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Most of us have been on some form of lockdown for several weeks at this point. Though some states are beginning to ease restrictions, many of us have a long ways to go before things start to feel even remotely “normal” again.
The result of all this time spent isolated indoors for weeks on end? More than enough stress and anxiety to go around. Add to that the economic hardships many of us are now facing, plus the health crisis that’s still at hand and it’s kind of shocking that we’re still holding it together.
It’s totally normal to feel at your wit’s end every once in a while, but that’s why having go-to coping strategies at hand at a moment’s notice is so important. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and anxious a lot these days, here are a few successful ways we’re dealing with stress and anxiety. We hope they help you as much as they’ve been helping us.
How To Relieve Anxiety During Lockdown
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“When I’m anxious, it’s usually because things feel out of my control, so I like to take some wind-down time for myself. Concentrating on a skincare routine is so helpful! Plus, stress makes you break out! And I totally pop and pick at my face when I’m stressed- which makes it worse! Using my jade roller is like a nice little massage to concentrate on, plus it can help my products get deep down into my skin. I zone out whenever I sit watching Netflix while rolling my face!” – Morgan
“I think the one thing that causes me the most anxiety these days is feeling trapped in my apartment. I don’t think I’d be able to cope without a walk outside every day. I didn’t really have good ‘walking’ shoes before all this started, so I bought these Reeboks and they’ve been great. They’re so supportive and comfortable. I can walk two miles in them without any discomfort at all.” – Jeanine
“As someone that deals with anxiety outside of the COVID craziness, there definitely have been times during lockdown that it has spiked. For me, it gets worse at night when I’m laying down and trying to fall asleep…my brain just won’t shut down. So on nights I am feeling more anxious, I take two of these gummies (that also taste good!) to help declutter my headspace so I can get a good nights sleep.” – Alisha
