What COVID-19 Is Doing to Our Mental Health AskADoctor HealthcareMagic DailyHealthTips
, a clinical psychologist in Santa Rosa, California, and author of “Joy from Fear.”
“When fear becomes chronic, the ‘fight or flight’ stress response remains chronic. This can create anxiety, ongoing stress, depression, suicidality,” Manly says. “The individual may feel irritable, exhausted, anxious, hyper-vigilant, angry, and emotionally dysregulated.” She continues, “Social isolation is something that can be a marker of mental health issues, but we need to dig deeper and determine whether it is a by-product of distancing, or an avoidance of other people through platforms that are available.”
Even smartphone apps for therapy allow you to connect with a mental health expert. While not free, many of these services offer lower-cost alternatives to traditional psychotherapy.No one has experienced this. No one should expect to get it “right.” As Legg reminds, this is like nothing else we’ve ever experienced.
“Don’t be too aspirational or perfectionistic in the schedule. Keep it simple, but have one — a wake-up time, a routine upon waking, a goal for the morning, a goal for the afternoon, some form of activity, and pleasurable activities. This can be difficult for someone who is experiencing apathy, but even just having a wake-up time can be a start.”You can’t make physical contact, but you can make contact with others nonetheless. Try FaceTime or Zoom with your family, Ramani suggests.
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