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Eight months have passed, yet COVID-19 cases in Indonesia are still increasing and causing the public to be restless. kawalcovid19 reported that the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of October 7, 2020 totaled up to 315,714, with 240,291 cases declared cured.

The Indonesian Psychiatric Association (PDSKJI) noted that in the 5 months since the COVID-19 pandemic began, 64.8% of psychological disorders had occurred. The most common psychological problems are anxiety, depression and psychological trauma. Of the 4010 people included in the study, 71% were women.

The various psychological problems that have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic are thought to be associated with lifestyle changes and widespread information about the dangers of COVID-19. The Indonesian government’s policy, Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB, has affected the public’s lifestyle. The policy states that activities outside the home must be limited; in fact, almost all employees are required to work from home. Given these limitations, many people have difficulty adapting and show different responses. According to the viewpoint of a psychiatrist, with regard to facing COVID-19, each person exhibits the following two responses:

1. Reactive is the attitude of someone who responds to a situation with distress, exhibiting tension, aggression, and panic.
2. Responsive is the attitude of someone who responds to a situation with eustress, staying calm and wise, and learning about the condition in a proper manner.

Psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, and psychological trauma generally result from reactive responses. The World Health Organization provides several tips for maintaining mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, namely:

1. Seeking out trusted friends or family to chat and share your feelings
2. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, for example eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, exercising, and still socializing with friends or family who are not living in the same house
3. Not smoking or consuming alcohol and illegal drugs
4. Seeking information about COVID-19 from reliable sources
5. Limiting yourself from accessing information about COVID-19 that makes you feel anxious or afraid
6. Engaging in hobbies to maintain emotional stability

If you feel that your anxiety or fear is interfering with your daily activities, seek immediate help from the nearest psychiatrist or psychologist.

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COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath, which resemble acute respiratory infections. Since evidence of its spread was found in Indonesia, COVID-19 cases have continued to increase quite rapidly. kawalcovid19 reported that as of September 16, 2020 there were 225,030 positive cases of COVID-19 with a total of 161,065 cases of recovery.

What criteria determines that I’ve been “cured” from COVID-19?

According to the August 2020, 2^nd edition of the COVID-19 Management Guidelines, a person who is confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (with mild-moderate-severe symptoms or without symptoms) is declared “cured” if he or she has met the isolation criteria and is given a statement of completion of monitoring based on an assessment by the doctor in charge.

However, in someone who is confirmed to have been infected by COVID-19, there is a possibility that the results of the follow-up RT-PCR will be positive again. Consequently, the determination of “cured” cases is made based on assessments by the doctor in charge, and can change at any time during the pandemic.

So, am I really “cured”?

Several studies around the world states that persons diagnosed with COVID-19 could suffer from long-term sequelae or aftereffects that might affect their quality of life. This condition is commonly known as Post-COVID-19 Syndrome.

What is Post-COVID-19 Syndrome?

Post-COVID-19 Syndrome is a condition characterized by residual symptoms that appear in a person who has been declared cured of a COVID-19 infection. This condition occurs due to organ damage caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Data from several studies show that the greatest impact of COVID-19 infection occurs in the lungs. The same thing has also been reported in previous coronavirus infections, namely SARS and MERS, which have been known to persist for up to 7 years.

What is New-Illness Related Fatigue?

In COVID-19 infections, the SARS-CoV-2 virus that enters the body will cause immunological reactions and interfere with many cell functions in the body, especially the lungs. Changes in the shape of cells in the lungs will cause the oxygen exchange function to be disrupted. Generally speaking, lung changes found post-COVID-19 infection will fall into the category of restrictive lung disorders. These pulmonary changes will affect the respiratory process and cause someone who has been infected with COVID-19 to tire more easily. This is commonly known as new-illness related fatigue. A study in hospitals in Europe found that new-illness related fatigue can occur in patients of a very wide age range, from 20 to 84 years old.

What should I do if I have Post-COVID-19 Syndrome?

Rehabilitation is an aggregation of medical efforts to return the body’s condition back to its pre-disease state, corresponding to the patient’s ability. One of these efforts is physical exercise, which aims to maintain or improve current organ function. Physical exercise is highly recommended as a way to maintain or restore the patient’s quality of life back to the way it was before being infected with COVID-19, while adjusting to changes in the anatomical structure that occurred due to the infection.

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