The stressful mix of life-threatening health risks today due to the spread of the Covid-19 virus, along with widespread unemployment, home schooling, and uncertainty about the future are enough to make safer individuals feel close to collapse.

The situation is worse for those who already have mental health, behavioral or addiction treatment problems, who are at high risk of a crisis.

The new normal

Writer Kimberly Hollande says on Healthline that much of what we do today is unknown and uncertain, and it has been shown that this could create a great deal of anxiety, fear and even depression.

But many may not realize the fact that they face a problem because it is easy to classify feelings of anxiety, depression, etc. as a "new normal", especially since they seem widespread, but just because they are common does not mean that you are okay.

"Everyone is concerned, so it may be difficult to identify clinically important anxiety that may require help," Dr. Ramani Dorfasula, a clinical psychologist, said on the Healthline website. It is up to individuals and professionals to search for signs that can help them know what is normal and what is not.

According to the American Center for Disease Control (CDC), humans react differently to stressful situations, but people who may respond strongly to stress from a crisis are: the elderly, those with chronic disease, and who are more likely to develop serious diseases as a result of the benefit 19, children and adolescents.

And so are people who are on the front lines of fighting the virus, like doctors and other health care providers. And people with prior mental health problems.

The elderly most vulnerable to the crisis (German)

Warning signs

Ph.D., Marlon Rollins, and CEO of Laguna Therapeutic Hospital, California, posted on Leaders' website; Some warning signs that you should be aware of and threaten your mental health, and how to deal with it:

1. Feeling sad

In addition to the loss of life due to the Corona virus, many are saddened by the loss of the things they are used to, such as jobs, going to school, exercising and social activities that were wiped out overnight in our lives.

It is normal to feel a sense of loss, but we may not realize entering into the stage of sadness, and we may ignore it on the pretext that if we do not face a major problem such as the loss of a close person due to the epidemic, we are not entitled to feel sad.

In this case, it is best to acknowledge feelings of sadness and give yourself an opportunity to feel lost or even angry. Deal with these feelings by writing in a diary or calling a friend to talk about how you feel. You are not alone, and this in itself can help reduce the burden.

2. Changing the sleep routine

Anxiety is straining our minds; This makes sleeping difficult, you may become unemployed, do not exercise regularly, and miss other activities that make you feel tired naturally by the end of the day. Lack of sleep makes us less active, more stressed.

Try returning to your normal sleep routine by keeping yourself busy during the day, and when it's time to sleep, take a hot bath, separate yourself from disturbing news, and don't get your work done out of bed, make your bedroom only to sleep.

3. Emotionally isolated

Sometimes physical presence in one place is the way to exchange emotion with others we know and love, and remote communication may be stressful and a weight for some.

For introverts, isolation from people makes it easier to retreat from those around them. As for the socialists, they lose the positive energy they derive from being with others.

To fix this, a fracture of the ring may be all it takes. One phone call to a friend might be enough to get you out of it. The conversation will help you realize that you are not alone. You also never know the other person’s need to listen to you.

4. Attention to appearance

When there is nowhere to go along with feeling frustrated or helpless by the current events, it may seem that there is no point in taking care of yourself, wearing elegant clothes and doing your usual routine.

But doing those things is essential to keep our spirits high, and to encourage yourself to do so, schedule a video call with friends to make you prepare, and come back to life.

You should take a break from watching or reading the news to maintain mental health (communication sites)

5. Feeling indifferent

You may experience drowsiness, drowsiness, an unwillingness to do something, and a loss of time. You must realize that you are not the only one to feel this, but you should not give in. Given the psychological problems it might lead to, try to motivate yourself by making joint plans with friends, and encouraging each other.

Methods of dealing with stress

To deal with severe anxiety and stress during the current time, the American Center for Disease Control recommends the following:

  • Take a break from watching, reading or listening to news, including social media.
  • Take care of your body, take deep breaths, stretch or meditate.
  • Try eating healthy, balanced meals.
  • Exercise regularly and get more sleep.
  • Make time to relax.
  • Try some other activities that you enjoy or communicate with others.
  • Talk to people you trust about your concerns and how you feel.