Dealing with COVID: Controling feelings throughout a pandemic

Washington State Department of Health offers newest episode in Handling COVID podcast series

We’re about eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and there’s a lot going on around us.

In this episode of our Handling COVID podcast series, Kira Mauseth, PhD and Doug Dicharry, MD go over the reasons for strong psychological responses and what we can do to feel more in control during stressful times.

Feeling angry or annoyed is a regular response during a pandemic, however there are things you can do to handle those feelings. Picture by Mike Schultz

During times of stress it can be hard to manage, or regulate, our emotions.

In demanding circumstances, we perceive things differently: we end up being so concentrated on things we see as dangers that we can’t see the positives or think plainly about services. And as the brain gets tired from handling the demanding occasions around us, we tend to respond more mentally.

Psychological dysregulation in grownups might indicate:

• Feeling upset, disappointed, or irritable.
• Performing impulsively or lashing out at others, often without comprehending why.

In children, psychological dysregulation can suggest:

Withdrawing and having little motivation to do things.

Psychological regulation takes practice

Don’t be too difficult on yourself if you notice that you’re feeling angry or lashing out at individuals near you. It is typical to experience psychological dysregulation throughout difficult times like these. There are some things you can do to feel more in control of your feelings, particularly before acting on them.

Let kids see you practicing these skills. When you design psychological policy for kids, they establish the abilities to determine and handle their feelings throughout life.

Do not be afraid to ask for assistance

Psychological guideline is essential as we continue to juggle daily duties with the tensions of the holiday season and COVID-19 pandemic.

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Info in this blog changes rapidly. Check the state’s COVID-19 website for current and reliable information at coronavirus.wa.gov

Responses to your concerns or issues about COVID-19 in Washington state might be discovered at our site You can likewise contact our the Department of Health call center at 1–800–525–0127 and press # from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday– Friday, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday– Sunday. Language support is offered.

Please keep in mind that this call center can not access COVID-19 testing results. For screening inquiries or outcomes, please contact your health care supplier.

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