COVID-19 AND HOW IT AFFECTS ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Stuck in the middle of a crisis, India, at this moment, is battling a super virus that has already killed thousands in various countries. This virus that attacks the lungs and respiratory organs goes by the name of Corona/COVID-19 and finds its roots in Wuhan, China. Its far reach and wide spread is causing severe panic, stress, fear and anxiety.
Although the symptoms (such as cold, cough, fever, sore throat etc) of the virus are very common to a regular flu or common cold like ailments, there is another aspect of it that is being ignored, OUR MENTAL HEALTH. Seeing growing number of cases and how badly Covid 19 is impacting health of people everyone is getting worried and scared. As the symptoms of corona virus are alike normal cold or cough, people are getting panic if they have normal flu also because everyone think first is, ohh is it corona virus?
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People are getting affected mentally by corona virus because of staying home. According to Dr. R.K Suri people can’t stop thinking about this virus and due to which they are getting anxiety and fear.
Some of the common issues that might stem from a crisis like this are:
- Panic
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Loneliness
- OCD
- Paranoia
- Schizophrenia
- Phobia
Our team of best psychologists in Delhi and health care professionals has recommended people to check on their hygiene and a timely washing of hands for one minute. WHO has also released the technique of how one must wash their hands? During daily online sessions we observe fear, anxiety, loneliness and restless in people due to this pandemic says Dr. R.K Suri. People says that they keep on washing hands following the instructions after doing each and every task and that is making them feel like they are going crazy.
How to avoid corona virus anxiety and stay positive
Additionally, social distancing is yet another major way of fighting the disease but it also causes feelings of being away from our near and dear ones. People’s time in quarantine is no less tough. There is a fear of contamination running in most people’s veins. The need to stay clean and the fear of running out of necessities has led people to hoard every big and small thing.
The inability to secure enough for desperate times gives yet another headache and stress to the common man.
All these habits, the excessive fear of being contaminated, the unnecessary washing of hands and the hoarding indicates towards obsessions and compulsions.
But what should you do?
Well, for starters, be a responsible citizen, of course that is a must. Also, avoid believing or being the source of rumors. This is the best time to distance yourself from everything and introspect, rediscover your hobbies, spend time with your family, spend time with yourself.
Give your mind and soul the nourishment; it had been deprived off since ages.
If at all you do not want your mental health to deteriorate, make the best use of this quarantine by feeding your brain what it had been longing for- some peace!
If you feel you are getting negative thoughts or feeling sad, lonely, fearful because of current situation, Please connect with us online at TALKTOANGEL.COM. We are here to listen to all your concerns and worry. We will be happy to answer all your queries, you can connect via chat, audio or video.
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