But the world were navigating right now amid theCOVID-19 pandemic, however, does not constitutenormalcircumstances.

(And that was before the current crisis!)

What happens if I cant handle this, and, also, what am I supposed to do?'

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The point here isnt that they cant, but rather that they eventually wont be able to.

Thatno matter who they are or you are, whether a viable vaccine is found or notis somewhat inevitable.

In other words, our parents are mortal, and so are we.

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

Fielding recommends a few anxiety-diffusion tactics.

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1.

Identify your feelings

It may be helpful toname your emotions, e.g.

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So step one, validate your emotions, she says.

For example, are you currently safe?

Keep the balance by practicing gratitude in your life, Dr. Reclaim control where you might

The third step she recommends is taking control of what you might.

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For example, Dr. Daramus suggests starting to have conversations with your parents around things like pensions and paperwork.

Preparation, after all, is the antidote to panic.

Talking about hard feelings is, well, hard; here, pro advice on getting it all out.

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