The discovery of the new coronavirus mutation – first reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on November 24 – has prompted countries around the world to take action to try to stop it from spreading, fearing that the mutated virus could spread faster.
The pandemic has certainly been a major cause of stress for many people from the beginning – with the news contributing significantly to it – but with each new virus (like any mutation), our stress has increased and continues to increase.
However, while it is good to see country leaders taking action to tackle the new mutation and try to prevent it from spreading, it is important to note that the threat that the Omicron mutation could pose is not yet fully understood.
In this way, while, as always, it is important to stay informed, if we feel more anxious about the new variant, it is also important to put the current situation in perspective and take the necessary measures to protect our mental health.
So experts in order to help us manage excess stress have some tips to share.
News filtering.
While it is not right to completely ignore the news and information, we certainly need to filter what we hear and read, to get rid of unnecessary and unnecessary stress.
Focus on the moment
According to experts, it is better to try to focus on what is happening at the moment. But as Peter Olusoga, a lecturer in psychology at the University of Sheffield Hallam, points out: “This is very difficult to ask people when there is so much information circulating and there is so much concern about what is going to happen in the future, but if possible and focus on what is important now and what is happening now. “
Selfcare
Selfcare is essential for maintaining the mental health of all of us. Regular exercise, enough sleep, good nutrition and maintaining social contact with people are never wrong and keep your stress at normal levels.
Security
Knowing that we are following the instructions of our safety experts (such as using a mask or regular hand washing) can help us with our mental health, as we are confident that we have done everything possible to protect ourselves.
Not in destructive thoughts
It is easy to let go of our thoughts when we are stressed, but obsessing over the worst case scenario will make us feel ten times worse. Rephrasing our thoughts to get a different, more optimistic perspective can do.
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