COPING WITH THE STRESS OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) · COPING WITH THE STRESS OF CORONAVIRUS...
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COPING WITH THE STRESS OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
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Information provided courtesy of the State of Michigan Civil Service Commission Employee Service Program (ESP)
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COMMON STRESS REACTIONS
• Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations • Some common reactions may include:
• Anxiety, worry, or fear• Confusion, decreased memory and concentration• Irritability, frustration or anger• Uncertainty and concerns about the future
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COMMON STRESS REACTIONS
• Tension (e.g., headaches, jaw clenching, teeth grinding)
• Body pain (e.g., headaches, muscle spasms)• Reduced energy (e.g., tiredness, weakness, fatigue)• Sleep Issues• Changes in appetite
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STRESS REACTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19
• Social distancing and self-quarantine may bring additional reactions such as:• Loneliness• Helplessness• Boredom• Decreased motivation • Depression
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STRESS REACTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19
• There may be specific anxiety, worry, or fear related to: • Your health and that of your family and friends• Potential challenges of securing the items you
need, such as medication, personal care items or groceries
• Finances
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COPING STRATEGIES:GATHER THE FACTS
• Stay up to date on what is happening, but avoid watching the news 24/7• Have a set time for updates (Ex: 2:00 pm, and 7:00 pm)• Awareness helps us feel more in control
• Too much exposure to negative news can increase anxiety
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COPING STRATEGIES:GATHER THE FACTS
• View credible news sources only• Avoid getting updates from unverified sources • Avoid rumors, and direct others to reliable resources
• Consult with your health care provider as needed• Do not be afraid to ask clarifying questions• Ask for written information or instructions
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COPING STRATEGIESFOR WORK
• When working at regular work location or site• Follow safety protocol and guidelines• Try to focus on the facts and known information not the
uncertainty of the rapidly evolving situation • Take scheduled lunch and breaks• Consult with HR as needed
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COPING STRATEGIESFOR WORK
• When working remotely• Maintain a consistent routine if possible
• Keep same sleep schedule. Get dressed for work• Have work location in house (office, spare bedroom,
kitchen table) • Take scheduled lunch and breaks • Get up and move. Eat healthy. Drink lots of water• Stay connected to supervisor, work team, and colleagues
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COPING STRATEGIESFOR WORK
Most Importantly:
Take pride in the valuable and important work that you perform!
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COPING STRATEGIESSTAY ACTIVE
• Keep your brain active and positively occupied
• Engage in activities that require focus and provide distraction• Puzzles, board games, reading • Video games, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts• Cooking new recipes, trying new hobbies • Now is a great time to explore self-care strategies that we
were always “too busy” to try
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COPING STRATEGIESSTAY ACTIVE
• Avoid being consumed by unknowns and “what if” thinking
• Stay physically active• Walk outside around your house, exercise, chair
yoga
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COPING STRATEGIESCONNECT WITH OTHERS
• Utilize technology to stay connected with others• Telephone, texting, emails,
social media• Stream live
classes/activities• Share something positive
with your online social network
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COPING STRATEGIESCONNECT WITH OTHERS
• Continue to have “face to face” conversations • Using facetime or video chat services• Get creative!
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COPING STRATEGIESRELAXATION AND MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES
• Make an effort to relax your mind and body• Mindfulness and breathing techniques• Stretching, yoga at home, work out videos online• Meditation, pray, guided imagery exercises• Walking in nature (keeping 6 ft social distancing in
mind)
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COPING STRATEGIESRELAXATION AND MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES
• Other stress management activities • Focus on good nutrition and healthy eating• Listen to music• Watch movies or tv shows• Sing, dance, laugh• Limit alcohol and caffeine• Practice daily gratitude*
*https://dailyhealthpost.com/gratitude-rewires-brain-happier/
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LOOK FOR THE HELPERS
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Fred Rogers
• Focus on your resiliency and the resiliency of others• Free lunches being offered to school children• Free tables of cleaning supplies• Courtyard workout classes• Dancing on balconies
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LOOK FOR THE HELPERS
Finally…
Help others, be kind
IT’S GOOD FOR YOU!*
*www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201602/3-specific-ways-helping-others-benefits-your-brain
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RESOURCES
• The State of Michigan and CDC have excellent regularly updated resources• www.michigan.gov/Coronavirus• www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019
• Statewide Covid-19 Hotline• 1-888-535-6136 8am – 5pm, M-F• [email protected] (Staffed 8am – 5pm M-F)
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