Crisis especially when on a global scale can be extremely stressful. You may not be experiencing direct impacts like others do, but the effects it has on your mental well-being are less obvious than you already think it may seem. Fear and anxiety about a new case or a new disease and what could change in a span of days can be overwhelming. This can cause strong agitated emotions in both adults and children. Public health actions such as social distancing can make others feel isolated and more melancholic, which in turn contributes to an already worsening detrimental state. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of covid 19. Coping with stress is highly important to make you, the people you love, and your community stronger.
Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can sometimes cause the following:
Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones, your financial situation or job, or loss of support services you rely on.
Changes in sleep or eating patterns.
Difficulty sleeping or concentrating.
Worsening of chronic health problems.
Worsening of mental health conditions.
Increased use of tobacco, and/or alcohol and other substances.
If you feel that you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, then you might be at risk of a detrimental mental health. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or talk to someone. How you respond to stress during the COVID-19 pandemic can depend on your background, your social support from family or friends, your financial situation, your health and emotional background, the community you live in, and many other factors. The changes that can happen because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways we try to contain the spread of the virus can affect anyone. Sometimes, one way to avoid the mental impacts of the crisis is to have a change of scenery and take a break from your usual routine or surroundings. Going on staycations is now a rising trend that has proven to be effective in terms of coping up with the stressors a pandemic can cause. Locally, you can check out a handful of health and wellness resorts which offer a range of nourishing activities that help you reconnect with yourself and nature. If you’re trying to find a staycation resort where you can be off the grid for a while, check out malagos.com, a davao tourist destination where safe and healing activities are offered for all ages.
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