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Lockdown Stress: Why It's Different and 5 Ways to Manage It

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Lockdown Stress: Why It's Different and 5 Ways to Manage It

May 7, 2020

    • Stress can have a negative impact on both mind and body - and at this time many of us have reasons to feel stressed
    • Therapist and coach Tricia Woolfrey shares 5 stress solutions to help you through lockdown
    • Our therapists and counsellors are available to see you online - find your therapist here

Stress is a feeling which acts as a signal for attention - like a call for help when things become too much. It's a reflection of your perceived ability to deal with the circumstances which are causing you stress.

Why is covid stress worse than usual stress?

During lockdown the stress takes on a whole new level. Why Is this?

Basic human needs and stress

The biggest reason is that there are a number of basic human needs which are significantly challenged right now:

  • Safety
  • Security
  • Connection
  • Certainty

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