As more and more people complain of so-called "corona depression", which is mentally depressed due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, doctors may have a more disturbed life rhythm during the year-end and New Year holidays, so they should live a regular life and exercise moderately. I'm calling.

Among the patients visiting Dr. Mune Mirai, the director of the psychiatry department at Tokyo Dental College Ichikawa General Hospital, more and more people are complaining of mental illness while being called for refraining from going out due to the influence of the new coronavirus. is.



It is believed that the cause is that many people continue to work from home or stay at home for fear of infection, resulting in a lack of sharpness in their lives.



During the year-end and New Year holidays, when the spread of the infection does not stop, the time spent at home may become longer and the rhythm of life may be further disturbed, so we are calling for a regular life and moderate exercise.

What should I do specifically?

▽ Wake up and sleep at a fixed time every day ▽


Avoid

taking a

nap as much as possible, and stay within 30 minutes even


if you take

a nap


Exercise at the same time every day if possible

▽ 3 Avoid denseness and spend a certain amount of time outdoors


▽ At night It is important to make your body clock work properly, such as avoiding looking at the screen of your computer or smartphone.



It is also important to communicate with close people, and we advise you to interact while taking measures to prevent infection, such as talking on a videophone.

Dr. Mune says, "I want people who are more vulnerable to change to live a regular life, such as sleeping, eating, and exercising."

What is the sign of "Corona Depression"?

Some doctors have illustrated explanations about the signs of "corona depression" and what people around you can do.



The commentary with illustrations was created by the venture company "Smart119" made by doctors at Chiba University.

"Corona depression" is a sign that you need support if you have trouble in your daily life, so you may feel fear, anger, lethargy, loss of appetite, poor concentration / judgment, and physical pain. In addition to the change in the amount of alcohol and tobacco, it is necessary to be careful.

What should I do?

What should people around me do?

Specific remedies are to have a balanced diet, get enough sleep, talk to others, avoid drugs and alcohol, stretch and read, and do other things that you can relax. ..



What people around you can do is listen without denying the story, think about what you can do now instead of looking for the cause, and understand instead of encouraging, and the pace of the person is important and you will not try to cure it. is.



Dr. Takaaki Nakata, a professor of emergency intensive care medicine at Chiba University, who is the representative of "Smart119", said, "It is important to keep stress away as much as possible, do what you like and relax. If something goes wrong, talk to someone or consult an expert I would like you to consider receiving counseling. "