Readjusting to life during a global pandemic was difficult enough; now as businesses, dining and entertainments spaces reopen across Mercer County and NJ, moving though the different stages to reopen safely adds new stressors to our lives.
Thoughts you may be having, emotions you may be feeling, and answers you may be searching for…
What is the right decision for my family and myself?
My friends are comfortable, why aren’t I?
I feel ready to reenter but, my friends don’t, am I making the right choice?
If I rejoin society will I be putting my elderly parents at risk?
I am scared to reenter!
I feel stressed about what decision I should make!
My thoughts are going a mile a minute!
The truth is there is no right or wrong answer. This decision is an individualized choice. No one can tell you how you should feel or act. Everyone has different comfort levels and that is okay. It is important to not compare our self to others.
Be kind and have patience with yourself. Go at your own pace. Take some therapeutic deep breaths. Stay hydrated and maintain balance with your nutrition. If you are experiencing difficulty sleeping due to the many thought you are having listen to a guided sleep meditation.
If your anxiety seems to be too challenging to manage on your own please, please contact a professional for support. JFCS is offering daily Drop-In hours if you need a one-time consultation with one of our counselors. We are also accepting new clients for ongoing counseling, currently provided through teletherapy. Call us at 609-987-8100.
Mara Myerson, LCSW, LCADC
