Coping during COVID-19
In 2020, I feel like a movie's protagonist that keeps reliving the same bad day over and over. Only in my case, this day is coupled with erratic emotions. Speaking with a few psychologists made me realize that I am not alone. A whole new world order due to Covid is causing individuals to experience a spectrum of emotions. Fr Godfrey D'Sa, a Catholic priest and the Founder Director of PRAFULTA, Centre for Psychological Wellness , says, “ Some are experiencing a sense of relief because of less stress, but many are struggling with different kinds of difficult emotions like fear, anxiety, frustration, irritation, anger, sadness, helplessness.” Priyanka Varma - a clinical psychologist, counsellor and psychotherapist - says, “People are sad about not celebrating birthdays, not seeing their friends, not getting a proper graduation. Some of them may also feel guilty for mourning these things as they are not as great a loss as the death of a loved one. However, everyone has a...