As the coronavirus outbreak and its effects continue globally, we see people exhibiting some inevitable emotions, thoughts and behaviors, such as the ones listed below; We must point out that these are extremely normal.
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Feeling stressed or overwhelmed,
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Fear and anxiety about your own health and the health of your loved ones,
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Emotions such as helplessness, sadness, disappointment and anger,
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Shedding tears more frequently,
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Loss of interest in enjoyable activities,
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Increased heart rate, upset stomach, fatigue, or other bothersome physical symptoms,
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Restlessness,
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Difficulty concentrating,
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Changes in sleeping or eating patterns,
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Feeling disconnected from others,
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Increased use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs,
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Fatigue, weakness
While each of us is concerned about the safety of our loved ones and our own self-health, while the uncertainty about the process still continues, going through all these experiences is the last resort in the face of such a threat. It is very understandable. However, being in intense panic or fear while recognizing the seriousness of the problem we are facing will be tiring for us, especially in the long run.
When we are in an uncertain situation, we often think of "what if?" It is natural to have sentences. Lacking information and feeling anxious in the face of a threatening situation, our mind often fills the gaps with worst-case scenarios, which can cause us to feel overwhelmed, helpless or vulnerable.
One of the most effective ways to cope with stress is to focus on actions within our own control. As for what we can do about it:
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Get the facts about COVID-19 and understand the real risk to yourself and the people you care about,
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Protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19 Learn how to protect yourself. (Such as ensuring hygiene, self-isolation, social distancing.
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Realizing and expressing how you feel about this issue Give yourself time to reflect. Accept the emotions you feel. Share these emotions with your loved ones.
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You can manage your daily activities at home and Maintain your routine as much as possible. Having a healthy routine can have a positive impact on your thoughts and emotions.
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Healthy and eat a balanced diet, do the exercises you can do at home,
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Remember that physical distance does not mean social disconnection. Use technology to stay connected with your loved ones. There are many ways to use it.
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Limit your news consumption. Limit when you can check the news by turning to reliable news sources. create.
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Avoid thoughts that you will stay at home in quarantine forever.
If, despite all this, the concerns you experience become unbearable, you can request help from professionals online.
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