Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress

Noor Nathasyeena Seth

nnathasyeenaseth@gmail.com

7 July 2021

The pandemic of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our lives. Many of us are confronted with difficulties that can be stressful, upsetting, and elicit powerful emotions in both adults and children. Public health measures like social separation are vital to stop COVID-19 from spreading, but they can make us feel alone and lonely, as well as cause tension and worry. Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will make you, your loved ones, and those around you more resilient.

The following are some of the effects of stress:

• Fear, rage, sadness, anxiety, numbness, or frustration.

• Appetite, energy, desires, and interests shifts.

• Difficulties focusing and making decisions.

• Sleeping difficulties or nightmares.

• Physical symptoms include headaches, body aches, stomach upset, and skin rashes.

• Chronic health problems deterioration.

• Deterioration of mental health conditions.

How to Deal with Stress in a Healthy Way

1. Take a break from those on social media, by watching, reading, or listening to them.

Although it is beneficial to be aware, hearing about the pandemic on a regular basis can be distressing. Consider restricting your news consumption to a few times each day and taking a break from your phone, television, and computer screens for a bit.

2. Take good care of yourself.

• Take a few deep breaths, stretch out your muscles, or meditate-external symbol.

• Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.

• Exercise on a regular basis.

• Make sure you get enough rest.

• Excessive use of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances should be avoided.

• Follow your healthcare provider's recommendations for routine preventative measures (such as immunisations and cancer screenings).

• When a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, get immunised.

3. Aiding Others in Coping

Taking care of yourself will allow you to better care for others. It's extremely crucial to stay in touch with friends and family during times of social isolation. Using phone conversations or video chats to help others cope with stress might make you and your loved ones feel less lonely and isolated.