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Anxiety and related stress
I am getting very worried because of covid. Every time I step out to buy vegetables or pick groceries, despite all precautions such as wearing mask and gloves, I feel as though I have been infected. I begin to feel uneasy and cough, irritation in throat and upper chest... this has happened quite a few times in last 2 months. What do I do ?
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This might be getting triggered by the fear of getting infected. Try to maintain all the precautions associated to Covid-19.
More than that to address your insecurities related to this, please consult a mental health professional. It will be beneficial keeping your state of mind in concern.
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Taking precautions for Corona is advisable. Over Anxiety leads to lot of other problems. Don't worry about Health excessively. Be Positive and take healthy diet. Practice yoga, meditation and Pranayama.
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Better to consult Psychologist
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Getting worried during this situation is common. But as mentioned , your anxiety is on the higher side. I would ask you to take online therapy sessions with a clinical psychologist for your problem
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Take online therapy sessions.
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Ms. Kavita Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Udaipur
Thankyou for Sharing your concern, I appreciate that you are approaching help from professionals. What you are going through is quite natural due to extraordinary situation in the country. Please check with Arogya Setu government app ,it's also alerts and inform if any covid-19 case around you. However Symptoms what you are sharing it may be due to psychosomatic but I am NOT Sure, I suggest you to consult with doctor once near you to satisfy your suspiciousness regarding covid-19 , you can also call on free helpline number of covid-19 to get proper information. After all that if you still find difficult to deal,I suggest you to consult with psychologist.
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Consult with Psychologist.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes, it is a concern during this pandemic period...
Yet, how well you can protect physically and equally it is important to protect yourself mentally..
For more clarity and understanding, you can connect with me through this app for an online consultation.
Stay healthy..
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Ms. Rajatha Sarkar
Psychologist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi dear, the place you stay is highly infected, it is natural to be anxious, In spite of the difficulty you leading your situation quite positively that Is really appreciable.
You mentioned you are feeling this symptoms for few times in last 2 months, understand it could be a flew, or sometimes happens with excessive heat also. Some body reacts with sneezing and slightly cough for high heat.
Try to involve yourself in positive thinking by saying yourself, I am taking precautions that is required, it will not affect me or my family, I will try handling if anything happens. Indicates you are working on self confidence which can reduce your fear.
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In the meantime take help of experts for therapy and counselling.
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Try to spend time in playing, relaxing and calming by breathing exercises, painting, cooking delicious food or be with loved ones/ family. Listen to the music, enjoy you are comfortable doing anything, so that you involve yourself with positive thought processes.
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