{"id":13356,"date":"2020-05-05T14:00:01","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T18:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hancockregionalhospital.org\/?p=13356"},"modified":"2020-05-05T14:00:01","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T18:00:01","slug":"conquering-covid-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/ja\/2020\/05\/conquering-covid-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Conquering COVID Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container mx-auto   wordpress-block wordpress- core-\">There are a couple of constants amid the changing instructions, differing opinions, and updated news stories swirling around the global coronavirus pandemic: fear and anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>Those difficult emotions are nearly impossible to escape because our everyday lives have been upended. Workplaces and schools are closed. Events have been canceled or postponed. And we\u2019re worried about our health, bank accounts, and 401K plans. But how should we handle all the unexpected stress? And when should we get professional help?<\/p>\n<p>Supporting the mental health of our community is important at Hancock Health, so we asked one of our experts for a few tips to guide us through these uncertain times.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI guess it all comes back to the idea that we\u2019re all in this together. I think that\u2019s why it\u2019s so important for us to have these conversations\u2014so we\u2019re aware of where our thermostat lies in regard to our moods and anxiety,\u201d said Dr. Ben McAllister, of Hancock Counseling and Psychiatric Services.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, here are a few of McAllister\u2019s tips for handling difficult emotions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acknowledge anxiety. Realize it\u2019s valid and find healthy ways to cope\u2014meditation, exercise, and talking to others. (Meditation apps can be helpful.)<\/li>\n<li>Acknowledge disappointment. Many of the events we look forward to\u2014graduations, weddings, backyard cookouts, and even the Indianapolis 500\u2014have been postponed and it\u2019s normal to miss them. But remind yourself that they\u2019ll return.<\/li>\n<li>When you hear opinions you disagree with, remain calm. There are various points of view about the best way to handle the pandemic, and it can be draining to react to them all. It\u2019s okay to let people know you don\u2019t have the energy for a particular discussion.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t get trapped in an emotional downward spiral. Know you\u2019re going to have negative thoughts but challenge them. For example, if you miss a certain type of food and can\u2019t get it yourself because you\u2019re more vulnerable to COVID-19 than others, ask a friend to get it for you. That\u2019s more positive than telling yourself you\u2019ll never have it again.<\/li>\n<li>Know when it\u2019s time for help. If you or a loved one can\u2019t break a negative thought cycle, talk to a professional. Some indicators are unusual outbursts, skipping showers, not keeping a schedule, changes in eating habits, and alcohol or drug abuse. (You can contact Dr. McAllister\u2019s office with questions at 317-468-6200.)<\/li>\n<li>Know when your household is getting too much news and screen time. It\u2019s okay to turn off the news, text messages\u2014even from well-intentioned family and friends with the latest updates on COVID-19. While the screens are off, talk about your emotions because, when we share our experiences, we often discover we\u2019re not as isolated as we thought.<\/li>\n<li>No matter what, maintain a routine. Regardless of whether you\u2019re preparing to return to some of your usual activities outside the house or mostly continuing to quarantine at home, get up, get dressed, and keep a schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Replace your ability to socialize at restaurants and events with Zoom calls. It\u2019s important to hear friendly voices and see the expressions that go with them.<\/li>\n<li>Find non-verbal methods to communicate with others if you\u2019re out and wearing a mask. Since your ability to smile is obscured by the mask, make sure to wave or find other ways to express friendliness. The practice will make everyone feel good!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As we navigate the coronavirus pandemic, we\u2019re likely to experience an array of different emotions\u2014everything from gratitude to fear and anger. The guidelines above will help with many of them. But if you have additional questions or want to talk to a professional, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/ja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u63a5\u89e6<\/a> us. And, remember, we\u2019re all in this together!<\/p>\n<p><em>Dr. Ben McCallister\u2019s office is at Hancock Counseling and Psychiatric Services, 120 W. McKenzie Road, Suite F, Greenfield. 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