and tend to be alone. If you're anxious, I'd like you to talk to someone. Anyway, the municipal office where you live. Talk to NPOs and NPOs, and you'll notice that there's a lot of support and support that you couldn't find on your own.The hardest thing about the new coronavirus is when you can see when it will end Not being able to control by yourself can be a great stress, but it's the same for everyone, I'm worried, I want you to share your worries with the people around you, sympathize with them, and release some stress But please don't bother yourself. "