Our anxiety and fatigue are increasing day by day, the biggest reason for this is uncertainty. A question that never leaves our minds is 'when will it end?' So, what should be our attitude in this period, what should we do?
The usual life order has been disrupted and everyone needs to know the date when they will go to work again, the child will return to school, the date they will see their friends and their family. wants. Additionally, people's concerns about their own health and the health of their loved ones make this situation difficult. In this period, it is not right to act as if nothing is happening and to act as if there is no corona, at the same time, exaggerating too much and thinking and acting as if it is not possible to live healthily in the world can become a situation that wears us out psychologically. For this reason, it is very important that we first obtain information from the right sources and know what it is and what it is not. A lot of misinformation and exaggerated expressions are used, especially on social media. During this process, it is very important to focus on sources that provide accurate information. Improperly acquired information leads us to much more anxiety. Instead of creating disaster scenarios such as 'If I am infected, everyone will get corona, this virus will bring the end of the world', using this process by reviewing yourself, your wishes, will be a way to reduce our anxiety.
So how should it be conveyed to children?
With the closure of schools, children are exposed to news and media as much as adults. Therefore, conveying the information correctly to children, explaining it through games or telling stories and fairy tales will always be the most effective method. It may not always be clear whether children are anxious or not, and they may not talk about their concerns. If; frequently asks if something bad will happen to himself or his loved ones. If there is increased aggressive behavior, tantrums. If he/she has started to have sleep problems, has physical symptoms such as headache or stomach ache, or objects to separation from his or her parents (even though there were no such symptoms before), these symptoms may indicate that he or she is worried about the coronavirus. Scheduling your day and keeping the order intact can be a big factor in coping with your anxiety. Disruption of flow is a cause for concern. Trying to understand, listening, What is going on is not in a way that causes anxiety, but rather in a way that suits the children's imagination, for example; Explaining the virus with stories, fairy tales and games will be effective in reducing their anxiety. In addition, it is not right to give unnecessary and exaggerated assurances in order to calm his anxiety. This causes them to become more anxious. Projecting excessive anxiety onto the child and constantly talking about the virus will not be beneficial to anyone; Spending quality time with your child at home and playing games will be good for both you and your child. Increasing family activities; Coloring at home, playing games as a family, and not constantly looking at the news will relieve us all.
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