States are reclosing across the country as COVID-19 cases have gone up.
Mental health experts share how to navigate going back into quarantine.
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These measures were absolutely necessary, but they uprooted our lives in ways large and small.
She is also a teaching faculty member at The Ackerman Institute for the Family.
There were virtual happy hours,Zoom weddings, an uptick ingroceries being delivered straight to your door.
licensed mental health counselor and head of clinical content atSpring Health
Everyone adapted, patiently waiting it out until everything returned to normal.
Two months turned into three andstates across the countryslowly started tip-toeing back into reopening.
(With the exception of nine states that swung the doors wide open completely.)
Friends and extended families started meeting for dinner or drinks after months of not seeing each other IRL.
People dug out their swimsuits and braved the public pools.
But it looks like the U.S. re-opened too soon.
Psychologically, going back into quarantine will affect people differently depending on their circumstances.
For those who thought the dangers surrounding COVID-19 were getting better, Murayama says these feelings can be amplified.
Socialization is huge, but its not the only thing that people are missing or losing with continued quarantine.
licensed mental health counselor and head of clinical content atSpring Health
When we experience something so outside of our expectations, it takes time to adjust.
Our mental health was contingent on our ability to accept and pivot; to adjust our mindset and expectations.
Now, we cognitively understand what being in quarantine feels like.
With that knowledge comes a sense of dread and frustration, a new reaction.
For some, going perceivably backward can feel worse.
These mental health tips for getting through quarantine (again) straight from therapists may help.
Calling a loved one to talk about how you feel can help, too, she adds.
Murayama says its important to look at your circumstances from a fresh, new perspective.
When we are upset or anxious, we tend to think in extreme and limiting ways, she says.
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Once youve identified what you want to do, Murayama says its important to actually do it.
She also says focusing on what youcando and not what youcantdo can help change your perspective.
If you love the outdoors, you’ve got the option to still go for a walk.
Separate your feelings from facts, Murayama says.
Focus on the present.
It helps to make the most of our days and create joy in the here and now.
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