7 Ways to Deal with Panic During Quarantine

According to statistics, one in 100 people does not cope with stress, and it develops into panic attacks and chronic anxiety. We are afraid to seem ridiculous, stupid, we are afraid to speak in front of the public, to dance. Some are afraid of insects and animals. Now people are most prone to panic, the height of a pandemic of a new virus scares and makes them do rash acts. Hearing the word quarantine, the masses of people quickly moved to buy everything that is on the shelves in supermarkets, not forgetting about the pharmacy. Lines and half-empty shelves with toilet paper, cereals, canned food – panic attacks and anxiety. Psychologists say that to experience fear in the current situation – fine. Important – not to panic, to have pure thoughts and a sober head.

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In all the media you can hear about the increased demand for toilet paper and food. Such a global panic leads to a temporary clouding of consciousness. In some countries, people buy this product in batches, creating a problem for those who are not alarmists.

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A social work teacher from America, claims that human toilet paper has a connection with a sense of control. By buying it in large quantities, people are trying to maintain control over the situation. Uncontrolled sweeping goods from the shelves – an element of comfort and safety for those who panic, they need to do something when a stressful situation occurs.

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Another factor influencing the increase in panic, – MASS MEDIA. The information epidemic in social networks and the media spreads around the world faster than the coronavirus. Photos with empty shelves create a media effect that alarmists instantly react to. Important – learn to manage yourself, find your

calming method.

7 Ways to Cope with Panic During Quarantine

1. Restful sleep.

Having gone to work remotely during quarantine, you need to make efforts to maintain the usual mode. The worst thing we can do – sleep until dinner, and at night study the news feed, falling into even more panic. Working out of bed will turn into insomnia for you when your brain starts to associate sleeping place with a stressful situation.

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2. Sports. Panic and stress affect the body, and physical activity reduces their negative impact. During the epidemic, going to the gym is not recommended, but no one has canceled home workouts. A guide to yoga, gymnastics, exercises for different muscle groups can be easily found on the Internet. Quarantine – opportunity to learn something new.  

  

4. Accept that anxiety and panic – normal. Resisting these emotions will only make them stronger.
It is necessary to understand that panic – normal reaction. Watch your body and emotions, during a panic attack, control the situation. It is important to endure the flow of emotions until it passes.

5. Filter information from the media. Select only publications and sources that you trust in your feed. Most of them create and maintain panic. With increased heart rate, increased sweating, thoughts about the sudden death of the entire planet – stop watching the video, stop reading the text. Assess the situation soberly – 80% carry the virus without complications. Compliance with all safety conditions – opportunity to avoid illness.

 

 

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7. Continue your usual life. Quarantine is not a reason to give up your usual favorite things. In stressful situations, the brain discards information about pleasant activities in the background, highlighting memories and life-saving skills. Favorite movie, delicious food, talking with friends, book, music – remember what gives you pleasure.

How to beat the quarantine mood: self-isolation Psychologists recommend to plan the day correctly, to draw up a schedule for the period of quarantine measures. It should include activities for the perception of art, physical exercise, communication with other family members or friends. Take up a new business, with the help of instructions on the Internet, start mastering graphic editors, applications, programs.

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Don't forget about books, serials. Go through the hidden things in the closets that you have not taken out for many years. Solve things that you put off until later. You should not be afraid of loneliness, modern communications will not leave anyone alone. Pandemic – no reason to break away from the outside world, communication in social networks continues. Anxiety and panic make society uncontrollable. Psychologists recommend, during a stressful situation and panic, remember your own "safety island". This is a positive experience of overcoming anxiety, those resources that helped to cope with a difficult situation. Recall such moments, things or people that helped to cope. Mentally transfer yourself to the past situation, imagine a loved one nearby, his words of support.

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