Coronavirus has hit people from different walks of life in different ways. While the frontliners are risking their lives with a view to saving the patients’ lives, those who are sitting at the comfort of home are not living so happily as well. Many of them are suffering from various mental health problems owing to the fact that prolonged period of lockdown has affected them very adversely. Read on to find out how you can overcome this situation and protect yourself from mental health disasters.
Don’t fret over negative news items
There are so many news items related to coronavirus flooding the social networking sites and news websites. As the pandemic has hit the whole world, there will be a significant amount of news items, articles and columns about the possible impacts of coronavirus, the total number of affected persons and the number of deaths.
Don’t pay your attention to these news pieces rather divert your attention to somewhere else. Remember that excessive flow of negative news can affect you negatively and take a heavy toll on your mental health in the long run.
Watch your social media activities
People of this post-modern age spend a significant amount of time on social media sites. They not only spend time but also get influenced by whatever their friends or followers share on those sites.
In order to avoid any unexpected outcome and impact on your health you must watch your activities on social media sites. Don’t get influenced by all those sad stories of being infected and not getting proper treatment in these troubled times shared by your friends or followers. Rather concentrate on the positive stories and contents available on those sites.
Stay in touch with your friends
When you are staying indoors for a longer period of time, you may feel bored and stressful as well. That’s why it’s a better idea to stay in touch with your friends and well-wishers virtually.
Call them over the phone or make a video call to them from time to time with a view to sharing your thoughts and tensions. If you do so, you will feel better and observe some improvements in your mental stability.
Consult with your psychiatrist
If you feel overwhelmed and stressed despite doing all these, consult your doctor or a psychiatrist immediately. Talk to them and share your problems with them.
They will definitely prescribe you some activities and medicines (in worst cases). Follow those with dedication and you are sure to have some benefits.
Finally, keep doing light exercises at home. Do not let boredom and inertia take over you during the lockdown. If you engage yourself in light activities, it will invigorate your mental well-being.
(The writer is a graduate student who is very concerned about the mental health condition of people living in Bangladesh.)
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