We are social beings: we live in groups and we depend on each other. Strict containment measures are a great challenge for everyone because they lead to the absence or decrease of our social interactions, which can have important implications for our physical and mental health. This pandemic puts commitment to caring for others and protecting the common at the forefront.
Let’s put some examples, the elderly who have been left in care homes, people who lived alone, those who unfortunately are in radical quarantine due to a possible contagion, who have had to stay in a country other than their home since they were of travel before the closing of the flights, and thus an endless number of examples. Putting ourselves in the place of each person who experiences these situations helps us understand that in the face of a temporary phenomenon, we can significantly reduce our quality of life. The good news is, we are not meant to stay negative, if you want to know how you can prevent loneliness from becoming a pathological problem during quarantine, continue reading.
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BEING TOGETHER EVEN IF WE ARE FAR AWAY, TO AVOID LONELINESS
We can prevent our health and well-being from being seriously impaired during this period. Leading a healthy lifestyle or using technology to feel closer to family and friends is a good starting point, as well as maintaining a positive attitude, knowing that we are doing our part to stop the spread of the virus, helping to improve collective health.
In these moments the best thing is to accept things as they are, without being alarmed, since negative thoughts limit us. If loneliness invades us, let’s use some resources at hand, we have the use of technology as a way to get closer. Social relationships are essential for physical and mental health. Maintaining regular contact with the social circle through video calls, instant messaging, or simple phone conversations is more important than ever.
WHY ARE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS IMPORTANT IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES?
Relationships are the fundamental source of subjective well-being for a great segment of the population, since they generate support, belonging, and appreciation, especially social exchanges that mainly involve the closest family. That is why, despite the urgent need to stay in our homes to prevent the spread of the virus, the distance must be physical, but it must not and should not be emotional.
Adapting to work from home is another stress source, since the work environment is usually a place of social interaction. For this reason, it is important to continue to maintain regular communication with colleagues, whether by phone, email or videoconference.
Also, as we mentioned before, it is essential to prioritize communication and ensure that older people feel accompanied. They await our calls. They need to know that we care about their well-being, that we are by their side, we listen to them, and that we are well. For those who have access and the knowledge to connect through other remote modalities, video calls and even collaborative games can be great allies. Various institutions and non-governmental organizations work tirelessly to offer their help to people in more committed situations or who have a limited support network.
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