Coronavirus: The War of Withdrawal

The war of withdrawal is beginning to settle in, though is not a comfortable routine with people. We are beginning to realize this invisible enemy is stronger than anticipated and unpredictable. Rules surrounding behavior and activities keep growing. If you permit yourself to read and listen to all information about COVID-19, it may cause a spike of depression and anxiety. It may force people to take a closer look at themselves and others in this unpredictable threat. This on-going crisis has no end in sight as we hear and read more cases end in death. What is important is to accept this new lifestyle and pull together those resources to help one grapple with this invisible enemy. There are some people who will be racked by tremors and shakes due to anger and anxiety. They may bite their lips or tear their skin and nails. This individual may pull their hair or do other self-harm behaviors. Nausea may rise instigated by the lack of nutrition, medication, and fear. Some people may experience a rise of panic attacks due to the abrupt halt of treatment, programs and clinical support. These symptoms may sound like withdrawal symptoms from opioids when in fact it is a different kind of withdrawal. We are experiencing two types of withdrawal, social and physical, both effects our mental, emotional and spiritual health.   Social connection is much easier to sustain by technology and concerted efforts to reach out to others. I never thought I would truly appreciate technology until ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Anxiety and Panic Communication Self-Help coronavirus COVID-19 Isolation Loneliness pandemic Panic Attacks social connection socializing Source Type: blogs