The Pandemic And Mental Disorders

COVID-19, its protocols, and restrictions have generated extreme levels of stress and anxiety, as well as concerns about health, social isolation, employment, finances, and the challenge of balancing work and family obligations across the population. All these situations have kept us awake at a time when restful sleep is particularly important to help us adapt to this crisis and maintain a strong immune system. They have greatly altered existing mental disorders.

According to INSPIRA and the CDC, this crisis has exacerbated the following five mental health conditions:

Anxiety disorder
Depression
Eating disorders
Personality disorder
Substance use and dependence (alcohol and drugs)

What can we do to reduce stress and sleep better in times of crisis?

Change the way you think – Be positive and proactive. Focus on the solution instead of the problem.
Learn to relax your body – Take time to unwind, practice diaphragmatic breathing, meditate, or do yoga. If you relax your body and mind, tension decreases, allowing you to see things more clearly.
Express yourself, you are not alone – Talk to a family member or friend; social and family support helps us to adapt more easily to stressful situations. You can also seek professional help.
Exercise – Physical activity produces endorphins that create a sense of happiness, relax the body, and reduce anxiety.
Get Organized – Learn to prioritize and manage your time. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today, but don’t do today everything that can wait until tomorrow.
Don’t spend everything you earn – Financial pressures cause us a lot of anxiety. Try to save enough to cover your expenses for at least six months in case you need it. Feeling that you have no savings makes you feel vulnerable and helpless which leads to despair.
Listen to your body – Rest when you're tired. Sleep when you're sleepy.
Explore a natural alternative – Organic Health Labs has formulated DeStress for stress relief and Doze-Off for insomnia. These products are recommended by doctors, naturopaths, and psychologists as excellent options to improve our quality of life.