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Dealing with stress during these difficult times

by Galo Meliton, RN C Neph (C), Sharon Lee, RSW

Reprinted with permission from the Transplant Digest, St. Michael’s Hospital. T here is no doubt that COVID- 19 has changed our lives. We hear the fear in your collective voices and how you have and continue to endure more stress than ever imagined. When situations are unpredictable, this can naturally lead us to worry and feel anxious. There are things you can do individually and collectively to cope and support one another.

Know the facts

Using reliable sources of information ensures that what you do learn is fact, not fear-based. Use this knowledge to develop personal plans of action for a range of possible scenarios that could affect you both socially and financially. This will improve your ability to make difficult decisions and take action when necessary.