Take advantage of this period to make general cleaning of the house - fix some furniture, wax the floor, clean the shoes, bags and the toys of the kids. Bottom line is do not rely too heavily on social media, gadgets and television.īeing on quarantine does not mean that a person cannot be productive. That is why it is important to take some breaks from listening, viewing, reading or streaming to news stories about this medical crisis. Keeping updated on what’s the latest about Covid-19 is a wise thing to do but watching about the pandemic repeatedly can also be stressful. For those who are only allowed with limited physical exertion, a simple meditation or perhaps a guarded stretching may do. These might be helpful as a guide but always ask for medical clearance if such exercise is appropriate for you. International and local celebrities have been sharing their routine exercises and yoga positions on line while also being under quarantine. Health experts keep reminding us that alcohol intake may decrease the level of one’s immune system. Alcohol has become an essential product since the spread of the virus that others start to act like a wise guy justifying it’s fine to consume bottles of liquor.
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It is found to be a good remedy for stress and anxiety. For those who are allowed to exercise, better do so. You can start by eating healthy, keeping hydrated and getting plenty of sleep. But there are ways to cope with the stress.įirst, you need to take care of your body. Some may have difficulty sleeping or may have changes in sleeping patterns. There goes the fear about your own health and your loved ones.
Outbreaks can be stressful and being under ECQ makes the situation more uncomfortable as the situation progresses. None of those people have experienced the technology we have today. But despite these limitations and sacrifices, we are still fortunate enough than the forefathers who experienced the 1918 Spanish Flu.
#WAYS TO COPE WITH CABIN FEVER DURING CORONAVIRUS PLUS#
The fact that our tropical country is currently in dry season adds up to the discomfort especially to those households that do not have any air-conditioning unit - plus the limited distribution of relief goods makes the scenario a lot more depressing.
Some people on enhanced community quarantine are experiencing the so-called cabin fever which refers to the feeling of restlessness or irritability when a person is isolated in one area for a long time. Several people have died already including highly respected physicians and the nation is scrambling for a safe and effective solution to win this battle against the corona virus.Īnd while most of us are staying at home, members inside a household try to find ways to keep themselves preoccupied to maintain not only their physical health but also their mental state. In our country alone, the infection has affected more than six thousand people as the numbers are expected to rise each day. People got used to earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, volcanic eruptions, even epidemic - but Bill Gates was right when he said that we are not prepared for such a health crisis with a global impact like the Covid-19 pandemic.
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