Mental Health In Pandemic : A Story Of A Teenager

The isolation brought on by lockdown and strict social distancing made me feel lonely. It was a strange feeling because, although I appreciated spending time with my parents and siblings, I missed my friends and school much. I found a lot of trouble learning online and I was a bit helpless with my studies.

On top of that, the uncertainty prevailing on my examinations made conditions further worse. On the other hand, the number of covid related deaths was alarmingly increasing, which made me anxious to the core. Though I had a lot of leisure time, I felt tired and troubled. My daily schedule was also not as systematic as it used to be before the lockdown.

I know, I was struggling. But I didn’t give into it. My parents were extremely supportive during these difficult times. They made me follow a consistent routine, balancing my studies and other activities. I started taking responsibilities at home, trying new skills and hobbies like baking, organizing my room, gardening, etc.

Also, daily exercises helped me a lot. Even our school encouraged us positively to take part in these activities on the occasion of International Yoga Day, National Sports Day, etc. by arranging some helpful Webinars. I began practicing yoga and meditations and some home exercises. It gave me the peace of mind I wanted.

It’s more than a year now and a lot has changed. Everything seems to turn normal. Our schools are reopened and I am glad to see my friends after such a long time. And of course, this covid period is going to be a lifetime memory.