It’s also referred to as “cave syndrome.”
Caution throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has helped us keep ourselves and our communities safe.
Simply put, “people have to adapt to going out,” Bregman tells Verywell.
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But adapting may prove more difficult for some.
What Does “Cave Syndrome” Look Like?
Then there’s a third who are still a little bit anxious about returning life to normal."
FOGO in parents can also have repercussions for kids.
Still, there were some communities that really helped people to step out of the trauma.
It’s important to emulate them, Bregman says.
“We need to reach out, for example, to that lady who lives next door.
I haven’t seen her in a month,” he offers as an example.
This person can give emotional feedback as you gauge your comfort level with resuming public activities.
Bergman encourages clients to ask this companion how it’s going.
You could say, “Hey, we went to the park.
Did you have a good time?
We’re making a list of 10 things [to do].
Every few days, we’re going to a new one.”
Emotional feedback is key, Bregman says, because it helps people step out of their heads.
“Initially, take your time,” Smithson says.
“It’s just healthy to gradually take it one step at a time.”
Individuals are still being advised to wear a mask and social distance.
Much of the anxiety might be stemming from a fear that other people won’t follow the CDC guidelines.
While that’s out of our control, Smithson has a few specific tips to manage anxiety.
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