Staying at Home and Alcohol Abuse

Whether you are stuck at home or out on the front lines, this is a stressful time for everyone. In addition to illness and death, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on a wave ushered a time of extreme stress and anxiety.

Stuck at Home

For people who are working from home, quarantined or have lost their jobs, it can be lonely and stressful. For those who have children, even more so. Being stuck at home and the stress and anxiety of the uncertainty have started to take a toll on mental and emotional health. This may impact you too, if you let it. It is not a good idea to grab a beer during the day just because you can. Don’t let the stress or boredom push you to drink. Think of things you can do and people you can talk to make yourself feel a little bit better.

Still Working

For people,who are still out there working to ensure everyone else can live as normally as possible, it must be challenging to keep the world go around and keep yourself safe too. The healthcare workers, truck drivers, customer service workers, delivery workers, pharmacists and so many more, the food industry workers are all out thereso we can continue living safely. Many workers have to quarantine themselves from their own families!

The stress and anxiety of being o the frontlines can take its toll on you. Take all precautions possible and remind yourself that you are doing all that you can to avoid the stress and anxiety of the risk you are taking.

Make sure you are safe by frequently washing your hands, wearing masks and gloves, distancing yourself from others and keeping an eye on your physical and mental health. When you get home from work, don’t go right to the fridge and grab a beer. Find other ways to relax and de-stress. You could listen to meditation apps and soothing music or talk to a loved one who understands what you are going through.

Increased Alcohol Use

The sales of spirits have been increasing during the pandemic. Whether you are home or working, do not let the stress, anxiety and loneliness, drive you to drink. It could quicklyturn into alcohol abuse and addiction. Do not fall victim to online drinking parties, rather focus on staying connected to positive and supportive people in your life, especially if you can feel yourself slipping into a dark place. If you have been sober for some time, talk to your sponsor and remain a part of your community.

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