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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Once an individual or a dear one has been tested positive for the disease, the Battle begins..! Let&rsquo;s hear a COVID survivor&rsquo;s experience about their fight against the illness - &nbsp;&ldquo;My family and I tested positive for COVID in April 2021 and it has not been easy since. My parents and I were living in the same house but in different rooms. Being confined in the same room for a whole month was torturous! The terrifying feeling of being diagnosed positive for the disease made me stop thinking clearly. I was constantly worried, hoping nothing happens to my parents, that they are taking all the medicines on time. I thought about the smallest things, how to ask for help or how to arrange food for us and these thoughts were never-ending. No, it didn&rsquo;t stop here! On top of all the hustle and bustle in my head was the panic and pressure put on me by my relatives. They kept on bombarding me with calls and texts, asking me for updates on how we were. Yes, the support was great but what I needed more was for them to understand. I got frustrated and stopped answering any calls after a few days. Cutting out the toxic people who were creating so much pressure was a relief to me. Nevertheless, my anxiety continued for some time. After 15 days, my parents got better and I felt relieved. I finally got time to focus on myself. I began to plan my day, draw a schedule for myself, monitor my health, and take precautions when I needed to pick up anything that was outside my room. All these small steps helped me keep a tab on my life (physically and mentally).&rdquo;&nbsp;

But no matter the challenges, many people found ways to cope with difficult times with courage! <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> Here are 5 Factors found to be associated with increased resilience during COVID-19 - 1) Social Support The compassion and love shown by friends and family can be so healing! It becomes a reminder that we are not alone and that people are there for us through difficult times. 2) Increased Physical Activity Exercising at one&rsquo;s own pace helps bring one&rsquo;s body into motion and releases happy hormones in the body! You could take dance classes or even exercise watching fitness videos! (Remember to take it easy on your body if you&rsquo;ve just recovered from COVID).

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3) Exposure to Sunlight Going outside into the sun and being in nature makes the mind feel calm. Besides that, sunlight is the best source of Vitamin D which keeps our bones strong!
4) Maintaining Spiritual Health Being connected to your mind, body and soul helps you become more self-aware. Meditating, practicing yoga or other calming activities is greatly beneficial for your spiritual health!

5) Technology <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Virtual counseling services, free online workouts, ideas for new hobbies, and virtual social gatherings are made possible through the use of technology. Our gadgets and the internet help us stay connected to each other and also get access to mental health services!

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The disease that we are exploring has made our lives largely uncertain. Various studies tell us that even in the most uncertain of times, small measures like those mentioned above can be so important! You might be wondering that this is easier said than done, which is 100% true. Going through something which is as good as unknown is definitely incredibly hard! So in order to manage it in a healthy way, various steps can be taken. When you don&rsquo;t know what to do, seek help! Even when things are bad, we can stop them from getting worse. Trying will make all the difference! Start your wellness journey. Head over to the Lissun App where you can get the right therapist for your needs!

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on all of our lives. For some people, it has been a much-needed respite from their tiring nine to five schedules, but mostly all of our lives have been negatively affected by this calamity.

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