The current state of things with the fast spread of COVID-19 puts everyone in a place of heightened anxiety and fear. I’ve seen 3 negative reactions to this pandemic: Fear of getting sick or spreading it to someone in your life who is vulnerable Financial fear Depressed or low mood from the social isolation In this video I discuss 5 things you can do to help manage the anxiety, fear and loneliness 1. Focus on what you CAN control 2. Find creative ways to virtually connect with people 3. Keep a structured day, even if you are not working 4. Limit you time watching the news 5. Spend more time outside getting fresh air Want to know more about mental health and self-improvement? On this channel I discuss topics such as bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), relationships and personal development/self-improvement. I upload weekly. If you don’t want to miss a video, click here to subscribe. https://goo.gl/DFfT33 Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these videos can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor.
By: Dr. Tracey Marks
Title: 5 Ways to Manage Coronavirus Anxiety - COVID-19
Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtZaMdOy4K8
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