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COVID stress and anxiety persists

COVID stress and anxiety persists

18 Sep 2021 by Ted Escobedo   2 min read

In what seemed to be a clearing in the woods of the COVID pandemic, we are now mired in unsettling statistics and causes for concern. For many people, coping with COVID can be emotionally exhausting. The CDC recommends the following:
• Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media. It’s good to be informed but hearing about the pandemic constantly can be upsetting. Consider limiting news to just a couple times a day and disconnecting from phone, tv, and computer screens for a while.
• 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 excessive alcohol, tobacco, and substance use
• Continue with routine preventive measures (such as vaccinations, cancer screenings, etc.) as recommended by your healthcare provider
• Get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine
• Make time to unwind — Try to do some other activities you enjoy
• Connect with others — Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling
• Connect with your community- or faith-based organizations — While social distancing measures are in place, try connecting online, through social media, or by phone or mail.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/cop...

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