Living with COVID-19
It’s an uncertain and stressful time. Whether you’re feeling out of sorts, a bit down, kinda happy, totally stressed, quite anxious, an emotion you can’t even explain, or a weird combination of lots of these, it’s important to remember all of these feelings are normal and expected, and different people will feel different things – even if they’re going through the same experience. There are all sorts of emotions, and they can combine in all sorts of ways – feelings can change day to day and ups and downs are normal. Supporting your mental health when you have COVID-19 If you’ve received a positive test result telling you you have COVID-19, you’re probably feeling heaps – shock, stress and worry for yourself and others, or maybe all good – all of these feelings are normal and expected. While your physical health and doing what you can to minimise your chances of spreading the virus are important, it’s also important to look after your hinengaro/mental health thr...