THE HIDDEN IMPACT OF COVID 19

Impact of Covid 19: An increase in Anxiety. Common reasons for anxiety include:

• Personal finances
• Economic stability
• Job security
• Concern for loved ones
• Uncertainty about the future
• Lack of ability to plan ahead
• Worries about contracting the virus
• Stigma around testing positive
• Concerns around isolation and quarantine
• Loneliness
• Fear of breaking the lockdown syndrome

How to reduce anxiety during the pandemic:

• Try to eat, drink and sleep properly.
• Do some physical activity at least 3 times a week.
• Maintain a good routine if you are working from home.
• Reduce the time you spend reading about Covid 19.
• Ignore fake news about Covid 19.
• Stay in touch with friends and family.
• If you cannot see them organise calls, Zoom sessions or video calls.
• Be kind to yourself and others.
• Focus on what you can control.
• You can wear a mask, wash your hands, keep your distance.
• Help others, it is good for your anxiety.
• Keep your perspective, this too will pass.
• Remember you are not alone, this has affected the world.

Most importantly if you are feeling the impact of Covid 19, get support & reach out to family or friends.

Contact your doctor or a psychologist for counselling.

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