[Explanation] Recently, with the increase in the number of infections in various places, a new term has appeared on the Internet-"Phantom Yang Syndrome".
Netizens said that the "symptoms" of "Phantom Yang Syndrome" are that they always feel uncomfortable in their bodies; refer to the symptoms of infection, and repeatedly compare their own conditions;
[Concurrent] People in Beijing
There will be anxiety, and I will take my body temperature from time to time.
[Concurrent] People in Beijing
I see that some people will post in the Moments, and seeing that everyone is genital and I don’t have it, I feel uncomfortable here and there every day.
[Concurrent] People in Beijing
It may have been a small cold at first, but later I felt cold, and there may be some psychological hints, because your previous symptoms are all matched, and then you will imagine that you have other symptoms, feel like you are about to have a fever, and so on.
[Explanation] Regarding this phenomenon, experts said that "Phantom Yang Syndrome" is not a certain disease, but a normal psychological defense mechanism, so there is no need to worry about it.
[Concurrent] Zou Yuchuan, attending psychiatrist of Beijing Anding Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University
It's a neologism, so it's clearly not a formal or professional diagnosis.
In fact, it is a very normal human reaction to feel nervous and anxious about something.
When facing a beast, even if the beast does not come, you will definitely be afraid when you hear thunder.
This is indeed a defense mechanism, because only when you are nervous can you know how to be afraid, and you can make some reasonable defenses.
The new crown itself has a greater impact on everyone.
Some people may have delicate and sensitive personalities, or some people are particularly considerate of others, and are particularly worried that they will pass it on to others.
This idea is very understandable, and there is no need to worry about it.
[Explanation] Experts said that excessive anxiety may affect the body's immunity, and it will give the virus an opportunity.
Therefore, it is important to have a scientifically sound understanding.
[Concurrent] Zou Yuchuan, attending psychiatrist of Beijing Anding Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University
For example, there may be problems with insomnia, mental stress, including gastrointestinal system, digestive system (problems), diarrhea, and loss of appetite, which will further affect immunity.
On the contrary, it is easier to get the new crown, or it is easier to get some other diseases.
So (in the face of) this kind of anxiety, we just said, first, have a reasonable understanding of the disease, reasonably identify different information, and communicate with others more.
I believe that most people should not be able to reach the level of needing this drug or psychotherapy, but with a reasonable understanding of this phenomenon, they can gradually alleviate it.
Dong Yufei reports from Beijing
Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]