Tips to cope with anxiety about getting "back to normal"
It's OK if adjusting to the relaxing of restrictions has brought some challenges. You might be worried about the pace of the changes or what the future may bring. Even positive change can lead to anxiety, and it can take time to readjust. Here are 3 tips for taking care of your mental health now that things have changed.
- Go at your own pace
Take it step by step, and only do what is comfortable and safe for you to ease back into socializing – then you can build your time back up as your confidence returns.
- Don’t avoid things entirely
Avoiding the things that make us anxious can sometimes feel like the easier option, but this can make it harder to start facing our fears in the long term. Try to set yourself small but manageable targets and gradually build up.
- Challenge unhelpful thoughts
It's natural to feel worried every now and again, but our anxious thoughts can sometimes be unhelpful. Watch this video for help on reframing your negative thoughts.