Helping Each Other

The coronavirus pandemic is dangerous and terrifying, and measures that are being taken to control the spread of the virus are massively disruptive. 

If you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed in these difficult times, what you are feeling is reasonable and natural, and you are not alone.

If it feels as though the stress is becoming too much for you to handle, talk to someone. We are all feeling the strain of this new reality. There is no reason to suffer in silence; we can help each other to get through bad days.

If you suspect that someone you know is having a hard time, reach out to them. Express your concern gently and be willing to listen. There is nothing more reassuring in a time of crisis than knowing that someone cares about your well-being.

It will be important to find ways to keep ourselves occupied, connected, and positively engaged in the coming weeks and months. We won’t be able to do everything that we are used to doing or that we want to do. There will be times when we will feel isolated and frustrated, but life does not have to grind to a halt. Find fun and productive ways to spend your time, and keep in regular contact with friends and relatives. We are all in this together. We can get through it if we help each other.