How to Reduce Anxiety During a Quarantine
Several governments around the world have requested or ordered their citizens to quarantine （隔离） themselves: to stay at home to avoid contact with others so as to slow the spread of diseases like COVID-19. It first appeared in China in late December and quickly became a worldwide health emergency. . Here are some tips for you toreduce anxiety.
Use social media wisely.
For people thriving off social interaction, this practice can be troubling. But Rosmarin, a psychologist from Harvard Medical School, says a lack of physical proximity （接近） shouldn't mean a lack of socializing. He says phoning friends and staying in touch can allow us to maintain our connections, though he cautions that social media like Twitter doesn't provide the same benefits and creates distance. .
Playing online games or other virtual activities can also help you maintain feelings of remaining connected when avoiding in-person visits.
Don't let the news cycle determine your emotions.
The coronavirus situation is dynamic and seems to change by the hour, resulting in a number of people feeling irresistible to stay on top of updates by constant checking their phones. While that can be stressful at any time, it can affect your ability to relax if you surf news outlets just before going to sleep. . Sleep is critical to a healthy immune system, and giving yourself an opportunity to relax is important.
Keep your usual routine.
Routines will go a long way toward helping you avoid feelings of disorganization. Do laundry on Sundays? Keep doing it on Sunday. Not going to work? Get dressed anyway. "Anxiety is just the beginning." Rosmarin says. "Within a week or two, people are probably going to start feeling depressed, especially when we are distancing from one another. That's really where the benefits of scheduling come in.".
. If you are experiencing helplessness from the effects of quarantine, contact a health care provider, a community organization or an emergency hotline number.
| A. It's very unlikely that an update will be so urgent or pressing that it would lose relevance by morning. B. If you stick to your normal sleep patterns and other practices, you will overcome your helplessness. C. Keep a check on your own feelings. D. Quarantines, however, can cause health problems and puts people at greater risk of anxiety and depression as a result of the isolation. E. It is a good choice to call people you know personally, one-on-one. F. You should continue with normal routines as much as possible, which will help you stay healthy. G. Doing as usual will also help you adjust when the world returns--as it unavoidably will-- to normalcy. |
