How to manage your mental health during COVID-19

It feels like a long time ago that the COVID-19 pandemic happened, but the year isn’t over yet. Between the new blockade and seasonal depression, it puts an extra burden on your mental health. There is a vaccine on the way, but it will take some time before it returns to normal.

When it comes to managing mental health, don’t wait. Do it now. There are several ways to do this.

Avoid alcohol

Alcohol consumption has increased significantly as more people are at home and bored. This is especially true during the holiday season. Drinking alcohol may seem like a relief at first, but abuse can cause serious side effects. From financial problems to hangovers to the long-term consequences of being over-abused, it’s not a good way to manage your mental health.

I’m not saying that you can’t drink wine from time to time or a few glasses of beer to celebrate the weekend, but avoid making it a habit. If you suspect you are abusing alcohol, ask for help.

motion

Exercise is good not only for the body but also for the mind. Endorphins that make a release can make you happy. It allows you to focus on training rather than fear of the world. Needless to say, it builds immunity.

If your gym is closed or you are worried about going, it is important that you still exercise. Go outside (bundle as needed) and go for a small jogging in an empty space. Have a crunch at home. Invest in some home training equipment. It doesn’t have to be a big workout. You can see the difference from the short one.

Soak up the sun

During this time, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can have a double impact on mental health. Due to the short days, many of us do not get the right amount of sunlight. From a deficiency of vitamin D to an increase in melatonin, it can be detrimental to your mental health. That’s why it’s important to get out or open the blinds. If you’re working in the sun, invest in a therapy lamp that acts like sunlight.

Get the right amount of sleep

Depression in COVID can hit us at both ends. Sometimes you just want to sleep all day long. The stress of the world can also keep you up late. As you can imagine, neither is good. That’s why it’s important to get proper sleep.

Sunlight helps regulate the sleep cycle as well as exercise. If you are oversleeping, use the alarm. If you can’t sleep, relax before going to bed. If you can’t sleep, get out of bed and relax until you feel sleepy. Throwing and turning exacerbates the problem.

What if you can’t sleep no matter what, or if you’re always tired even if you’re asleep? You may want to talk to your doctor about this. It may be a sign that something is wrong.

Find something new

If you distract yourself, you can get over this pandemic. One way to do this is to be distracted by something new. If you can’t travel, spend some time learning a new language. Find a way to renovate your home. Try a new video game. Doing all this will help you deal with COVID-19.

Get off social media

It’s good to be informed and talk to your friends. But if you’re crazy about social media and constantly reading fate and darkness, that’s a problem. Reduce the time you spend on social media. Try curating your feed as needed to eliminate any negativeness you see. Finally, don’t be afraid to curate your news feed. Unfollow or mute the drainer, or unfollow from friends if necessary.

Save money

One problem you may face during COVID-19 is to worry about your finances. A little financial mind can help you in this regard. To save money, make sure you have a budget and plan to clean up your money little by little each time. This can make your life much easier.

breathe

Take a deep breath. Allows air to flow inside and outside of you. Focus on it, that’s it.

This sounds a bit ridiculous, but taking a deep breath is a great way to improve your mental health. Sometimes you need to stop and take a break so that you can feel all the emotions associated with 2020. There is nothing wrong with doing so. Future plans

This will not last forever. That’s why it’s important to plan for the future. For example, you might be able to save for a vacation when all this is done. Being hopeful and optimistic in the future is one such way to manage mental health.

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