Experts put forward a new thesis about the pandemic, which affected the whole world. Jeni Stolow, a professor in the College of Public Health, discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we think.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many of us have been under almost constant pressure. If you find yourself having trouble concentrating on a task but having trouble remembering a certain word or where you left your keys, you may be experiencing the mental fog known as “brain fog” and you’re not alone.
Social and behavioral scientist and College of Public Health lecturer Jeni Stolow says, “This cognitive impairment that the whole world is experiencing, because stress It’s triggered by things like that,” he said. “Some of us have experienced major stressful events, but we also have these micro-stressors that occur constantly.” she adds.
The pandemic has interrupted our daily lives and exposed us to months of anxiety and uncertainty. We’ve all made changes to cope, and so have our bodies.
“The pandemic brain is essentially your brain adapting as best it can to your new situation,” says Stolow, “Unfortunately, as we go from being really dynamic to being completely turned off from walking around and interacting with people, it turns out to be feeling apathetic, tired or depressed.”
IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO GO BACK AT A TIME!
Common symptoms include forgetfulness and lack of focus. For example, you may have forgotten your bus Number that you have been on for years. It is normal that you do not remember the number of your friends’ study room.
Since things are changing so fast, we can expect our brains to return to their pre- pandemic state just as easily. But it is not that simple!
“We’re all relearning how to do this. The first step is to be kind to yourself and try not to get frustrated,” says Stolow. “Our bodies are absolutely incredibly adaptable, but you have to be patient.” )
In conclusion, Stolow says, “I understand that everyone wants to get back to normal as quickly as possible, but I can tell you it won’t be that easy.”
