The Anxiety of Emerging

You can relate The Mock Turtle’s rhyme: ‘Will you, won’t you…will you join the dance’ to our real-time need to rejoin life, of course using caution and safety. Many of us, though, have increased anxiety, and stress. How then to move forward?

Mostly, accept that you have emotions, sometimes strong. While these may cause you discomfort, or even pain, learn how to 'feel' your anxiety – step outside yourself and experience the emotion. Use self-calming tactics you have learned from your therapist or books. Practice meditative breathing, guided imagery, exercise, and avoid isolation.

Most importantly, move forward. We all look forward to getting back out there. Use caution, safety, and logic. Practice ways to self-soothe, and above all – enjoy yourself.