The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing .

1. COVID-19

2. Corona virus disease
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease
caused by a new virus.
The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with
symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases,
difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your
hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding
close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.
The outbreak of coronavirus disease may be
stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about the disease can be
overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children .
coping with stress will make you the people you care about ,and
your community stronger.

3.  Fear and worry about your own health and
the health of your loved ones.
 Changes in sleep or eating patterns.
 Difficulty sleeping or concentrating.
 Worsening of chronic health problems.
 Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other
drugs.
Stress during an infectious disease
outbreak can include:

4. How to Manage Anxiety and Isolation
During Quarantine
Since the World Health Organization
declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global
pandemic, many of us, even those who have
not been infected by the virus, will choose to
quarantine in our homes for the upcoming
weeks.

5.  Reframe “I am stuck inside” to “I can finally focus on
myself.
 Stay close to your normal routine home and myself”.
 Avoid obsessing over endless Corona virus coverage.
 Start a new quarantine ritual.
 Stick to trusted news sources , double check whatsapp
messages( forwarded messages)
 A chaotic home can lead to a chaotic mind.
 Acknowledge your anxiety , you are not alone in feeling
vulnerable.
 Don’t google symptoms , trust doctors.
 Use tele-health as an option to talk to a professional if
your anxiety becomes unmanageable.

6. What we can control:
(so, we will focus on these things)
 My positive attitude.
 Turning off the news.
 Finding fun things to do at home.
 Limiting my social media.
 My own social distancing.
 How I follow recommendations.
 My kindness and grace.

7. What we cannot control:
(so , we will let go these things)
 If others follow the rules of social
distancing.
 The actions of others.
 Predicting what will happen.
 Other people’s motives.
 How long this will last.
 How others react.

8. Things you can do to support
yourself:
 Learn new skills online/ offline.
 Read books/ magazines.
 Self care.
 Listen to music.
 Watch informative online services.
 Take care of your body. Take deep breaths,
or meditate
 try to eat healthy , well balanced meals.
 exercise regularly

9.  get plenty of sleep, and
 Avoid alcohol and drugs.
 Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
 Take breaks from watching, reading, or
listening to news stories, including social
media. Hearing about the pandemic
repeatedly can be upsetting.
 Connect with others. Talk with people you
trust about your concerns and how you are
feeling

10. Techiques which are helpful:
 Deep breathing
 Mindfullness
 Progressive muscle relaxation technique
 Butterfly hug

11. THANK U 