COVID-19 worries and
top tips to help



Posted 12/05/20





The Coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak means that unfortunately life has changed quite dramatically for a lot of us and it is going to keep changing for a while. It may have caused you to feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored, lonely or frustrated.


It is important to remember it is OK to feel this way and completely natural to be worried. Everyone reacts differently to things and it is just OK. Remember that this situation is temporary and for most of us, these difficult feelings will pass.


There are some things that are simple that can help you to take care of your mental health and wellbeing at this difficult time. Doing so will help you to think clearly, and make sure that you are able to look after yourself and those that you care for and care about.



Here are 10 ways that you can help and improve our mental health and wellbeing if you are worried or anxious about the coronavirus outbreak.



Stay connected with people;



Maintaining healthy relationships with friends and family members. You could try phoning them, or connecting via one of the social videoing tools available such as Zoom or WhatsApp.



Talk about your worries;



It is normal to feel worried, scared or helpless. Talking to your counsellor via message or chat could help with this.



Support and help others;



helping someone can both benefit you and them. Focusing our mind on activities such as helping others can make us feel good about ourselves, raising our self-esteem.



Feeling prepared;



Being prepared and organising your week could help with feelings of anxiety and stress. Being prepared is about taking time to have time for you too!



Looking after yourself;



Our physical health has a big impact on the way that we feel. Try to eat healthily, drink enough water and exercise regularly. Under the current guidelines you can leave your house alone or with other family members for 1 form of exercise per day, like a walk, a run or a bicycle ride.



Stick to the facts;



Try not to read articles and information on line that is not from a trustworthy source. You can gain up to date information from GOV.UK or NHS websites.



Stay on top of difficult feelings;



Try to focus on the things that you can control rather than the things that you cannot. It is fine to acknowledge that some things are out of your control, but if constant thoughts about the coronavirus are making you feel anxious or overwhelmed, speak to someone, try deep breathing and also relaxation.



Do things you enjoy;



If we are feeling worried, anxious or stressed it is easy to stop doing things that we like to do and that make us happy. Focusing on your favourite hobby, relaxing indoors or connecting with others can help with feelings of anxiety and stress.



Focus on the present;



Focus on the here and now and stopping worrying about the future can help with difficult emotions and improve our wellbeing.



Sleep well;



Good quality sleep makes a big difference to how we feel as well as how we cope with things that make us anxious, worried or stressed. Try to get sleep, if you are struggling to sleep try cutting out things such as alcohol, caffeine and social media before bed. Try things that calm your mind and help to wind you down instead.



Remember it is quite common to experience short lived physical symptoms when you are feeling low or anxious. Some of these, like feeling hot or short of breath, could be confused with symptoms of coronavirus. If this happens, try to distract yourself. Remember you are not alone and can ring, message or chat to your counsellor here at PCS. Your health and wellbeing is very important to us.



We want you to be assured that the counsellor here at PCS is there to listen to you in a confidential, safe and secure space. If you feel you are worried about the current climate, anxiety or you are worrying about the future, do not hesitate to contact Jaime on 07399809671 or jaime@personal-careservices.co.uk.


This is a confidential service and open to all Staff.


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