The number of people infected with coronavirus in Russia has already exceeded five hundred. Not such a critical figure in comparison with other states, but the inhabitants of our country worry no less. The media aggravates the situation even more. Worrying news, discussions, the disappearance of goods from drugstore shelves and stores - panic begins.
Fortunately, not everyone has lost their head in fear, and most of the population remains calm. Here are just even the most cold-blooded people are already beginning to doubt the favorable outcome of events. If you do not want to panic, listen to the advice of psychologists. They will tell you how to survive a pandemic and not go crazy with fear.
8. Confess that you are afraid
The situation is not very pleasant, people are dying all over the world, the number of infected people is growing steadily. In order not to tremble with fear, you must first recognize it. There is nothing shameful about this. To solve a problem, you need to accept it. A group of psychologists from the University of California, Los Angeles, who studied the fear of a particular subject or action, came to the conclusion that it is necessary to speak out your fears out loud.
If you don’t have anyone to discuss them with, tell everything to a mirror, a cat or your favorite soft toy. Determine what you are most afraid of: a deterioration in well-being, illness of loved ones or disruption of plans. Speaking negative emotions is one of the most popular ways to deal with your fears.
7. Chat with people
Citizens who have recently arrived from abroad are forced to spend some time in isolation. Even if you are not one of them, you are sure to take all measures to avoid unnecessary contacts with people. It is right. If you have the opportunity to sit at home, it is better not to tempt fate and take care of yourself a little.
This does not mean that you need to hide in your apartment and limit communication with the outside world. In addition to personal meetings, there are many other ways that will help maintain relationships with relatives or friends. You can chat, talk on the phone or video. Do not try to hide your head in the sand, do not hide from the real world.
6. Do not discuss the situation with coronavirus too often
You already realized that you should not deprive yourself of communication, but carefully choose topics for conversation. In life, so there is enough negativity. If you constantly discuss important issues: “How many people were infected?”, “How many died?”, Your anxiety will never go away. On the contrary, you will live in an atmosphere of constant fear.
Of course, a minimum of information is still needed. All you need to know: pandemic behaviors, signs of illness. Share them with relatives and friends, everything else doesn’t matter.
5. Do not read fake news
The Internet is full of false information. Fear in most cases arises after meeting shocking news. Avoid unverified sources. To keep abreast of major events, go to trusted sites. Avoid social networks. At the moment, there is one topic left for discussion, and everyone considers it his duty to write "latest news" from the category "one grandmother said."
Roskomnadzor warned the media and information resources of the Internet about responsibility for disseminating false information. They will take the most severe measures, including the deprivation of licenses and restrictions on access to resources. In relation to individuals - administrative responsibility and a fine of up to 100 thousand rubles for the first violation, the second will cost 300 thousand rubles.
4. Trust the doctors
If you find yourself showing signs of coronavirus, consult a specialist. As experience shows, even infectious disease doctors cannot cope with the disease on their own. The list of drugs in the fight against coronavirus is already known, but these are just recommendations. Each case is individual, do not risk your health.
Do not refuse hospitalization, the hospital has all the necessary equipment, and if there is a threat to life, doctors will help. Do not think about the bad. Yes, there are those who could not defeat the disease, but the number of deaths is not so great. Most people recover.
3. Do useful things.
If you are on self-isolation, or quarantined at work, do not start long-term relationships with a sofa and a TV. Think of those things that you have long wanted to do, but did not have enough time. You can carry out a general cleaning in the apartment, sort out things in the closets, read an interesting book, and do self-education.
If you have children, this is a great occasion to spend time with the whole family. Play, be creative, take a walk. Oh, by the way, about walking. Doctors do not forbid them, fresh air is very useful. Just try to go where the least people. Avoid the noisy streets. If possible, go to the park, to nature, it will give you peace. You will rest not only with your body, but also with your soul.
2. Do not worry if everything goes wrong
Some individuals worry not because of illness, but because they cannot go on a trip or a decisive business trip. Yes, to celebrate a birthday in a restaurant is also unlikely to succeed, and the purchase of a car will have to be postponed. Prices are rising, people are unemployed, the economy is suffering from a coronavirus. There are many reasons for experiences, but are they worth it?
Now the main thing is your health and the health of your loved ones, not a career or a trip to Europe. Think of the good. If this does not help you, think about the bad. Remember the most difficult periods of your life. Everything will pass, the situation will normalize sooner or later. Do not worry about what you cannot influence.
If you can’t calm down, do a little exercise. Draw on paper two bowls of scales. One of them is your plans, and the second is the risk of getting coronavirus and infecting other people with it. Weigh the pros and cons, and all your regrets will evaporate.
1. Remember the diseases you have experienced
Every person throughout his life is sick, and more than once. ARVI, ARI - the most common diseases. Nobody panics when they catch a runny nose. Of course, in the case of coronavirus, everything is much more serious, but think that this is not the first disease that you had to deal with.
There are much more dangerous diseases - oncology, HIV. Most of them are incurable. Hundreds of young children who have just begun to live are fighting cancer and cerebral palsy. There are many terrible things in the world, and a pandemic is not the worst thing that can happen.
Hope for the best, follow safety precautions and remember that the coronavirus epidemic is not forever.
