I Have Depression and Anxiety, and COVID-19 Has Taken an Emotional Toll

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I Have Depression and Anxiety, and COVID-19 Has Taken an Emotional Toll
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'If you're struggling to comfortably settle into this new normal, you're not alone.'

to unwind or get some exercise. The loneliness of social distancing was equally suffocating. I dreamt of hanging out with friends — and although I could still communicate with them, there's something about face-to-face interaction that's much more satisfying. I've always preferred talking to someone in person, rather than through texts, calls, or video chats.

I started to feel disconnected from the world around me, like a passenger in my own life. It was as though all the energy had been sucked out of me, and I couldn't focus on anything. I even started to question what I was doing with my life, when so many of the things I once enjoyed suddenly felt fake and unnatural. I was trapped in a haze, and I didn't know how to escape., I was — and still am — afraid of what life will look like after the pandemic.

can be. I wish I could tell you that things will get better tomorrow or next week or next month, but no one can know for sure. What I can tell you is that, if you're struggling to comfortably settle into this new normal, you're not alone. All we can do is try not to let the fear and anxiety consume us as we learn to navigate what comes next.

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