Coping with Cabin Fever and Isolation
Going into May, I think most of us have already started to feel cabin fever. It isn’t just the restlessness that comes with being cooped up inside that’s bothering us though—it’s also the fact that we aren’t able to see our friends and family. In this post, we’ll be giving you some tips on how to deal with isolation and cabin fever during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Create and stick to a daily routine - In situations where our lives are upended, it can be helpful to maintain some normalcy by following an established routine. Even if it feels like we’re on shifting sands, we should try to establish a firm foundation to maintain a sense of order and purpose in our lives.
Stay in touch virtually - We are blessed to live in an age where quarantine doesn’t mean we can’t stay connected with each other. Contact your friends and family through social media, Facetime, Skype, text, etc.
Contact a mental health professional - If you need more professional help, or just someone to talk with in this stressful time, Wellspring Counseling offers telehealth services.
Limit your consumption of news stories - Media is heavily focused on the virus at the moment, but it can often be stressful to read, watch, or listen to the news too often because it can be upsetting
We’re all living in a stressful time—never mind the isolation and cabin fever we have to contend with. It’s important to take care of yourself: stick to a routine, call a friend you haven’t seen in a while, stick to one news story a day, or contact mental health services for support.
For more information on coping with isolation during the pandemic, please click the link below:
https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing