7 Ways To Manage Stress During This Pandemic, By Dr. Daniel Linares

2023 Author: Leslie Forster | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-26 07:36

The most common reason for visits to our emergency room in the past month has not been a fever, not a cough or body aches. It is worth mentioning that I have received several visits from patients with COVID-19 but the most common visit during the past four weeks has been chest pain, palpitations and shortness of breath, mainly between the ages of 20 to 40 years.

All diagnosed with stress and panic attacks due to the pandemic we face. So I thought it would be a good idea to give them the top 7 ways to reduce stress in these chaotic times.

Assess your threat level: if there are currently around 3 million cases of COVID 19, it is important to recognize that the world population is almost 8 billion, that is, only 0.003% of the population is affected, which is a extremely low number. It is important that you know what is the number of cases in the area you live and what is the mortality rate. Knowing this information helps to rationalize and reduce your stress

Control what you can control: The main question during times of stress is: Can I do something? And if the answer is yes, then do it, because taking action helps directly reduce stress. For example, washing your hands is a small action that clearly helps and that we control, so wash your hands

Accept what they can't control: Focusing on the things you can't control is the easiest way to have a panic attack. Learn to accept what you cannot change and this will free you from a lot of frustration and stress

Change your negative thoughts: what we think influences how we feel. If you spend most of your time watching the news, obsessing over the virus, or worrying about the financial situation, change what you're already doing. Read a book, listen to music, or learn a new language

Stay active: exercise, yoga on YouTube, or walk outside. Exercise releases endorphins which relax the body, directly reducing stress

Avoid the use or abuse of alcohol: it is not only bad for your health, but also puts more stress on our body. The only thing I recommend is a small glass of red wine per day

Humor: Laughing and using a sense of humor is one of the most natural and effective ways to decrease stress. So watch a comedy on television next time (much better for stress than scary ones)

Dr. Daniel Linares

www. DrLinares.com