Mental Health and Covid-19
- One Mask, One Life, One World
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min read
At the start of the pandemic, our minds were consumed by the anxiety from the unknown. The unknown being this unfamiliar virus that was taking away our social interaction, jobs, and worst of all lives. As the pandemic progressed, depression cases especially in teenagers rose to unhealthy levels. Not only did we have anxiety about what was going on in our world, but most of us were incredibly concerned about our future.
During times like these, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. There are millions, if not billions, of people that feel the same way.
Being stuck in your head is a terrible feeling that I’m all too familiar with. And I’m sure I’m not the only one.
Depression and anxiety have become so common during the pandemic that websites like the CDC and WHO have started posting ways to cope.
Even though stress starts in your head, it can affect you physically and it can affect the people around you.
Stress can cause:
Feelings of fear, sadness, worry
Changing in appetite and interest
Indecisiveness
Insomnia
Headaches, body pains, skin rashes
Worsening chronic health problems
Mental health disorders
Increased use of tobacco or alcohol.
Do not fret! There are several HEALTHY ways to cope with stress and anxiety.
Method #1: PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY!
I cannot stress this enough. Most of our worry comes from social media and the internet. Yes, social media is a good way to stay in contact, but it’s also a good entrance for anxiety. Unplug for at least a couple of hours a day. Instead, read a nice book, take a bubble bath, cook, bake, talk to the people in your house.
Method #2: Connect with others
Call up a friend. Chat about good times. Call a family member or two. Enjoy a virtual dinner. It’ll take away the wall of loneliness. Share your anxiety with other people, and find that your feelings are commonly shared.
Method #3: Take care of yourself
Go on a long, long walk, meditate, take up an at-home workout program. Eat healthily! Put on a sheet mask! Paint your nails. Sleep!
And there you have it! - three categories and at least fifty activities that you can do to de-stress.
So stay safe, stay sane, and stay healthy!
With Science,
Sarah
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