The coronavirus disease, popularly known as COVID-19, has made life challenging since the highly-contagious virus was released in March 2020. You need to find effective ways to reduce stress from Quarantines, such as lockdowns, working from home, wearing face masks in public places, and social distancing which has become the new normal.
Whether you’re infected or affected by SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, there’s anxiety concerning the unknown, climbing death counts and constantly changing information.
However, it’s prudent to take immediate action to treat COVID-19-induced anxiety. There are several effective ways to reduce stress and keep your sanity. This is particularly the case as we go in and out of restrictions, restaurant closures, inability to attend activities and social gatherings. Thus post will go over the top ten tips to overcome stress and anxiety during the quarantine.
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In this article, we will discuss the 10 Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety During Quarantine
1. Follow a routine is a Great Way to Reduce Stress
One of the best ways to reduce stress and anxiety due to COVID-19 quarantine is to create a daily schedule and stick to it. A daily routine provides consistency in your daily routine.
If you’re working from home, make an effort not to watch the news or read every news story that focuses on misery. This will ensure you’re never idle to think about the virus.
If you want to read stories, read about the people who have recovered from Covid-19 or people who are a making a positive impact for their friends, family, co-workers or the community. It gives your day meaning and purpose, and can keep you from thinking about the misery.
2. Use anxiety-relieving supplements to Reduce Stress
There are tons of natural anxiolytic herbs that you can use as a way to reduce stress and keep anxiety at bay. One of the supplements is CBD, which can relieve anxiety by boosting your body’s levels of serotonin.
Numerous studies investigating Cannabidiol, CBD’s antianxiety properties have proven that CBD oral tinctures, CBD-enriched ointments, and other CBD-based products can reduce stress and kick anxiety out of your life for good. However, if you want to move towards recreational use, head to a shatter store.
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You might also want to try meditation, which can naturally relieve Covid-related stress and anxiety.
3. Avoid consuming too much COVID-19 information
It’s okay to familiarize yourself with COVI-19, but don’t spend hours every day looking for articles and reports on topics related to coronavirus or Covid-19. The more you find out about the virus, the more likely you’ll wind up stressed and anxious, or even exhibiting symptoms of depression.
4. To reduce Stress You Should Avoid social media
Social media may be a powerful tool for disseminating information. Sadly, it has been turned into a fear and rumor-mongering platform for sharing unsubstantiated corona-related information. One of the best ways to reduce stress is to unplug from social media. Unplug for the weekend, and spend time with family and friends, even if that means a zoom get together,
Looking at information on social media sites about coronavirus, can induce stress, anxiety and even depression. Turn off the computer and TV and read a book, talk to family and friends, or go for a walk. This can help you de-stress from the 24- hour news about coronavirus, increasing cases, death rate and other news.
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5. When looking for COVID-related information, rely on reputable websites
There are no mincing words on this. The best websites to rely on for credible and verified information on the coronavirus disease are the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
6. Don’t spread any information with unknown sources
There is so much inaccurate mis-information being spread about Covid-19. Some of it is mis-information and others are purposely false and sensational information. You need to do research to ensure the information is accurate.
This tip will not only help you to stay free from anxiety, but will also go a long way in reducing stress in you life, and keeping your friends and family members stress-free.
7. Why robust exercise can reduce stress
Studies have shown exercise is one of the best ways to reduce stress, anxiety and depression.
Much like CBD, exercising regularly boosts the production of feel-good neurotransmitters like endorphins while also suppressing the effects of stress hormones, like cortisol.
Try to exercise one hour a day three times per week. This can include vigorous walking exercise, running, lifting weights or riding a bike.
8. Practice healthy eating habits
Stress hormones tend to peak when you’re hungry and dehydrated, which can cause you to over eat. Stress has been shown in studies to affect your diet. So, watch out for hunger and thirst cues, and keep to regular eating schedule. If you feel hungry, try drinking an 8 oz glass of water first before consuming any food.
9. Practice healthy sleep hygiene
Anxiety and poor sleep quality are intertwined. So, one of the best ways to reduce stress in your daily life is by fostering healthy sleeping habits.
Examples of such habits include, sleeping 8 hours a night, eating late at night, avoiding stimulating activities before bedtime, and turn off your phone at night.
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10. Pursue a hobby
If you’ve always had a hobby you couldn’t pursue due to your fast-paced routine, one of the best times to pursue that hobby is during the quarantine period. COVID-19-induced stress is a reality. Thankfully, there are various ways you can keep that anxiety at bay and live your normal life amidst all the fear and uncertainty. Take up a hobby, such as wood working, painting, creating art or even knitting.
This quiets the mind, creates a peaceful environment and can reduce stress and anxiety.
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Liz Thomson is a full-time content writing specialist. She has been closely following the Organic, Healthcare and Medical Industry trends for quite some time. She has dabbled in various domains before the CBD industry. On her off days, she likes to spend her time at the nearest animal shelter, lift weights or be nose deep in a novel. She is a fan of Shakespeare and Danielle Steel.
Reference Links:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6326553/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/news/10-tips-for-managing-anxiety-during-covid-19/
https://www.eehealth.org/blog/2020/05/tips-to-manage-stress-during-covid19/
Ken Weiss is a health blogger who is passionate about natural and holistic cures for men’s health issues. He is the founder of menshealthcures.com
