Right now we’re seeing the pandemic on TV shows or shows ignoring the pandemic altogether.

Here’s why both options can be triggering, and how to deal.

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Suffice it to say, both can viewing options be extremely triggering to mental health.

Ultimately that means both plot types can increase anxiety.

But when I heard it was renewed for a second season, I had this feeling of betrayal.

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psychotherapist and founder of Manhattan Wellness

We truly dont live in Emilys Paris.

At this point, no one can casually go to a cafe without fearing for their life.

So, how do you deal?

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More times than not, your physical reactions will reveal any tension you might be feeling.

Shows are meant to bring joy or entertainment into our life, not anxiety or worry.

Through it all, remember to exercise your agency.

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Were at the mercy of the virus and, in a more complex way, other peoples choices.

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