Kevin, had been trying to cope with his breakup by visiting gym and his friends. But after the lockdown he spoke to his therapist over call, expressing his fear that his depression might come back, as sitting with his thoughts alone is overwhelming and excruciating.
The need of the hour demands us to stay at home, socially distanced and secluded- in short Quarantined. The spread of Coronavirus in India, in recent days, has left everybody distressed and anxious about what will be the future turn of events. The uncertainty and ambiguity in the present situation is creating a feeling of despair and panic amongst us all.
While everybody is talking about different productive ways to utilise one’s time and taking care of one’s physical health at our homes when all the gyms are on lock down, we also need to have a little focus and attention on our mental health as well. Sitting alone, away from our loved ones can stem up some stressful emotions and deep buried feelings.
It can act as a trigger for loneliness, anxiety, trauma or resurface past unresolved conflicts with loved ones. It can also lead someone in a vicious loop of overthinking and ruminating thoughts of one’s own health and safety.
www.betterlyf.com is one such online counseling platform that offers their clients the freedom of choice and comfort to select their preferred mode of therapy, to contribute their share in easing the emotional overwhelms.
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