Can you say a Pandemic? What is that? What does that mean? All of these questions came to mind when we first heard the news about the pandemic. The last two years have been hard for everyone. The world coming to a complete stop, our lives being turned upside down and adjusting to the new normal can have a negative impact on everyone. We as human beings do not like to be forced to do things that we do not have a say in or chose to do. Having to stay in shelter, work from home, helping the kids stay in tune with school, sanitize or wash your hands and having to wear an uncomfortable mask when you venture out was a little too much to handle physically but most importantly mentally.
Braving the stores while dodging sneezing and wiping down everything we touch to avoid contracting covid while trying to maintain our composure was difficult. Then it happens, hesitancy to go places, nervous about a cough or a running nose or even thinking that we have covid. Anxiety during the pandemic was at an all time high. I believe that it is safe to say that the majority if not all suffered from anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. So we went through all of that and had a front row seat for two years from complete to partial to our world opening all the way back up.
Now the world we live in has opened back up and we are starting to go out with the knowledge that covid still exists, there is still a bit of uneasiness. Mask mandates are lifted but there are people who prefer to continue to wear their mask whereas some have dumped them with no hesitancy. We all are having to learn how to live with the new normal which does not help our anxiety. When going out into the world some things we can do to reduce our anxiety are as follows:
Continuing to wear your mask-If this is what you are most comfortable with at this time, this is perfectly ok.
Staying updated on CDC news-Center of Disease and Control gives us updates on the guidelines for the virus that's science based and tips to navigate the world with the virus.
Consider getting the shot and booster- the shot is the best protection of the virus. The likelihood of you becoming seriously ill is low.
Live your life as you know fits-this is your life and everyone lives differently. Do what makes you comfortable and not try to be apart or do things that don’t make you comfortable.
Gaining insight into your anxiety-understanding your triggers or the root cause of your anxiety will help you become more equipped with handling it.
If your anxiety is impacting your daily life and things you have put in place are no longer working, you can give us a call. Our therapists at Niyyah Counseling PLLC ,are trained and willing to assist. Please give us a call, we are here to help. https://www.niyyahcounselingpllc.com/our-team