KARACHI: The adverse effects of being glued to the television, newspapers and social media under the current lockdown is starting to show in the form of stress, strain and depression in many. But this may compromise the body leading to decrease in immunity to fight the coronavirus, it has emerged.
“I have started trying new recipes and taken up baking,” says Aisha, a university student. “I am also attending online classes but still since I am home all the time, I have a lot of time. The downside of this is that I have gained some weight. Not only am I cooking a lot, I am also eating a lot,” she shares, sounding unhappy.
“I have been sitting at home worrying. I am a homemaker and I used to be home before the lockdown too, but this is different because now I have the children at home also and they are always bored. They can’t even go out with friends or [get] involved in any other activity such as play cricket, go swimming or go to the movies now. And with eating out no more an option, they have to eat whatever is prepared at home, which they tell me they are getting tired of, too,” says Ms Muneer.
“The television and the internet are our windows to the world right now and they also are no help. In fact all they tell us is about the pandemic. It is all so depressing,” she adds.
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