A coping mechanism of avoidance can prevent people from having potentially rewarding experiences that create happy thoughts and positive feelings and emotions. Anxiety frequently leads to insomnia. This can cause irritability and fatigue resulting in errors of judgment and increased risk of accidents. During this covid isolation, does anyone here experiencing this?
Hi Avaniterg,
It certainly affected me.
Here are some resources that I found helpful:
Beyond Blue - Covid support
Emma Gee's blog diary.
Hi Avaniterg,
Thanks for posting on EnableMe.
We certainly know that the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak, physical distancing and isolation can make us feel anxious, stressed and worried and there are studies that link anxiety to fatigue. Being tired, emotional or stressed can also make it harder to think clearly.
While everyone feels anxious from time to time, for some people these anxious feelings are overwhelming and not easily controlled. Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed, it’s a serious condition that makes it hard to cope with daily life. It’s important to speak with your doctor or health professional. Treatment such as psychological interventions or behavioural management strategies can help.
The Australian Government has also made available 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions each calendar year. These extra sessions are for people experiencing severe or enduring mental health impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the measures needed to contain it.
Finally, don’t underestimate lifestyle factors. Having a healthy lifestyle can help you feel good in body and mind. Eat well and limit alcohol. Exercising regularly is especially helpful. Make time to do the things you love, and spend time with people who you love and who make you feel good. Find a trusted family member or friend to talk to about your feelings.
StrokeLine’s health professionals provide information, advice, support and referral. StrokeLine’s practical and confidential advice will help you manage your health better and live well. Call 1800 787 653. Email strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au.
I hope you find this helpful.
Warm regards,
Chloe
That was very kind of you Diana & Strokeline! I really appreciate your response and I wish you keep healthy and safe.
No worries Avaniterg.
I hope that you have a safe and merry Christmas and NY.
Diana
I owe you a lot, Diana. Recently I also read some books or some random articles on the internet that I found interesting, https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/coronavirus-anxiety.htm.Aside from your thoughtful and comforting words, this one also helps me enlightened what I feel deep inside.
~ Wishing you all the joys and wonders of Christmas Diana.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! Spending Christmas with family is the best thing ever!
The best present one can hope for this year is to spend time together with family. ~ May the melody and spirit of the holidays fill your home with love and peace. I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021.
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