subota, 15. kolovoza 2020.

Ask an Expert: How Do I Stop Thinking About the Virus All Day?

A few strategies that can help you to keep things in perspective and shift your focus to other things that are important to you
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Verywell Mind expert, Amy Morin, LCSW, answered:
Whether you're worried you might get sick or you're concerned about whether the economy is ever going to get back to normal, the pandemic might consume most of your waking thoughts.

But ruminating about things you can't control isn't good for your psychological well-being. It's important to get your mind away from the virus sometimes.

A few strategies that can help include monitoring your media intake. Limit how much news you're consuming and set limits on how often you're going to check social media. Once a day might be plenty. Additionally, talk to friends and family about non-virus related subjects. Finally, when you catch yourself thinking about the virus, change the channel in your brain. Get up and go do something to distract yourself. Getting your brain onto a different subject can help you feel better.

Here are some more strategies that can help you manage your coronavirus-related anxiety.

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