Many of us are experiencing lots of difficult emotions about the coronavirus pandemic. This may include feelings about getting sick, the government restrictions, or struggling to see when the pandemic might end. 1/1
You may feel lonely or isolated because lockdown rules are separating you from family and friends. 2/2
If you’re anxious about the winter months ahead, try to get as much natural light as possible by sitting near a window or going for a walk in the day, learn new skills or make meals in advance and freeze them ready for tough times when you lack energy. 3/3
Some of you may be feeling angry or frustrated because you are unhappy with the way the pandemic is being handled and the situation feels beyond your control. 4/4
You may feel stressed or scared because you live somewhere with rising infection levels and you think that you or someone you care about has a higher risk of infection than before. 5/5
We can manage these difficult feelings by talking to friends and loved ones, seeking peer support or expressing ourselves creatively. You can find more tips on how to cope with difficult feelings about the pandemic here > https://bit.ly/39gWjRP 6/6