On May 11, some people left their homes gripped by a form of joy; others, on the contrary, did not feel particularly elated and continued to look out the window, unwilling to join the outside world for the moment. An emotional state that bears the name of "Shack Syndrome" also called "Snail Syndrome", particularly significant currently.
Indeed, according to a YouGov poll for Society magazine , 29% of French people prefer to stay confined for a while. Surprisingly, it is mainly the youngest who make this choice:38% of 18-24 year olds want to stay at home , compared to 18% of 45-54 year olds. A desire to continue confinement, which for two-thirds of respondents (67%) is explained by fear of the virus; when a quarter of those questioned prolong it for the simple pleasure of it.
A syndrome that was observed for the first time in 1900 when gold diggers in the United States -after spending many months in their cabin- were panicked at the idea of returning to civilization. A phenomenon also experienced by lighthouse keepers.
In addition to this fear of finding the outside world, this syndrome is manifested by constant fatigue, numbness of the legs and arms, difficulty getting up in the morning, a need to take long naps during the day.
On the side of emotions and feelings, the person in the grip of the syndrome of the cabin is seen crossed by sadness, fear, anguish and frustration; so many states that lead to wanting to reject the world and therefore stay in one's "cabin".
A withdrawal phenomenon that is not that serious, psychologists agreeing that it is normal to want to take time to readapt to this new reality. "Itis like a process of mourning:no, we will not live again immediately in the daily life as we left it before and, all of us, we can feel difficulties in projecting ourselves in this new post-lockdown reality. “, thus explained the psychologist Hélène Romana on LCI. However, if the symptoms persist, of course, calling on their service is strongly recommended.
