{"id":156921,"date":"2022-02-26T14:17:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-26T11:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/coronavirus-how-to-protect-your-mental-health"},"modified":"2022-02-25T12:58:42","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T09:58:42","slug":"coronavirus-how-to-protect-your-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/en\/coronavirus-how-to-protect-your-mental-health","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus: How to Protect Your Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"line nText\">The whole world has been fighting the Coronavirus for over a year. Frequent quarantines have now become a part of our lives. All these events, from the very beginning to the present, negatively affect the health of all of us, especially people living with conditions such as anxiety and OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder).<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">So, how can we protect our mental health during the pandemic process?<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1787826683754973\" data-ad-slot=\"4976926130\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"line nHR\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/en\/coronavirus-how-to-protect-your-mental-health\/#1-Limit-the-news-and-pay-attention-to-what-you-read\" >1) Limit the news and pay attention to what you read<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/en\/coronavirus-how-to-protect-your-mental-health\/#2-Take-a-break-from-social-media-and-mute-notifications\" >2) Take a break from social media and mute notifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/en\/coronavirus-how-to-protect-your-mental-health\/#3-Wash-your-hands-but-not-excessively\" >3) Wash your hands but not excessively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/en\/coronavirus-how-to-protect-your-mental-health\/#4-Stay-connected-with-people\" >4) Stay connected with people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/en\/coronavirus-how-to-protect-your-mental-health\/#5-Avoid-burnout\" >5) Avoid burnout<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Limit-the-news-and-pay-attention-to-what-you-read\"><\/span>1) Limit the news and pay attention to what you read<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/wp-content\/images\/post\/user-5\/dtskon.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">Limit the time you spend reading or watching things that don&#8217;t make you feel better or decide on a specific time to check the news.<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">There is so much wrong information. Stay informed by staying connected to reliable information sources.<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1787826683754973\" data-ad-slot=\"4976926130\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"line nHR\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Take-a-break-from-social-media-and-mute-notifications\"><\/span>2) Take a break from social media and mute notifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/wp-content\/images\/post\/user-35433\/dczge2.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">Social media can be a trigger from time to time. Check which accounts you follow and avoid clicking coronavirus hashtags. Exposure to unconfirmed news on social media can raise concerns.<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1787826683754973\" data-ad-slot=\"4976926130\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"line nHR\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Wash-your-hands-but-not-excessively\"><\/span>3) Wash your hands but not excessively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/wp-content\/images\/post\/user-35433\/nj1yni.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">For OCD and some types of anxiety, being told to constantly wash your hands can be challenging. The issue to be considered here is function. For example, do you wash for the recommended time to reduce the risk of spreading the virus, or do you do it ritually in a specific order?<\/div>\n<p><amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1787826683754973\" data-ad-slot=\"9068969645\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width=\"\"><\/p>\n<div overflow=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/p>\n<div class=\"line nHR\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Stay-connected-with-people\"><\/span>4) Stay connected with people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/wp-content\/images\/post\/user-35433\/demygr.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">Feel connected to the people around you. If you are self-isolating, strike a balance between routinizing or diversifying your day.<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1787826683754973\" data-ad-slot=\"4976926130\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"line nText\">You may feel quite productive during this process. You can work on your to-do list or read a book you want to read. However, don&#8217;t forget to have online conversations with people you care about.<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nHR\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Avoid-burnout\"><\/span>5) Avoid burnout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nImage coverImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ceotudent.com\/wp-content\/images\/post\/user-35433\/ee9o2c.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">Continue to access sunlight and nature wherever possible. Exercise and eat well.<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1787826683754973\" data-ad-slot=\"4976926130\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"line nHR\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">The AnxietyUK Association recommends using the &#8220;Apple&#8221; technique to deal with anxiety and worries.<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\"><b>Acknowledge (Confirmation):<\/b> Recognize and acknowledge the uncertainty.<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\"><b>Pause:<\/b> Don&#8217;t react as you normally would. Pause and breathe.<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\"><b>Pull back:<\/b> Tell yourself this is just an alarming conversation. It&#8217;s just a thought or feeling. Don&#8217;t believe everything you think. Thoughts are not facts.<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\"><b>Let go:<\/b> Let go of the thought or emotion. All will pass. You don&#8217;t have to answer them.<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\"><b>Explore:<\/b> Explore the present moment and focus on your breathing. Look around and notice what you see, what you hear, what you can touch, what you can smell. Then turn your attention to something else. Keep doing what you were doing before you noticed the worry or do something new.<\/div>\n<p><amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1787826683754973\" data-ad-slot=\"9068969645\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width=\"\"><\/p>\n<div overflow=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/p>\n<div class=\"line nHR\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\">It&#8217;s understandable to be worried about the news, but it can make many people&#8217;s existing mental health problems worse. In this process, we should keep our calm as much as possible and keep our minds busy with different pursuits.<\/div>\n<div class=\"line nText\"><a class=\"ceo-tooltip-top\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/health-51873799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/app.getpocket.com\/read\/2916927988\">Source.<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The whole world has been fighting the Coronavirus for over a year. Frequent quarantines have now become a part of our lives. All these events, from the very beginning to the present, negatively affect the health of all of us, especially people living with conditions such as anxiety and OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder). 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