Many students rely on their friends. They huddle together, hold hands or just be close to each other for comfort. In one lockdown, a group of girls held each other and whispered reassuring words to keep the fear at bay. Also, some students find distraction helpful. They might think about happy memories or plan what they will do after the lockdown. For instance, a student was thinking about his upcoming birthday party during a particularly scary lockdown.
Well, different students have different ways. Some are more introverted and might retreat into their own thoughts. They might try to mentally escape the situation by imagining themselves in a safe place, like a beach or a forest. Others are more outward - facing. They might look to the teacher for reassurance. The teacher's calm demeanor can be a great comfort. And then there are those who use humor. They crack jokes, albeit quietly, to ease the tension. For example, in one lockdown, a student made a joke about the 'alien invasion' that they thought was happening, which made some of his classmates laugh nervously and feel a bit better.
Well, first of all, during the lockdown, students' sense of safety is completely shattered. They are in a confined space, not knowing what's going on outside, and this can lead to feelings of helplessness. After the lockdown, it can be hard for them to regain their normalcy. They may have nightmares about the event. Their social skills can also be affected as they might become withdrawn, not wanting to talk about the experience or interact with others who were also in the lockdown. This can then have a negative impact on their overall development and well - being.
Long - term, these stories can shape a student's view of school as a safe place. If a school has frequent lockdowns for valid reasons, students might start to feel less secure at school. However, if the school handles lockdowns well, with proper communication and support for the students, it can still maintain an overall feeling of safety. For instance, a school that had a lockdown due to a gas leak. The teachers were very communicative about what was happening and made sure the students were comfortable during the wait for the all - clear.
Animated lockdown horror stories often play on our existing fears and anxieties related to lockdown. We are afraid of getting sick during a lockdown, and these stories might show a virus that turns people into zombies or something equally terrifying. The fear of running out of supplies during lockdown can also be used. For example, in a story, a character is running low on food and water while being haunted by a horror entity, and they can't just go out to get more because of the lockdown. This combination of real - life lockdown fears and horror elements makes the stories really frightening.
One way is through the use of unexpected events. In an animated lockdown horror story, a character might think they are safe in their locked - down home, but then suddenly something appears out of nowhere, like a hand reaching through a wall. The element of surprise catches the viewers off - guard. Also, the pacing of the story matters. Slow - paced scenes that gradually build up the mystery and then a sudden rush of action can be very frightening. For example, a long, quiet scene where the character is just looking around their locked - down place, and then all of a sudden, there is a loud noise and a terrifying creature is right in front of them.
Some people just try to distract themselves. For example, they might put on loud music or watch a really engaging movie. It helps them to not focus on the spooky things happening around them.
Many rely on their mental strength. They keep telling themselves positive things, like they can survive this, they are strong enough. This self - motivation helps them face the fear. For example, if they start to panic about a possible predator attack, they remind themselves that they have skills to hide or defend themselves in some way.
There were also stories of people losing their jobs suddenly. For instance, a restaurant worker. Lockdown meant the restaurant had to close. He had no income and faced difficulties paying rent and buying food. It was really tough for him and his family. He had to rely on the little savings he had which quickly depleted.
They can cause a great deal of stress. Just the sudden change in the situation, from a normal school day to a lockdown, can make students feel anxious.
Well, a lot of folks coped by spending more time with their families. Since everyone was at home, they had more time for family dinners, playing board games together, and just chatting. It was a chance to strengthen family bonds that might have been weakened due to busy pre - COVID lives.
Many people developed anxiety. There was a man who was always worried about getting sick during lockdown. Every time he heard a cough or sneeze, even on TV, he would get extremely nervous. He started having panic attacks and couldn't sleep well at night. The fear of the unknown and the restrictions made his mental state very fragile.