How to Handle Coronavirus Anxiety:
By Luana Marques, Ph.D and Dr. Jay Michaelson. 

Actions That Can Reduce Excessive Anxiety:

·      Exercising at home.

·      Going out for a walk or a jog.

·      Calling someone you trust.

·      Grabbing two ice-cubes and holding them. 

Build Mindful Healthy Habits:

·  Turn habits such as washing your hands for 20 seconds into a time for yourself, by repeating loving kindness phrases such as “May I be happy. May I be healthy. May I be free from pain and suffering”.

   You can also bring to mind those who are in a vulnerable population, and remind yourself that you are taking this action for the benefit of those people.

·  Do not stay in bed if you have trouble sleeping.

·  Decrease your caffeine intake. 

Be in Touch With Your Inner Wisdom:

·  Do not judge yourself for feeling anxious.

·  Do not fall into denial, but be aware of what is going on around you, focus on being present and what you can do to help.

·  Practice mindful breathing. 

 
1-Affirm the identity that is being challenged in the moment of uncertainty.

( “One of the reasons this is so difficult for you is because you care so much..”)

2-Take time to acknowledge what is difficult about the situation. Give people permission to articulate and acknowledge their pain.

3-Shift their focus from control to choice.

Ask them: 

·      What can you choose in this situation? (Instead of asking what can you control)

·      What do you want to bring to this situation?

.      Who do you want to be in this situation?    

by Aarti Gupta, PsyD 

1.     Change your mindset about mandated quarantine policy as being trapped to an opportunity for you to refocus on yourself and your home.

2.     Stick to your normal routine from the pre-quarantine days.

3.     Spend a limited amount of time each day to listen to and have access to the news about Coronavirus.

4.     Keep your home tidy and organized.

5.     Have a new quarantine ritual, such as keeping a daily journal of your thoughts and feelings.

6.     Use telehealth to reach out and check in with a mental health counselor about your experience.

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