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If you’ve found yourself worrying a little more than usual lately due to Covid, you’re not alone. When something big happens, like a pandemic, it disrupts your view of the world. It shatters the illusion of safety and forces you to deal with some grim realities, such as getting sick.
Wellness was essential before the outbreak. People were already stressed and having a difficult time. But it is even more critical now, given the added uncertainty and risk of disease.
“COVID worry” is real and is affecting many of us right now. So how do you fight it? How do you counteract the negative thoughts you’re having about your health, society, and the future of the world?
Remind Yourself That COVID Is (Hopefully) Temporary
No matter how bad the news might make the pandemic seem, it is important to remember that it is only temporary. All of the worst plagues in human history eventually came to an end, and hopefully, this one will too. Even if the disease comes back and continues to mutate, your way of life is mostly safe.
Protect Yourself When You Go Out
Many of us feel very exposed whenever we leave the house. Just going grocery shopping can be an ordeal when we imagine breathing in viral particles as we walk down the aisles. Sometimes we won’t even know whether we’re infected and if we might inadvertently pass COVID onto another person.
Wearing a face mask can help you feel better when you have to leave the house. State mandates will continue to fluctuate, but you can make the decision to wear a mask in all circumstances. The evidence has proven that wearing a mask is effective at preventing transmission and could protect you and your loved ones from infection.
Adopt A Healthy Lifestyle
COVID-19 can strike anyone, but data suggests that it is particularly deadly to people with metabolic problems, like obesity or diabetes.
One way you might be able to fight off an infection easier is to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Being a healthy weight and having a healthy cardiovascular system will make your body stronger against the disease.
COVID-19 has been a scary experience for all of us. But it is also an opportunity to practice wellness techniques. Only in a crisis do you find out whether your strategy is working or whether you need to up your defenses.
