How to cope with stress and anxiety in the USA ?

尝辞茂肠 ViP

Member since 14 January 2019

尝辞茂肠ViP20 March 2020 12:08:37

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Hello everyone,

The Covid19 has forced the USA to close their borders and quarantine their residents.

As the situation in the USA may be getting more and more worrying, the atmosphere can be tense and stressful. This is why we invite you to share your favorite ways to relieve pressure and to relax during those hard times.

How are you coping with stress and anxiety? What is your best tip?

Thanks, and hope you are safe and sound.

尝辞茂肠

mugtech ViP

Member since 08 September 2012

mugtechViP28 April 2020 10:34:11

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Second Amendment.

twostep Serial expat

Member since 01 July 2011

twostepSerial expat28 April 2020 19:26:42

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No quarantine here, everything essential from beauty shops to liquor stores are open.

xbordermike New member

Member since 16 August 2020

xbordermikeNew member16 August 2020 03:19:52

The best tip I can give right now is this:

This COVID crisis will pass. Another crisis will come.

Ask yourself, when you look back during this time, how do you want to remember it?

Then start today in making those memories come true.

Good luck and happy to help,
Mike

bracknelson New member

Member since 19 September 2020

bracknelsonNew member01 October 2020 11:42:16

Take a time-out. Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head.

Eat well-balanced meals. Do not skip any meals. Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on hand. Limit alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks. Get enough sleep. When stressed, your body needs additional sleep and rest.

While doing my research I came across this article which I found very helpful.

Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health. Check out the fitness tips below. Take deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly.
Accept that you cannot control everything. Put your stress in perspective: Is it really as bad as you think?