During the Pandemic Anxiety and Depression Rise Over 40%

The Covid pandemic hit the world in surprising ways, and we are still experiencing the aftermath to this day. Depression and anxiety are said to have increased by over 40 percent due to the pressure and uncertainty of 2020. This raises the concern of what to do and how to cope with these feelings of uncertainty, depression, isolation, and anxiety. As well as how to help others cope with them. Even if you are no longer in lockdown you, and those around can still be hit with the pandemic aftermath since all our lives have changed.

How to Tell If Someone Is Stressed

Stress and anxiety are linked together. Stress is your body’s reaction to something unpleasant and anxiety is the reaction to stress. When you feel stress and anxiety you can develop feelings of sadness, frustration, fear, worry, and anger. We have all felt these emotions last year.

Stress can also cause a change in appetite, decrease energy, and passion for interests. Lack of focus and decision-making. Plus, irregular sleep patterns, or nightmares.

Stress and anxiety can also lead to an over consumption of substances such as tobacco and alcohol. It can make chronic and mental health conditions get worst. And there are also physical side effects such as skin rashes, body pains, headaches, and stomach problems. Extreme stress and anxiety can cause depression. If you are feeling as such then you should all get help for depression, or if you think someone else is then kindly suggest it to them.

How You and Others Can Cope

Coping with stress and anxiety is about looking after yourself. This can be done by letting yourself relax. To achieve this, it is suggested that you limit the amount of news time you have. While it is good to be informed, it is also wise to take a break from the news and this includes news on the internet such as social media. Another thing that you can do is stretch, take deep breaths, or even meditate.

It is also important to look after your physical health by eating balanced meals and exercising. Plus, try to get more sleep, and avoid substances. And it is also very important to keep to your routine check-ups if you have any. The virus is not stopping life, just playing with it.

A very good suggestion is to do something that you like to do. This can give you an escape from yourself as well as the world around you. Another suggestion (although some will disagree) is to think about getting vaccinated if that is something you are willing to do.

It is also good to check-in and talk to others. This latter part is helpful for you, and them. This is how you can help your loved ones cope. Decrease the distance by making phone calls, sending emails, chatting online, and face-timing, etc. This can help to make both sides feel less isolated, and give them a chance to talk either about rubbish or their problems.

If you do need help, you should reach out to someone such as a professional or a friend.