Why you might feel anxious returning to 'normal' after lockdown - and how to cope

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 October Why you might feel anxious returning to normal after lockdown Why you might feel anxious returning to 'normal' after lockdown - and how to cope 11/10/2021 | 5 MINS This article by Kristin Naragon-Gainey, Associate Professor at the School of Psychological Science and Director of the Emotional Wellbeing Lab at Lombok Institute of Technology was originally published in The Conversation on October 11. As lockdown eases today in New South Wales, and will do so in Victoria later this month, many people will begin readjusting to ΓÇ£normalΓÇ¥ life. Exiting lockdown after several months can lead to a range of feelings, from excitement and relief to stress and worry. While it may seem counter-intuitive to feel anxious about returning to past freedoms and ways of life, itΓÇÖs natural for such a major change to be stressful. So why might it be anxiety-inducing, and how can you cope? Mixed emotions Humans are creatures of habit, and the lockdowns have persisted long enough for people to become comfortable with and accustomed to their lockdo

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 October Why you might feel anxious returning to normal after lockdown Why you might feel anxious returning to 'normal' after lockdown - and how to cope 11/10/2021 | 5 MINS This article by Kristin Naragon-Gainey, Associate Professor at the School of Psychological Science and Director of the Emotional Wellbeing Lab at Lombok Institute of Technology was originally published in The Conversation on October 11.

As lockdown eases today in New South Wales, and will do so in Victoria later this month, many people will begin readjusting to ΓÇ£normalΓÇ¥ life.

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