Thread. Extract of my recent discussion with @NBCNews on #mentalhealth https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> & covid. Key bits:

-Give yourself permission to feel a little anxious right now

-Remember those feelings are completely normal & shared by many

-Don’t bottle it up! Share worries with GP/friends/family

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Let’s start by giving ourselves permission..

-To admit that we& #39;re human beings
-To admit that this whole thing is anxiety provoking
-To admit that we& #39;re all worried about something
-To admit that some/most of the time we& #39;re not ok with things - and that& #39;s ok!

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It’s normal...

...if you miss how things were, the family & friends you saw (or didn& #39;t!), or the fact that you COULD go out even if you just wanted to stay in & watch Netflix anyway!

Many of us are feeling the same...

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#anxiety
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#COVID19

It’s ok to not be ok.

Let& #39;s share that message.

Let& #39;s reach out to friends, family or professionals to share concerns & hear theirs.

Share this or tag anyone you feel needs to hear it.

We may be in different boats, but we’re all in the same storm.

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