How To Stop Being Afraid Of Coronavirus

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

7 ways to calm down and stop being afraid of coronavirus

The increase in the number of cases, closed borders, the collapse of the ruble - all this makes us feel anxiety and fear every day. The coronavirus panic is spreading faster than the disease itself. How to deal with fears and not succumb to anxiety.

Find yourself something to do

Today, the rhythm of life is so intense that, being closed at home in quarantine conditions, many do not know what to do. Try to make the most of this situation - now you can do everything that you did not have enough time for before.

Make a list of movies and TV shows that you have wanted to watch for a long time, start reading books. Finally, get into sports - there are many videos that can replace a full workout in the gym. We have long dreamed of learning to knit or sew - just for this there is an opportunity.

Try to take your day to the maximum, because if you mess around, sooner or later you will return to watching the news (not always truthful) and plunge into apathy and despondency. The last thing you need to panic is - scientists have long proven that the state of stress reduces the defenses of our body.

Understand that nothing depends on you

As the great Dalai Lama said, if the situation can be corrected, then there is no need to worry. If it's impossible to fix, worrying is pointless. Unfortunately, in this situation we are powerless and we cannot somehow influence it. So why torment yourself about this - isn't it better to take it for granted and learn to live in new conditions. Indeed, in order to return to our usual way of life as soon as possible, not so much is required of us - to observe the rules of hygiene, avoid visiting public places and observe the regime of self-isolation.

Help relatives

As you know, the most vulnerable population group for coronavirus infection is the elderly over 60 years old. Instead of wasting your time on panic attacks, use it well and help the older generation. Go to the store and pharmacy and buy for your relatives everything they need for a comfortable stay at home for at least 7-10 days.

If they need to go to the hospital, take them by car or pay for a taxi so that they do not use public transport. Help pay for utility bills or mobile communications via the Internet so that old people do not leave the house once again and do not stand in lines.

If you do not have elderly relatives or they live far away, for sure, there are elderly people in your neighborhood whom you can help during this difficult time.

Buy everything you need

Do not sweep all the contents from the shelves in stores in a panic. If you feel safer when you have the necessary supplies at home, then make them. However, you need to approach this process not from the standpoint of "everything and more", but rationally - plan what products you need to purchase so that they will last at least 2 weeks. At the same time, it is worth considering what you can cook from them so that it does not turn out that you will eat only buckwheat or pasta. It's the same with personal care products - only buy what you need for your family.

Remember that your goal is to survive the month of quarantine, not prepare for the zombie apocalypse.

Make home renovation

Nothing distracts from disturbing thoughts like renovations. Of course, now is not the time for global construction, but redecoration can be done. Re-glue the wallpaper in the room, move furniture, paint the walls or ceiling - all this, at least for a while, will give you the opportunity to switch and calm down. If you do not like the result, you can try other options - after all, something, and you have plenty of time.

Don't exaggerate the danger

Statistics confirm that mortality from coronavirus infection is lower than from other diseases. For example, about 11,000 people die from influenza in the Russian Federation every year, about 10 million people die from cancer in the world, and the mortality rate from HIV infection is about 30%, while from coronavirus infection - from 1% to 10% depending on the country.

But it is not necessary because of these data to be reckless about this disease. It should be understood that the media and television have contributed to the general panic. Coronavirus today is a relatively new virus with a high degree of spread and unstudied consequences for human health, but it is no more dangerous than, for example, influenza or tuberculosis.

Observe hygiene

You can minimize the risk of contracting coronavirus by practicing good hygiene.

Thoroughly, for at least 20 seconds, wash your hands with soap and water after visiting public places. If this is not possible, then treat your hands with an antiseptic solution.

Avoid visiting crowded places, and if you are already there, put on a protective mask and keep a distance of at least 1 meter from another person.

Ventilate your apartment regularly and do cleaning to maintain proper humidity levels.