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rico21 -> RE: OT - The New Coronavirus (4/2/2020 6:03:51 AM)
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Anxiety attack and coronavirus: how to calm them
In the event of a panic attack: "Panic attacks are often impressive," explains the psychologist. You have a hard time breathing, you may feel like you have a heart attack with fear of dying. Generally this type of attack lasts no more than 20 minutes. Rest assured, lie down and wait for the crisis to pass. Once the anxious puff is over, try to call a friend who can reassure you, your doctor or your shrink to discuss the emotions that overwhelmed you.
In the event of a "moderate" anxiety attack: these are less violent but can last longer. The objective here will be to get out of our dark thoughts which spin in a loop and lead us to ruminate. To stop ruminations you have to change your ideas through action: physical activity, cooking, video calling with a loved one ... everything is good as long as you get rid of your dysfunctional thoughts which are sources of stress. "
Depressed, hypochondriac, anxious ... How to manage containment?
Some people may be more prone to a panic effect than others faced with this context of confinement, in particular isolated elderly people, patients with a history of mental disorders, with a generalized anxiety disorder, hypochondriacs or people going through a depressive episode. In this case "we must try to identify the thoughts and situations that accentuate our troubles, advises Johanna Rozenblum, everything that feeds our ruminant or depressed state". The advice is the same as for the others, exercise, activities, do not cut yourself off from others and do not stay all day in front of the information.
For people with psychological or psychiatric disorders, you must not stop your treatment. Prescriptions continue to be issued by doctors via teleconsultation, email or telephone, and pharmacies supply the drugs upon presentation of old prescriptions. In case of emergency, you have to contact your doctor.
Conversely, "don't self-medicate either". We respect the doses prescribed by specialists. "Less move and stay folded can cause muscle pain or somatic, it should not be taken literally and throwing on medication," warns the specialist.
Try to see positive
Even if the unprecedented situation we are facing seems agonizing, passivity and the impression of being unable to do anything feed the anxiety which in turn paralyzes us, so do not let this vicious circle settle. Create a simple routine, try to see the positive that can emerge from this situation. Many patients in my office often complain about not having the time and missing out on a lot, says the psychologist. This is an opportunity to take it, even if the context is difficult. Call people, prioritize verbal communication over messages, stay in touch, tell them you love them, read, spend time with loved ones in your home.
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