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Resources for dealing wtih COVID-19
Steps to help cope during COVID
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Kannika Nimithkoune Posts: 67
8/5/2020
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The following information can help you cope with stress and support others during this emergency.
https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2020/steps-to-help-cope-with-evolving-coronavirus-situation.html
- Stay informed with accurate, reliable information through trusted resources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Understanding the risk to yourself and people you care about can make an outbreak less stressful.
- Limit exposure to media coverage, especially for children, and avoid social media accounts and news outlets that promote fear or rumors.
- Care for yourself and monitor the physical health needs of your loved ones.
- Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate.
- Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals and drink plenty of water.
- Exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
- Unless you are sick or have tested positive for COVID-19, going outside to exercise and walk pets is okay. In public, keep at least 6 feet away from others and wear a cloth face cover.
- Avoid alcohol and drugs.
- Pace yourself between stressful activities and do something fun after a hard task.
- Connect with others through video and phone calls, texts or social media. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
- Be patient with yourself and others. It’s common to have any number of temporary stress reactions, such as fear, anger, frustration and anxiety.
- Encourage children to express their feelings and thoughts. Reassure them about their safety. Use language that is normal and consistent with how you usually communicate. Be creative and think of fun activities that will occupy their time. Keep a schedule, set appropriate limits and maintain usual rules when possible.
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