How To Beat The Lockdown Blues

Humans are simply not wired to tolerate any uncertainty for long.

- Matt Barbour

No wonder, then, that as the coronavirus situation changes by the day, we’re experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety.

A 2016 study at University College London found that stress is maximised when uncertainty is at its highest.

In fact, the study concluded that uncertainty is more stressful than knowing something bad will happen.

According to psychologist Dr. Frances Goodhart, your body is probably primed to do something to improve your odds of survival and your nervous system will be constantly pumping out stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which will leave you feeling jittery and anxious.

Here are seven ways to banish the quarantine blues.

WATCH A TEAR-JERKER

Swap that rom-com for something less upbeat. A recent study published in the journal Communication Research found that viewing sad or tragic films can actually improve your mood.