How To Manage Mood Swings During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
Coronavirus has become one of the most contagious and deadly viruses in the world that we have seen in past many decades and it is still spreading at immense rate and right now all our scientists and doctors are trying their best to curb this problem.
Covid-19 has lead to isolating ourselves and it’s the same story in every country, every region, for every person as a matter of fact. This isolation is literally affecting our mental health as nobody imagined that this problem would become a pandemic. It can be said that lockdown is bringing sorrow to us as we are all away from our friends and in some cases, even family but it is also important for us to understand that social distancing is only solution to this problem and in order to protect our friends and family, we have to follow it.
One of the most common problems people were facing during lockdown was mood swings; they have complained of feeling irritated and anxious all the time even because of small things. If we think about it, mood swings are totally normal. Mood swings can be defined as, “continuous shift in feelings, emotions or behaviour of a person. Mood swings can cause irritation, anxiety and can act as a barrier in the normal functioning of a human being ‘’.
CAUSES OF MOOD SWINGS -
There can be many causes of mood swings and some of the main causes are mentioned below:-
- Excessive boredom
- Stress and frustration
- Improper eating habits
- Improper sleeping schedule
- Work related stress
- Negative environment
- Relationship problems
- Financial crunch
EFFECT OF MOOD SWINGS-
Mood swings are a common problem even when it comes to our day to day life but it is very important to understand why we should deal with it properly and effectively. In case it is avoided, it will not only affect us psychologically, and socially but physically too. Mood swings can bring abrupt changes in our mental health and if not dealt with properly in time, it can lead to depression and mood disorders.
HOW TO MANAGE MOOD SWINGS-
There are various methods to mood swings and some of the important are mentioned below:-
- Have a balanced diet.
- Get proper sleep.
- Follow a proper routine.
- Time management is a key.
- Daily exercise definitely helps.
- Add positive elements in life like meditation and yoga.
- Have a good, healthy relationship with friends and family.
- Having a proper schedule or routine can really help us to overcome stress and reduce mood swings.
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