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Also birthday in lockdown has psychological effects. In general, staying indoors for so long has caused quite a bit of inconvenience. From a psychological point of view, many people have come out of it tried or in any case with repercussions that are not limited to a passing sadness.
Among the usual celebrations in company, too for birthdays, any celebration had to be given up and there are those who spent it in total solitude. What can be the emotional impact of such a circumstance?
Birthday in lockdown: understanding the psychological effects
Does birthday in lockdown have any psychological effects? The celebration on the threshold of one more year is the ideal opportunity to enjoy a special moment with friends and loved ones, but it is also revealed an event with a strong symbolic meaning.
In fact, blowing out the candles does not seem to be simply a gesture related to the cutting of the cake, the discarding of gifts, and, it must be said, at the photo-moment. Rather, it is about something with polyvalent meanings which has to do with those rituals that accompany the various moments of our life. Through the birthday ritual symbolically one celebrates oneself, one’s own natural goal.
This has positive effects on one’s self-esteem, because it recreates an opportunity that allows you to be, for once, the center of attention.
It also has positive effects on those expectations that, on the occasion of the birthday, allow us to accurately create our own normality. Among these, the good wishes from friends, the thoughts that their loved ones address, the desire of the partners to make that day special. All elements that, albeit in their apparent banality, they give meaning to our life path.
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The consequences of a birthday in solitary confinement
In the last two years, many people had to celebrate their birthday at home in the company of the few present or simply in total solitude. “Celebrate” not really. Many have lost the sense or the need considering the period of general uncertainty which in the first lockdown was at its highest level. All this has meant for many people see their expectations disillusioned which often translates to demoralization. Added to this is the inevitable downsizing of “socially” useful opportunities like a small party at home, an aperitif with friends, lunch with relatives.
Yes sure, social media played a fundamental role allowing virtual meetings and pseudo-toasts. Fortunately, in fact, this is an era of technological devices within everyone’s reach. Objects that daily help to shorten the distances between people. However, the feeling of deep negativity was not blown away by the video call. Indeed, the condition in which it is not possible to propose a ritual that acts as a glue between us an impact that is by no means irrelevant to anyone’s self.
