5 Ways to Deal With Lockdown Loneliness

No, you are not #foreveralone. 

26 April, 2021
5 Ways to Deal With Lockdown Loneliness

Just when you thought the world was inching towards a semblance of normalcy, the Covid-19 virus returns to haunt us. 

But do not let the lockdown and vigorous social distancing steal away your sunshine just yet. The second wave of the pandemic requires us to put forth a braver front to get back to life as we knew it or even better. And, that includes facing your demons such as the lockdown loneliness.

According to a recent study by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Oxford, about 17 per cent of patients afflicted by the virus have displayed anxiety disorders. Meanwhile, 14 per cent reported mood disorders, 7 per cent admitted to substance abuse and 5 per cent reported insomnia.

So, do not suffer in silence because you are not alone. Wellness coach Arouba Kabir, the founder of Enso Wellness, shares how you can deal with lockdown loneliness and keep yourself safe: 

1.  Accept that loneliness is normal. You will not always have people by your side and that is okay. So, it is healthier to accept that you will be alone at some point in your life and that makes the process easier. 

2. Recognise the effects of loneliness. Embrace the feeling, identify how it is affecting you, causing impairments or dysfunctions in your life to fully come to grasp it. 

3.  Seek professional help. Once you have accepted and recognised the feeling of loneliness, do not suffer in silence especially if it is a recurring feeling that impairs your daily living. A professional can help you deal with the negative feelings and advice you on how to handle them. 

4. Practice self-love. Make sure that you take a few precious 15-20 minutes from your schedule to have a positive conversation with yourself. Exercise, connect with a friend, eat something you like or just take some time to do things that make you happy.

5.  Nurture relationships. Don’t cut off talking to your loved ones. The pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. So, talk to them, initiate the communication and thus reduce the intensity of loneliness. 

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