Nicole Spector shares seven ways to cope with crisis fatigue, which is an effect of unrelenting stress. “Crisis fatigue is when a stressful incident becomes enduring or chronic,” Eric Zillmer, clinical psychologist, says. “The reason for this is that humans are not equipped to deal with extensive periods of stress over long periods of time. Our defensive systems are designed to prepare us for short bursts of emergency preparedness.”
Source: Today, August 20, 2020. Link. Spector shares these seven self-care tips to ease the effects of unrelenting stress:
- Cut out the negative coping skills
- Stick to a routine
- Pay attention to the story you’re telling yourself
- Practice mindfulness
- Schedule self-care as a preventative measure
- Let yourself grieve
- Pull in your support system