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“Life is twenty percent of what you experience and eighty percent of how you respond to it. No amount of anxiety can change the future.”
COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of people in various ways and caused anxiety among healthcare professionals as well as common people.
Anxiety is a normal emotion that most people experience at least once in their lifetime. It is a common response to any stressful situation. We need to remember that we not only afraid of something happened or happening but also worry about something that might happen in the future. This particular feeling is called anxiety.
Mental anxiety can cause physical disturbances such as rapid breathing, heavy sweating, and rapid heartbeat. However, anxiety can also affect a person’s ability to function properly on a daily basis. Besides, it limits us from what we can do. It hinders us from living our lives the way we want to.
If you are worried about the mishaps happening across the globe, you are not alone in this struggle against COVID-19. The whole world is fighting to eradicate this deadly virus. So, don’t worry; you are not alone. We, as humans, should stand together to curb the spread and win the game!
The outbreak of COVID-19 may be stressful. Fear and anxiety about this disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. Let us concentrate on how we can overcome our anxiety and stay hale and healthy.
How to Take Care of Our Health During COVID-19 Lockdown
Here are a few tips for maintaining our mental and physical health during this global pandemic:
- Diet – Eat a balanced diet to maintain physical fitness and a good state of mind
- Exercise – Take a short walk every day, do yoga, and practice some mild exercises
- Sleep – Have enough sleep
- Be Mindful
- Enjoy – Enjoy every moment with your family and spend quality time with family members (which might not find a time when we resume to our normal activities)
- Engage – Do small activities at home to reduce boredom
- Avoid Media – Don’t watch the news or use social media that may intensify the pressure
- Stay Focused – Focus on your goals and live the moment rather than worrying about the future
Besides, maintaining hygienic practice is more important during this situation. It is all about cleanliness and hygiene:
- Wash your hands frequently
- Use alcohol-based sanitizer to rub your hand frequently if you are visiting public places
- Cover your nose and mouth while coughing (even if you are not infected)
- Do not have direct contact with infected people if you are in the medical sector
Moreover, watch out for any symptoms of COVID-19 like running nose, sore throat, cough, fever, and breathing difficulty; it can also be a common cold. Don’t panic, even if you have symptoms. It is curable even though there is no medication.
Stay home; stay safe; stay healthy!
– Written by
Student Doctor Haritha Kumarasamy
