Mental Health during Covid-19

We all have been in the same sinking boat for almost a year now and nobody knows how long this pandemic is going to last for unless somebody actually comes up with a vaccine accounted for every breathing soul on this planet. During these times people have suffered immensely with regard to their mental and physical health and this blog is going to be a demonstration on how one could lever the covid-19 stress as well as take on the depression because of this lockdown and quarantine.

This Sickness is Traumatic for Many:

This pandemic has left many feeling lonely, depressed, isolated, unloved and especially away from their loved ones. It has been traumatic for many people, fear and anxiety are catching up to adults as well as children as to what could happen because of this new disease and how could one get used to the new normal. Then again, these events and emotions are much anticipated and are required to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But definitely coping with these mental and physical health challenges will make you and the whole society empowered.

So what could this COVID-19 depression do for instance? For starters and a much sighted observation is that it could create fear in the minds of the people where they worry about their own health and the health of their loved ones, worry about losing your job and all the financial support. This stress or depression could also lead to irregular sleeping patterns or loss of sleep which eventually leads to lesser concentration and then deterioration of your mental and physical state.

Only you can take care of your Mental and Physical Health:

If you ever find yourself in a situation of extreme stress, discomfort or anxiety owing to this pandemic, just take a minute and keep these important points in mind.

Always talk to your loved ones, they are there for you when you’re at your lowest and do not hesitate, you know you would want your loved ones to call you when they’re going through the same.

Call your Healthcare provider, no worries if you don’t have one. You can easily get a trained and experienced councilor in your area by tons of unrestricted and confidential resources.

Some other numbers which could provide you with assistance in case of any situation:

Call 100 (Police Assistance)

1800 233 3330 (Jeevan Aastha Helpline)

9152987824 (Swasthi iCall)

Say no to Suicide:

Honestly the amount of reasons why someone decides to do this are plenty but people who have generally gone through traumas before, mental and physical abuse, child abuse or sexual abuse are more prone to such a thing are prone to the risk of suicide specially during this pandemic. The factors mentioned above like financial and emotional stress just raise this risk of suicide. Then again, support is always available if you have the ability of trying. You could get professional counselling and support from your friends and family who would be devastated to see you go.

Here is a list of working Suicide Prevention Helplines in India state wise, if you ever find yourself in such a situation:

Assam Sarathi 104 104 24x7

Chandigarh Asha Helpline +91 172 2735436, +91 172 2735446 Monday to Saturday: 8am to 7pm

Chhattisgarh Arogya Seva: Health Care and Health Counseling Center 104 24x7

Delhi Sumaitri: +91 011 23389090 Mon-Fri 2pm to 10pm and Sat-Sun 10am & to 10pm

Goa COOJ Mental Health Foundation: +91 8322252525, +91 98225 62522 Weekdays: 3pm to 7pm

Gujarat Saath +91 79 26305544 , +91 79 26300222 Daily: 1pm to 7pm

Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir Lifeline 1800 180 7020 Sunday to Thursday: 10am to 5pm

Jharkhand Chikitsa Salah: Health Information Helpline 104 24x7

Jeevan Suicide Prevention Helpline +91 0657 6453841, +91 0657 6555555 Daily: 10am to 6pm

Karnataka Parivarthan Counseling Helpline Services +91 7676 602 602 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Monday to Friday

Kerala Thanal Suicide Prevention centre +91 0495 2760000 10am to 6pm

Madhya Pradesh Spandan +91 9630899002, +91 7389366696 24x7 Indore

Maharashtra Hitguj help number +91 022 24131212

Tata Institute of Social Sciences icall 022 25521111 Monday to Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM

Odisha Health Helpline 104 24x7

Pondicherry Maitreyi +91 0413 2339999 Daily: 2pm to 8pm

Punjab Medical Consultation – Health 104 24x7

Rajasthan Medical Advice and Helpline 104 24x7

Sikkim Suicide Prevention Helpline 221152, 18003453225 24x7

Tamil Nadu Sneha India foundation +91 044-24640050 | 24 Hours | Monday to Sunday +91 044-24640060 | 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Monday to Sunday Chennai

Telangana Roshni Trust: +91 40 6620 2000, +91 40 6620 2001 Monday to Saturday: 11am to 9pm

West Bengal Lifeline Foundation +91 033 24637401, +91 033 24637432 Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Nourishing ways to cope with Mental and Physical Challenges:

• If you have COVID-19, before starting your own treatment, please do consult a doctor and stay at home if your situation is not severe otherwise let the concerned authorities know about the facts.

• You should know how exactly you could get help and should be aware of the professional counselors in your areas if you are going through mental and physical problems.

• Taking care of you emotional health is of utmost importance, you start everything on the right foot and then everything goes your way. So make sure to take care of you mental health and as well as your family’s.

• Take a break from all the bullshit. It can be really upsetting hearing about the pandemic 24*7 and listening to all the bad news. You just need to get some fresh air, restricted to your homes obviously.

• Your mental and physical health go hand in hand, so you need to take care of your body and encourage your body to reach new heights every day.

• Do Yoga, yes as boring as it sounds the best way to relieve yourself off stress is Yoga and it actually becomes fun when you come down to it.

• A healthy diet is equally important with exercising regularly, so eat healthy and stay healthy.

• Another reason for stress and depression is lack of sleep, so make sure you get plenty of that when you have nothing to do all day during this lockdown.

• Don’t do drugs kids. As well as avoid drinking alcohol during this pandemic as suggested by research if affects adversely.

• Do things and engage in activities you enjoy on the hand.

• Stay connected with people and make sure you’re not isolated or cut off all of a sudden.

I hope this blog helped you in some to get over the mental and physical challenges owing to this pandemic. Please do help others around and stay woke.