Covid Pan-Panic
By: Injynn Nge
Tags: Anxiety, Stress Management, Panic, Covid 19, Stress

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Are you having cold feet with the tip of your hands shivering while your whole body heats up in sweat? Are you full of thoughts or completely blank in your head, and couldn’t sleep in the nights? Or are you having a hard time breathing as if there’s a huge block in your airway?

You may have already known it. You are under anxiety or stress, and more importantly you’re not alone. You might be wondering how this is still happening when the worst part of covid has seemingly been concluded as the news of successful vaccines hit the global headlines. However, the reality for most of us is that the impact of covid was a lasting heavy blow in our own small nations. It came uninvited, and leave its mark on mother earth and her earthlings. For some, the marks were shallow, for others, it’s much deeper. But to coexist after all those, the weight of tomorrow isn’t a small phase to consider.

A few tricks on reducing the burden on our minds could never be a waste on the rough journey ahead. And if that’s not it, after surviving for about a whole year, the pent up stress deserves a moment of pause.

Realize what’s in your hands and what’s not

How much can u ran? How far? With covid, it’s not always about what you can do? If your work/ studies/ your daily life is depending on others, you have to consider what they can and cannot do? If you’re university is temporarily on halt, no matter if you’re joining online courses or reading its virtual library, it still means it’s on halt, same case with a customer who chose not to buy a product to save money in this period. If you push too much, you will just be risking yourself to burn out of engine. Remember that

this isn’t a short term once in a lifetime deal

It may have hit once, but unfortunately, it has a prolonging effect.

2. One at a time

When there’s so many things to get done and so little times, or when you’re at a lost on what to do, focus on things one at a time. Make small goals, as small as a proper meal for your breakfast or waking up at 8 for a morning walk (Those small little things for selfcare could go so far ahead in the long run) But of course, making too many small goals is just as realistic as Covid completely ripped of from the earth tomorrow, and just like that never to be heard again.

Find your balance in making those small goals to focus on, that sense of accomplishment is still unmatched.

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3. Breathe

A simple word, but one which slip our minds at the time of crisis and panic. Having a hard time, just take a long breath. No need to hold back on the no-charges tax free oxygen for now, so why not make full use of it.

4. Shower yourself & be showered with love

Cheesy ? Extra work? It’s an essential, especially when we’re down. A gentle smile to the first person you wake up to could make your mood for the day. When you have a hard time building resilience, hanging on to that last rope or you just need to take a break, those small smiles that you have made will return the favor.

Always know you’re not alone.

Not all of us are iron man, and even he needed a hand.

5. Look back, look behind

Now most would say leave the past behind which is an absolutely valid statement. Nonetheless, without that past you would not be here today. Look back on your achievements and mistakes. No matter what you have faced since childhood, the truth is you’re still standing today! The situation is tough, it may get tougher but they’re not the only ones who can get tougher.

You’ve come a long way, the journey is still ongoing.

This is my first ever blog. Comments and feedbacks are much appreciated. Merry Christmas!