Corona crisis is different from one person to another ... and everyone is subject to negative thoughts
The consultant psychiatrist for children, adolescents and adults, Dr. Samira Al-Ghamdi, explained that the negative psychological and behavioral response pathways to the outbreak of infectious diseases are represented by “sleep disturbances and low feelings of safety,” noting that they may develop into physical symptoms such as “lack of energy, lethargy, and a sense of rapid fatigue.” , And constant anxiety and fear of bad things happening, and a rapid chirping, or a sense of sudden fear that makes a person on the alert all the time, and a rapid heartbeat.
This came during a meeting entitled "How to preserve mental health from the threat of Corona?" "Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance" held it in partnership with the application of "Labaih" specializing in the field of mental health, in a series of virtual encounters remotely "online", and allowed registration to it for all members of society.
Dr. Al-Ghamdi reviewed some ways to face psychological pressures, including: knowing information from reliable official sources, following precautionary instructions that increase the state of feeling of safety, maintaining a natural routine, participating in enjoyable and family activities, stopping to follow the news, and practicing some relaxation exercises (yoga). Eat healthy meals, avoid smoking and drugs, communicate with family and friends, and contact a health care provider if stress continues for long periods.
In turn, the consultant psychiatrist for children and adolescents and the Undersecretary of the College of Medicine for Educational Affairs at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Dr. Nader Al-Rahili, talked about the great changes taking place in children''s daily lives during the Corona crisis, due to the suspension of studies and their inability to see their friends or visit their relatives. Because of curfews, the imposition of social distancing.
For her part, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Princess Noura Bint Abdulrahman University''s College of Medicine, Dr. Dima Al-Ateeq, explained in the "Obsessive and Prevention of Corona" meeting that our psychological response to the Corona crisis varies from person to person, but she confirmed that everyone is exposed to negative thoughts.
Al-Atiq distinguished between normal and abnormal anxiety that is harmful and impedes normal life, which calls for the help of a psychologist, and reviewed methods of dealing with people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, such as reviewing health instructions and paying attention to their behaviors, allocating specific times for washing and sterilization that they adhere to, maintaining daily routine and good healthy eating .
