How Can We Get Rid of the Psychological Effects of Coronavirus?
Tips for Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety!
2020... Some entered with what hopes, some had plans. Everyone had different dreams, but
we had to unite in one reality. The pandemic that has surrounded the world is coronavirus!
Aside from the turmoil that the pandemic has brought to our daily lives, the uncertainty we are currently experiencing is increasing our concerns day by day. And also; Situations such as problems that may occur at work, loss of income, social isolation, not being able to find enough food, hygiene and health materials due to empty shelves cause our level of anxiety to increase even more.
So what? can we do?
Try to stick to your daily routine
Whenever possible, try to wake up and go to bed at the same time and do the parts of your daily activities that you can
do. Most employees switched to working from home and students also switched to online classes. People who switch to this system; They can get up at their usual time, get their work done, and maintain the comfort of working at home. You can take advantage of
working and staying at home by preparing yourself your favorite
meal and drink, sitting where you are most comfortable. Couldn't do your sports? Use the benefits of technology.
You can open various videos of the sport you are interested in and create a space where you can freely do your own sport.
If you want to do sports by socializing like in the gym, you can choose online
group lessons. You can take short walks
in uncrowded places close to your home and get fresh air. Physical inactivity intensifies stress-related reactions. Therefore, be active, do not postpone it by saying "I'll do it later, I'm home anyway." /> Take care of your spouse and children. See this as an opportunity
to strengthen your relationship with them. Being physically isolated does not mean being socially isolated. Again
talk to your loved ones and those you haven't seen for a long time
using the benefits of technology. Spend this period with them Plan what you will do after drinking. Make a list of movies, TV series you can't watch and books you can't read. Try making a dish you've never made
before. Make new arrangements in your home. Enroll in an online course that will be useful to you or that interests you. Although it may sound simple, taking these actions will allow you to take a break from your worries
, relax and improve your quality of life.
Focus on what you can control
Rather than worrying about what you cannot control, look at the situations you can control.
Thinking about situations such as how much this virus has spread or where it can be transmitted to you will cause your anxiety to increase. Rather than thinking about these things, take control and
see what you can do. You can start with personal care and health practices. Eat a healthy
diet, pay attention to your sleep patterns, wash your hands well, keep your body active and exercise. Research how you can strengthen your immunity. On the other hand, if you need to go out
, take precautions, use disinfectant, pay attention to social distance, change your clothes, ventilate your home. When you think about it, realize how much you can control
the situation, feel the power in your hands. Don't limit your control to your
behavior, focus on your thinking power.
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