As we are all experiencing this pandemic, it may be helpful to consider that a large portion of humanity is experiencing trauma—or disconnection (from yourself, your sense of safety, your sense of normalcy). If you have gone through past traumas, your history may be impacting how you are coping with current life. And as easy as it can be to talk nasty to yourself when you find yourself unraveling, please know that you aren’t powerless, a bad person or defective. There are ways to deal.

Here is some info that could help:

Parts of our brain may have shut down so that we can survive, cope, deal.
Because we may be shut-down on some level, we can’t fully take in—or process—the events that are unfolding—either around us, or globally.
Feeling out of touch, numb, foggy, disconnected is normal.
You may feel anxious/overly-vigilant or depressed/unmotivated/lethargic—or swing back and forth between the two.
You may not immediately be able to deeply process or reflect on what you are currently going through.
Try to lower your expectations and ‘shoulds’. It’s ok to just get by, to focus on functioning. You don’t have to organize, clean or improve—unless you truly want to.
Practice putting a slight smile on your face. This bodily expression cues the brain and nervous system to soften. Then notice if you can utilize kindness (to yourself and to others) as a way to increase your ability to function.

If you are showing signs of trauma because of the pandemic , trauma therapy can help. Reach out to me through my contact form to start your healing journey.