According to a study, chronic TV watchers and news followers have an intense level of fear. These people fear that the bad news they see on their televisions is occurring near their front door.


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Some of the common contents of recent news include the closing of educations institutions, travel bans, prohibiting social gatherings, stock market crashes, social distancing, and the cancellation of NBA games, says an article. The novel coronavirus is indeed present in the United States and different parts of the world. However, some news feeds tend to exaggerate their reports.

These recent events have been causing panic to many people from different parts of the world. These had also caused over-reactions to many people.

These excessive fears over the COVID-19 pandemic also travel fast as the pandemic itself among people.

The Cause of Anxiety

Some people get anxious due to the feeling of uncertainty. With a highly anxious mind, you try to collect updates about the world, creating intense judgments on safety.

Due to the feeling of uncertainty, the brain is making unsupported theories many times in the day. Most of these theories sum up to danger.

The mind always assumes the worst. It exaggerates threats and easily jumps into negative conclusions. People's brains are created to overestimate risks and underestimate one's power to overcome them. This is all in the name of survival. 

 Awaiting certainty to occur can a pain. There are times that the mind prefers to know a certain event's outcome.

Some studies revealed that people are calmer when anticipating pain compared to situations where uncertainties are present.

Refrain from Panicking 

According to experts, 80% of the total population will not need any or just a minimal amount of medical care. Also, the mortality rate of patients with the COVID-19 is lower than the novel coronavirus transmission rate. However, it is still important to remain calm despite the current challenges the world is facing.

Extra-care and a composed mind are still necessary to help prevent the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus. If you are suffering from a transmissible illness, conduct a self-quarantine for at least 14 days and refrain from going out. Also, practicing proper hygiene is ideal to prevent the spread of any communicable disease.

Clean your hands by washing them with soap for at least 20 seconds. Social distancing is also a good practice wherein you have to stay at least 6 feet away from other people.

Prevent touching your face before you wash your hands properly. Avoiding handshakes also makes a difference.

Calm your Mind

Famous people like celebrities and basketball players had been announced to have tested positive for the COVID-19. However, these people had shown calm and level-headed response.

According to experts, all the thoughts that enter the brain find a place in the body. Then, the body bears the burden of such thoughts.

Keep a positive and strong mindset during this crisis. How you look at things will help you keep control of a situation beyond your powers.