Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin, a consultant psychiatrist and associate professor at University Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine, outlines clear and concrete steps you can take to alleviate anxiety caused by the Covid-19 pandemic
As the impact of Covid-19 is felt around the world, it is slowly but surely seeping into our psyche. As we enter into the second week of the Movement Control Order (MCO), it is perfectly understandable to get a little more than anxious.
What will be the impact for your business or your work? Is the self-isolation making you feel lonely and concerned about your safety?
Are you feeling the strain of being in such close proximity 24/7 with your family members - especially if one or two of them are toxic?
“Covid-19 is an unprecedented event and no one is spared from its repercussions to our mental health, be it in Malaysia or globally,” notes Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin, consultant psychiatrist and associate professor in University Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine.
So how do we get through it, mentally speaking? Begin by understanding why we feel the way we do, he advises.