The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people all over the globe in a variety of ways. While things are slowly starting to open back up, it’s more likely that we’ll have to get used to a “new normal” rather than things going back to the way they used to be for quite some time.

Unfortunately, the aftermath of COVID-19 has also created a lot of mental health concerns across the country (and the world).

People are coping with the loss of loved ones. Others are struggling to deal with the virus themselves. Millions of people are facing unemployment while others are dealing with uncertainty at work. As a result, many of the anxieties caused by this pandemic have to do with financial strain and insecurity.

Living through the COVID pandemic has created anxiety for many people. For some, this anxiety has been stronger. Perhaps this has been true for you. Maybe you’ve worried about contracting COVID, having a loved one pass away from it, losing your job or home, or so many other things in the last fifteen months.

There’s a sense of hope, excitement, and anticipation for many with the COVID vaccine. But after living in anxiety for so long because of the pandemic, you may struggle to move beyond that fear as the world reopens.

Here are some suggestions to help you do that.

If you feel like the holidays were a whirlwind that left you dizzy and frazzled, you’re probably ready to reclaim your calm. Your holidays were likely different in some ways due to the pandemic, but there was still plenty to distract and overwhelm you. Checking off shopping lists, planning cross-country zoom meetings, finding new ways to make the holidays meaningful during this crazy time filled your head. It was fun, but you’re ready to re-focus for the year ahead.

Here are a few ways to do just that!

There are a lot of words and terms when it comes to anxiety disorders. Perhaps you’ve heard so many that you’re not sure which is which.

People who suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) experience chronic anxiety. They feel worried all the time. Sometimes they know what they’re worried about, but often they don’t.

If you struggle with anxiety, chances are that you’ve experienced sleepless nights.

There are the physical symptoms of anxiety, of course, that create wakefulness. These include a racing heart, digestive upset, and hypervigilance. But these physical effects are often a result of the things that you’re worrying about.

People with anxiety have a hard time “turning off” their minds.

As you’ve probably experienced, a big part of anxiety is the catastrophic, worst-case scenario thoughts that it can create in your mind. Something that seems small to someone else might lead you into a tailspin of anxious negativity.

For example, perhaps you thought a co-worker ignored you in a meeting. Rather than giving them the benefit of the doubt or blowing it off, you go over and over the situation in your mind. Scenarios race through your mind: maybe they know you’re going to be laid off, you said something unknowingly to offend them, or they just think you’re incompetent.

Before you know it, you’re overcome with worry and self-doubt.

Are you feeling guilty all the time? Do you feel guilty even for little things?

If you find yourself apologizing frequently for things out of your control, you may have excessive guilt. And if you feel guilty for no apparent reason, this is also a sign that your guilt is unrealistic. This likely has its roots in emotional causes beyond your control.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to gain a healthier sense of yourself.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow throughout our country, most people are experiencing some sort of anxiety and fear about it. After all, there are so many different facets of the illness.

What anxieties are you personally experiencing regarding the pandemic?

A number of situations can make it difficult to see a counselor in office. This can be very frustrating to those who are struggling with big issues like depression, anxiety, or other crises.

With most people practicing social isolation these days, you may wonder what options there are to seeing a counselor. After all, most offices will be closed to in-person visits.

If this or other reasons are keeping you from seeing someone in person, online therapy offers a wonderful alternative.

Consider some of its benefits.

It’s normal to feel uncertainty at times. You may not always be confident in every decision you’re faced with. Additionally, most people tend to thrive on routines and habits. When something throws you out of that routine, it can lead to even more uncertainty.

Unfortunately, those curveballs can happen more often than we’d like to admit can also lead to a lot of stress.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people all over the globe in a variety of ways. While things are slowly starting to open back up, it’s more likely that we’ll have to get used to a “new normal” rather than things going back to the way they used to be for quite some time.

Unfortunately, the aftermath of COVID-19 has also created a lot of mental health concerns across the country (and the world).

