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How to approach self-care
There are lots of things you can do to maintain or boost your overall wellbeing. Because of the restrictions necessary during the pandemic, you may need to adapt what you’ve…
A change in my behaviour – avoiding reminders and people
When we experience something that is highly stressful or distressing, we don’t want to be reminded of it, so much so that we may avoid things that remind us of…
Unpleasant, intrusive memories or bad dreams
Memories of distressing experiences may come into your head in the days and weeks after the event. When you experience something under acute levels of stress your brain works a…
Feeling numb and detached
During times of high stress you might find yourself shut off from your emotions. This can be a good way to cope in the short term when you don’t have the psychological…
Changes in Appetite
Stress can impact many different systems in our body and can throw us off our normal eating routines. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell if you’re being affected by stress or…
Difficulty Concentrating or Making Decisions
When we experience challenging situations that are highly stressful, the survival parts of our brain come online. When these parts are in charge, the part of our brain that allows…
Modelling: do as I do
The pandemic has required us to work in different ways, often for longer hours and under great pressure. We’ve been urged to pace ourselves, for a “marathon not a sprint”,…
Worsening of mental health conditions
If you struggled with mental health issues before the pandemic, you might find that some of those difficulties are worse right now. Many of us cope with life’s challenges by…
Feeling Down or Hopeless
At times, the pandemic and its wide-ranging impact can feel unending, but it’s understandable and OK to feel low or even hopeless in the face of such a challenge. You…
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