Tips to stay mentally strong:
>> Identify whether we or our friends/family are affected by stress. Many would be in denial. We could be depressed or anxious, but our unprovoked anger or irritability, sleeplessness, decreased concentration and many unexplained medical symptoms could all be a cry for mental help.
>> Identify the stressors. Classify them as what is under your control (how to keep in touch with family or plan your finances or following Covid protocols) and what is not (when flights will restart or when the pandemic will end).
>> See what you can do about things under your control and build an action priority matrix.
>> Manage your emotions, be it anger, sadness or frustration, in a healthy way so that your quality of life is not affected.
>> Be more mindful and consciously avoid believing all that you hear on social media or the negative information you get from others.
>> Keep an activity schedule. Learn relaxation/breathing exercises or meditation. What works for one may not work for the other, so choose what works for you best.
>> We must be patient with ourselves and understand that this is not the end of life. We are slowing down to help the body and mind recoup.
>> Resilience helps us to combat the challenges we face. We must shift our attention from our weaknesses to our capacity for resilience.
>> We are genetically wired to survive; our job is just to let it happen. Accepting reality helps us to be more prepared for facing realistic outcomes and endure any tough times of life.
>> Practice self-compassion and gratitude journaling.
>> Be open to seeking professional help if required.
Burns are damage to the skin caused by dry heat, such as an iron or a fire.
This is different to scalds, which occur due to wet heat like hot water or steam.
Burns can be very painful and may cause:
But the amount of pain a person feels is not always related to how serious the burn is.
Even a very serious burn can be painless.
To treat a burn:
Burns that require immediate A&E treatment are:
Pregnant women, children under five, the elderly, those with a weak immune system and people suffering from a medical condition, like diabetes, should also go to hospital.
Treatment depends on what layers of the skin are affected.
In severe cases, a skin graft may be required.
Source: NHS Choices
