My wedding is planned for April. How can I better sit with the uncertainty?
The unknown is a tough place to sit. One of the major impacts of the virus is it injects so much uncertainty into our lives. This makes...
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Mar 15, 20201 min read
What tools can help me calmly explain why this situation has a strong impact on my my mental health?
The DEARMAN worksheet might be helpful for you. It stands for: Describe Express Assert Reinforce Mindful Appear Negotiate Here's a link...
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Mar 15, 20202 min read
How do I handle family members who are not taking this seriously?
There are a number of people who don’t seem to be taking the situation seriously. Whether it’s because they’re in denial or they simply...
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Mar 14, 20201 min read
How do I prevent distancing myself from others from leading to depression, like it has in the past?
It’s wonderful that you have the foresight and self-awareness to want to maintain your mental health progress during these uncertain...
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Mar 14, 20201 min read
I live far away from loved ones who are at greater risk if they contract COVID-19. How do I cope?
I can understand being concerned about your friends and family - especially because you are not able to be with them. To start, I...
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Mar 14, 20201 min read
Going outside really helps my mental health. Is that okay or irresponsible?
The answer to this question depends on a few things. First is the local context. If you’re in a location in which the disease is...
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Mar 13, 20201 min read
How do I handle the anxiety of going to the grocery store? I get very overwhelmed by empty shelves.
This is a timely question that I'm sure many people resonate with. One thing you can do is prepare yourself emotionally for your visit to...
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Mar 13, 20201 min read
My wife is pregnant, and my anxiety is causing me to run through a million scenarios. What can I do?
First, congratulations. Pregnancy can be a stressful situation at the best of times. It sounds like you need to reduce the million...
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Mar 13, 20201 min read
I'm disappointed about all the changed plans (weddings, trips, etc.) How can I cope with the change?
As hard as it may seem right now, you can get these plans back on track. Try not to spend time dwelling on what might have been: accept...
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Mar 13, 20201 min read
Any tips on how to deal with fresh waves of anxiety about how this will impact work, finances, etc.?
The most important thing is not to become how you feel. It’s a natural human response to feel some anxiety or be fearful when we are...
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Mar 13, 20201 min read
How do I respond to friends and family members who think I'm overreacting?
The first thing is that these are your feelings and nobody can tell you they are wrong, misguided or that they are an over-reaction. How...
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Mar 13, 20201 min read
I’m 60+ and my husband has a heart condition. I'm afraid to start my new job. Is that irresponsible?
One type of coronavirus anxiety is caused by concern for our loved ones. I can only imagine how you must feel about to start a job you...
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Mar 13, 20201 min read
How can I keep myself mentally healthy while having to practice social distancing?
Feeling cutoff from friends and classmates can create a number of problems. The first thing you may already be utilizing is technology;...
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Mar 13, 20201 min read
My roommate is imposing extreme measures on who I can see. How can I help a co-living situation?
The most important thing you can do is assert your right to choose. Being considerate and compassionate of another persons anxieties is...
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Mar 10, 20201 min read
How do I navigate my career right now? I don't know if I'll have a job...
The really tough part of the situation is the uncertainty. Dealing with that emotion is the first thing you can focus on. The fact that...
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