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Mental Health During COVID: How to Stay Sane and Grounded

12/20/2020

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"Do not touch your face!" 
"Wash your hands if you do! Wash your hands if you don't!" 
"Don't forget to use hand sanitizer as often as possible!"

At this point, your nerves are frayed, and your hands have become so chapped from all the handwashing and sanitizing. 
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We understand; it has been a lot. 
These practices, however, are nothing compared to those who have fallen ill, passed away, or those 'recovered' but are carrying life-long effects. 
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The preventive practices and the outcomes are directly related because if we only stick to the "tiring" and "repetitive" methods, we can definitely prevent the latter thing from occurring. 

​Amidst this health scare and worries about what else is to happen, it is undoubtedly an excellent way to mitigate the risks… 
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​The kids are at home; many schools are yet to return to "normal;" many people are now working from home, or worse, laid off. We aren't meeting our friends and family in person. And for a time, the grocery shelves were wiped out, and we'd spend at least an hour in line in hopes of ticking our list complete. 

Life has changed- big and small- due to COVID-19. 

The only highlight of this pandemic is that everyone else is going through it, too.
The same tumultuous event is affecting us all, and we're all in it together.

At least, we should be. 
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And because there is nothing funny about being in a pandemic, it's essential to stay grounded.

​Yes, the process of being "ok" is complex, but it's essential to accept reality and not catastrophize about what hasn't happened yet. 

​We all cope differently with horrible situations, and we all struggle with our locus of control. 
Watch this video
COVID and PTSD
Tammy Flynn of the On-Air-Advocate and I had a discussion about PTSD and COVID. ​
Accept Our Reality ​
There are things you can do to wield control in this situation and focus on those to reduce the risk of being infected by the virus. It's crucial that you sleep well, eat well, and move often. These are the basics of life that can stand true through both the "normal" and pandemic times.

​Social distancing is also one preventive practice.

If you must get physically near with other people, then do so, but do it with utmost safety. You can wear a mask, practice proper handwashing, and sanitize as often as you can. 

A skosh of anxiety can be productive if it's causing you to take proper precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. During a difficult worldwide circumstance like this, if we didn't have a reasonable worry level, no one would take the appropriate measures to protect themselves and others. 
Be Aware of Unproductive Anxiety ​
Often, we allow ourselves to spin out of control by imagining what would happen if we catch it, our child in the situation, or even someone we see on the television. 

We understand that it's difficult to mask what we are feeling. The fact that it's happened to other people, it can happen to you or any of your loved ones, anytime also. We are not saying that it is vain to put yourself in this complex emotion; however, you can counter thoughts by focusing on your present. Remind yourself that you are safe at home as you cook dinner, snuggle with your partner, play with your kids, or complete your workday. 

You can think about it all day, but it won't change anything. It won't make you feel better. 

​What began as a tragic story on the news has become a substantial real threat to our world. In all likelihood, you know someone who has been touched by COVID-19, if not you personally. By staying grounded, you are not only contributing to lowering the severity of the virus attacking the world; you are also doing yourself a favor of protecting your mental health. 

Are you able to accept the reality of the pandemic
​while not becoming unproductively anxious? 

What steps you have taken to protect your emotional
and mental health during this challenging time?

​What are you going to do to make sure that you stay grounded? 

Hard questions to answer, right?
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