As we all know, the whole world is in the face of increasingly widespread fears of the COVID-19 pandemic, which can be deadly for some people. Older adults and people with existing health conditions are more at risk of serious complications, which can be life- threatening. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 80% of people who develop the disease have mild to moderate symptoms and fully recover without needing treatment in a hospital. Roughly 1 in 5 people experience serious illness.
COVID-19 is an infectious disease that primarily attacks the lungs. Smoking impairs lung function making it harder for the body to fight off coronaviruses and other diseases. Tobacco is also a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease and diabetes which put people with these conditions at higher risk for developing severe illness when affected by COVID-19. Available research suggests that smokers are at higher risk of developing severe disease and death. Nicotine replacement therapies, such as gum and patches are designed to help smokers quit tobacco WHO recComments that smokers take immediate steps to stop by using proven methods such as toll-free quitlines, mobile text-messaging programs, and nicotine replacement therapies.
As part of the global response to the pandemic, the citizens of many countries have been asked to stay at home. However, Prolonged isolation can take its toll on mental health as people all around the world find themselves Working from home or being home-schooled — unable to travel even down the street to visit friends or family making it extremely difficult to stay mentally healthy. When working from home, prioritizing Your mindset and well-being at the start of the day are also essential. People who share their homes with others may be able to benefit from the situation by co-opting family or housemates to help them stay on track actively. Cooperation is crucial, so try and be patient with yourself and those around you. When planning your day, schedule in eating regular nutritious meals, renew through exercise, make time to connect with others, and maintain good sleep hygiene. Try using an alarm to signal the end of your working day choosing the hour, or even the minute, that you can pDress, the off button, put down your pen, and leave the home office. Plan a simple short ritual—like when to check-in and check-out of your working day.
Our anxieties and fears should be acknowledged and not ignored, but better understood and addressed by individuals, communities, and governments. One of the critical factors of experiencing anxiety is a sense of feeling out of control. However, the practices of mindfulness and meditation are scientifically proven methods to reduce stress and anxiety. When practiced regularly, it can help you feel more in control of your state. We're not always able to control external circumstances; however, we can learn to cultivate healthy habits where we feel in control of our favourite well-being, and exercises such as meditative breathing are an example of this. What has been so amazing to witness is the booming wealth of online resources to support people. You can go on virtual art gallery tours, watch videos of theatre and dance online, have video dinner dates with friends, online pub quizzes, live-streamed yoga and workouts, and more.
So don't let that anxiety creep in. We shall get past through this safety.
