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Hello and welcome to the English We Speak with me, Fei Fei and me, Roy.
We may sound a little different.
That's because we're not able to record in our normal studios.
During the coronavirus outbreak, there has been a lot of discussion about self isolation and staying at home.
And in this program, we have an expression to talk about the stress you may feel in that situation.
That's right, Fei Fei.
Today we're going to talk about cabin fever.
Cabin fever is the reaction to feeling trapped or isolated in a building for too long.
It can be really stressful.
This expression probably comes from people being trapped and not able to leave.
A small wooden house known as a cabin.
They may not have been able to leave due to the extreme weather conditions like a snowstorm.
As these buildings are often found on mountains or hills.
People can become sad, restless, and even lack concentration.
They may also get food cravings, which in turn may lead to weight changes.
That's right.
It's a really serious thing, and it can cause you to suffer from anxiety.