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Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
I, for one, have noticed an increase in my feelings of selfishness during the coronavirus.
It seems both my patience and compassion reserves are capped.
2 reasons you might be feeling more selfish in quarantine
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The mind and body may be forced to operate in survival mode for extended periods of time.
We cannot care for others when we are depleted ourselves.
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What can you do about your higher feelings of selfishness during the coronavirus?
Of course the awareness that youre acting more selfishly than usual can be tough to bear.
It goes against your character, but its a struggle to find that natural compassion that you once had.
There are several tips that I would give someone who is experiencing these symptoms.
But first, we must normalize this reaction, says Cunningham.
By ignoring our anxieties, they only manifest and show up in our behaviors more, she adds.
You could also commit yourself to scheduling low-stakes selfless acts to ease into offering compassion outwardly.
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