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Alcoholism while Quarantining- How to Fight the Urge

Let’s face it- many of us are struggling with this current quarantining situation. Quarantining has led some people to develop certain unfortunate addictions. One of those is indulging in alcohol. Because these are depressing times that we are living in, it could be so easy to succumb to this addiction. But there is a way out of this. Here are four of those ways.

Control your buying habits

So the first way we can fight the urge to overindulge is to control our buying habits. Because we all have been experiencing some form of anxiety during this pandemic, it could be so easy to find something that could potentially ease it. One of those things is alcohol. But if you find yourself always heading to the liquor store, you might want to reassess your buying habits. Try asking yourself, “Am I spending too much money on alcoholic drinks?” or “Do I need to control this spending habit?” If this sounds like you, now is the time to set some limits on how much you’re spending.

Always drink responsibly during this quarantine life

Be selective in your social media

Now more than ever, we are utilizing social media to entertain ourselves. Because of this, we must be careful of the information we are viewing on it. Try to avoid photos or videos of people engaging in alcoholic beverages. This could become a trigger for former alcoholics in getting back into their old habits. Strive to be selective in your use of social media and video apps. Find encouraging things to watch on these platforms. Also, be sure to be selective on who you’re following on social media.

Be careful of your TV viewing

Sometimes, what you’re viewing on TV could be a trigger into alcohol indulging. For example, if you’re regularly watching that favorite TV show of yours that features people engaging in alcohol, you may want to refrain from watching that show. Try to watch more TV shows or programs that contain any use of alcohol. This will keep you from succumbing to alcoholism.

Engage in more positive entertainment

During these difficult times, we need something positive to keep us in good spirits. Try watching more entertainment that makes you laugh. Avoid watching the news all the time. Occasionally, play some music to relieve that stress off you. Positive music is a great escape in keeping you away from the dangers of alcoholism.

During this quarantine, many people are drifting into depression and the addictive habit of alcoholism. Don’t put yourself down this road. Stay safe and watch your drinking habits. For more advice on healthy drinking habits, check out this article. Need some more encouragement during these hard times? Check out my list, “5 Encouraging Words for those dealing with an Illness.” Also, feel free to like, share, or leave a comment below.

04/25/2020
Quarantining and its Impact on Mental Health Patients

Quarantining for some people has become mentally draining, but for those dealing with mental illnesses, it has become especially difficult. Last week, I read a disturbing article about a man, who suffered from bipolar disorder, take his own life because of not being able to deal with self-isolation. This news helped bring awareness to mental health people dealing with being quarantined. What could we do to make sure we are being there for them? There are various resources we can utilize in helping a mentally ill person during these hard times.

Quarantining is having an impact on those dealing with a mental illness.

Psychological impact of those in quarantine

There have been many, besides this man, who has felt the psychological effects of being in quarantine. Some of these effects include post-traumatic stress symptoms, confusion, and anger. Most reviewed studies have shown these to be common negative effects quarantining could cause. These effects have proven to be detrimental for a person already battling a mental illness.

Steps that are needed to take

Being in quarantine for such a long period could lead to a lot of stress for those dealing with mental illness. But if you’re a person going through this, you are not alone. Stay in contact with your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities. Be sure to continue with your usual treatment and be aware of worsening symptoms. One study suggested that having a telephone support line, staffed by psychiatric nurses, set up for those in quarantine could be effective.

Stay in contact with your friends and family via various social networks like Instagram and messaging platforms like WhatsApp. This will provide a sense of relief for them in letting them know you’re okay.

There is a lot of resources online providing support for mental health patients dealing with being quarantined or Covid-19. The Kennedy Forum Illinois, an organization devoted to ending stigma against people with mental health problems, recently has been holding a free webinar for businesses and individuals dealing with stress and mental health issues during Covid-19. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers a free and confidential helpline for those who need one-on-one assistance.

Wherever you go for help, please don’t hesitate. Do whatever is necessary to take care of your emotional health. Need more encouragement? Check out my “5 Words of Encouragement” list and as always like, share or leave a comment below.

04/10/2020
How to Reduce Anxiety During these Troublesome times

Last week, I discussed how we could still show love despite the fact we’re social distancing. This week, I’m going to shed light on reducing our anxiety during this pandemic era. Many people have become on edge because of the rising amounts of people either being infected or dying from this illness. Worse enough, there are people walking around possibly infected with this condition and don’t even realize it. Like most people, you may ask, what is the best way to reduce our anxiety during such an anxious time? What are the best effective ways to calm ourselves down? Here are four good ways that come to mind.

Remain Calm

This may be what everyone is telling you, but it’s important. If you don’t remain calm, you will lose yourself mentally. Sometimes, set aside some time to take some deep breaths and relax. Thinking positively could really help. Being calm at a time like this is good for your heart, too. It benefits the body as a whole.

Consider taking up a hobby

We can reduce the anxiety of staying at home by starting on a home project.

Legal authorities are admonishing people to stay home during this contagion outbreak. Most people find that sort of thing hard to do. How about breaking this cycle of boredom by taking up a hobby? Some people have been using all this time at home to learn a new craft, study a new skill or start on a new project. Whatever it is that you’ve been trying to learn, now is a great time to dive into that.

Help others in need

Just like was brought out in my last post, we all could still reach out to one another in another way. But the people who really need our assistance are the elderly and sickly ones. Strive to check on people who are house-bound due to pre-existing conditions. Do some grocery shopping for them. Making sure other people are staying safe is a great way to reduce stress during these troublesome times.

Just pray!

Last, but not least, just stop, think and pray! You have to set aside some time to do that. Pouring our heart out to God will certainly put your mind and heart at ease. We as humans don’t do this enough and at this time, we especially need to start. So throw all your anxiety and burden on Jehovah and he himself will sustain you. There is no doubt that we are in stressful times now. But by following these tips, we can all put our heads together and endure through this pandemic.

Need some more words of encouragement? Check out my checklist, “5 Words of Encouragement for those Dealing with a Chronic Illness.” As always, feel free to share, like or leave a comment below.

03/28/2020

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