How to relieve stress and release emotions during the epidemic?
"The epidemic has made many people feel uneasy, fearful, and anxious... What can we do to release pressure and stabilize emotions?
- Pay due attention to epidemic information.
Checking the epidemic information all day long can easily increase the pressure. Try to control the epidemic information to no more than one hour a day. In particular, watch less or no epidemic information before going to bed. It is recommended to read highly credible information released by authoritative organizations.
- Face the present and think positively.
Under the current circumstances, worry is normal. But worrying too much about the future and what hasn't happened doesn't help things and can only make people more anxious. Face up to the current specific situation of yourself and your family, carefully compare the prevention and control measures released by * * * *, actively cooperate, and take standardized protective measures. This is the most important right now. I believe that the country and society as a whole have the ability to fight the epidemic, have positive thoughts, bring stability to themselves, and protect themselves better.
- Decompression method
(1) Orally speaking. If you feel uncomfortable, talk to your family or friends over the phone or the Internet to talk about your thoughts and feelings, and accept more positive influences;
(2) Written expression. You can also take out a piece of paper and write down uncomfortable thoughts and feelings.
(3) distraction. Proper exercise at home, such as Tai Chi, yoga, bathing, pedicure, deep breathing, etc. , can play a role in calming anxiety, anger, tension, depression, and release pressure to a certain extent.
- Diet adjustment
When conditions permit, eat more fruits such as bananas, kiwis, oranges, and apples. , and help transform mood and increase resistance through dietary adjustments.
- Guaranteed rest.
Excessive stress consumes a lot of energy. It is very important to maintain a regular routine. If necessary, it can be helpful to maintain proper energy and a good mood and improve sleep quality by using some sleep aids.