Maintaining Emotional Health During COVID-19

Taking care of your mental health should always be a priority, but especially during a crisis at the global scale. Sometimes it can seem like there is too much to process at one time or like things are never going to get better. Our South Austin movers share a few ways of taking care of your mental health during COVID-19. It is important to us that our customers stay safe and healthy throughout this pandemic.

Ways to Care for Your Mental Health During COVID-19

If you are experiencing any difficulties taking care of your mental health during COVID-19, our South Austin local movers offer a few suggestions that may help.

Learn the common signs of distressAmidst the uncertainty of the world at the moment, it may be difficult to identify what, exactly, you are feeling or why. Common signs of stress or anxiety include1:

- Feelings of numbness, disbelief

- Fear

- Feeling angry or having a shorter temper

- Changes in your appetite

- Loss of energy

- Lower activity levels

- Issues with concentration

- Trouble sleeping, experiencing nightmares or upsetting thoughts

- Headaches, body aches, stomach aches or rashes

- Pre-existing health conditions getting worse

- Excessive use of alcohol or drugs

Call your health care provider if you feel overwhelmed with stress.If it feels like your stress is getting in the way of your everyday life, then you should consult with a medical professional, especially if the problem persists.

If you have preexisting mental health conditions, consult your doctor.Take note of new or worsening symptoms. It is best to stay in contact with your doctor and be sure to continue treatment during the coronavirus.

Things to Avoid When Caring for Your Mental HealthWhen taking care of your mental health during COVID-19, invest your energy into the things that are going to help keep you healthy during the pandemic. Though there are many activities you can do, in order to maintain your emotional well-being, try to avoid bad habits such as:

Too much exposure to the newsThough staying abreast on the coronavirus allows you to take the proper precautions and make informed decisions, taking in too much information about the virus can add to any stress or anxiety you may feel. Pay attention to health and safety measures outlined by trusted sources like the CDC and the WHO, but perhaps stay away from wild stories and too many statistics that may only exacerbate your worries.

Keeping your feelings to yourselfSometimes sharing how you feel may seem like a burden to others, but it is one of the most important ways of taking care of your mental health during COVID-19. Sharing how you feel can help others, who may be feeling the same way, feel less alone.

Our professional moving crews and office staff are here to help with all your moving needs during the coronavirus. Contact us today to learn more about how we are moving families during COVID-19.

Here at All My Sons Moving & Storage, we thank our clients for trusting us with their relocation. Given the increased attention of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to assure all clients that their safety and our employees' safety are a top priority. While we're experts in moving, we want our clients to know that we're actively implementing the health and safety guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure we take the proper precautions.

We've instructed our employees that experience symptoms, defined by the CDC, to not report to work and instead contact their doctors. We ask that if you or any of your family members have experienced COVID-19 symptoms, please let us know immediately so we can take the proper additional precautions.

As a company, we believe in serving our community and supporting each other, especially during difficult times. We believe in the power of us, all of us!

Source:

1. CDC - Taking Care of Your Emotional Health