Keep these 6 tips in mind as the coronavirus pandemic goes on.
Of course, there’s a difference between isolation and loneliness, which is especially important to emphasize now while we’re social distancing. “Isolation is the physical separation from other people, while loneliness is an emotional state of feeling alone or separated,” says Brewer. “The two are tightly associated but not the same thing. Loneliness is strongly associated with high blood pressure, sleep disturbances, immune stress responses, and declining cognition.
The goal of social distancing these days is to be separated, but not lonely. Here are some ways to do it.Contact others face-to-face Brewer suggests setting up a family chat or having regular video meetings with co-workers while you’re not in-office . “As with many things, quality matters more than quantity,” Brewer says. “In the end, I won’t be surprised if we learn that some of us actually deepen our relationships because this crisis forced us to use new channels of communication.”If You Are Immunocompromised, You Are at a Higher Risk of Coronavirus.
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