How to struggle with anxiety & panic attacks ? 5 effective tips for u

As the epidemic prevention and control has entered a new stage, how should the public improve their psychological adjustment ability in the face of changes? Yesterday, Zhang Baoqin, a psychiatrist at the Zhengzhou CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), offers advice to the public.

"As time goes by, it is normal and understandable for people to have these negative emotions, from nervousness and panic at the beginning of the epidemic to anxiety and depression at home for a long time," said Zhang Baoqin. "A moderate amount of negative emotions can help us raise our vigilance against the epidemic, so there’s no need to deliberately suppress or completely negate these negative emotions." At the same time, we should also keep self-alert,Negative emotions, once excessive, will affect people's normal life and physical and mental health ,to which we must pay attention.

Under the new situation, while taking good personal protection, residents should also pay attention to the mental health of individuals and family members, do not believe or spread rumors, and at the same time keep regular work and rest, adhere to moderate exercise, develop good hobbies, and improve psychological adjustment ability.

According to Zhang, studies have shown that releasing negative emotional experiences brought about by stress can reduce the negative impact of these events on people, thereby improving their physical and mental health.In daily life, citizens can vent pressure in a variety of ways and channels.

Tip 1. talk to others

Under the special condition, although people are not allowed to visit relatives and friends, this does not prevent people from exchanging their thoughts and emotions through Wechat, ringing-up and other means to get encouragement and support. Even if you can't get any real help, the act of talking can be a relief.

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Tip 2. keep exercising

Exercise is an important way to help human body regulate mental health, especially aerobic exercise can not only promote people's physical health, improve people's immunity, but also produce a series of short-term and long-term psychological benefits. It plays an important role in reducing anxiety level, improving emotional state, reducing stress response and eliminating fatigue.

Tip 3. listen to music

Music can soothe the wounds of the heart and change people's mood. Listen to relaxing music, such as classical or light music. But be careful not to listen to sad music when you are sad.

Tip 4. cry out

Crying is not the prerogative of women. One of the main reasons why women live longer than men around the world is that they are better at expressing bad emotions than men. For men, crying has the same effect.

Tip 5.call a psychological helpline

If you feeling down for a long time, nervous, difficult to self-relieve or insomnia serious psychological problems that cannot be resolved, you can call Zhengzhou 24-hour psychological assistance hotline 0371-89812345 or 0371-967886 at any time for consultation or seeking the help of professional doctors.(Text source /Zhengguan Media)