Dealing with Post-COVID PTSD
Since March 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak has been affecting the world. We have dealt with horrifying scenes in the media of people becoming very ill and dying, as with infectious disease pandemics. There have been disruptions to daily life, including shutdowns of businesses and schools. Many people have faced the mental health impact of isolation because of social distancing protocols. Let's talk about dealing with post-covid PTSD. There has been political upheaval as a result of disagreements in how to approach the pandemic. The spread of the illness has led to a mental health condition informally called posttraumatic stress disorder or post-Covid PTSD. It’s difficult to overstate how severe the mental health effects of the pandemic have been for a lot of people. Understanding that you are affected is an excellent first step, and from there, you may be able to work toward healing your emotional health during this challenging time. COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health There have been