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Coping With Stress During
Infectious Disease Outbreaks
W
hen you hear, read, or watch news about an outbreak of
an infectious disease such as Coronavirus19, you may
feel anxious and show signs of stress-even when the
outbreak affects people far from where you live or you are at low or
no risk of getting sick. These signs of stress are normal.
In the wake of an infectious disease outbreak, it's important for you
to monitor your own physical and mental health and that of others.
Below are some of the signs of behavioral, physical, emotional, and
cognitive responses that are all common signs of anxiety and stress.
Know how to relieve stress, and know when to get help.
BEHAVIORAL:
* An increase or decrease in your energy and activity levels
PHYSICAL:
* Having stomachaches or diarrhea
* Having headaches and other pains
* Losing your appetite or eating too much
* Sweating or having chills
* Getting tremors or muscle twitches
* Being easily startled
EMOTIONAL:
* Being anxious or fearful
* Feeling depressed
* An increase in your alcohol, tobacco use, or use of illegal drugs
* Feeling guilty
* An increase in irritability, with outbursts of anger and frequent
arguing
* Feeling angry
* Feeling heroic, euphoric, or invulnerable
* Having trouble relaxing or sleeping
* Not caring about anything
* Crying frequently
* Feeling overwhelmed by sadness
* Worrying excessively
* Wanting to be alone most of the time
* Blaming other people for everything
* Having difficulty communicating or listening
* Having difficulty giving or accepting help
* Inability to feel pleasure or have fun
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COGNITIVE:
* Having trouble remembering things
* Feeling confused
* Having trouble thinking clearly and concentrating
* Having difficulty making decisions
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