Pandemic fatigue is real and needs to be taken seriously

Coronavirus fatigue or crisis fatigue happens when people experience continued stress from a crisis - like the pandemic - and start wearing out, losing hope and largely becoming non-cooperative.

As the pandemic rages on, the more people are likely to become disillusioned and throw caution to the wind, with many state governments reporting lower compliance rates. As citizens get tired, they are less likely to follow rules and regulations regarding the crisis.

While that seems odd, considering how cooperative people were at the start of the pandemic, it's a phenomenon that occurs commonly; at the beginning of a crisis, people’s sense of community comes to the fore and everyone sympathises with each other and sticks together.

However, the initial rush of positivity can last only so long before people start regressing, and it seems the world has crossed that point. During these times, it’s important to focus on yourself, follow guidelines and if possible, see a professional to keep the despair at bay.

The fatigue is especially worrying with winter around the corner and worries of a second wave of the coronavirus looming larger everyday, even as most countries grapple with the first wave.