It’s been a while since we last went out without a mask, met our friends, and had a party without any fear. The Coronavirus outbreak has changed our life for good.
With the rising death toll across the world, people are getting physically isolated from their loved ones, some of them are losing jobs, and many more. All these together are making us frustrated and anxious.
However, since there’s no way out from this situation right now, you need to adjust to it and move on with your life. But for doing so, first, you need to cope with your anxiety.
Continue reading to learn how to reduce your anxiety during this pandemic.
Stay Connected from Far
Maintaining a healthy relationship doesn’t always mean to meet them physically. You can still talk to them and share your feelings, thanks to technology.
Use phone calls, video calls, social media to meet your friends and family virtually. Besides, governments in different countries are now allowing people to meet if they can stay at least 2 meters apart from each other.
Talk About It & Get Help
Sometimes it’s difficult to deal with anxiety alone. That’s why you need someone else to help you. So, while you’re feeling anxious, talk to someone about it, let it be your friends or a psychologist.
If you can’t anyone from your family and friends with whom you can share your problem, don’t worry. There are a number of psychologists who can help treat your issues using their expertise.
The best part is, you don’t need to visit them physically to get yourself treated. You can still get your therapy online or through the phone from the comfort of your home.
You can also attend some courses to educate yourself about coronavirus. Some websites are offering online classes to ensure you get the correct information about COVID-19 that will help to keep you and your family safe.
Be a Volunteer
While you’re staying home and feeling anxious, there’s someone else out there who might be starving and need help. Helping them can benefit you as well, both mentally and spiritually.
So, if you feel bored at home and have nothing to do, you can join a volunteer group and help other people who need it. You can help to distribute foods, find them shelter, etc. doing so will keep you busy and less anxious.
Stay Prepared
Coronavirus isn’t going away soon, neither your concern towards it. So, to control your anxiety and stay calm and happy, you need to be prepared for what’s coming in the near future.
Prepare your room or a corner of any room for a home office. Try to purchase everything online. Keep your eyes on the news and notice from the government and take the necessary precautions. Once you feel that you’re prepared, your anxiety will be reduced automatically.
Take Care of Yourself
Your physical health has a big impact on how you feel mentally. Considering the global situation, it’s quite easy to get sick, which will worsen your mental health situation.
Try to eat a lot of fresh vegetables and foods rich in vitamins and minerals, and drink a lot of water. Opt for light exercises like yoga or you can go for a walk outside maintaining social distancing.
Since it’s not possible to go to the grocery shop every day and buy vegetables, you can also try some vitamin supplements that will help you to stay healthy and fit during this tough time.
Do What You Love to Do
You will not get another chance or free time to do the things you love, except now. Since you’re staying at home all the time, chances are that you have a lot of spare time.
Instead of wasting that time on anxiety, try to spend it on your hobby. If you love painting or crafting, now it’s time to practice and improve your skill. If you are interested to learn something new, such as cooking or playing the violin, join some online classes.
Focusing on your hobby or favorite thing will help you with anxious thoughts and negativity.
Get Proper Sleep
Your mental health condition depends a lot on your sleep patterns and routine. It’s crucial to have a good quality sleep for your physical and mental health.
Try to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every day. While it’s difficult to have proper sleep during this pandemic, you can try to do some meditation or essential oils for sleep before going to bed.
Final Thoughts
Living your day to day during this global pandemic may feel like just the moment your anxiety was waiting to get out of control. It’s challenging to stay calm and positive while the whole world is panicking, but for the greater good, you need to control your emotion.
Remember it’s okay to be a bit anxious in this situation, but losing your control over it is not. The above-mentioned tips may not eliminate your anxiety, but they will help you to control it and live a healthy and balanced life.
