GUIDE #2
Don’t forget about mental health while at home!
Letting yourself feel joy is so important During your period of isolation, it is
Do you need to deal with the new reality of staying at home? The following advice and tips will help make the experience of this time of isolation due to the COVID-19 epidemic in Québec more pleasant. The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and related unprecedented preventive measures have created a different reality, one that can be particularly difficult to adjust to. For some, the measures can make an already difficult situation more fragile for family, financial and/or social reasons. Adjusting and adapting to the new situation requires great resilience. Many people feel compelled by the situation to experience a period of isolation, while others need to be creative when reconciling telework and family life. While an event of this magnitude can affect your physical health, it can also have consequences for your mental health by causing stress, anxiety or depression. But there are things you can do to improve how you manage these types of reactions.
Take care of your psychological health
important to follow a healthy diet, drink lots of water, stay active and get enough rest and sleep. Use this time to discover new passions and focus on yourself and your family. There are so many activities that can fill up at-home days and entertain you. Make them part of your daily routine by writing a list that you can refer to for ideas on how to stay active at home. Consider posting the list in the house in a place where you can easily consult it. Here are a few ideas to feed your thoughts and help you to remain active: Indoor physical activities: Ride an exercise bicycle, practice yoga or Pilates, dance, do aerobics and/or weight training, etc. Creative leisure activities: Draw, colour, paint, write, sing, take photos, do origami, knit, etc. Games: Play board games, cards, do jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, Sudoku and hidden word games, etc. Entertainment: Listen to music, podcasts, TV series, movies, concerts, etc. Relaxation: Take a warm bath, meditate, read a book, etc. Educational activities: Learn a new language, visit virtual museums, etc. Other: Cook, sew, tidy up, do housework, sort photos, etc.
INDULGE YOURSELF. Give yourself the time you need to adapt. By relying on your personal strengths and the strategies you used in the past to lower your stress or overcome an ordeal, you can get through this difficult time in better ways. VERBALIZE WHAT YOU FEEL. Are you experiencing loneliness or worry? Share your inner thoughts with someone you trust while abiding by recommended physical distancing measures. ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU FEEL OVERWHELMED. It’s not weakness but rather a sign of strength. SUPPORT OTHERS while abiding by physical distancing. Helping others in difficult times is as beneficial to the giver as to the receiver. AVOID ADAPTATION STRATEGIES THAT DON’T WORK such as tobacco, alcohol or drugs. In the end, they will only impair your mental and physical state of health. Staying well informed is important, but TRY TO LIMIT THE TIME YOU SPEND LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON COVID-19. Information overload can raise your stress level and increase your anxiety and/or depression. Always use on reliable resources of information such as the official Government of Québec website: Québec.ca/coronavirus
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