Dealing With The Coronavirus

Dealing With The Coronavirus

Know that it is completely normal to feel upset, stressed, confused, scared or angry during any type of crisis. But with knowledge and support, there’s no need for fear or anger.

This past month, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus, or COVID-19, as a global pandemic. The announcement has been stirring up worldwide panic and anxiety for numerous reasons.

For starters, COVID-19 is a new virus, meaning no one has immunity and there’s no available vaccine. Additionally, in the case of the stock market and stressed out communities, herd mentality has already started to rear its ugly head – terrified, overwhelmed people are influencing one another, allowing emotions to dictate their actions and behavior (think empty toilet paper, meat and cleaning products shelves in supermarkets).

Also, decisions are being made at lightning speed that are unprecedented: schools and businesses have closed, sports teams have postponed seasons, family gatherings, like weddings, are being rescheduled and much more. While these pre-emptive decisions are for good reason, they may explain why so many people are highly stressed, anxious and worried.

It’s Okay to Be Aware But Try Not to Panic

First things first: Please know that it is completely normal to feel upset, stressed, confused, scared or angry during any type of crisis. And COVID-19 is no exception. In fact, it’s understandable to have feelings of alarm because the truth is that nothing like this has ever happened in our lifetime.

Yet, it’s essential to realize that there are many reasons not to be overly anxious or terrified right now, too. My advice: be cautious, calm, sensible and reasonable, and don’t spend every day and night being so frightened that you ultimately can’t function from day to day.

According to WHO, there are several strategies to help you keep your calm amidst the waves of panic we are facing at the moment:

• Talk to people you trust can help, such as close friends and family.
• Don’t use smoking, alcohol or other drugs to smother your emotions.
• If you feel overwhelmed, call a healthcare worker or therapist.
• Limit worry and stress by reducing the time you spend watching or listening to media coverage that you perceive as stressful.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle, including diet, sleep, exercise and social contacts with loved ones by email, phone or video conferencing with other family and friends.
• Get the facts and review information that will help you determine your risk so that you can take reasonable precautions.
• Draw on skills you have used previously that have helped you to manage other life challenges and use those skills to help you effectively manage your emotions during the challenging time of this outbreak.

How Panicking and Fear Can Affect Your Energy Vibrations

So how can you cope with COVID-19 hysteria and neutralize the noise swirling around it?

First, understand that the overconsumption of negative news impacts all of us. When something becomes the “only” thing, it can become all consuming. The lure of vegging out in front of the TV or your laptop consuming information all day long is significant. Exposure in this regard can result in absorbing all types of information that aren’t necessarily accurate, relevant or timely. In fact, if you dedicate yourself solely to focusing on all-things COVID-19, you may start thinking the world is coming to an end.

Unfortunately, when all of your waking hours are spent stressed, anxious, scared and anticipating the absolute worst, you may begin to miss all the other good aspects of your life. In addition, when you consume too much noise, you start to vibrate at the lower energy frequency connected with fear. As a result, other people in your realm may “catch” your low vibrations, and this can be passed in the form of the domino effect. The fear, in other words, gets passed along, just like the virus. I believe this is how panic sets in and mushrooms.

It’s also important not to confuse predictions with certainty. People tend to make urgent predictions with such confidence that many quickly start to “drink the Kool-Aid” and believe them. But, in reality, many of these “experts” simply do not know the true story or what will happen. As such, try to temper your media consumption. At the end of the day, it’s your responsibility to manage your consumption – so try to decide what to watch and when, as well as when to turn it all off and walk away.

If it helps, try to find one good source you trust to help you stay abreast of the situation. There’s nothing you can do about what “may” happen – it only spreads fear.

Amidst the crisis, the key is paying attention to what you can control, such as regular and frequent hand washing, reasonably stocking up on supplies, cancelling flights and so on. Remember, if you can’t impact it, don’t dwell on it.

Also, when others are discussing the crisis, try to change the subject. Aim to be the voice of reason, calm and reassurance. And if someone won’t drop the subject, have a few talking points in reserve to try to help put things in perspective.

Finally, know you need to be at your best in challenging times. This means it’s vital not to allow yourself to get caught up in fear or—worse—to spread that fear to other people.

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