Coping with COVID- Safeguarding your Mental Health
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As the COVID numbers rise unprecedented in the second wave of the pandemic, there is a definite impact of our mental health and psychological well-being as well. The future has become uncertain with respect to health, finances, and freedom. Stress levels are on the rise, as are other issues such as anxiety, substance use, health anxiety, mental fatigue, and burnout. Securing both physical & mental health is key during these times. The basic "survival anxiety" and worry about contacting the infection is universal. The worry also often extends to our near and dear ones, along with the helplessness fueled by the uncertainty of the disease itself. Identify and observe your thoughts & feelings: You may feel angry, tired, restless. The worry may also manifest as sleep changes, difficulty in concentration, appetite disturbances, and social withdrawal. Pause, reflect, connect: You may feel the above feelings are sweeping you away and may get you more worked up &