Why you hate everyone; Omicron edition
Are you finding that after all of our lockdowns, mask and vax mandates and continuing policy changes, it has left you feeling grumpy and frustrated towards everyone? Are you finding that you have no patience for your partner, friends or children …and the general public (or less than you have done previously!)? Well the good news is, you are not alone!
Spending time with our loved ones is great, being trapped together with little alone time can feel torturous. This does not mean that you don’t love the people in your life. It means that you are emotionally burnt out (see emotional burnout blog). You can experience this for everyday reasons, but as the title of this blog suggests, this is the Omicron edition! We have just entered the third year on the Covid19 rollercoaster and with the constant changes, and new variants that continue to pop up its hard for anyone to maintain a level head.
The extended lockdowns we experienced, the jump in and out of short-term lockdowns, mandates on vaccines, enforcement of masks and rules around social gatherings and distancing, it’s hard to feel that we have any sense of control. This can lead to us finding it hard to feel hopeful about the immediate and potentially longer-term future. This has a flow on effect of leaving us feeling pretty lethargic, short tempered, irrationally angry and generally (even just a bit) sad.
If you are feeling flat, snappy or just in a sh!t mood, here are some tips from us to you!
- Don’t communicate more than is necessary when feeling angry and frustrated. Now this does not mean that you withdraw from communicating with anyone ever again – just be gentle with yourself and pace out your communication.
- Try to do some more self-care. Self-care is a fabulous buzz word, but you’re hearing it a lot for a reason – it’s important! As things become harder, tougher or just more blah for you, you need to do more self-care to meet your increasing needs. From walks in the park, movies, gardening, music, baking, reading, dancing, meditating, knitting, a super long bath, or anything else that brings you joy or peace – do it!
- Try to keep in mind some important facts. This will pass. You will cope. You are not alone in your thoughts and feelings. You are allowed to feel like crap.
- If all else fails, have more chocolate!
If you would like to book in for some extra support, feel free to contact us on 8838-8687 or book an appointment online and come in to see one of our friendly Psychologists.