

It's a worrying time for us all as more parts of the UK face further restrictions.
But we’re here to help! From how to look after your mental health to virtual dating tips, consider this your essential guide to getting through it

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Whether you have clinically-diagnosed anxiety or not, being abruptly knocked off your normal routine and isolated from your social and support circles is bound to make you feel edgy.
Here's how to stop it from spiralling
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/13/cope-coronavirus-anxiety-12392249/
Here's how to stop it from spiralling

‘There isn’t a right way to feel right now, and all emotional responses to this are valid.'
@MentallyYrs has some practical tips to help you manage your mental health during these tough times
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/23/mentally-coronavirus-practical-steps-can-take-look-mental-health-self-isolation-12441255/
@MentallyYrs has some practical tips to help you manage your mental health during these tough times

There's some more here, courtesy of health and wellbeing experts
https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/24/look-mental-health-coronavirus-pandemic-12405201/

There's a chance the familiar feeling of boredom will return in the coming weeks, here's how to 'get curious' about it instead
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/18/how-to-be-bored-12416818/

The next few weeks will be particularly challenging for those who live alone as Tier
areas are banned from mixing with other households.
Here's how to handle lockdown loneliness
https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/06/ok-silence-alone-12514744/

Here's how to handle lockdown loneliness

Feelings of anxiety can lead to panic attacks and it can be very scary if you've not experienced one before.
Here's how to help yourself stay calm
https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/10/breathing-techniques-calm-panicking-self-isolation-12538667/
Here's how to help yourself stay calm

It's normal to a need break from your family/partner/housemates when we're all at home.
Here are ways to tactfully introduce 'you time' without offending anyone
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/26/tell-someone-isolating-need-time-12461307/
Here are ways to tactfully introduce 'you time' without offending anyone

With our opportunities to socialise minimised, it's understandable that this new way of life may get to us.
Here's what you can do to stop yourself going stir-crazy at home
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/27/go-stir-crazy-self-isolation-combat-feeling-12466816/
Here's what you can do to stop yourself going stir-crazy at home

If you're worried you'll hit the booze harder in #lockdown2, here's how to manage your alcohol consumption over the coming weeks
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/27/worried-much-drinking-lockdown-12466362/

One of the most important things to remember is that it's totally normal for your emotions to feel up and down.
We've ridden the corona coaster once before, we can do it again with a little help
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/26/coronavirus-cope-emotions-rollercoaster-right-now-12461371/
We've ridden the corona coaster once before, we can do it again with a little help

As we're forced to socialise virtually again, here's some quiz inspo to spice up your Zoom nights
https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/22/19-pub-quiz-question-rounds-can-use-zoom-houseparty-12575920/

It's hard to know what to say when a loved one is struggling but here's a good place to start
https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/14/practical-ways-help-friend-struggling-lockdown-12702425/

With household mixing banned from Saturday, the only way to date will be digitally once again.
Here's how to get through a video date without any glitches
https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/30/cam-girls-share-tips-nailing-virtual-date-13059541/
Here's how to get through a video date without any glitches

Lockdown is hard on all of us and living on top of each other means tensions are bound to rise.
But don’t let this time ruin your relationship because coronavirus won’t last forever – here’s how to make sure your love does
https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/06/fight-partner-self-isolation-12514945/
But don’t let this time ruin your relationship because coronavirus won’t last forever – here’s how to make sure your love does

Last but not least, if you don't feel comfortable going to the gym, all you need to work out is in your home 
No dumbbells? No problem! #Lockdown2 https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/30/use-household-items-gym-equipment-12477058/

No dumbbells? No problem! #Lockdown2 https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/30/use-household-items-gym-equipment-12477058/