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Taking Care of Your Emotional Health During COVID-19. By Our Student Pharmacist, Alison Samsel.

It is very normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, and grief during a global outbreak. Everyone has different reactions to stress and even your own feelings can change throughout this time.

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Ways to cope with stress:

  • Take care of your body.
  • Connect with others.
    • Maintain relationships with friends and family. Virtually have get togethers or game nights with Skype or Google hangouts.
    • Let your loved ones know how you are feeling.
    • Email or send cards if phone or video chats are not available.
  • Take breaks.
    • Make time to unwind.
    • Try meditation. Use apps like Calm and Headspace which offer free meditations.
    • Try to do activities you usually enjoy and explore new hobbies.
  • Stay informed.
    • Watch, listen to, or read the news for updates from officials.
    • Be aware that there may be rumors during a crisis, especially on social media.
    • Get information from a trusted source: coronavirus.ohio.gov
  • Avoid too much exposure to news.
  • Continue seeking treatment for ongoing health needs and continue treatment regimens.
  • Seek help when needed.
    • If distress impacts activities of your daily life for several days or weeks, talk to a clergy member, counselor, or doctor.
    • Madison County – Mental Health & Alcohol/Drug Services:
      740-852-6256
    • Franklin County Youth (17 years old and under) Psychiatric Crisis Line: 614-722-1800
    • Franklin County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crisis Hotline: 614-276-2273
    • Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services Hotline: 1-877-275-6364
    • Ohio Crisis Text Line – Text keyword “4HOPE” to 741 741
    • Contact the National Disaster Distress helpline at 1-800-985-5990

Common signs of distress to look out for:

  • Feelings of numbness, disbelief, anxiety, or fear.
  • Changes in appetite, energy, and activity levels.
  • Difficulty concentrating.
  • Difficulty sleeping or nightmares and upsetting thoughts and images.
  • Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, and skin rashes.
  • Worsening of chronic health problems.
  • Anger or short-temper.
  • Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.

For Parents:

Children and teens react, in part, to what they see from the adults around them. When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 virus calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Parents can be more reassuring to others around them, especially children, if they are better prepared.

What Health Providers Can Do:

  • Help connect people with family and loved ones to help lower distress and feelings of social isolation.
  • Let older adults and people with disabilities know it is common for people to feel distressed during a crisis. Remind them that asking for and accepting help is a sign of strength.
  • Have a procedure and referrals ready.

Remember: “Every day begins with an act of courage and hope: getting out of bed.” Mason Cooley

References:

https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp

https://mha.ohio.gov/Health-Professionals/About-Mental-Health-and-Addiction-Treatment/Emergency-Preparedness/Coronavirus

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/director/messages/2020/coping-with-coronavirus-managing-stress-fear-and-anxiety.shtml

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