Crisis times usually lead us to change our usual style of thinking. And this in itself can be a stress for the nervous system. For example, catastrophic forecasts of a present or future situation begin in the head, for proper self-care it seems that it is important to focus on the negative, which is pouring in from everywhere, to provide for the worst-case scenario and stimulate pessimistic thinking .Often people also begin to worry that their anxiety itself will harm them or to believe that with the help of heightened experiences they can protect themselves. These thoughts are useless for real safety and, moreover, only increase the feeling of anxiety. Taking a flexible and balanced optimistic point of view on the current situation is to help yourself relieve your own stress! It is quite natural to face your own negative thoughts and fears now. But at the same time, by taking a balanced position, you will be able to form a long-term optimistic vision of the future of events, which will help reduce the level of anxiety and distress. We have experienced various global and domestic crises before, so eventually this one will pass! Engage in useful activities! Anxiety and worry are natural adaptive reactions in the face of danger. Anxiety mobilizes us to take appropriate action in response to danger. Useless experiences are formed by our thoughts and can greatly deplete us. To protect yourself and relieve stress, you need to keep yourself busy with healthy activities. Use your anxiety to be proactive and take the necessary measures to protect yourself from the COVID-19 virus based on expert advice, follow your government's instructions on physical distancing and staying at home - self-isolation and distancing. Make sure you have essential food, water and medicine at home . Try to make purchases as rarely as possible and as rationally as possible, taking into account your needs, so that you leave the house as little as possible. Take care of yourself in general. Set a daily routine - the same time of going to bed and waking up. Regular exercise at home. Balance your diets (you should give up diets related to weight loss now) and regular meals. Avoid napping during the day or shifting your sleep cycle. Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol and caffeine, as well as activities that you may regret later (for example, fanatical online shopping). Organize enjoyable activitiesEnjoyable activities help improve your mood, so it is important to do things that help you improve your mood. which give pleasure. Think about activities that you enjoy and that you can do at home, and devote time to them every day. For example, you can listen to music, watch your favorite movies, workout at home, cook delicious food and eat it with pleasure, read books, play computer games. games, communicate with friends and family members through Internet programs such as Skype, Zoom or WhatsApp, call family and friends. Find pleasant aspects of your new experience - try to feel it. Then you can enjoy those moments and the memories of them. Ways to cope with anxiety and rumination Although it is completely normal to worry and think more about your health right now, there are some things you can do to regulate your anxiety levels. First, you need to limit the amount of time when you “worry.” To do this, you need to set a set aside limited period of time - “an hour to worry” at the same time every day. Set a limit on the amount of information you read on the Internet; We can recommend setting it to 30 minutes per day. Think about the best time for this activity. It is not recommended to read disturbing news before bed, as it may interfere with sleep. Accurate information about COVID-19 can be found on the World Health Organization website.