Stress, Anxiety, Blood Pressure & COVID-19
Today I want to talk about stress, anxiety, blood pressure, and COVID-19. This pandemic has caused many people to be quarantined, jobless, and worst affected personally by the infection. As a result, many people are feeling stressed, anxious, and blood pressures are rising in response to emotional stress. Is your blood pressure uncontrolled or worsening? Do you find yourself eating more comfort food lately, staying up all night looking at social media or the news? Are you having difficulty concentrating and getting your work done, and smoking, using drugs or drinking too much? These are all common signs of stress according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1) Take breaks from the news and social media 2) Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate 3) Eat healthily 4)…