We’re currently existing during a global crisis, a pandemic which has run rampant across
the world, spreading to anyone who comes into contact with it. This in turn has forced all
of us to self isolate; stay in doors and protect ourselves and our loved ones. However, though
we are staying safe, there are many negative side effects to isolation, so today on Top
5 Scary Videos, I’m going to be counting down our list of the Top 5 Scary Effects Of
Self Isolation. Before we begin though, be sure to stick around until the end of the
video where I’ll be responding to some of your comments, and with that, let’s jump
in. 5 Loneliness
Now, this is the most obvious point on our entire list considering the fact that loneliness
is an emotional response to isolation. As we all know, during this time we are required
to stay inside unless for any essential needs such as medical attention or food. Not to
mention, all non-essential businesses have been closed resulting in people either working
from home, or losing their jobs. At any rate, we’re all at home, and a lot of us are alone,
because sadly another rule that is currently in place is social distancing, which requires
us to distance ourselves from others unless of course we live with them. However, if you
live alone this can be incredibly detrimental to the mind, and can cause immense loneliness
in a person. The best way to combat this loneliness is
to reach out to the ones you love via social media, or facetime. Communication is still
available, we are lucky in that sense. Stand outside, wave to your neighbor, take up a
hobby. Loneliness may not go away, but it can be alleviated. Communication is key during
a time like this, but just remember that we are all going through this together. You are
not alone in this. 4 Dementia
Now, leading on from our previous point, some researchers have found that being lonely or
socially isolating yourself can negatively affect your wellbeing. In turn this can increase
the risk of illnesses due to inflammation, such as cardiovascular disease and even dementia.
Inflammation is when your body tells your immune system to produce chemicals to fight
off infection or injury. This can also occur when you experience psychological or social
stress. So saying that, Dementia is a potential side illness that could be linked to self
isolation. Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and
often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember that is severe enough to affect
daily functioning. Other symptoms of Dementia include emotional problems, difficulties with
language, and a decrease in motivation. Now, there is no cure for dementia, however, inhibitors
such as donepezil are often used and may be beneficial in mild to moderate disorders.
Globally, it is said that Dementia affects around 46 million people, with about 10% of
people developing the disorder at some point in their lives.In 2013, Dementia resulted
in about 1.7 million deaths, and as more people are living longer, Dementia is becoming far
more common, with it being one of the most common causes of disability among the old.
3 Heart Disease Also known as Cardiovascular Disease, this
leads on from our number 4 point, with inflammation leading to other diseases such as heart disease.
Now, Cardiovascular disease also known as CVD is a class of diseases that involve the
heart or blood vessels. CVD includes coronary artery diseases such as angina and myocardial
infarction also known as a heart attack. Other CVDs include stroke, heart failure, hypertensive
heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, abnormal heart rhythms, valvular heart disease,
and aortic aneurysms. Now, the underlying mechanisms vary depending on the disease.
These may be caused by high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, lack of exercise, obesity,
high blood cholesterol, poor diet, and excessive alcohol consumption. Now, as we know, being
in self isolation, it is hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Some people are treating
it as a vacation, drinking more, eating whatever they want, and of course, not working out.
Whereas others are depressed, and with that comes coping mechanisms, not always the healthiest
coping mechanisms. It is easy to smoke more, it’s easy to drink more, and it’s easy
to eat more because you’re not doing anything else. Self isolation is difficult and takes
a lot of self control, but it is possible, we just have to take care of ourselves so
that when this is over we can lead a healthy and happy life.
2 Depression As most will know, depression is a state of
low mood and aversion to activity. It can affect a person’s thoughts, behavior, motivation,
feelings, as well as a sense of well-being. It may feature sadness, difficulty in thinking
and concentration and a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping.
Now, as you would expect, a lot of people are suffering from depression, especially
during this global pandemic. It’s an incredibly difficult adjustment to go from living a regular
life to being forced to stay inside and to distance yourself from other people. Like
I said before, this leads to loneliness, which can lead to depression. It is hard to stay
positive during a time like this, with people spending a lot of their day sleeping. This
quickly becomes the norm, spending time in bed, struggling to get dressed, maybe even
struggling to eat. These are all side effects of depression. Essentially depression refers
to the loss of interest or a loss of feeling please in certain activities that usually
bring joy to people. I for one suffer from depression, and self isolating has worsened
my mood tenfold. It is hard to stay positive when there is no end in sight, and it is even
harder to make an effort when you never leave your home. But, saying that, an end will come,
it’s inevitable, and we will all return to living a normal life, in time. It just
takes some adjustment, but it is possible. It’s easy to say stay positive, but that
doesn’t help everything. But, doing small things everyday can make a big difference.
Getting dressed, making breakfast, getting fresh air. These are all small things that
can ease your low mood ever so slightly, it’s not a cure, but it is a start.
1 Suicidal Thoughts Leading on from our previous point, with severe
depression comes suicidal thoughts, and this is of course in extreme cases, but it happens.
Suicidal ideation, also known as suicidal thoughts is thinking about, considering, or
planning to commit suicide. Now, most people who have suicidal thoughts do not go on to
make suicide attempts, but suicidal thoughts are considered a risk factor. During 2008-09,
an estimated 8.3 million adults aged 18 and over reported having suicidal thoughts in
the previous year. Now, suicidal ideation is generally associated with depression and
other mood disorders including bipolar disorder, which I also have. However, it seems to have
associations with many other mental disorders, life events, and family events, all of which
may increase the risk of suicidal ideation. Now, as I said in the previous number, many
people are suffering from circumstantial depression with this ongoing global pandemic, and depending
on the severity of it, this may lead to suicidal thoughts.Sadly, there is no treatment for
those experiencing suicidal thoughts, however, as I said in the previous number, it’s making
small changes in your daily routine that could make a huge difference. Now, I know everything
is easier said than done, and I’m not going to preach a message when I have no right to
do so, all I can say is as someone who has crippling depression, bipolar disorder and
suicidal thoughts, these things have helped me. Small changes, little things that can
ease my struggles, and of course reaching out to people. Especially during a time like
this. Well, there we have it! Do you guys agree
with our list? Were there any effects of self isolation that we missed? Leave us all your
thoughts and feelings in the comments down below and perhaps we can do a part 2. Before
I go though, I just want to respond to a few comments from one of our last videos, Top
5 Scary Forgotten Horror Movies From The 2010s. Sally Cannell said: “The fact that you are
still uploading videos is very much appreciated. Us horror needs creepy content to continue.
Cheers Miss Lucy.” --- Prepforit said: “I love Attach the Block,
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