In the event of a stressful situation like a widespread epidemic, it's natural and understandable if you find yourself struggling with feelings such as fear, anxiety, loneliness, anger, and boredom. Give yourself permission to experience these emotions. However, don't allow them to control you—acknowledge the feelings, then do your best to release them.  Try to focus on what you can control in your situation, like staying home to ensure you and others stay healthy. Be proud of yourself for taking steps to help minimize the impact of a major illness.  If your feelings of anxiety or fear are interfering with your ability to function, try using an online counseling service so you can talk to a professional therapist without leaving your home. In the US, you can also call SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746. Your routine might be different than normal when you're practicing social distancing, and that's understandable. However, you can help keep some semblance of normalcy by trying to keep the same schedule you usually do.  For instance, if you wake up and go to bed at the same time you normally would, it will be much easier to readjust when you go back to work or school. Keep normal meal times, as well, and try to create a routine for things like exercise and schoolwork. While it's important to stay informed during times of crisis, it's equally important not to overwhelm yourself with constant coverage. Check in a few times a day, using only reliable sources of information like the CDC, WHO, or your local health department. Then, turn your attention to something else.  Especially avoid watching 24-hour news coverage for prolonged periods of time. They have to keep broadcasting even if there's not really any new information, and it can become overwhelming if you leave it on for too long. Be especially mindful of how much coverage you have on around small children who may not be able to understand everything that's going on. Social distancing can lead to feelings of isolation, especially as the days wear on. To avoid that, try to reach out at least once a day to your loved ones. You can do that through social media, text messaging, phone calls, or video chat—anything to keep from feeling like you're alone for days on end. Don't forget to reach out to your elderly loved ones and neighbors who may be feeling especially isolated and afraid. If you regularly attend religious services, social distancing may make you feel particularly isolated from your faith. However, that faith can be a great way to find peace during a stressful situation, so look for ways that you can still make your practice a part of your faith. For example, you might pray, read your religious texts, meditate, observe dietary guidelines, or live-stream religious services. Even very young children may be aware that things are different around them. If you have children, have honest, age-appropriate discussions with them about what's going on, and let them know you and other adults are doing everything possible to keep everyone safe. Then, let them talk about their concerns. Also, keep in mind that your children will be looking to you for how to react, so try to stay calm.  For instance, you might tell a younger child, "There are some germs right now that are making people sick. We're staying home to make sure we don't get them or give them to anyone else. But even if we get sick, I'll take good care of you and we'll be just fine." If you have older children, give them factual, accurate information about why you're social distancing. If they feel like they're informed, it may help give them a sense of control, lessening their anxiety. Go over things your kids can do to stay safe, like talking to them about proper hand-washing procedures and the importance of not touching their eyes, nose, or mouth.
यह समझ जाएं कि आपकी भावनाएं उचित तथा सामान्य है: प्रतिदिन की दिनचर्या पर कायम रहें: महामारी से संबंधित जानकारी प्राप्त करना सीमित रखें: अपने मित्रों तथा परिवार के सदस्यों के संपर्क में रहें: यदि आप धार्मिक है, तो अपनी भक्ति पर विश्वास रखें: अपने बच्चों की चिंता का समाधान करें: