The current (COVID-19) pandemic is an uncommon situation for the planet. It can affect individuals both physically and psychologically. Thus, most individuals will experience symptoms such as stress, anxiety and depression.

The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted to social-distancing and staying indoors which are detrimental to the health of many people.

But this is not a rare case. We have abruptly seen a rise in the quantity of mental health related cases since last year and despite measures being taken to combat the situation, we are still seeing a surge in the number of cases.

The lockdown has proven difficult for people with symptoms including anxiety disorders, depression, panic attacks, stress, OCD, claustrophobia or other related conditions.

Anxiety occurs due to uncertainty and things that may hurt us. COVID-19 has made most of us to become uncertain about the future. Individuals stress over their own health and the wellbeing of their friends and family. Individuals may also worry about school, work, finances, and their ability to partake in significant community events and hobbies. Individuals who are already experiencing anxiety may discover their symptoms worsening.

It’s essential to be caring to yourself. This is an anxiety-inciting and stressful time for people in the world, and you have to get used to feeling more anxious than before. It is essential to invest time in yourself and control your mental health.

Although anxiety is a normal reaction you expect from such a pandemic, excess anxiety can lead to harm. Getting up every day feeling stresses and fearful can be detrimental to your health and well-being. Constant anxiety and fear can ignite panic attacks. This can cause an imbalance to your lifestyle; you may begin to demand a lot of tests or medical care when you are not necessarily sick. You begin to stockpile certain supplies to the point that you deprive others of their supply.

Anxiety can prompt an inverse reaction. It makes you to deny the fact that a situation is serious. Denying the severity of covid-19 to avoid anxiety, can make people to ignore public health orders like wearing masks and social distancing.

According to study from the United Kingdom, COVID-19 patients had a high probability of developing a psychiatric disorder after recovery.

The report stated that 18 percent of COVID-19 patients become mentally ill and suffer from symptoms such as depression, anxiety, or dementia within 3 months of diagnosis. Covid 19 patients experienced higher risks of anxiety problems than patients who didn’t have COVID-19.