If COVID-19 began to spread in the United States, Dan Kerber was drawn to the data. The 48-year-old from Plano, Texas las has over the case and holding screenings every day the latest news on the cutting edge his team at the telecommunications company Ericsson. So in May, when the Texas-states, including began to open before the data showed that it was time to do this, Kerber began nervously. “If more people through this, my family and I will get to it in spite of our precautions?” He thought. “Until a vaccine or a treatment, I still worry about being in public.” He said Kerber, who said he never struggles with fear, now feels “underlying anxiety or agitation” when you spend time in public in large part because it has an autoimmune disease that makes it susceptible to crown. At the same time, he says he is concerned about the prospect of work and life away for more months or longer. “I’m worried about going to the public about, but now I’m also concerned about how long I can [last] without going outside,” he says. If COVID-19 were introduced lockdowns, felt by many people to remain inscrutable almost 24/7 at home. But for people like Kerber, now he feels as strange and nervous to do exhausting to anything else, after months cocooned inside. the psychologists phenomenon of “re-entry” of anxiety called. Lily Brown, director of the Center for the care and study of anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, says that there are two types of anxiety return. Some people are concerned because they are “lurking fear” a catch-19 or COVID distribution has, he says, while others are exercised socialization fallen out and find it difficult to regain. Both types of anxiety are probably driven by uncertainty and fear of unknown damage, says Brown. ambiguous and changeable tips of public health will probably not help. Brown says some fear how the company could reopen, is healthy because the virus is still widespread and continues to be health risks. A bit ‘of nervousness can motivate the management of public health, such as social distancing to follow and wearing a mask. But when anxiety begins to interfere with the day to day life, can be a problem, says Brown. If you are struggling to find the right balance, try these tips for experts supported the fight against the fear returning. Take small steps “using the” safe -o exposure therapy for anxiety-sources of the gold standard treatment for many anxiety disorders and anxiety disorders. the same tactic can help with anxiety return, says Dr. Ryan Sultan, an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City Irving. “Do not go locked up in the house is to take the subway,” says Sultan. instead use small, incremental goals that are closer to the behavior that you get scared. For example, you can use a walk in the park to begin alone, so try it with a friend from the chat window and finally a walk. If you do not feel to be pulled into a spiral of anxiety, focus on your breathing. “The easiest way to withdraw from the controlled afraid to take slow, deep breaths to really focus,” says Sultan. Start early, “Social isolation absolutely short-term impact on mental health,” says Sultan. “But it can have long-term effects, and are directly proportional to the length. The more people avoid things that make them anxious, the more difficult it is to overcome.” This does not mean you should rush out and socialize as you did before crown . (Large social gatherings are not yet forgiven by health experts, and most will meet outdoors recommended.) But think about what you can do so at this time, perhaps with a friend sitting in your yard while wearing masks and stay of six feet apart and take later, she is more likely than before to be done. But think different patients saw more isolated which remains as necessary as the repayment anxiety in the long term, says Sultan. He invites them to a simple question: “And ‘This is the life that you live indefinitely?” Almost always, he says, people recognize that they have to see their friends lose live “their lives. Can” that moment of realization motivate people with small steps back toward normal says to start taking Sultan. Be wary of crutches Brown says it is easier for public health practice guidance on how to wash their hands regularly keeps count for anxiety spiral consciously or unconsciously, down in “safety behaviors.” Be honest about how these safety behaviors that concern you. When cleaning your food “to go five minutes and it really helps you,” it’s probably not a big deal, although it is not necessarily advisable, says Brown. But if you spend hours a day cleaning at home, this could be a bigger problem. “It’s never really decide to me, ” this behavior a problem? ‘” Says Brown. Ask yourself: “And ‘the way of life you want to live forever” Invite a partner like most behavioral changes, anxiety return is easier to crack down with a friend that both of you and draw you in charge says Brown support. And ‘Similarly, if someone is afraid to fight of your life with the return, try to be their partners through them, says Sultan. “Ask them, what would you feel more comfortable doing it? Is there anything I can do to help you? What is something that you feel comfortable to do with us?” Then, of course, actually record their answers, rather than forcing the issue, Sultan said. If your loved one is too nervous to go to a park occupied by experience, which suggests a visit early in the morning to beat the masses, rather than to convince them everything will be fine at noon, Sultan recommended. And remember that people can COVID-19 risk factors that they look different from you. Compared to people at different prices move to want to go, often out of necessity. Take a seat on a bright help COVID 19-pandemic: It has never been easier with a mental health professional, thanks to an increase of telemedicine services for the connection. If you are struggling with fear, do not hesitate to seek professional help, says Brown. “I see people with anxiety suffer for years before doing something about it,” he says. “We know that cognitive-behavioral therapy in the management of anxiety is really effective. My voice is always achieved.” You do not know where to start, Brown says she and her colleagues can offer recommendations. Contact them here. You can also call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline 24/7 at 1-800-662-4357. Picture copyright by Getty Images
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