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Anxiety keeping you up every night?
The uncertainty of life due to the coronavirus scare has left all of us shaken. The growing numbers of infected cases every day, the Whatsapp forwards highlighting the instability and inefficiency of the medical set up, increasing work pressure, lack of personal space are some common concerns that are pulling us all down. Quite often we feel pangs of anxiety, not knowing how to calm our nerves.
For example, you are worried about losing your job, and then imagine that if it happens, how will you manage your finances, which snowballs into higher anxieties that get difficult to handle.
Mental health experts worldover are reporting a spike in calls and queries about anxiety, depression, feeling of loneliness and other issues, not only among adults but even the youth. And this sense of instability is disturbing our sleeping patterns too because bedtime is the time when your mind relaxes and focuses on what is worrying you. readmore
In fact disturbed sleep patterns for an extended period of time can lead to chronic issues as well. So that is something no one should take lightly. We share some ways you can combat this night anxiety …
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Keep yourself busy
First and foremost step is to keep yourself busy. Plan your day ahead – from cooking, working out, conference calls. It always helps when you clearly chalk out the things you will be doing in a day. And a tired body tends to sleep faster than a body that has rested enough through the day.
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