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The Australian Psychological Society (APS) have put out some very useful information on coping with issues associated Covid. Managing the fatigue of lockdown is becoming a more prominent issue around the world.
What is lockdown fatigue? The APS defines this as “a state of exhaustion caused by the long-term effects of COVID-19 and the changes it has caused to every aspect of your life. It is a state experienced when people have had to come to terms with a virus that has affected every aspect of their life, including their freedom, and which has continued for months, sometimes with no end in sight until a vaccine or treatment is discovered.”
If you would like to read more about managing lockdown fatigue please click here.
When thoughts of the trauma keep popping into your mind or you are experiencing anxiety or stress in a safe situation, a very helpful technique that can increase calm is a grounding exercise. Grounding is a form of mindfulness where we are trying to be truly present and connected with what is actually happening in […]
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After a trauma occurs most people will typically experience repeated thoughts about the incident. Sometimes it will feel as though the memory pops into your mind without you even deliberately thinking about it. You can also experience dreams or nightmares about the event. Waking drenched in sweat or being told that you were tossing and […]
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A large number of people are experiencing feelings of anxiety and worry associated with Covid-19. It is important to find ways to manage these feelings before they become overwhelming and start to have a negative impacts on your wellbeing and functioning. The APS has created a useful information sheet that outlines some strategies which can help both adults […]
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