5 ways to support your mental health during COVID-19

 

You are not alone in feeling stressed and overwhelmed as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Worry, fear, and anxiety are common emotions during a crisis, as toilet paper suppliers can attest. Everyone responds differently to stressful situations, and caring for your mental health will allow you to think more clearly. Here are five things you can do to help your mental health during COVID-19.

Resist the urge to make rash decisions.

In general, crises increase impulsiveness. When our emotions are high, we have a distorted sense of urgency. People have a difficult time simply sitting with their emotions. Instead, they are driven to "do" something. However, a misplaced sense of urgency combined with an abundance of time to think can be a dangerous combination. Remember that less is more in a crisis. Tolerating your distress without taking drastic action may be the best course of action to take. At the very least, give decisions (like "Should I really invest in a hand sanitizer company?") some thought before acting on them.

Keep an eye on how much news you consume.

Our impulsivity is proportional to how much news we consume. We need to know what's going on, but there's a limit to how much we can learn. Set a time limit for how much news you consume, particularly if you feel it is consuming you. Turn it off and focus on loved ones who may require your support and connection, especially if small children rely on you for comfort and guidance.

Concentrate on what you have control over.

Bring your attention back to what you can control and be willing to let go of the rest. This method is also known as mindfulness.
But that's difficult in this situation. While I appreciate the adage "stay in the present," my brain does not operate in this manner. It's a special place I like to call "what-if" land because it's always jumping to the future. When this happens, I notice what my mind is doing without judgment and gently bring it back to the COVID-19 serenity prayer: "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change (my 401k); courage to change the things I can (handwashing, social distancing, not going to work when I'm sick, coughing into a tissue); and wisdom to know the difference."

Use this time to connect with others more deeply.

Never throw away a crisis. If you're going to be in a crisis, make the most of it for yourself or those you care about. Thank someone for their efforts. Reach out to others digitally. Speak with caution. Let us make this a time of extra caution and understanding. Panic is more contagious than any virus, and feelings of isolation and hostility serve as a conduit for panic to spread.

Use this time to connect with yourself more deeply.

Take care of yourself. Take a stroll. Consider things that give you hope. Reflect on yourself and others with compassion. Rediscover the things that give you hope and gratitude. Before an opportunity can be used, a person must first decide that he or she has one. This could be an exciting time. If this moment passes with hand-wringing but without being used for good, it will be pain without meaning, which will be even more distressing.

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