Dealing with stress during the COVID-19 Outbreak The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear...
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people.
Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children.
Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. It is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared, or angry during a crisis.
Contact your friends and family. What is your favorite way to keep in touch with your loved ones?
1. WhatsApp:
2. Skype:
3. Social networks:
4. Email:
5. Calls:
If you must stay home, maintain a healthy lifestyle, which includes a proper diet, sleep, exercise and social contacts with your loved ones at home and by the means available today, with other family and friends.
Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can include:
Changes in sleep or eating patterns.
Difficulty sleeping or concentrating.
Worsening of chronic health problems.
Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
Don't use tobacco, alcohol or other drugs to deal with your emotions.
Find a trustworthy source you can trust, such as a WHO website or a local or state public health agency.
Keep regular routines and schedules as much as possible.
Modify your definition of a "good day" to meet the current reality of the new situation.
Problem-solve and set achievable goals within the new circumstances in your life.
It is important to listen to your emotions and listen to what your body is telling you to do, but don’t obsess about it.
This is an anxious time, there’s no way around that.
Scientists around the world are working around the clock to see if any of our existing drugs have an effect on this virus and trying to develop a vaccine.
Relax, take each day at a time...you have the rest of your life to live!
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