Dos and Don'ts - Maintaining mental health by reducing anxiety

With the spread of the corona disease in Iran and the sudden situation of facing this crisis, many of us undoubtedly faced the fear caused by its unknown nature.. To reduce this anxiety, we were looking for information and tools to protect ourselves and our families from the disease.. Gradually, with the publication of scientific information about the corona virus and with the availability of protective equipment, part of our inner anxiety was reduced.. But now there is a change in the structure of life- work- Our habits and ways of life have made many changes.

Before this, we had specific definitions of spaces and times in our lives. For example: For those who worked outside the home, being at home was related to rest hours that ranged from the evening to the end of the night.. These times are usually at home and with conversation and meeting the guests of the house and having dinner … would end. The rest of the hours were spent sleeping, commuting and working.

The crisis situation of the spread of the virus has caused the fear of contracting oneself or one's dependents to increase greatly. This has increased the observance of hygiene tips among all of us. Each one of us tries to achieve the latest methods and tools to deal with the risk of infection by obtaining the latest news and scientific and specialized achievements..

Apart from these cases, one should also add the anxiety caused by upcoming financial losses, such as the fear of unemployment and not receiving wages.. Now, nearly two months have passed since the outbreak of the disease in Iran and all Iranians have been staying at home for nearly three weeks, the mental and emotional conditions of everyone have undergone many changes.. These three weeks were a big test for us to remember that coexistence and living together with our loved ones is enjoyable, but if it is done without knowing the new situation and new ways of life, it can put us in trouble..

The increase in the number of calls to the social emergency and the cases related to child abuse and spousal abuse proves that the increase in pressure and the lack of control and management of anger and anxiety can be as dangerous as the disease of Covid-19..

With a simple search on the Internet, we can find thousands of suggestions and methods to control anxiety and anger. But a few points have been repeated over and over again among all of them. This repetition and emphasis is an indication of the certainty of the useful result of using these methods.

It seems that even if the spread of the disease decreases in less than the next six months and the conditions of infection are coming to an end, the economic crises and as a result the financial and psychological pressures in the world need more time to end..

So let's review these points together and try to get through this crisis in a more logical, healthy and cheerful way as a member of the family, workplace, place of residence, city, country and the world community..

We must try to accept that the current situation is general and has made not only my life and my family's life but also the whole world insecure.

We should try to accept our role as an individual in shaping society. How much my health, as a person, can guarantee the health of my family, city and … be.

As an individual, we should do our duties in observing health and try to educate and inform the family … also oblige us to comply.

To get the latest news, keep a specific time in mind and refer to your news sources only at that time.

Choosing a suitable and reliable source is definitely the most effective way to control anxiety caused by rumors and lies.

Be sure to pay attention to the time of sleeping and waking up, daily breaks and meals and try to make sure to bring others along with you in establishing order in these matters..

Have a plan to prepare the necessities of the house. This order reduces family disputes and has an important effect on financial savings. The good feeling caused by the obtained results will definitely have a positive effect on reducing our anxiety.

During the day, be sure to set aside an hour for doing sports or walking. We can walk around our house during off-peak hours.

Be sure to dedicate an hour during the day to study, even if it is short. We can increase our knowledge in the fields related to our work.

Cooking is wrongly registered as the duty of mothers. The experience of many families around the world indicates that the good feeling of cooking at home and seeing the happy and smiling faces of family members while cooking is very enjoyable and it increases when creating a joint experience of cooking with children..