I absolutely support extended lockdown. I& #39;m not a mental health professional but here are some things I tell to my people to soothe them when they feel & #39;stuck& #39; at home.
1. You& #39;re not stuck at home- you& #39;re getting a well deserved break! Try to accept lockdowns gracefully- they& #39;re for your own benefit. It& #39;s the new normal, get used to living this way. You& #39;re not running behind time- we are all in this together!
2. Stop watching news channels. Your anxiety is directly proportional to the number of people infected or dead. So, just stop it if you can& #39;t take it. Instead, watch classic movies and TV serials that& #39;re coming on Doordarshan। They& #39;re gold!
4. Practice social distancing but be socially connected. Talk to that college friend you lost touch with over time. Call your mother-in-law and tease her. It& #39;s time to freshen up relations!
5. Follow a daily fixed routine to beat laziness. Wake up at a fixed time. Sleep at a fixed time. Excercise daily for a few minutes. Stretch your body. Take long warm baths. Pamper yourself. Paint your nails.Try meditation- YouTube has lots of guided meditation videos!
6. Let your creativity run wild! Make cute cloth masks at home with buttons and sequins. Make that dish you& #39;ve wanted to try. Indulge yourself in gardening. Pick up crayons and ruin your children& #39;s colouring books. Share it here! Pick a hobby and let yourself be!
7. Consult a mental health professional if you feel depressed, unproductive or anxious. Many people feel this way in isolation. There are plenty of helplines in India for this purpose. Don& #39;t be hesitant to call them. They& #39;re here to help you.
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