In this spring season, life in the town seems to gradually return to its former tranquility and harmony.
As usual, Aunt Li walked into the market early in the morning with a basket of vegetables, greeted the familiar stall owners, and selected fresh vegetables.
However, underneath this calm, there is a "strange phenomenon" that puzzles many
INTERVIEWER The number of coronavirus infections seems to be decreasing, but people's health anxiety has not dissipated.
One: The ebb of the epidemic and the undercurrent of anxiety
Aunt Li found that when people around her discussed health issues, the anxiety and worry did not decrease, but seemed to become more complicated.
"Dr. Zhang, do you think this new crown has really passed? Why do I still feel uncomfortable around me? ”
Aunt Li asked me this question after a routine medical check-up.
As a doctor she trusts, I know that behind this lies a deep concern about people's unknown health.
In-depth analysis from the perspective of doctors: the awakening of health cognition under the epidemic
I told Aunt Li that the outbreak of the new crown epidemic is not only a public health crisis, but also an awakening of national health awareness.
In the midst of this crisis, people are becoming more concerned about their physical condition and the need for health knowledge has never been greater.
However, as the epidemic ebbed and flowed, some "strange phenomena" also emerged, which were not the direct consequences of the epidemic, but were closely related to the health cognitive changes brought about by the epidemic.
Two: The fog of long-term symptoms: the truth about post-COVID sequelae
One of the "strange phenomena" is the widespread discussion of post-COVID sequelae.
Many patients still face a range of long-term symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, memory loss, etc. after recovery.
These symptoms can last for a variety of lengths and can cause a lot of confusion in the daily life of the patient.
"Aunt Li, do you know? Some people may need a period of time to recover after being infected with the new crown, even if the nucleic acid test turns negative. ”
I explained,
"It's like after a big war, the battlefield needs to be cleared and the soldiers need to recuperate.
Our bodies also need time to repair damaged tissues and functions. ”
Three: The Reef of Mental Health: Psychological Trauma After the Pandemic
Another "strange phenomenon" is the prominence of mental health problems.
Psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia occurred frequently during the epidemic and for a period of time afterward.
"Aunt Li, have you noticed that when everyone chats recently, there is a lot of content about mood and feelings in the topic?"
I continued, "It's actually a good sign that we're starting to pay more attention to our inner world.
But at the same time, it also reminds us to pay more attention to the maintenance of mental health. ”
Four: the upgrade of health cognition: from treatment to prevention
In the face of these "strange phenomena", it is not difficult to find a common denominator:
They are all pushing us to re-examine the concept and boundaries of health.
The shift from traditional disease treatment to disease prevention and health management is becoming a new trend.
"Aunt Li, you see, now everyone is not only concerned about how to treat illness, but also how to prevent illness."
I smiled and said,
"This shift is actually a good thing, and it means that we are pursuing a higher quality of healthy living."
5. Doctor's Message: Work together to build a healthy line of defense
Finally, I would like to say to all my friends who care about their health like Aunt Li:
Although the epidemic has temporarily receded, the lessons and enlightenment it has left us are eternal.
Let's work together to build a health defense, not only focusing on physical health, but also mental health;
Not only learn to treat diseases, but also know how to prevent diseases.
Only in this way can we have a better and healthier future in this challenging world.
In this season of spring, let us continue to move forward with the awe of life and the pursuit of health.
I hope that every friend can have a strong body and a quiet mind to meet every brilliant tomorrow together.