Theme 1: Depression - Due to the isolation, the time initial stages of quarantine incurred depression by

the time spent alone in the room and not used to the sudden change.

Supporting Narrative:
“One major thing I faced that I couldn’t share my problems with anyone. This is the biggest thing. Due to
this, I fell into depression again and it was terrifying.”

Theme 2: Difficulty in Traveling – Because of the strict rules implemented to fight the spread of COVID,
traveling has been quite difficult due to protocols that should be followed.

Supporting Narrative:
“It was quite difficult because we had to do tracking instead being on an airplane. Being stuck in the car
for 12 hours is suffocating.

Theme 3: Spending time with Family – As time goes by the quarantine, sometimes family reaches out to
you when isolation is too much. Quarantine prohibits outings, time can be spent with the family more at
home.

Supporting Narrative:
“It was good in terms of self-development and spending time with my family and friends.”

Theme 4: Self-Development – During the quarantine, more time has been given for the people who are
at home. Self-development can happen if one is motivated to do so in order to spend time more wisely
and cope with problems.

Supporting Narrative:
“I took up few hobbies such as gardening and I got focus on forgotten hobbies such as reading and
gaming”