SEMBACH, Germany â With the holiday season upon us, the cold, dark days that winter brings, and the social distancing and movement restrictions brought about by COVID-19, itâs not uncommon for people to feel depressed.
Combined together, these issues have created sources of stress for most people but medical experts suggest there are ways to minimize or alleviate those symptoms.
âFor starters, I recommend you limit your exposure to social media, the internet and the news,â said Lt. Col. Emile Wijnans, Director of Psychological Health for Regional Health Command Europe. âYou can alleviate stress by focusing on the things that are positive in your life today, right now, and on things that you can control. Donât focus on, or worry about, those things you cannot control. It is really wasted energy, and can lead to feeling more anxious and more down.â