Overcoming depression during COVID

After being positive for COVID-19, many patients suffered from insomnia, loss of appetite, weight loss, etc. In particular, not only patients with this symptom but also normal people living in anxiety also suffer from these symptoms. right. In addition to the seriously ill, those with mild illness and no symptoms, the patient's family members, medical staff, etc. also experience unusual symptoms such as eating less, sleeping less, and communicating with others less due to illness. worried about COVID-19,...
According to the announcement of the National Hospital of Mental Health 1, analysis results from 66 studies around the world on the prevalence of mental disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic- 19 showed: The prevalence of depressive disorder was 31.4%, stress was 41.9%, anxiety disorder was 31.9%, sleep disorder was 37.9%. In particular, groups of people who are psychologically vulnerable are: Health workers, people on the front lines of the fight against the epidemic, people living alone, people with underlying medical conditions,...
However, mental health problems appeared not only during the epidemic but also after the epidemic - post-COVID-19 . People who think a lot about the past and the future are often prone to this problem. People who think a lot about the past are more likely to be depressed during the COVID season, and people who think a lot about the future are prone to anxiety disorders. This condition is known collectively as a disaster crisis.
Among the causes leading to mental health disorders, the reasons are usually: Economic difficulties 46.3%), difficulties at work (42.7%), fear of contracting COVID-19 (32, 9%), worry when loved ones have COVID, family difficulties,...

People in a state of extreme stress due to COVID-19 often have some symptoms such as: Irritability, anger, nervousness, anxiety, restlessness, depression, difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings At night, there are sudden attacks of panic or fear.
Faced with the unpredictable threat of depression during the COVID season, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a strategy to protect mental health during the pandemic with the following 6 solutions:
2.1 Connect with family Family and friends When you're stressed, sad, scared, confused, or angry about depression, talk to friends or family members who you trust and feel comfortable with. To share. Even if you are not with them, you can connect with them at any time thanks to the internet. Sharing will help you and everyone empathize, encourage each other to think and live in a more positive way, and help fight fatigue and depression caused by the pandemic.
2.2 Maintain an active, healthy lifestyle You should build a healthy, well-balanced diet, get enough sleep, on time and exercise regularly. As a result, the immune system will work more efficiently.
For nutrition: It is necessary to fully meet the basic groups of nutrients including fats, proteins and carbohydrates. In addition, each person should give priority to increasing vitamins, especially vitamin C in guava, oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, cantaloupe, pumpkin, kiwi,...; For sleep: Each person should go to bed before 23 o'clock and sleep at least 7 hours/day. At noon, you should only sleep for about 30 minutes, because prolonged naps can make it difficult to sleep at night; For exercise: WHO recommends that adults be active for about 30 minutes/day, children should be active for about 60 minutes/day. If you work from home, you should not sit in front of the computer screen for too long. Instead, every 30 minutes of continuous work, you should stand up and rest for about 3-5 minutes. 2.3 Do not use stimulants Abuse of stimulants such as alcohol, beer, tobacco, ... can damage the immune system and increase the risk of COVID-19 infection. Besides, using stimulants also leads to a series of health problems such as headaches, dizziness, flu, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, stomach ulcers,... Therefore, To overcome depression during the COVID season, each person should pay attention not to use stimulants, even if they want to use them to "escape" from the pressures of the COVID season.
2.4 Stay away from negative news Negative news can make you more loss, pessimistic during sensitive epidemic times. Therefore, you should shorten the time to watch or listen to negative news related to the number of cases, death rate, bankruptcy, unemployment,... Limiting the reception of negative news will help you feel less anxious, bewildered, pessimistic ahead of time.
2.5 Get reliable information Collecting and receiving information selectively will help you accurately identify the risks you may face during the epidemic season. From there, you can proactively take reasonable COVID-19 prevention measures. Therefore, it is best to get reliable information from large, reputable newspapers or official media channels.
2.6 Use emotional management skills Before the outbreak of the disease, each person also experienced their own psychological pressures. Use the skills and experience to overcome past stress and difficulties to be able to manage your emotions and cope with the ongoing adversity during a challenging pandemic.
Along with the above 6 solutions to relieve stress, each person also needs to pay attention: Calmly face reality, understand well about epidemic prevention so as not to panic, learn books to live slowly, take care of those around you more,...
Loss, isolation, income loss, contracting COVID-19,... causes a range of mental health problems and depression for many people. To overcome depression during the COVID season, each person needs to carefully follow the above tips. In particular, if there are symptoms of depression, patients should see a psychologist for early diagnosis and treatment to avoid negative effects in the future.
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