China News Service, June 29. According to the US "World Journal" report, the epidemic has changed the life habits of many people. In the United States, out of concerns about the uncertainty of the epidemic, some people choose to continue to stay at home after the society has fully opened up.
Ms. Lin, who lives in Arcadia, has two children. The epidemic hit last year and interrupted the normal life of a family. The children could not go to school and the husband also started working at home.
Ms. Lin’s family has almost completely isolated from the outside world. “I haven’t even been to a supermarket this year. I have been shopping online and never met with friends. Sometimes my friends bring things over and leave them at the door of the house. , We will go out to get it when someone leaves."
After living in isolation for more than a year, Ms. Lin’s family has become accustomed to it from the initial uncomfortable, "I feel pretty good now. I have been with my family and shopping online is very convenient. Of course, I also hope that my children can start. Normal social interaction is helpful to their growth, but now it is fully opened up at once, and there may be a surge in cases."
Both Ms. Lin and his wife have been fully vaccinated, but their young children are not yet eligible for vaccination. They feel that going out will bring the child a risk of infection. However, seeing friends around them gradually returning to their lives before the epidemic, Ms. Lin is also worried. Wouldn't it seem strange that they continue to stay at home like this?
Situations like Ms. Lin are not uncommon in Chinese circles.
Ms. Zheng, director of the clinic of the Luo County Mental Health Department, believes that there are indeed many people who are accustomed to and enjoy the home life this year. Many things can be handled online, and now doctor visits and psychological consultations can be conducted online. "Many people worry about whether they will lose these conveniences and their accustomed lifestyle after opening up.
Ms. Zheng pointed out that this year, many children have become accustomed to the daily company of their parents. Now that their parents have to go to work again, the children will have separation anxiety, feel that they will be abandoned, and will not go to school, and develop resistance.
Children usually do not express their psychological pressure. At this time, parents should pay more attention to their children's behavior changes, such as distress, irritability, and nightmares. During the transition period, parents should communicate with their children and discuss life habits that need to be changed.
"When children say that they are nervous and afraid that they don't want to go to school, many parents usually say, don't worry so much, it's okay." To the parents' reply, Ms. Zheng felt that the children would think that the parents did not hear their voice, "Yes. Tell your children that parents understand your concerns, and the answer is to recognize your child’s emotions." While acknowledging, teach your children how to resolve anxiety, such as taking deep breaths when nervous, regulating emotions, communicating with family and friends, and seeking help. (Shao Min)