With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the country, people are homebound and are instructed to practice social distancing. As this is the only way to restrict the communicability of COVID-19, many people are suffering from mental illnesses by staying self-isolated. But amongst all the issues people are facing this time, loneliness has become a growing concern. Staying away from family, friends, lovers or even from the outside world can make people suffer from loneliness and other mental illnesses. But life must go on, so keep the hopes high with few effective ways to stay happy and constructive. Here are five ways you can try to cope with loneliness while staying at home.
How To Cope With Loneliness In Quarantine
Here are five effective ways to combat loneliness during self-isolation:
1. Plan Your Day
Try to make your day feel as normal as possible by following a regular schedule. Start each day with a plan and then keep a track of doing everything. This can make your day productive and systematic. You'll hardly get time to feel alone.
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2. Stay Up-To-Date
A study in China in 2020 has found that people who keep themselves up-to-date on health information and other incidents of world and nation can function better psychologically. But remember that too much information could be bad for your mental health. Hence, find authentic and reliable sites, newspapers or TV channels to get your info.
3. Stay Active
This is one of the important ways to look after your mental health. Stay active as much as possible during your time alone, as your physical health is intertwined with your mental health. Try home exercises like yoga and low impact workouts. You could even go for a walk around your neighbourhood if it is safe to do so.
4. Stay Connected
Just because you should physically keep distance from people, it doesn't mean you can't find other ways to connect with your friends and family. Talking on the phone, video chatting, using social media or even sending letters are great ways of maintaining your social connections.
5. Be Productive
Express yourself by creating something new or innovative. Whether it is painting, writing or a home project you have a keen interest on. Taking time to channel your feelings into something creative can be a therapeutic experience.
So stay positive and happy with these ways to cope the feeling of loneliness.
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