How is your emotional count during Covid-19?

HIGHVELD – During Covid-19 the counting of the number of people who has Covid-19; who recovered from Covid-19 or who died from Covid-19 is counted daily, however, these numbers are based on the current physical impact of Covid-19.
But have we considered counting the number of people who experience emotional and psychological distress during the Covid-19?
Have you considered counting your number as one of the people who are struggling with the impact of Covid-19 on your emotional well-being?
How do I know if I struggle emotionally? Here are a few symptoms that may indicate an intervention needed on your emotional count:
• Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness
• Feelings of depression or lack of getting out of bed
• Recurring negative thoughts and thoughts of self harm
• Decrease of interest in any activities or routine daily tasks
• Poor concentration and making recurring mistakes with work tasks
• Lack of energy and motivation
• Recurring relationship conflict that remains unresolved
• Verbal and non-verbal negative behaviour
If you experience 1 or more of these symptoms it is important to speak to a counsellor who is registered and able to assist with your emotional well-being to:
• Regain hope and strength to engage in pro-active behaviours to be empowered
• Helping to identify symptoms for correct intervention to assist in experiencing positive emotions and functioning optimally
• Assisting in containment measures and intervention for positive thoughts and life skills
• Journey together for rediscovering motivation and engaging in interests
• Increase concentration and making fewer mistakes
• Alleviating symptoms of draining and increasing energy levels
• Assisting in conflict resolution skills and relationship management
• Learning communication skills and positive behaviour management
Written by: Ms Carin Olwagen Psychological Counsellor, HPCSA registered, Evander Mpumalanga