_SOWBO Business Magazine 5th Edition

With Home Depression
Coping
Latney, MS, BSN, RN
Tanya
the last few months, Americans have been given the opportunity to stay at home
Over
rest. However, as the months have continued with the COVID-19 pandemic and a
and
war dominates the media, this rest has turned into restlessness. It is one thing
political
the option of doing activities outside of home, but when your freedom to go out
having
limited, you begin to feel like a prisoner in your own home. Loss of freedom, work,
is
money has caused many people to experience stress. This stress may have pushed
and
individuals into what I call a “home depression,” a feeling of depression or
many
due to the stay-at-home orders. Although sadness can be a healthy emotion,
sadness
we continue to deal with the pandemic crisis and the political war, here are some
As
tips:
self-care
Care ‒ Try to maintain a daily routine of going for a regular walk or
Physical
an exercise routine. Also, catch up on needed rest and relaxation.
completing
Care ‒ Try some different stress management routines. Positive subliminal
Emotional
and Zen music are great for your emotional well-being.
messages
Care ‒ Distract yourself from the ongoing news about the pandemic and
Social
Try joining a positive group on Zoom or Meetup.
politics.
Care ‒ Find ways to express daily gratitude. Meditation techniques, praying,
Spiritual
daily journaling are great for working on inner peace.
and
staying in that state can be dangerous to overall well-being.
I hope these tips help you as we close out this year of pandemic and political stress.
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