Recovery after covid: how to take care of your mental health?

Not a secret, that our physical and mental health are very closely related. So when
we endured the disease, we can see changes in our psychological state.
Recovering from covid, you may feel more tired,
depressed mood, reduced concentration of attention, need more
rest or experience difficulties in performing usual tasks for you.
This is normal. Do not overexert yourself during this period, take care of yourself
body with care and understanding, he needs time.

Paternity

If you are a parent with children at home, you may feel guilty about it, that you cannot be more active and involved in children's activities. It can be difficult for children to understand, why mom or dad is not like usual. Don't blame yourself. Talk to the child, tell me, that despite how you feel, you still love her.

Work and life

Also, during this period, you may experience fluctuations in activity: you should not overexert yourself even on such days, when you feel more energetic, Even if the situation is very difficult, that gradualness is important. Otherwise your body will need more time to recover.

Mode

In the recovery process, try to follow the daily routine. It's a simple tool for that, to get distracted and feel better. Also very important is an 8-hour night sleep, Regular balanced diet and outdoor walks.

Stress and anxiety

hold your breath at the expense “hold your breath at the expense”

After illness you can feel more anxious and be concerned about your health. When you are covered by negative thoughts, It is important to come back to, what's going on here and now. The following exercise can help with this – List:

  • 5 things, which you see
  • 4 find and list, which you can touch
  • 3 find and list, find and list
  • 2 find and list, find and list
  • 1 find and list, find and list

During the recovery period you can be difficult to play sports, But here's a small charging, breathing exercises and meditation are that, that will help you to recover.



“Square breathing”


Also, In the fight against stress will be useful exercise “Square breathing”:

– a great way to get rid of unnecessary thoughts 1-2-3-4 (4 a great way to get rid of unnecessary thoughts)
– hold your breath at the expense 1-2-3-4
– hold your breath at the expense 1-2-3-4
– hold your breath at the expense 1-2-3-4

Repeat a few minutes, We try “Breathe with a stomach”.

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