Friday, April 23, 2021

Dealing with Anxiety during Covid Times

Disclaimer: This is a compilation of information shared by many people. No guarantees. 

Keeping calm has become extremely difficult. For Covid patients, their caregivers, & the rest of us waiting and worrying. Please share what has helped you, will add below. 



Covid Bangalore, Emotional Support for Covid Positive Patients:  https://www.instagram.com/p/COAaRFTDhnM/

Let’s Talk, India: https://manadani.com/ (set up by Raghu Dixit)

The Live Love Laugh Foundation for Mental Health: https://www.thelivelovelaughfoundation.org/

Their Helplines: https://www.thelivelovelaughfoundation.org/find-help/helplines (Verified and tested by the Foundation)

Mann Talks: https://manntalks.org. Call the Mann Talks helpline for free & confidential support from trained mental health professionals at 8686139139, Mon-Sun, 9am-6pm.

Therapize: https://www.therapizeindia.com

Ember Foundation: Call + 91 6361788463 (https://embermentalhealth.org)

Being You Consulting: https://beingyouconsulting.com 

Call Kritika & Lakshmi: 96635 36272 , 82960 12399

Kiran, a 24X7 Helpline: https://theprint.in/health/govt-launches-kiran-a-24x7-helpline-for-people-to-seek-mental-health-counselling/497542/

Apps you can download on your Smart Phones. Some have guided meditation, I believe.

  • The Tapping Solution
  • Unmind
  • Headspace

Follow Charlie Mackesy, the guy whose messages with pictures save lives. The picture above is an example of his work.

Calming Music to Listen to

Shared by a Mindfulness coach friend and others. Helped my brother and wife when he was going through Covid and neither of them could sleep because of  severe anxiety. Please send me stuff that has helped you personally. 

Rain Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX6kn9_U8qk

Calm Celtic Flute Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhYWA-bJ9vg

Reiki Healing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8nCvpFEIz8

Om Chanting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sYK7lm3UKg

Guided Sleep Meditation for Healing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw5xcoRsmDk

Relaxing Theta Waves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxGU80Ny0JQ

Theta Healing Guided Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPjK9Yf7N9Q

A Meditative Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3zBz6PCsxvOmWLFde3Evpk?si=-ee1e7DNTqGCmcZwUYNtDA&utm_source=whatsapp&nd=1

A Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0GEervB8QtIuMocsLeLlRl?si=GSydCQAiSUy8OyYBj_YTsw&utm_source=whatsapp&nd=1

If you have other recommendations on what can help reduce anxiety/mental health support resources for Covid patients and caregivers, please add them in the Comments below. Thanks!

Picture: https://www.instagram.com/charliemackesy/

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