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Coronavirus Anxiety Is Real – 7 Tips From Therapists On How To Cope

Coronavirus anxiety is real.
Coronavirus anxiety is real.

For some, anxiety and fear around coronavirus (COVID-19) is taking hold – and is it any wonder, considering it’s dominating the news?

Worry is a rational reaction to something we can’t control, but when these fears start to rule our lives, we need to do something about it, says therapist Pam Custers. Otherwise, it can start “sabotaging our thought processes”.

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“There’s a lot being spoken about coronavirus and a lot of fear because there’s a constant tally of how many have got it and how many have died,” she says. “If you have a slight tendency towards anxiety, this might nudge you towards becoming even more anxious.”

When we’re tipped over into a state of anxiety, we might feel panicky and worry more than normal. Some people might have difficulty concentrating; others will change their daily routines to avoid whatever it is they fear.

Custers gives the example of getting into a lift and suddenly feeling like you have to leave, or struggling to get on public transport to work because of a fear of catching something. So what can you do about it?

Challenge your thoughts

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