If you find yourself in solitary confinement or in quarantine, it means that you spend a lot of time alone, or with
members of your family.
Below the psychologists of the Euxia Rehabilitation Centre list the following
tips for maintaining mental wellbeing when in isolation at home or
the quarantine.
Although they are forced to stay at home,
those in quarantine could be
transform their isolation into moments of self-care ~
'That means choosing things that keep us psyched
and physically healthy'
- Maintain as much as possible a normal daily routine
so that you can manage your time creatively and
Effectively
-'Take care of your diet, cook for yourself and enjoy
your meal
- 'Exercise if it makes you happy' The options could be
include fitness exercises from the internet, dancing, walking
around the house ~ Exercise is a proven cure for
improve mood
- 'Relax~ Do what helps you relax' e.g. You can
read a book with a cup of tea
- Face the quarantine as an opportunity to do some of these
things you don't usually have time for like creative board games
games, reading books, painting
- Plan activities or even household chores that you had
neglect
-Talk to other family members about the virus. Watch
your thoughts and feelings and communicate them ~
Feelings of fear, frustration or loneliness are normal
feelings that may arise. However, stick to what you
happening in the now with realistic information without getting ahead of the game.
future with fearful thoughts~ .Watch your people, talk,express how you feel. Understanding and discussing the virus
will reduce anxiety and feelings of loneliness. Humour can work
protective in favour of mental health
- So keep in touch with your family members and friends
by phone, email or social media. Use social media
your networks to talk to people. This is a universal
human condition and need and you are not alone in this.
-At the same time we suggest you to limit the time of updating and
information on hygiene measures and communications from reliable sources such as *
https://www.moh.gov.gr/articles/epitroph-promhtheiwn-ygeias/enhmerwsh/ *
It's okay to want to be up to date, but not all the time, because
this keeps us alert and worried
Creative sources of online engagement during quarantine
Electronic reading room
https://www.enallaktikos.gr/Article/51598/online-kai-
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Relaxation music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE6RYpe9IT0
Mental state exercises
https://www.cognifit.com/el/public/games
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Think about how you dealt with the difficult
situations in the past and make sure that you
deal with this situation calmly
optimism and personal responsibility'
'We inform you that the Wellness rehabilitation centre provides
systematic visits by psychologists to the patients of the centre
for the reassurance and support of patients during their stay
these days in view of the prohibition of the visiting rooms '
