How to deal with anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic

Self-isolating gets harder when you struggle with your mental health (Photo: Shutterstock)

I’m an anxious person. It’s a daily struggle to keep my mind focussed on the positives in life rather than worry about what I could change from the past or what the future holds for me. When you add the coronavirus pandemic to the mix, it’s a miracle I haven’t lost my mind yet.

When you struggle with anxiety and general mental health, uncertainty can trigger a whole host of emotions. You panic because you’re afraid of getting infected. You fear for your loved ones, your job, even just your sanity.