MInd Fit Lab

As news spreads that Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been spreading across the globe to the point that it has now been declared a pandemic, and we are seeing entire countries shut down and people are being forced to self-isolate in their homes, we are seeing a tremendous amount of anxiety, fear and panic in supermarkets, shopping centres, in the streets, on social media platforms, and in the news. Even in countries such as Australia where the Coronavirus situation is not yet as serious as other countries, we are still seeing a lot of behaviour driven by anxiety, fear and panic. This is especially the ‘panic buying’ of unnecessary stockpiling of items such as toilet paper which has also resulted in physically assaultive behaviour towards others and barging supermarket trollies in front of others in line at the checkouts in order to get served first. It seems as though the fear surrounding this is becoming more of an issue than the effect of the actual virus on physical health itself. ...

Anxiety and panic are often dismissed as something common or something that doesn't require a proper diagnosis or attention. These are not taken as seriously as they should be, as a result of which often patients of anxiety and panic often keep suffering in silence. However, not all of us know that anxiety and panic, if not attended to properly, can develop into something grave and can even take a toll on your life. Although used interchangeably, anxiety and panic attacks are not the same and have their individual sets of symptoms. It takes a deep analysis to understand where the panic attack is stemming from or what is causing frequent problems. Where Does It Stem From? Fear and anxiety are generally observed as normal reactions to unwanted situations that may emerge from time to time. It is absolutely okay to be worried about an exam or an important, upcoming event. However, if this feeling of fear is something you observe much too often, without any reason, and along wit...