Easing of lockdown restrictions – Are you feeling anxious?

Summer is almost here and lockdown is being lifted, again – I should be overjoyed but why am I anxious?

Throughout the past year, we have all been going through the same storm in different boats. Whether it was full lockdown, half of a lockdown, tier 1/2/5 or 10 (it was hard to keep up!), this year has changed all of our lives massively.

Maybe you found it easy to transition, or maybe you did not find it as easy as others did; either way, another major shift is on the way. For others, this may be the news they’ve been waiting for all year, but for some, it may bring up even more reasons to feel anxious. If you are feeling a bit apprehensive about things, you can rest assured that you’re not the only one.

Many of us are now familiar with working from home and may be apprehensive about returning to the office; some may be anxious about commencing their duties after a year of furlough. There’s also the social aspect of things, particularly because we haven’t seen our family and friends in a long time; you might be inundated with invitations; remember, it’s perfectly acceptable to say no!

Whether the transition in your life is big or small, it will have an effect on your mental health – it is important that you take action to ensure you are looking after yourself through these times. Here are a few small things to consider: