{"id":4001,"date":"2020-10-09T12:35:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T11:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tib.ambercouch.co.uk\/?p=4001"},"modified":"2022-02-21T16:19:36","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T16:19:36","slug":"coping-with-separation-anxiety-during-a-pandemic-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkinthebay.co.uk\/coping-with-separation-anxiety-during-a-pandemic-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Coping with separation anxiety during a pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-1ar6tr2-10d8786672bbc9732f284e555d91def7 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4001'><div class='entry-content-wrapper 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class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-xn5ihq-19e63b7f00cd95ef728c0ade2c9e176e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today is World Mental Health Day 2020, which supports mental health for all. On this important awareness day, and during a year like no other, we talk about the separation anxiety that can be caused by a global pandemic.\u00a0 We discuss positive coping strategies for preserving good mental health, and how to manage and minimise the distress that can come from being separated from someone, or somewhere, that you love\u2026<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the signs of separation anxiety?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s children being separated from their parents with a return to school, or elderly relatives unable to see their families and friends due to government social distancing rules, separation can be difficult. Being kept apart from a particular person or loved one can result in extreme anxiety and distress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of separation anxiety include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual distress about being separated from a person, pet or familiar surroundings and avoiding activities that result in separation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children may be clingy and may fear being alone in a room, or may need to see a parent at all times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults may be socially withdrawn, or show extreme sadness or difficulty concentrating when away from loved ones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical symptoms at the prospect of separation (e.g. headache, stomach ache, nausea, panic attacks, sleep difficulties)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constantly imagining worst-case scenarios about loved ones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needing to know where a parent, spouse or loved one is at all times.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Can I get separation anxiety by being away from home?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can. As human beings, we\u2019re not only emotionally attached to people and pets, but also to the places and familiar surroundings we have a special bond with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pandemic has seen most of us spending a large part of this year at home, surrounded by what helps to make us feel secure. Leaving these familiar places to return to work, school or previous routines can be very difficult.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, in the same way we can feel separation anxiety when we\u2019re away from our loved ones, we can also feel it when we have to leave the places that feel like our \u2018safe haven\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tips for handling separation anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a parent wanting to help your child adjust to time apart from you, or an adult seeking ways of coping when you\u2019re away from loved ones, there are some things you can do to help manage separation anxiety:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Helping your child with separation anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Practice separation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Help your child get used to separation by gradually increasing the time they\u2019re left with a caregiver. Help them to learn they will be ok while you\u2019re gone and understand you will always come back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Make plans:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk about what you\u2019ll be doing when you see your child again so they can have something to look forward to<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Listen to and respect your child\u2019s feelings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Learning how your child experiences separation anxiety, understanding and listening to them can have a powerful healing effect\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Keep calm during separation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Anticipate times of separation anxiety. Try and stay in control of your emotions to help your child stay calm during these times too<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Say goodbye positively<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Don\u2019t sneak away while they\u2019re distracted, instead smile and wave goodbye confidently. A swift departure routine can help your child adjust to you leaving<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>How to cope with adult separation anxiety<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In adults, separation anxiety can develop after the death of a loved one or following a significant event such as leaving for university or relocating. But the pain of being apart from family and friends in a coronavirus world can also produce extreme sadness and trigger anxiety around separation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try the following tips to help you cope:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Practice <\/b><b>relaxation techniques:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Try yoga, meditation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/talkinthebay.co.uk\/services\/mindfulness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mindfulness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and deep breathing to help you \u2018ride out\u2019 physical sensations of anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Identify your negative thoughts:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your feelings result from your thoughts and not always from what has actually happened. By challenging your thoughts, and changing the way you think, you can change the way you feel. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Write a journal<\/b><b>: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/talkinthebay.co.uk\/journaling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing is great therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reading your own words on what makes you anxious and fearful can help to strip these negative emotions of their power<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Focus on what you can control:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Establish and maintain a routine and ensure you make time during your day for exercise, hobbies and relaxation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Consider alternatives to face-to-face contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To ease anxiety, it\u2019s important to maintain social interactions. During the pandemic regularly check in with people you care about using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phone calls and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/talkinthebay.co.uk\/zoomsetting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video calling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on FaceTime, Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp or Messenger.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Finding support for separation anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive coping strategies and embracing new approaches can go a long way in helping with your separation anxiety. But if your efforts to reduce the symptoms don\u2019t work, it\u2019s a good idea to seek professional help. If you would like some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/talkinthebay.co.uk\/issues\/anxiety-counselling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional emotional support<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help with your anxiety around separation, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/talkinthebay.co.uk\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call us on 02920 103173. We\u2019re here to help and we want you to emerge from this pandemic as healthy and happy as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-73uh1a-4c4eec3812c4d04422a9bfa4a1841e56 hr-default  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><section  class='av_textblock_section av-h341cu-0ff96b79a244482b676f8425c26aabe8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><strong><span style=\"color: #2c5c88;\">Author: <\/span><span style=\"color: #2c5c88;\">| <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #2c5c88;\">Talk In The Bay <\/span><span style=\"color: #2c5c88;\">| <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #2c5c88;\">Since 2008<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='av-social-sharing-box av-kas8m7wc-c7c82e8ff9f7dcee15de2b56b2be96b3 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