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Many Americans are concerned about the impact of reopening the state amid a coronavirus pandemic. There are also concerns about how people will leave their homes when they return to work, shopping, sports, and daily activities.

Others are concerned about how they should think about the state operating at another time and their mental health. The fact is that we are not immune to the effects of coronavirus infection and its surroundings. Once normality returns, people will still have confused thoughts and feelings and a sense of isolation from other people they can connect with.

Mental health experts, therefore, have the following tips on how people can adapt quickly to this new standard. Despite the continuing danger of staying in crowded places, many people are regaining normalcy and balancing socialization needs. They can put themselves at risk for the virus, but they can regroup and reorient themselves.

COVID-19 has affected their mental health and many people know the best steps to deal with reentry anxiety. Experts believe the first step to alleviating any form of anxiety is to gradually do what is convenient. They call this intersection of emotions “re-enter fear,” and they believe it is one of the most important factors in the recovery process.

People need to see this process as a long-term strategy without being intimidated by anyone in their normal lives, “said Dr. Michael J. