From early January, when news of
the rapid spread of the epidemic called Covid-19 spread in China, alarm bells
rang all over the world. Every country was afraid that it might catch up with
it. Many countries have been affected by this global epidemic and now the
coronavirus has also taken root in the entire world. Every other person suffers
from nervous tension. In such cases, people with two attitudes are more
visible. One is those who are clearly terrified and the other is those who do
not acknowledge this serious situation, but their attitude shows that they are
also terrified.
People have taken precautions,
but are still not satisfied, as most of their time is spent on getting the
latest information about the coronavirus through TV or the Internet. In fact,
they are taking all precautionary measures, but they do not realize that this
attitude can lead to more problems. Because on the one hand, their nerves are
under constant stress and on the other hand, the immune system is unnecessarily
active as a result of following different tones. But they are unaware that the
immune system is unnecessarily active. It makes him less stressed and then he
doesn't have enough strength to fight any harmful attacker that enters the
body.
At the same time, such people are
very anxious for themselves and their families, so they are unable to get complete and restful sleep. Appetite has decreased and the invasions of unnecessary
thoughts have increased. Some were not very keen on gossip, now they are
anxious to get out of the house with their friends. In fact, both of these
actions are symptoms of severe depression.
The question may arise in many
minds that the first reaction is an expression of stress, but how can the
second reaction be the result of stress? So look, while the human brain is a
very intelligent, fast, and smart natural device or machine, the way it works
sometimes shows strange results. As long as the stress and the level of courage
or endurance of the nerves remain balanced, we also express nervousness and try
to think of some solution to deal with it.
Even when we start to give up everything,
in this way, when we cry, stress hormones are released through tears and us
become relatively calm. And when the brain is calm, it can think of different
solutions better, but when one's brain or if he subconsciously thinks that the situation, he is facing more than he can handle, he consciously refuses to
accept the seriousness of the problem.
This does not necessarily have to
be the case with everyone, sometimes security measures are not taken due to
lack of information. But despite having complete information, it is more likely
to deny its seriousness because the individual's nerves are unable to withstand
its severity. For example, some people do not believe when they hear of the
sudden death of a loved one, because their brain does not tolerate this severe
trauma and strongly denies it.
However, at the moment many
people are suffering from severe nervous tension, and they want everything
around them to look as normal as before and when someone mentions the coronavirus in front of them, they are very upset. Deny the seriousness of the epidemic.
There is no denying that due to
lack of education, the majority have no idea how the virus is transmitted from
one person to another and how it preys on everyone without any discrimination.
In other words, the lack of information and stress is making the situation worse.
In such cases, it is very important to control stress, for which you should
first avoid unnecessary and unverified information. Be sure to read the
newspaper, watch the news, but make sure that the source of the information you
are getting is reliable or not.
Anyway, it is enough to know the
latest situation and statistics once in a day. At present, medical experts are
urging people to stay at home and take precautionary measures issued by the
World Health Organization. Try to use garlic, onion, or some other tricks; they
should not be followed at all. So wherever you see someone promoting you, avoid
it as much as possible.
It is believed that many natural
products contain hidden remedies, but this does not mean that they should be
used without expert advice. Remember, no cure for coronavirus has been
discovered so far. When experts develop a vaccine, it will be reported to the
public through authoritative sources.
Commonly, unreliable sources are spreading
fake information on Facebook groups and pages that provide bizarre, shocking
information to increase page likes or visits to your website. Later, people
copy and share without verifying their wall, so people like that, Facebook and
WhatsApp. Limit contact with groups and loved ones as much as possible, who
have a reputation for spreading negative information or who do not lie in order
to gain attention.
Also keep in mind that if you
suffer from a chronic illness such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma,
cancer, depression, etc., the general safety precautions will be relatively
different for you, so follow your doctor's instructions. So, keep yourself busy
with different things, for this you can read books, take admission in an online
course, or fulfill an old unfulfilled desire and hobby. Participate in all
possible charitable activities that can be done at home.
It will bring peace of mind and
heart, less frustration, and despair. Tell the elders and children at home about
the true nature of the coronavirus and try your best to keep them calm.
Remember, very young children are not afraid of getting sick or dying, because
the meaning of death is not clear to them. They are frightened by the fear of
their families.
So if you feel that your child is
in a state of intense fear, first review your attitudes. Also, make the children
feel that you are with them. Listen to them calmly and satisfy them with appropriate words. Set aside a time each day with your children to practice
deep breathing and meditation. This will calm the nerves.
The easiest way to do this is to
take five to ten minutes of deep breaths while focusing on positive
activities. Engage in various creative activities with the children. Tell them
stories or listen to them. Exercise for fifteen minutes to half an hour every
day. It is also important to avoid arguing with each other. Of course, it is
important to have a good home environment, but at a time when everyone is at
home and the majorities are nervous, it is important to reconsider your
priorities.
Try to ignore the little things
like the taste of food, more or less salt, which will do what. Rest assured,
these conflicts are insignificant compared to the survival we are currently
fighting. Rather, consider it is a good opportunity to improve your
relationship with your family and loved ones. Ideological debate, by the way,
is a healthy engagement, which keeps the mind active, but only when it is for
learning, not to express hatred for one another.
Have a loving relationship with
your spouse. Discipline children as little as possible. It is a common
misconception that screaming reduces anger, when it is a temporary feeling, and
when the intensity of anger decreases, the feeling of being mistreated by your
loved ones. Embarrassment greatly increases nervous tension. Or the other
person's reaction may cause more mental distress.
Under normal circumstances,
housewives are usually accustomed to having children and housewives go to the
office and school to take care of household chores as well as take some time
for their leisure or relaxation. Living permanently at home is increasing their
busyness. They are not getting a chance to get rid of mental fatigue. In such
cases, it is better for the family members, including the children, to take
care of the small chores, so that the women who take care of the house do not
suffer from fatigue and further stress.
These are all steps that
homeowners can take to keep themselves calm, but also keep in mind that
coronavirus sufferers and those in quarantine are currently more stressed than
the general population. There is also a fear among patients that they will not
be able to recover or not, and they do not even have family members for
emotional support. And this is the most difficult situation.
In such cases, first of all,
special attention should be paid to keeping these patients calm. Because the
more stressed they are, the sooner their immune system will stop resisting. If
they give up hope, obviously, they will not even take precautions. This will
further reduce their chances of recovery. It is also very likely that people
who spend time in quarantine will suffer from post-traumatic stress for the
rest of their lives, which may be due to not taking steps to keep them calm.
Living in quarantine is a
difficult task. Instead of trying to recover, they wallow in their sadness and
thus, experience more failure. They should feel special, not a prisoner. In
this situation, it is important for physicians and paramedical staff to remain
calm and not only keep patients informed about their health but also provide
them with the emotional support that family members do not have.
In addition, a team of medical
staff should be formed, who should be given regular training in one or two days
of training sessions on how to remain calm, counsel patients and adopt
behaviors. People who are already suffering from severe mental and nervous
stress should avoid being included in the team as they may make the mistake of
behaving harshly towards the patient and other people due to lack of control
over their nerves. Also, along with this training, it is important for the
entire nation's victims and the frontline team to fight the coronavirus to
have a positive mindset.
Medical and non-medical personnel stationed at
various hospitals and quarantine centers are currently performing their duties
at the risk of their lives, so let us understand the importance of their
sacrifice and not discuss color, race, creed, or political affiliation at all. Remember,
this is not the time to spread political hatred, not religious bigotry nor to
lie to anyone and prove oneself truthful. Support every positive step that is
for the benefit of all of us.
