As more and more people heed the call to practice social distancing, cabin fever will creep in for many. It’s the feeling of being stuck and irritable, much like the winter blues.
With people being asked to work from home, you may feel like you are not active enough, cranky, tired and simply down in the dumps. With bars and clubs closed, couples are forced to spend time indoors.
Cabin fever will become a reality as isolation means spending 14 days in isolation to prevent the spread of infections. So cabin fever may be worse for couples who are forced to stay at home together, getting on each other’s nerves and having endless arguments.
The Global Times reports that Xi’an, capital of Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province has seen a spike in divorces since the Corona virus outbreak last year. It’s not only disasters and pandemics that force couples to spend time together.
In fact, dating website IllicitEncounters.com reports that after Christmas, they see an increase in registration and married people looking for affairs.
They conducted a survey showing that 75 percent of the new members reported feeling cooped up, feeling confined in small spaces, and trapped during the Christmas holidays and needed time apart.
They advise that to avoid cabin blues – individuals separate the space in the home and communicate that they need alone time – by reading a book, taking a long bath, and work from different rooms.
When it comes to intimacy, don’t let the laziness bug hit you by not showering for days or taking time to make yourself look presentable for your partner. Spend quality time together, cook supper and other meals together.
When an argument is looming, count to five and gather your thoughts. Psychologists and relationship experts also advice that to avoid feeling depressed and lashing out at your significant others: don’t overdose on news, limit alcohol intake, exercise at home, maintain contact, even if by phone, with friends and family.
