STRATEGY TO OVERCOME CABIN FEVER DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMY

Corona Disease-19 (COVID-19) virus was first discovered in the city of Wuhan, China in November 2019 which is suspected of having links to the animal market in Wuhan. This virus attacks all age groups from children to seniors and has a rapid transmission rate. The first time the president of the Republic of Indonesia Mr. Joko Widodo announced the spread of COVID-19 starting March 2, 2020, it was found that two Indonesian citizens lived in Depok, Jakarta. Both Indonesian citizens have been in contact with Japanese citizens who came to Indonesia. The Japanese citizen detected COVID-19 after leaving Indonesia and arriving in Malaysia. The COVID-19 pandemic is cross-continental virus spread. This is certainly a world problem. Various policies of the Indonesian government ask all people to increase their awareness of COVID-19 by starting to reduce activities outside the home, "it's time to work at home, learn from home and worship from home".
Conducting activities outside the house can manage stress, including: 1. Able to improve mood, 2. Able to reduce stress, 3. Able to improve comfort, but the existence of a pandemic will accelerate the spread of COVID-19 without realizing it when returning home will bring the virus in and will stick to loved ones. In the face of challenges and government regulations, most activities carried out at home, one thing to remember is that psychological factors also play an important role. The existence of excessive emotional at home associated with the threat or infection that is happening is a further problem of the public health condition called Cabin Fever. Cabin fe-vers appear because of emotions or feelings of sadness that arise due to too long 'isolated' in the house or a certain place. Symptoms of cabin fever include: restlessness, weakness and difficulty waking up, lack of concentration, constant eating, weight change, irritability, despair, loneliness, irritability. Psychological factors are also relevant for understanding and dealing with changes in disturbing behavior patterns as a result of widespread, serious and frightening viruses. The coping mechanism that is most appropriate for oneself is to accept the adaptation of new habits in long-term family interactions.
If you can not accept the adaptation of new habits will occur, including:
1. Anxiety and Panic Disorders: symptoms experienced in the form of excessive stress, anxiety, changes in behavior, disruption of daily activities, chest palpitations, cold sweat, stomach discomfort

2. Depression Disorders: symptoms experienced in the form of depressed, easily sad, lost interest and interest in activities that are usually pleasant, easily tired, distracted concentration, pesis-mis, sensitive, irritable, sleep disorders, eating disorders, self-blame , despair, feelings of wanting to die, self-destructive behavior

3. Hurt yourself / attempt suicide: symptoms experienced in the form of thoughts or plans to hurt yourself, take action to hurt yourself or there is a previous history, attempted suicide, hoping for death

4. Psychotic Disorders: symptoms experienced in the form of abnormal behavior (unusual appearance, untidy, poor self-care, irrelevant speech), excessive suspicion, there are hallucinations (hearing voices without anyone), ignoring the usual responsibilities done, stunned, talk alone, excessive fear

Strategies for dealing with cabin fever include:
1. Exposure to sunlight can help regulate the body's natural cycle. But previously smeared lotion that contains a minimum of SPF-30 sun for 10-20 minutes

2. Exercising or walking fast (using a static bicycle) will release endorphins along with the body feels fresher which can provide positive energy

3. Medekatlah open the window every morning and start breathing in the morning air slowly, feel the fresh air entering through the nose and then spread throughout the body. Do it repeatedly

4. Plant crops with fragrant flowers and place them where they can be seen and smell throughout the day

5. Make a check list of activities every day. When stuck at home, it may be more likely to waste time without doing important things. But set daily and weekly goals and monitor progress in completing. Give a gift to yourself if you are able to complete the check list

6. To activate cognitive work on crossword puzzles, read books, play chess boards, play things, play ladder snakes, etc. Stimulating the mind can help move forward and reduce feelings of isolation and helplessness

7. Even if you can't leave the house, find ways to stay physically active while indoors. Regular physical activity can help burn the extra energy you have from being confined in the room. Indoor training ideas include exercise videos, body weight training, and online exercise routines.

8. Stop junk food. Eating right can increase energy and motivation. If you feel less hungry means less exercise, but monitor your habits to ensure that you maintain nutritional balance.

9. Limit snacks high in sugar, high in fat, and drink plenty of water

10. Do a virtual meeting with friends through FaceTime, zoom, Webex, etc. Discussions with friends can provide support in living side by side with COVID-19

11. Aroma therapy in the form of candles, fragrances, incense, fragrance liquid

12. Do the right hand crossing and sticking to the left shoulder. Then the left hand crosses over and attaches to the right shoulder then the movement of both hands pounding on the shoulder while saying 'I'm Healthy', 'I'm Healthy' repeatedly.