Unsurprisingly, this has resulted in more fear surrounding contracting and spreading the virus. “This has led to many people feeling more concerned about socializing with other people,” says Talkspace provider Bisma Anwar, LMHC. “This anxiety can escalate to the point of making it difficult for someone to leave their home, even when they need to.”So, how can you cope with the pandemic-induced social anxiety?
Here are seven tips.Anwar says most importantly, we should all be following CDC guidelines surrounding social distancing and wearing masks.
These are simple tools that can protect us from COVID-19, and they’re backed by science! So, if and when you are socializing with others, keep your distance and wear masks, especially if you are.
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