Stress is a state of mind that many of us are experiencing as a result of the
new corona virus pandemic at this time it's important that we share how we're
coping with this situation here are our tips some people may feel afraid of
falling ill or dying afraid of losing their livelihoods of being separated
from their loved ones or being socially excluded others may feel frustrated at
being unable to protect their families some may have lost their jobs are
experiencing economic hardships and may even be reluctant to visit health
facilities out of fear of contracting the virus in the current situation.
It's normal to feel stressed worried anxious sad confused frustrated or even
frightened however you should strive to remain calm and focus on the things you
can do to protect your mental health there are things that can be done to
help relieve stress to reassure the people you know and take practical steps
to caring for yourself and your family. so what can you do???? talk when you feel
stressed or worried talking to people that you trust can help contact your
friends and family maintain a healthy lifestyle if you're isolating or
quarantine at home try to follow a healthy diet engage in physical activity
maintain regular sleeping patterns a stay in touch with their loved ones via
email telephone or video call avoid drinking alcohol smoking tobacco or the
use of other substances these will not help to reduce stress if you feel
overwhelmed talk to a health worker or counselor research who you can contact
for help in your community if necessary and keep this information at hand
seek information from reliable sources having up-to-date information on the
current situation will help you better evaluate risks and take reasonable
precautions avoid listening to fabricated rumors and information from
unverified sources for reliable information.
consult the w-h-o websites or any other websites provided by health
authorities in your country limit exposure to news coverage to minimize
your anxiety and unease limit the time you and your family spend watching or
listening to news that you find alarming finally apply previously learned
strategies try to put into practice skills that you found helpful during
difficult situations in the past.
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