The South African Depression and Anxiety Group has said that people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and afraid during this time of Covid-19 need to learn new ways to cope and manage stress.
“Everyone reacts differently to the outbreak of the coronavirus and it may be extremely stressful for many, especially those who already have a mental health issue, but even those without a predisposing illness feel stressed and anxious during this time — it is completely normal to feel that way considering the situation,” the organisation said in a statement.
“It’s important that you, the people you care about, and your community learn new ways to cope and manage the stress.” “Acknowledge that and allow yourself specific time to sit with those feelings — and then make sure you focus more time on the things you can control and do. Create a list of things to do to keep yourself busy and active even during social isolation,” the organisation said.
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