Table 2 Main categories within corona topic
COVID-19 related problem | Example chat message |
|---|---|
Loneliness | The loneliness has become worse because of corona. |
No distractions / lack of structure | I also don’t have a lot of distraction now because everything is closed due to corona. |
Change in regular care | It seems to get more difficult in this corona period because ... |
Feeling of getting locked up | … a fear getting stuck at home because of corona. |
Fear of the virus | … with my fear of germs this whole corona situation is a nightmare come true. |
Difficult situation at home | … and because of corona I work from home, it’s so stressful, and also not the best with my family. |
(Threat of) unemployment | I was fired from my other job because of corona. |
Increase of fear and depression | Due to this whole corona situation my anxiety is flaring up. |
Concerns about somebody else | And I’m not allowed to go near my grandparents because my granddad has […] and if he gets corona he will not survive |
Alcohol and drug abuse | With corona it’s worse than usual. I’m constantly worrying and then I drink […] |