Anxiety in Quarantine

Hi Everyone!

Today I want to talk about a topic a little different from my usual posts and this time I want to tell you a little about the anxiety we are feeling in these days of quarantine. For me, anxiety is something so common that it seems strange to me that someone does not know what it is about. But, the American Psychology Association defines anxiety as:

Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.

People with anxiety disorders usually have recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns. They may avoid certain situations out of worry. They may also have physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, dizziness or a rapid heartbeat.

 Living with anxiety is something that I think all human beings have to deal with at some point. But it is different from feeling anxious at some point than feeling anxious every day. Unfortunately, confinement and quarantine are something that has been changing the behavior of many people and many people are beginning to feel in a state of perennial anxiety.

I want to share small tips to know how to handle the anxiety during this quarantine:

- Identify your feelings and emotions: I consider it is good and necessary to identify our feelings. If we feel sad, acknowledge that we are sad or if we feel fear (which is very common in these times), recognize that you feel the way you do. We don't always understand when we have anxiety about why we feel fear, but the fear is there. It is important that you learn to recognize your feelings and most importantly to accept them and not to invalidate them.

- Create a daily routine: Or if you feel that you cannot create a whole routine, try to create certain elements in your day-to-day that are maintained in the long term. Creating routines like making your bed, watering the plants, or playing with your pet at certain times will help you keep a rhythm and that will decrease anxiety levels.

- Stop to SNS: Social networks are the best to maintain contact in these harsh days but sometimes we saturate ourselves with negative information. The bad news here bad news there and constantly reading about the number of defunctions and thinking in all the possibilities to sick. And that is not good so sincerely If you start to notice that you are reading a lot of bad news, decide to stop the social networks for a while.

- Support in your Loved Ones: The best way in these hard times is the support, the support with your family, friends, pet, or partner. I know that we are living in a pandemic state but don´t forget to celebrate the small accomplishments of your loved ones. And the best important don´t stop celebrating life. The anniversaries, the birthdays, and all the small accomplishments are celebrated in the best and creative way at home.

- Find Pleasure in the Small Things: Try a good warm coffee, start a new interesting book, and If you started a book that is boring change to another book. Listen to new music or you can find pleasure listening to the old ones but start to notice the lyrics. Life is composed of small things. Try to find new mechanisms to cope with this situation. Find and enjoy good ASMR. You may be able to find some relief using things like CBD oil but please be careful, and please talk to a medical professional before starting any new treatment, whether prescribed or otherwise. 

I am not a Psychologist I am a Physician and I have to deal with a lot of anxiety lately. And sincerely I find that these tips that I am using currently in my life are helped me a lot. I hope these tips can help you to improve your anxiety during this quarantine. My best wishes and blessings for you darling. Thank you for your support and love (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) ♡

Bye Bye!!