After Covid-19, is Cave Syndrome the new worry in town?

<p>With the markets and offices opening up, are you finding it difficult to step out? Does the idea of getting back to your former life make you feel uncomfortable?</p> <p>After the deadly second wave of Covid-19 and the prolonged lockdown, people are now a bit apprehensive about going out and about as usual. Arthur Bregman, a psychiatrist in Coral Gables, Florida calls it the &ldquo;Cave Syndrome.&rdquo; According to him, <strong>cave syndrome</strong> &ldquo;occurs when people become attached to the <a href=https://www.editorji.com/covid-19 target=_blank>Covid-19</a> situation.&rdquo; This doesn&rsquo;t mean they get attached to the virus but &ldquo;attached to the home, the anxiety of uncertainty and its effects on our daily lives.&rdquo; &nbsp;</p> <p>This syndrome might seem common amongst people who are introverted and like to turn inwards when faced with a threat or fear. But it is interesting to note that this syndrome is not something that will only affect the introvert. In his article &ldquo;Cave Syndrome: A Condition of Our Times&rdquo;, Bregman expressed that, extroverts can also begin to live with the fear of uncertainty where the home becomes a safe space. He finds this occurrence similar to Stockholm syndrome wherein people rely on the captor for comfort.</p> <p><strong>Also Read:<a href=https://www.editorji.com/story/post-covid-19-complications-cytomegalovirus-1625167410924 target=_blank>&nbsp;Post Covid-19 Complications: Cytomegalovirus</a></strong></p> <p>But there is hope at the end of this tunnel as love and affection from a dear one can help you come out of the cave. Companionship and support will help build an aura of happiness and prevent the development of Cave syndrome.</p>