People are coping with the loss of loved ones. Others are struggling to deal with the virus themselves. Millions of people are facing unemployment while others are dealing with uncertainty at work. As a result, many of the anxieties caused by this pandemic have to do with financial strain and insecurity.

When you live with depression, it affects you in countless ways. Often, you may not even be aware of how it’s affecting you. Unfortunately, its manifestations may seem normal. They just fade into the background as you reluctantly accept them as part of your illness.

If you’re in a committed relationship or marriage, depression usually affects this as well. As its symptoms engulf you as an individual, they radiate outward and affect the way you interact with your partner.

Knowing what this can look like is the first step toward improving your situation.

If you’re single and in the dating world, the last year may have proven frustrating for you. After all, how do you navigate a pandemic world in which social distancing plays an immense role for the greater good? How do you get to know people when it may not be safe to meet in person?

Whether you’ve been trying to date during the pandemic or are just thinking about it, there are certain things to keep in mind. Knowing this will help you during the confusing, uncertain world of dating during the time of COVID-19.

Living through the COVID pandemic has created anxiety for many people. For some, this anxiety has been stronger. Perhaps this has been true for you. Maybe you’ve worried about contracting COVID, having a loved one pass away from it, losing your job or home, or so many other things in the last fifteen months.

There’s a sense of hope, excitement, and anticipation for many with the COVID vaccine. But after living in anxiety for so long because of the pandemic, you may struggle to move beyond that fear as the world reopens.

Here are some suggestions to help you do that.

Marriage is a wonderful union, and ideally, you and your partner will live happily ever after. Unfortunately, we know that this isn’t always the case, and marriage can be hard work! When you commit to a lifelong relationship, you’re certainly going to go through some trying times.

So, though it’s normal to experience marital problems, you may be asking yourself: what do I do to fix them?

You may be familiar with marital counseling and be strongly considering it to help repair the issues in your marriage. Marriage counseling is a great first step to take and can help get your relationship back on track. What happens, then, when your partner refuses to go to counseling with you?

If you feel like the holidays were a whirlwind that left you dizzy and frazzled, you’re probably ready to reclaim your calm. Your holidays were likely different in some ways due to the pandemic, but there was still plenty to distract and overwhelm you. Checking off shopping lists, planning cross-country zoom meetings, finding new ways to make the holidays meaningful during this crazy time filled your head. It was fun, but you’re ready to re-focus for the year ahead.

Here are a few ways to do just that!

There are a lot of words and terms when it comes to anxiety disorders. Perhaps you’ve heard so many that you’re not sure which is which.

People who suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) experience chronic anxiety. They feel worried all the time. Sometimes they know what they’re worried about, but often they don’t.

If you struggle with anxiety, chances are that you’ve experienced sleepless nights.

There are the physical symptoms of anxiety, of course, that create wakefulness. These include a racing heart, digestive upset, and hypervigilance. But these physical effects are often a result of the things that you’re worrying about.

People with anxiety have a hard time “turning off” their minds.

As you’ve probably experienced, a big part of anxiety is the catastrophic, worst-case scenario thoughts that it can create in your mind. Something that seems small to someone else might lead you into a tailspin of anxious negativity.

For example, perhaps you thought a co-worker ignored you in a meeting. Rather than giving them the benefit of the doubt or blowing it off, you go over and over the situation in your mind. Scenarios race through your mind: maybe they know you’re going to be laid off, you said something unknowingly to offend them, or they just think you’re incompetent.

Before you know it, you’re overcome with worry and self-doubt.

Are you feeling guilty all the time? Do you feel guilty even for little things?

If you find yourself apologizing frequently for things out of your control, you may have excessive guilt. And if you feel guilty for no apparent reason, this is also a sign that your guilt is unrealistic. This likely has its roots in emotional causes beyond your control.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to gain a healthier sense of yourself.