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The signs of COVID re-entry anxiety and how to feel better

October 26 2021

Whether you have an existing anxiety condition or are feeling these heavy emotions for the very first time, it can be a scary thing to experience. Helen Handsjuk is here to help, providing qualified and effective psychologist services to assist you in feeling confident about lockdown ending and life going back to a new type of normal with anxiety counselling in Geelong.

There is no denying it, life has changed. The outbreak of COVID in Australia has thrown a spanner in the works of 2021 and for the majority of us, strict lockdowns have become the norm. Now that restrictions are easing, many are experiencing feelings of stress and anxiety on re-entering society.

When we say that many individuals are experiencing anxiety about life after lockdown, we are referring to the fear of the unknown and the things that are out of our control. Many are worried about returning to work, others are nervous to engage in social activity and some are creating scenarios in their mind that are making them more scared than excited for the return of our freedoms.

Everyone is different; and lockdown has affected us all, however there are some things you can consciously implement into your post-lockdown life to help you feel a little bit more optimistic about the future.

  1. Ease yourself in and be kind to yourself

The first thing we recommend is that you be kind to yourself. Don’t put unrealistic amounts of pressure on yourself to have an exhaustive schedule of activities planned, but instead ease yourself back into daily life and take one day at a time.

  1. Acknowledge how you are feeling and talk to a friend

It is important to identify these feelings of anxiety and stress and acknowledge that they are occurring. From there, talking to a friend about these feelings can help you work through them enormously. You may even find that others are feeling the same way.

  1. Seek help from a professional psychologist

If you are still feeling anxious, it is time to get in contact with a professional psychologist to work through why you are feeling the way you are and what the root problem is. This is where we come in. We can assist you in developing strategies to get through the day and feel better about what is to come.

If you would like to learn more about our qualified and highly experienced psychologist services in Geelong, please get in touch today on 0414 681 023. We look forward to hearing from you soon.