5 Ways to Cope with Pandemic Burnout

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Pandemic Burnout

Recently, Edmonton-based counsellor, Shaheen, had the chance to talk to Sound Sugar Radio, a local radio station, about pandemic burnout and how to cope with it. So what is pandemic burnout and how can you reduce the symptoms of it? Read on to learn more and check out the interview with Sound Sugar Radio here (scroll to the 31-minute mark to tune into the pandemic burnout/covid fatigue conversation).

It’s been over a year since the first shelter in place orders were given. A year of social distancing, Zoom holidays, and missed vacations. A year where much of our life abruptly changed. With Covid-19 infections rising, an increase in variant spread, and ongoing restrictions many people are experiencing pandemic burnout.

Pandemic burnout is being in a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to excessive and prolonged stress. In this state, our brains and body shut down and we feel like we can’t do anything at all. In a way, our brain is just trying to give us some rest by checking out. But with some tools, we can help ourselves start to re-engage in our life again.

Here are some symptoms you might be experiencing:

  • exhaustion
  • tiredness
  • feeling overwhelmed
  • feeling unmotivated
  • becoming more easily frustrated
  • isolating or disconnecting from others
  • feeling indifferent or apathetic
  • feeling sad or depressed
  • feeling helpless
  • feeling angry

Pandemic burnout is very real and it is taking a toll on our ability to cope with the stressors that we face. Here are five ways you can help yourself reduce symptoms associated with pandemic burnout.

5 WAYS TO COPE WITH PANDEMIC BURNOUT

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