Living with depression during Covid-19: Study on women surviving depression in Java

Abstract

This study aims to explore the experience of depression survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to get out of depression. This study uses a qualitative method with a grounded theory approach, with a single subject who is still in the recovery phase from depression. The results of this study indicate that the pandemic is a common trigger factor that causes the subject to feel depressed. Second, grief due to the death of both parents is the main trigger for the subject to experience anxiety and depression. Subjects experienced 10 of 17 signs of depression both in aspects: motor tension, autonomic hyperactivity, excessive alertness, and reduced arrest. Research also shows how to get out of depression by seeking professional help, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Second, to re-learn Java and the sciences of Javanese human life. Another thing is to balance the world of her spirituality.