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“#Do you have coronavirus \u2018caution fatigue\u2019?<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

\n When it comes to adhering to the recommended safety precautions to protect against the novel coronavirus, such as wearing a face mask and practicing social<\/a> distancing, are you as diligent as you were at the start of the pandemic? If you\u2019ve been feeling a bit fast and loose with the rules lately, you may be experiencing so-called \u201ccaution fatigue.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an influx of media attention on helping people comply with quarantine safety guidelines. I\u2019ve observed a phenomenon called \u2018caution fatigue\u2019 \u2014 caution fatigue is low motivation or energy to observe safety information,\u201d Jacqueline Gollan, the associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral science<\/a>s at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine who coined the term, told Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt occurs when we become desensitized to stress and warnings and then outweigh the valid risks of injury for the benefits of a reward such as human connection, exercise, or the outdoors. The burden of cautious behavior, especially if prolonged, can seem unnecessary and thus people become vulnerable to suggestions to bend safety rules,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n

But caution fatigue can be dangerous, especially as COVID-19 still presents a very real risk, with neither a vaccine to protect against it nor an effective treatment at this time. What\u2019s more, cases are surging across the country, with the US hitting an all-time high on Wednesday in new daily coronavirus cases. Florida, Texas and California are among the most hard-hit.<\/p>\n

Florida, for instance, saw a record number of cases on Tuesday, according to a report from the state Department of Health.<\/p>\n

In Texas, new COVID-19 infections broke 5,000 for the first time on Tuesday, just a week after they first surpassed 4,000 in a single day. The spike has since prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to pause the Lone Star State\u2019s reopening plans, he announced on Thursday.<\/p>\n

In California, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Wednesday urged residents to stay home amid a sharp spike in coronavirus cases as businesses continue to reopen.<\/p>\n

Fast-paced reopenings in some states may also give some people a false sense of security and further contribute to caution fatigue. Indeed, as Gollan noted, this phenomenon occurs when \u201cwe become desensitized to warnings or experience mental or physical fatigue from observing the safety guidelines.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe outweigh the risks of our situation for other goals, health benefits of connection and normal routine. It can make people vulnerable to suggestions to bend COVID-19 safety guidelines,\u201d she said. \u201cWe initially may have been fearful, but as we start to gain control we become more confident to confront situations that may have scared us. As a result, as the pandemic continues, some of us have adjusted and started to underestimate the actual threat, ignore situational hazards and don\u2019t take COVID-19 risks as seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking to Fox News, Dr. Collin Reiff, a psychiatrist and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, likened caution fatigue to swimming in the ocean.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople go swimming in the ocean, a potentially dangerous place and don\u2019t take flotation devices with them. If you don\u2019t see anyone drown, you feel fine doing it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut if we hear that 100,000 people died [while swimming in the ocean] and 180,000 could drown by October, you would see more people wearing a flotation device,\u201d he said, referring to a recent report that US coronavirus deaths are projected to reach 180,000 by the beginning of October unless the majority of people start wearing face masks.<\/p>\n

Reiff also hypothesized that cognitive dissonance might play a part in those who find themselves having a more lax attitude toward recommended safety precautions.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think some of it is fatigue, but I think another part of it is that a lot of people haven\u2019t been [as directly] impacted\u201d by the novel coronavirus, he said, noting that the virus had a more direct impact on those living in cities that were hit hard at the start of the pandemic, such as New York City and Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt may not be so much fatigue but their experience with COVID \u2014 [the precautions] are not convenient for me any longer,\u201d he said, adding that this an instance of cognitive dissonance or a situation in which someone experiences conflicting attitudes, beliefs or behaviors. <\/p>\n

\u201cPeople are tired of COVID. A lot of people at the beginning of this experience had an adjustment disorder because of acute stress. But now that the stressor is being removed, there\u2019s less anxiety around this, which is dangerous in a way because it\u2019s still very much alive and real,\u201d he continued. \u201cWe all want to believe things are getting better, but that\u2019s not necessarily consistent with reality. People don\u2019t want to believe the numbers because it\u2019s an inconvenient truth.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to offset caution fatigue<\/strong>
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If you\u2019re experiencing caution fatigue, is there anything you can do about it? Yes, said Gollan, who offered tips to combat it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are different ways to improve your motivation or energy to comply with safety guidelines,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

First, \u201cUpdate yourself with credible safety information provided by medical professionals,\u201d she advised, adding people should ensure they are reading \u201ccredible news sources.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cChange up the source of your news so it continues to catch your attention,\u201d she recommended.<\/p>\n

Staying physically active is also helpful.<\/p>\n

\u201cTake care of your body, exercise regularly, get quality sleep, eat healthily, avoid mood-changing drugs and over-using alcohol and avoid high-risk behaviors. Call your doctor if you feel unwell, [or] cannot sleep,\u201d Gollan said.<\/p>\n

Next, \u201cAssume more social responsibility or an altruistic app<\/a>roach,\u201d she advised. \u201cMore we-thinking and less me-thinking. Improving social fitness. See if you can find alternative ways of socializing and getting support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Seeking emotional outlets could be of benefit as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cSet goals of enjoyment and mastery, express gratitude, use positive humor, learn to stabilize your emotions and increase your integrity,\u201d said Gollan. \u201cCall your doctor for consultation if you feel depressed or anxious.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gollan also advised trying \u201cshort coping statements.\u201d (Example: \u201cThis is very hard right now, but I will make it through.\u201d)<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat can you tell yourself that adds understanding, caring and nurturance? What actions can you take to protect yourself right now?\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Gollan also suggested that those experiencing caution fatigue seek \u201cpositive religious or spiritual coping,\u201d such as \u201cfaith-based experts or online resources.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRekindle your hope that things will change, try to forgive others and yourself,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Additionally, try to \u201creduce stress exhaustion and your exposure to other risk situations,\u201d such as overusing alcohol or being in hot weather, she said. \u201cSee if you can learn from your stress: How does it help me grow, change and find new solutions?\u201d\n <\/p><\/div>\n

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