How To Deal With Coronavirus Anxiety: Some Calming, Practical Wisdom

These are such unchartered and nerve-wracking times - it’s no wonder many of us are feeling some dread and anxiety about what’s going on, and the unknowns that lie down the road. We’ve not lived through anything like this before.

But it’s such a challenge not to tip over into becoming over-anxious - something which not only can cause more distress than we need, it’s also not great for our health. That mind-body link is strong; as we found out in our latest BBC podcast episode Positive Thinking For Unlucky People, a positive mental state can physiologically affect the immune system and slow down even the most serious of illnesses.

With all this in mind, we’ve sought the wisdom of psychotherapist Anna Mathur - who’s a special blend of warm, accessible and deeply professional.

Here are Anna’s calming and practical ways to soothe our anxieties. A reassuring voice to stop it all becoming too much - and keep a measured perspective.

Give you and your mind a break for 16 valuable minutes.