The fear of being out of control and not being able to tolerate uncertainty is known as the main feature of anxiety disorder. Therefore, individuals who previously had such a disorder may now have to cope with much greater difficulties. Anxiety, which we accept as a human and functional emotion, has now begun to reach a level of severity above normal standards at the social level. A few methods I would suggest to mentally manage anxiety in this process;
*1."I know, but..."*
We should not ignore the realistic sentences we say before saying but, such as "I know this virus will end one day, but what if it harms me and my loved ones?" There were always hundreds of diseases and uncontrollable disasters that could harm us and our loved ones before this virus emerged and after the virus is over, and there will be from now on. I wonder if our chances of dying in a traffic accident are lower than our chances of dying from the epidemic? But have we been living with this anxiety every day until now? Give realistic answers to your mind that produces excessive and exaggerated sounds. A question mark will not disappear unless it receives an answer.
*2.Have you ever had a situation that you thought you could not handle or would never end?*
This epidemic is, of course, equal to humanity. A pandemic unprecedented in history. But haven't we ever had our own emotional and mental epidemics in our own individual history, in our subjective history? "What will I do now?" that we think we cannot handle in the moments we live in What if the problems were somehow overcome? You have had many problems that you have solved, many of which you cannot remember even when thinking about this question today. Yes, you were very afraid then, you were worried, you were sad, you thought it would never end, but you overcame it; as you can overcome this problem too. Come on, think and write; What have you caused a disaster so far that did not result in a disaster but was resolved?
*3. Inspire your mind.*
Your mind controls your body. The mind gives orders and commands, the body implements them. Suggestion is very important. If you tell yourself "I'm very good today" ten times a day, the brain will release good endorphins. By producing positive sentences, you force the mind to think positively. Tell yourself that you are fine every day or from time to time. Write down that it is normal to feel bad, that this problem will end, that your loved ones are fine, the positive things that spending time at home has brought to you, and your strengths.
*4. Don't avoid*
Don't avoid doing activities that will help you feel good by saying "because I'm not happy, because I don't feel good...". Even if you don't laugh a lot, watch a funny movie. Exercise even if you're not fit. Even if you don't have much fun, listen to enjoyable songs. You don't have to draw like a painter, just paint colorfully. Remember, feeling good is only in your hands! And one day you will feel good again; No emotion lasts forever, neither does anxiety. Let's take action to make that day come faster!
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