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High Stress nd depression
I am working in mumbai and reside alone in a flat. when the lockdown start, i locked myself in my flat. In the last 50 days, I'm moving out only 5-6 time only to collect some groceries. From the last 2 weeks I found myself insomniac nd a small 1-2 sneeze, 1-3 cough within 2-3 day or just an episode of hyperthermia, I feel that I had covid-19. Starting some exercise and music therapy but the condition is not improving. Always a fear of infection. How can I get rid of this problem?
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Hi, I believe your stress levels and insomnia are quite normal to feel as we, alone, or as a world haven't seen a pandemic before in our times. Moreover, with the season changing the symptoms that you've talked about are normal too. It's okay to feel scared. Here's a few quick tips for the stress and insomnia:
• Remember you've been following all precautions and that COVID is curable.
• Do deep breathing right when you wake up and right before bedtime.
• Cut down on any stimulants (coffee, tea, cigarettes, chocolates) 5 hours before bedtime.
• No screen time one hour before bed- Pick up reading or listening to podcasts.
• Don't spend time on your bed for other than sleeping at night. Our bodies associate things with feelings sooner than we realize.
• Naps shouldn't last for more than an hour a day.
• Exercise- Basics, really.
I hope this helps and I hope you feel better soon.
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Hey dear, please understand that every fever is not Covid 19. And Covid 19 is curable.
What has to happen will happen no matter what you do. But if you keep thinking about it, it will make the situation worse.
Just consult a doctor and get the test done if required. Don't think too much. Take life as it comes.
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Sometimes our biggest fears keep troubling us but what we fear the most never happens! Just that the thoughts and the fear kills us. You are getting to hear too much about it that's why you are fearing it.
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May be its just a normal fear. Consult a doctor today itself.
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Dr. Rakhi Anand (PhD)
Psychologist
30 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello Practo user,
I understand your concern, as the pandemic has increased a lot of unrest in everybody. There is an increased fear also because there are lot of cases in Mumbai. I would suggest you to consult a physician first and when you go out for unavoidable tasks take the necessary precautions. The sleep issues are related to the negative thoughts regarding the pandemic. For improving the sleep you can start your day by doing some meditation , structure you day in a way that your mind and body are occupied, you can also include a walk in the evening time , avoid taking caffeine after 6pm, listen to soothing music before sleeping.
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Meditation , structuring the activities, avoid taking caffeine and listen to soothing music
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Ms. Ananthi
Counselling Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi. Since you are alone and have issues. Stress about Covid 19 and other factors may disturb you. Talk to friends and keep yourself engaged. Follow instructions to be safe. If you need help, there are many health care professionals for it.
You will be soon alright. Eat healthy and proper food. That will help you greatly.
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Ms. Kavita Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Udaipur
Thank you for sharing I appreciate that you are approaching help from professionals, what you are going through is quite natural due to extraordinary situation in our country. And believe that you are not the one who is feeling like this. If you see the rating, people are getting cure from covid-19, symptoms what you are sharing it may be due to anxiety. Believe that a healthy and a strong mind set can cure any disease. You can also check with yourself in Aarogya Setu government app. Try to balance your emotions, try to divert your mind into positivity and you are following all rules and regulation what Government had approached. Avoid watching same repeated news of same day. Still find difficult to deal than I suggest you to consult with both Doctor and psychologist to help you best.
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