If the doom and gloom of Covid-19 news, updates, vaccine trials, and death rates are getting you down, you’re not alone. Consuming such information can have a negative impact on anyone’s mental health. Our lived experiences have massively changed – constantly getting the latest and updated news on our electronic devices can be harmful to your well being. Clinical psychologist Dr Nthabiseng Mabena says the current lived experience and the uncertainty of it all can cause some sort of trauma.
“We need to acknowledge that we all are experiencing some sort of trauma, whether it be secondary trauma. Just as the changes were introduced, this was abrupt, people lost their jobs, there has been uncertainty and pain caused because of this pandemic. When we first acknowledge any trauma, it’s the first step to acknowledge everything is not okay, especially during this time.”
“We need to be mindful of our triggers – what are we hearing? We need to be deliberate about it. After I read something, do I become worse? Know your triggers.” “There will be a process of grief, shock, denial, anger, and guilt depending on the circumstances. It’s all part of it, it’s an uncomfortable painful moment – a psychological wound. People need to be kind to themselves, it is going to be tough.”
The biggest struggle some people have had is adjusting to the new normal. There is a feeling of stagnation. The blue light has become a big part of our daily lives as we are constantly looking at screen devices, how much and far too much is a contentious issue.
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