Psychiatrists and psychologists have higher incidence of mental illness in themselves!

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Psychiatrists and psychologists treat mental issues of their patients. But what about their own mental illnesses?  Psychiatrists and psychologists are more ill mentally  Doctors   are in great stress during their training as well as career period. The workload, busy and fast life schedules, and higher expectations and competitiveness and the nature of the job itself leads to a sense of exhaustion, both physical and mental. There is a heavy burnout. Moreover, time for socialization is almost nil.  Hence, doctors are in grave risk of suffering from mental health illnesses. And in this, psychiatrists and psychologists have a higher risk and incidence of mental health issues.  It is a sad truth that psychiatrists and psychologists are more ill mentally than general public or other doctors. This has been known but not accepted and recognised sufficiently.  Also, read: Narcissist mothers are non-loving and jealous of their daughters  Studies have revealed that psychiatrists and psychologists
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How to prevent and overcome emotional exhaustion due to covid-19 pandemic?

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Emotional exhaustion is a common feature in people during the covid-19 pandemic. People are fed up and tired of the whole process and their body and mind are asking for a break. This gives rise to certain symptoms and signs that are outlined here. What to do in case one gets emotionally exhausted? Read on to learn the tips of avoiding and overcoming emotional exhaustion.

Emotional exhaustion and what it means?

COVID-19 has been causing massive human and economic losses since the end of 2019. The whole of 2020 went in trying to avoid coronavirus infection and prevention of its spread beyond control. But despite all attempts, the virus has continued to create havoc in the lives of the people of the world. Europe, the USA, the UK, South Africa, and Brazil have seen more fast communicating strains of the virus and the USA is in a bad form due to it.

Two vaccines are approved for this deadly disease but their effect has yet to be seen! Besides, ill-effects and even deaths have been reported in Delhi, the USA, the UK, and also Norway related to the vaccine. The future appears bleak and this has led many to get emotionally exhausted. They can face and take it no more. Daily work and chores and child care have changed dramatically and life is becoming difficult on all fronts. Besides, there are financial issues and people are frustrated with the lockdown and movement restrictions.

COVID-19 EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION [SOURCE: PINTEREST]



Vaile Wright, senior director of health care innovation at the American Psychological Association states:

"Emotional exhaustion is this sense of overwhelmingness. Overwhelmed to the point where you feel like you don't have the capacity to deal anymore,"

"It's physical tiredness. It's mental tiredness. It's difficulty concentrating. It's all the things that we experience when we're just at our capacity."

How to cope with the emotional exhaustion of covid?

1.      In order to cope with the disease, one needs to start setting boundaries as per the person’s limits. Each potential and limits are different and hence the person should know where to stop. If one feels drained out, it is the right time to start putting brakes on certain work and make priorities so that the essential work gets done. Vaile states:

"You have to ask yourself where your boundaries are being breached, and where you can say no to some things. Because you really can't do all the things. So you have to ask yourself where you aren't being true to yourself."  

2.      Do not forget the basic needs of a human being. Hence, have a proper sleep, healthy nutrition, sufficient physical movements or exercise, and a good and refreshing social connection. 

3.      One has to see what can be changed and what cannot be altered. Lynn Bufka, associate executive director for practice research and policy at the American Psychological Association states:

"If you've been supporting a friend or family member, maybe it's our turn to say, 'Hey, I don't have the bandwidth to be your emotional support right now. I care for you. I love you. But I really got to hang up the phone and take care of me for a moment,'" 

4.      Do not think that you are a superhero and try to act like that. You have to alter previous normal and routines in order that your body can cope with it. For example, if you were used to from-the-scratch meals before, you can consider switching to canned or frozen foods for the time being until your body and mind recover from the insult.

5.      Take the help of another family member or friend at overwhelming times. Afton Kapuscinski, director of the Psychological Services Center at Syracuse University says:

"When we feel exhausted and hopeless, it’s hard to think clearly and that’s when we can lean on others we trust,"

6.      Consult a psychologist and there are teleconferencing options available with it.

7.      Try things that refill you. Afton states:

"If you feel weary and withdrawn try to notice if there were little glimmers of time when you felt the opposite ... that can serve as a guide for what you need to incorporate into your life more,"

Go for music and meeting a supportive friend who makes you laugh and smile.

8.      Prevention is better than cure. Hence aim to prevent depletion in the first place.

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