{"id":9919,"date":"2020-03-23T12:26:27","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T16:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=9919"},"modified":"2020-10-12T15:01:22","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T19:01:22","slug":"coronavirus-isolation-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/coronavirus-isolation-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting your mental health while social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and information changes. For the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit the<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve battled mental health challenges my entire life. My psychiatrist has diagnosed me with panic disorder, agoraphobia, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/ptsd-treatment-and-medications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PTSD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and clinical depression<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the past four years. While the internet has been full of jokes that introverted people are thrilled to be at home alone, I don\u2019t find those jokes humorous\u2014or true. This is not just hunkering down with Netflix and chips because you feel like it, this is forced staying inside, and as these days could stretch into weeks, I know that the loneliness and desperation can easily creep in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing that I did when I found out that I\u2019d be self-isolating<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to avoid the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/coronavirus-information\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coronavirus<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was make sure that I had enough of my prescribed antidepressants to last me. While I know that pharmacies are staying open\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/pharmacy-delivery-during-coronavirus-outbreak\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and there are ways to get prescriptions delivered<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014I didn\u2019t want the added stress of running out of my meds in the middle of a quarantine. In fact, as soon as I checked my pill container, I sat on the floor and practiced deep belly breathing to slow down my adrenaline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI can get through this,\u201d I repeated to myself, an assurance that I wasn\u2019t so confident in at that moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest questions I\u2019ve faced is: How will I get through this without the isolation negatively impacting my mental health?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIsolation has psychological and physical consequences that can be more deadly than coronavirus itself,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drcarole.com\/home.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carole Lieberman<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, a California-based psychiatrist. She says that signs that self-isolation is getting to you include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/anxiety-treatment-and-medications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/depression-treatment-and-medications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paranoia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anger<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to cope with coronavirus isolation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to create a plan and schedule during the times where you\u2019d normally be at work, school, or otherwise occupied, Dr. Lieberman advises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ideas for dealing with mental health issues that arise during self-isolation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Get moving<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I particularly enjoy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yogawithadriene.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yoga with Adriene<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and feel best when I wake up and do some kind of physical movement. There\u2019s plenty of online fitness exercises, but even blasting music and dancing around your room can get your heart pumping and your endorphins surging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Go outside<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Lieberman recommends taking walks in nature to reconnect to the earth and prevent yourself from being cooped up inside. As long as you keep your distance from others (at least 6 feet), you\u2019re generally fine to go outside and enjoy some good old vitamin D.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in a more urban area, you could try to walk around your neighborhood while keeping a healthy distance from others. Be sure to keep a mask with you to wear when you\u2019re unable to avoid being in close contact with people. If you are unable to go outside without coming into close contact with others, you can at least open your windows for some fresh air until social distancing recommendations change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Keep your brain active<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone has their favorite quiet pastime, whether it\u2019s reading, doing puzzles, or knitting. You might even want to try something new or different to keep you motivated. Many local libraries have online resources, like downloadable e-books, or you can take a free course from an Ivy League school at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classcentral.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classcentral.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whatever you choose, make sure it stimulates your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Connect with others<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have kids or a partner, make sure that you\u2019re connecting and making memories together. Stay in touch with friends, family, and neighbors through phone calls, emails, or Skype.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is particularly important for children, who may not fully understand why they have been isolated from their classmates and friends. Consider organizing regularly scheduled video chat \u201cplaydates\u201d between your children and their friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/coronavirus-in-children\/\"><b>What parents need to know about the pandemic<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Be creative<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a big one in our home. We are working hard to keep the creative juices flowing by drawing together, writing stories, playing our favorite instruments, and overall exploring our instincts and creativity. It\u2019s also a great outlet for pent up frustration and anxiety and something I always find soothing and comforting. You may even be able to find music therapists offering interactive sessions. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many school teachers remain available to their students by phone and email and can help with suggestions for caring for children\u2019s unique needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Keep connected with your therapist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it might not be possible or safe to go in and see your therapist face-to-face, hopefully your healthcare provider is offering phone or video sessions. This is a great time to reconnect with your therapist, or find a therapist, because professionals can offer you tools that you might not have discovered on your own. Many insurance companies have relaxed the rules around billing during the COVID-19 crisis, so in-person visits are not always required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe can\u2019t outsmart the coronavirus, but we can take control of our own response to it by spending our time making ourselves healthier,\u201d Dr. Lieberman says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current pandemic is an unprecedented situation, and it\u2019s natural to feel scared and anxious. Being isolated can increase your chances of feeling disempowered and alone when you can\u2019t see your family. Dr. Lieberman says that if you\u2019re experiencing suicidal ideation, then it\u2019s important to reach out, not just to family and friends, but to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/finding-right-medication-doctor-mental-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health professionals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re in an emergency situation, call 911 or head to an emergency room. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and information changes. For the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I\u2019ve battled mental health challenges my entire life. 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