When this process started in our country, we were deeply affected as a society. We have entered a period of great uncertainty, where we are trying to defend and protect ourselves against something we cannot see. One of the most psychologically challenging stressors for a person is uncertainty. Therefore, the main psychological disorder caused by uncertainty is anxiety. Especially when it first appears, how does the disease progress, is there a cure, will everyone who is sick die, etc. Questions that we were very concerned about were dominant. In the following period, with the Stay at Home application, we have seen the impact of coronavirus on our psychology in many areas, such as unemployment and future anxiety, and the depressive mood caused by having to spend time at home all the time.
It is a fact known and even experienced by everyone that anxiety increases with the coronavirus. First of all, whatever anxiety, fear or anxiety we develop against the coronavirus is a normal situation. First of all, it is necessary to accept this. However, this anxiety is acceptable if it is within normal limits. When we say within normal limits, we mean; Contrary to popular belief, if anxiety is at a healthy level, it is necessary for a person to protect himself from dangers, create defense strategies against dangers and be cautious. However, when the level of anxiety exceeds the level of benefit, that is, when the person constantly thinks about the thing that causes anxiety, when there is insomnia, malaise, decrease or increase in appetite, intense stress, and when he becomes unable to do his usual daily tasks, this means that he has a disorder. When it first started, the rapidly occurring cases and deaths increased the anxiety level of people. These concerns are; It was triggered by situations such as the fear of contracting the disease and death, uncertainty, and hearsay, incorrect or incomplete information.
So, how can we cope with this anxiety? I can hear you asking. At this point, with the coronavirus concern, by following the 14 basic measures announced by the Ministry of Health, accepting that this concern is normal, obtaining relevant information and developments from reliable sources, that is, staying away from information pollution, continuing daily life and habits, whatever the activity or work is. By focusing fully on it, you can stay in touch with your loved ones even if you cannot be in contact with them. k, we can cope by mutually sharing our thoughts, concerns and fears with our relatives and feeling that we are not alone.
Another condition is obsessive-compulsive disorder. The most important thing that corona added to our lives was undoubtedly hygiene. Constantly trying not to touch anything, repeatedly wiping and cleaning the things taken, wondering if they were cleaned well, etc. It started to create obsession in us. At this point, we need to briefly talk about what obsession and compulsion are; Obsessions are thoughts and impulses that a person cannot stop, prevent or prevent. These thoughts and impulses cause the person unbearable distress and unrest. Compulsions come to the rescue to relieve this restlessness. Compulsions are repeated behaviors to relieve uncontrollable thoughts. There are types such as doubt obsession, cleaning obsession, sexual, religious obsessions, and counting obsessions. However, nowadays, the obsession with cleaning and contamination is more common due to the coronavirus.
With the Stay at Home process, prohibitions, and social isolation, the most psychological situation we encounter at this point is undoubtedly depressive mood and depression. Not being active, not being able to do what we used to do, being restricted, the helplessness and depression caused by not being social, and not being able to enjoy anything anymore put people in this depressive mood.
Of course, everyone experiences these situations in one way or another. At this point, everyone may be wondering if I have a psychological disorder. Of course, if you think you are having psychological difficulties, getting support from professionals will be very beneficial. But when you read it, you say, "Well, I have all of these, I have to go to a psychologist immediately." Before you worry, stop and look at yourself and check the level of these situations. If it challenges you so much, it affects your daily life, you cannot stop thinking about this situation, and you cannot concentrate on your work, it is important to get support from an expert. But in general terms, my answer to the question of how we can keep our psychology intact in this difficult and unusual period is as follows; By not fighting the coronavirus psychologically, but by accepting its existence and fulfilling its requirements, by eating well and regularly, We can keep our psychology stronger by adapting and planning your old routine to this process, by turning the crisis into an opportunity, by making time for things that you cannot do, read or learn, and by keeping in touch with your loved ones.
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