I get we have to follow the rules now. But I'm getting stressed thinking about how long we have to do this for. What if we are still forced to stay home in the summer!
I agree!! I don't want to stay inside during the summer...imagine we can't live life like we normally do. This is getting hard :(
Hi Pauly P and Plant Lover, thank you for sharing your valid concerns with us. It can be stressful to think about how the pandemic is disrupting normal life, and not knowing how long this situation will last. Even though we are encouraged to maintain social distance, there are still ways to enjoy the warm weather as summer approaches. Consider stepping out for some fresh air or going on a walk/run. Physical activity is also a great way to reduce stress and improve your mood!
For more support on coping with stress during the pandemic you can also check out the resource here: http://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/camh_covid19_infosheet-challenge_worries-pdf.pdf?la=en&hash=C353ECA675B347D3F37EBCA7F0E25E5FEDC2413F
For more support on coping with stress during the pandemic you can also check out the resource here: http://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/camh_covid19_infosheet-challenge_worries-pdf.pdf?la=en&hash=C353ECA675B347D3F37EBCA7F0E25E5FEDC2413F
Yes, I hear you. One thing I am doing is playing a trick with my mind. I am telling myself that we will be in lockdown until September at the earliest. Then when restrictions are slowly lifted before that, I will feel a sense of relief. But for now, my mental trick is: "4 more months", only to be elated when it's not. I can see however, that this might make the picture look even worse. But this mind trick is working for me--on most days.
I try to "trick my mind" but then the thought of being in lockdown until September causes me so much more anxiety! What do I do?
Hi ihave aquestion,
There is no “one size fits all” solution to how we cope with our current situation. There is no right or wrong way to feel about this situation, but there are thoughts that might make us feel worse or better. It might help to focus on what makes you feel better when possible. For example, is it more helpful to focus on just today? What do you normally do to feel better when your anxiety is high?
And give yourself credit for trying to get through this! It's not an easy time, and your effort deserves to be recognized.
If you haven't seen this yet, you can find some more information about coping with anxiety during COVID-19 here:
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
There is no “one size fits all” solution to how we cope with our current situation. There is no right or wrong way to feel about this situation, but there are thoughts that might make us feel worse or better. It might help to focus on what makes you feel better when possible. For example, is it more helpful to focus on just today? What do you normally do to feel better when your anxiety is high?
And give yourself credit for trying to get through this! It's not an easy time, and your effort deserves to be recognized.
If you haven't seen this yet, you can find some more information about coping with anxiety during COVID-19 here:
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
Until the health officials feel satisfied with the curve of the virus that it is safe to , my trust is in them only , I have mixed emotions about going back to work