The pandemic has changed our way of life. Working from home, quarantining, children taking classes online, and less seeing family, friends and colleagues, many changes require us to adapt.
Adapting to a new way of life, overcoming fears of the virus, enduring worries about relatives and friends… This is for all of us, seniors and teens, married and single, parents and children, Or someone who is experiencing mental distress, it is a challenge.
Key messages in this article:
Some tips that I hope will help you:
Get information from reliable sources
Lifestyle
Reduce news feeds
Although there are fewer opportunities to meet, socializing with relatives and friends is still very important
Drink less, it’s better not to drink
Pay attention to the amount of time you spend looking at your computer and mobile phone, and pay attention to the amount of time you play games
If you use social media, please spread positive energy and hope, correct misinformation
If possible, help others
Support medical staff
Actually, we can not only take care of our own mental health, but also help those around us who need support and care!
Here are some specific suggestions, I hope they can help you:
From Reliable sources for information
Look for advice from government and authoritative health agencies. Follow credible news sources, such as national and local TV and radio, for the latest updates.
Regular life
Keep your usual routine as much as possible, or create a new set of healthy routines. For example:
Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day
Maintain personal hygiene
Eat on time, eat healthy
Exercise regularly
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Reasonable allocation of work and rest time
Make time for things you enjoy
Reduce newsfeeds
Minimize contact can cause anxiety or bad news. Check for the latest news only at specific times, once a day.
Although there are fewer opportunities to meet, socializing with family and friends is still important
If you are isolating or going out less, remember to keep in touch with family and friends online.
Little drinking, preferably no drinking
Limit drinking, it is best not to drink. If you haven’t had alcohol before, don’t start. Avoid using alcohol to deal with fear, anxiety, boredom, loneliness.
There is no evidence that drinking alcohol prevents viruses or other infections. Conversely, harmful use of alcohol was associated with an increased risk of infection and poor treatment outcomes. Under the influence of alcohol, personal protective measures may also be neglected, such as an inability to maintain hand hygiene.
Watch your computer and phone time
Be aware of how much time you spend looking at your phone or computer each day. If you have to use your computer or phone all the time, set yourself a schedule for how often to take breaks.
Pay attention to the length of time you play games
Although you can relax by playing games, when you stay at home for a long time, the time you play games may be lengthened unknowingly. You should pay attention to maintaining a balance with your real life. .
If you use social media, please spread positive energy and hope, correct false information
If you use social media, please share positive energy and hope. When you see wrong or false information, please correct it.
If possible, help others
If you can, please help those in need, For example: help a neighbor who is inconvenient to buy food.
Supporting the medical staff
If you have the opportunity, I would like to express my gratitude to the medical staff and all the anti-epidemic personnel. Expressing in person or publishing on the Internet is all support.
Source: China CDC News
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