How to reduce anxiety during coronavirus outbreak

How to reduce anxiety during coronavirus outbreak

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We're well into to two weeks of coverage of the coronavirus pandemics impact on north alabama and many of you have been told to stay home to work or not go to work.

And we know it's been stressful for many of you and your families.

So how do guard against cabin fever or anxiety of being cooped up in one place for such a long period of time?

Joining us now by phone is kim crawford - the director of counseling department of family services center let's get right to your advice.

Staying informed is important - but you say too much - especially social media is not a good thing.

How do we find a balance in the information we take in?

Another tip you have is taking care of our bodies - yet we're told to practice social distancing.

- what's the best way to care for our minds and bodies - to keep stress down?

- you say make time to unwind and recharge - it's a must - this is something you should really schedule right?

And you mention - that we should connect with others.

- that is so important to interact connect with others - through phone, facetime, family game nights, cooking together, puzzles, virtual tours of zoos, museums, concerts there are a number of aps that can help - you recommend two of them - what do they do to help us reduce