Things I’ve Learnt In The Therapy Room During COVID
Reflections of a tired psychologist
It goes without saying COVID has been a bombshell in all of our lives. The degree to which it has impacted us individually depends on many things, not least our financial and occupational positions. The financial and practical changes have far-reaching effects on our wellbeing and mental health because they come with psychological repercussions and adjustments. If you always used to thrive off a sense of achievement from your working day and now you no longer have work, that is going to likely impact your perception of yourself. Likewise, those small elements of our day that served as uncalculated stress-busters (small conversations in the office, walks to lunch) may now be absent altogether.
Throughout the pandemic, I’ve been fortunate to retain a job. That job has been a very busy one in the National Health Service (NHS), providing therapy to people who experience anxiety, depression, and/or difficulties with their health. There have been common themes coming up, that have resonated for me personally and gave me pause for reflection.
We’re all very hard on ourselves, and we don’t necessarily know it
“I shouldn’t complain, people have it much worse than…
