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Even if the announcement of the confinement was a shock for many people, it caused for some an astonishment, a state of denial or even anger. If some manage to overcome this state and adapt without difficulty, for others a depressive phase can set in and subsequently increase the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Why can one be traumatized by confinement?
Deprivation of liberty and isolation is a trauma in itself. Added to this are the daily announcements of death and sickness of the Covid-19, the feeling of being at war, the living conditions (housing, loneliness, domestic violence …) or even the fear of his job. All of these factors are potentially traumatic and can lead some people to develop post-traumatic stress disorder.
According to studies, after 10 days of confinement, this risk is already increasing, especially in the most fragile. In the Wuhan region, the epicenter of the pandemic in China, up to 18.4% of confined people are potentially affected by this syndrome. Even if studies are underway in France, we can expect a significant increase.
How to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder related to confinement?
Although it will be inevitable for some, it is possible to act during confinement to limit the harmful long-term psychological consequences. This initially involves limiting the time spent on social networks or the media in general listening to news about the pandemic, but also maintaining social contact with loved ones as frequently as possible.
Then, rather than focusing on what is not possible to do, and in order to avoid frustration and withdrawal, we advise to focus on what can do and control in your daily life, at yourself and those around you: cooking, watching a film, playing sports, learning something new, creating…
Finally, listening cells are available everywhere in France to encourage you to verbalize as much as possible what you feel in order to take more distance and better live this difficult period.
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