Question

Reflection on Coronavirus outbreak and how to cope

Who would have thought that our lives would be so dramatically changed in a matter of weeks?

There are shared challenges we will all face locally, nationally, and globally.  I’d like us to use this forum to discuss issues and ideas on how to cope.

Answer 1

Coronavirus disease outbreak 2019 (COVID-19) may be harmful to humans. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be crippling in adults and adolescents, and trigger intense emotions. Coping with stress will improve you, the people you care about and your culture It will make an outbreak less stressful to share the truth about COVID-19 and consider the real danger to yourself and the people you care for. By sharing accurate details about COVID-19 you can help people feel less anxious and encourage them to interact.

In part, children and adolescents respond to what they see from the adults around them. When parents and carers interact peacefully and comfortably with the COVID-19, they will provide their children with the best possible service. Parents, particularly children, can be more reassuring to those around them, if they are better prepared. Not all kids and teens react equally to stress. Some specific changes to look for include excessive crying or frustration in younger children Returning to outgrown habits (e.g., bathroom accidents or bedwetting) Excessive concern or depression Irritability and "acting out" habits in adolescents

It can be difficult to be isolated from others if a healthcare professional feels you might have been exposed to COVID-19 even though you are not getting sick. After quarantine everyone feels special. Some feelings include: mixed emotions, including relief after quarantine Anxiety and concern for your own safety and your loved ones Stress from the experience of monitoring yourself or being watched by others for COVID-19 signs and symptoms