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Coping with Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tips of ways to deal with loneliness during covid

So pandemic hits were in a lockdown you may live alone which can be very lonely leading into loneliness being in the same 4 walls alone 24/7. You wonder how am I going to cope with feeling lonely separated from friends, family members, coworkers and so on. Well, look no further here's my list of tips to you on how to cope with loneliness during the pandemic.

1.Find a hobby you enjoy multiple self hobbies: examples knitting, cross-stitch, art in general, movies, gaming, journaling list is endless check out this resources HERE. Although this resource says coping strategies there are some workable tips on what you can do whilst at home.

2.Volunteer online example 7cups maybe theirs a place that just needs your home phone.

3.Stay in virtual contact, their things like Facebook, skype, discord, zoom whatever your preference to stay in touch with your family, friends etc. another source used for this and following tips HERE

4.Structure out your day and try to keep some sort of schedule, routine to keep you focused.

5. Self-care so take care of yourself plan this in your schedule whether you treat yourself with some online shopping on amazon or you use a bath bomb and relax. It really is up to you on this one self preferences.

6.Lastly reach out for help. if deeply struggling please reach out theirs so many support services out there that can help including your doctor.

Hope you find all these tips helpful.

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Coping with Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic:

How to feel connected to others and yourself during a pandemic:

Being in a pandemic with all the fear and anxiety is hard enough, leave alone being distanced physically from our friends and social network. Feeling alone as well as lonely is a common and quite normal thing to feel during these times. We need to make sure that we adapt healthy coping methods when we feel lonely during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, we could try to pick up a hobby or two and do it every day. Another good way to cope would be to be in touch with our loved ones through social media, phone calls, or video chats. Although online communication may not feel the same as when you actually meet in person, you won’t feel as lonely.

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Coping with loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic

Unfortunately, the covid-19 pandemic has affected all of our relationships with people that we don't live with. There is only so much that services such as FaceTime and Zoom can replace. Face-to-face contact is scarce. These days where we are losing all motivation, the motivation to talk to people digitally also deteriorates. Unfortunately, many people find themselves drifting away from their loved ones. In the UK alone 24% of adults had feelings of loneliness.

On the surface loneliness doesn't seem like a tragic problem however humans are social beings, and after so long alone we tent so suffer physically as well as emotionally with some studies suggesting that loneliness is as bad as a long term disease. It is also estimated that adults that feel lonely are 50% more likely to die early

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/12/loneliness-as-bad-for-health-as-long-term-illness-says-gps-chief
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/loneliness-during-coronavirus

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Coping with Loneliness during the lockdown.

Humans are social animals. We are meant to go out and interact with others. It forms a very important part of our survival. But at the same time, things like pandemics can become a threat to the very survival and we may need to let go of things that we enjoy outside. With time, staying inside can become monotonous and we may start to feel lonely too. But there are ways to cope with this and feel jovial again. Even simple things can help us fill our hearts with joy at times. Simple things that we often postpone. Now that we have all the time, let's give these things a try. It could be your hobbies like baking, gardening, etc. or things you read in a self-help book that you have been wanting to try like waking up early, meditation, etc. (Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/enjoy-the-little-things). Being at home doesn't mean we have to feel lonely. We can still connect with someone we haven't connected with in a long time, 'ourselves'. I hope we all see pandemic as an opportunity to really give ourselves the self-care we deserve.

Thank you

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Coping With Loneliness During the Covid-19 Pandemic – An Introduction

According to the US Census Bureau, 28.4% of people are living alone. Due to this fact as well as the strict social distancing measures during the COVID 19 pandemic it makes it hardly surprising that many suffer from loneliness or a sense of social isolation. Being lonely is a deeply unpleasant and unhappy experience. What may come as a surprise is that social isolation is as much a risk factor for ill-health as high blood pressure, being overweight, smoking, and lack of exercise. The message here is that our mental health matters as much as our physical health. It is important to develop the coping skills necessary to maintain good mental health. Some of the things one can do include: maintain social networks and stay connected with others (visit www.7cups.com for someone to talk to 24/7!), practice good self-care (eg. regular exercise and a healthy diet), and finally get information about COVID 19 from reliable sources such as the World Health Organisation.

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Coping with Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stay connected and together during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic caught all of us by surprise. The consequences of it were felt far and wide, across the globe.

Let's first come to terms that it's going to stay around for a while and we need to get used to this change. Here are some tips:

1.Practise solitude. Lonliness can be harmful but solitude is not. It's a great time to re-assess and understand yourself. For more information, you can read this article.

2. Try using technology to interact. Now, it has become possible to meet virtually and talk with the help of smartphones. This can help a lot.

3. Learning a new language or skill. This tip helps you to spend time wisely and avoid feeling lonely.

Using the information, you just learned, write a paragraph (minimum of 100 words) for the article topic “Coping with Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic” - as this is only a paragraph and NOT the complete article, state a brief heading which will inform the reader whether your paragraph is about a general introduction or something more specific. Ensure your paragraph contains facts. Please note that you are to mention your sources too, as well as a link to at least one source within the paragraph.

Staying connected

Being separated from our loved ones especially during lockdowns, can really take a toll on our mental wellbeing. Sometimes we may feel disconnected or isolated from the world and people around us. As hard as that may be, we must remember that we are not alone. There are many different things we can do to reconnect with what was once our world. For starters, technology has made it very easy to connect with people online, through phone and video calls. Errands can also be run through online shops that can safely deliver to your doorstep, whether it’s a supermarket or a clothing store, there are safe options to be able to run your errands safely and is reassuring you that you aren’t completely cut off from the outside world. For more ways you can stay connected, head over to this link with 10 ways to stay connected during covid-19 or this forum, on 7 cups.

@SoulfullyAButterfly

"Coping with Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic”

Covid-19 Pandemic has changed our lives entirely during lockdown both in a positive & negative way. Research has shown that social isolation & loneliness are the leading causes of poor mental & physical health. Using the lockdown period in a productive way might be difficult but the good news is that it is achievable. In order to avoid feeling lonely, one could follow the healthy mechanisms for instance - Journaling, Calligraphy, Writing Poetries, Reading Novel; Magazine; Health Guides on 7 Cups' https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php, Volunteering, etc. I would highly recommend checking out the article for more details that can be found on - http://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-loneliness-during-coronavirus-4799661

If used appropriately, the internet can be proven to be a boon by being beneficial in many ways. It is easier to give away hopes & feel depressed due to the #pandemic but the sun always shines no matter how dark the night was.

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The unexpected, devastating pandemic has taken a toll around the world, but specifically in the United States, unemployment has increased rapidly. Not only have millions of people lost their jobs or careers, but have also come across psychological distress. Financial strain and loneliness have deprived social connections. In this article, the COVID-19 Pandemic assists the risk factors of financial strain and loneliness due to unemployment. This is considered a risk for all ages facing struggles with mental health. As the pandemic is worldwide, the concerns of mental health, physical health, and overall general well-being has increased significantly. COVID-19 enforces mandates and rules that prevent normal social interaction and has impacted many businesses who may have closed completely or work remotely, hence causing a decreasingly low social interaction.

Article Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7579061/

Unfortunately the world situation has reached us all in a way or another , but the most common suffering is about losing social contact. This brings along anxiety, sadness , loneliness and many other challenges for us. One of the things that can improve our emotional state is a resource we all have and we can reach it by looking inside.

I found this article that shows a different view regarding how to cope with the significant changes through mindfulness. It explains very nicely how important is to implement self awareness in our daily routine and with short examples how it can be done.