How To Handle Reopening Anxiety
As some states reopen and others try to navigate COVID-19 spikes, there’s anxiety for many people about venturing out. If you’re stressed about where you can safely go or how,…
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 07: A general view of the empty streets during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on April 07, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The State Department of Health and Human Services has reported more than 3,200 confirmed cases of the virus. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesAs some states reopen and others try to navigate COVID-19 spikes, there’s anxiety for many people about venturing out.
If you’re stressed about where you can safely go or how, psychologist and cognitive behavior therapist Vickie Norris shares with “Bustle” some steps to take to be comfortable.
- Take it steady, don't take too much on too soon
- Work on building yourself up in stages progressively
- Don't rely on a crutch such as alcohol or a helping hand in the short-term
- Challenge any negative thoughts you may have about the situations you're planning to get yourself into
- Give yourself a reward to look forward to afterwards
Source: Bustle
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