Women are the backbone of a family and of the society at large. In the COVID 19 pandemic, we all have seen a rise in mental health burden-and Women, being more sensitive are more mentally and emotionally vulnerable.It is mainly because of
- Continued health concerns
- Breakdown of support systems due to long-term isolation
- Economic fallout
- Rise in abuse – twofold rise in gender-based violence
How to manage stress and its consequences?
- Identify signs of stress and get in touch with your doctor if you notice
- Too much Fear and worry about your & family’s health
- Changes in your sleep or eating patterns
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- Worsening of chronic health problems
- Worsening of mental health conditions
- Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
- Take care of yourself -you could do this by coping with the stress
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
- Take care of your body.
- Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate
- Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
- Exercise regularly,
- Get plenty of sleep
- Avoid alcohol and drugs
- Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy, like a hobby, a good book, a fun board game, a new recipe, a new craft to learn.
- Connect with others. Emotions are contagious, so be wise about who you turn to for support.
- Be kind to yourself-don’t have very high expectations from yourself, take it easy.
- Maintain a routine as best you can. Try to stick to your regular sleep, school, meal, or work schedule.
- Get out in nature-sunshine and fresh air will do you good.
- Avoid self-medicating.
- Focus on the things you can control
- Washing your hands frequently (for at least 20 seconds) with soap and water or a hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol.
- Avoiding touching your face
- Staying home as much as possible, even if you don’t feel sick.
- avoiding crowds and gatherings of 10 or more people.
- avoiding all non-essential shopping and travel.
- keeping 6 feet of distance between yourself and others when out.
- getting plenty of sleep, which helps support your immune system.
- Help others (it’ll make you feel better and help you in return)
- Follow guidelines for preventing the spread of the virus
- Reach out to others in need- isolated,the elderly or disabled
- Donate to food banks-older adults, low-income families, and others in need by donating food or cash.
- Be a calming influence.
- Be kind to others.
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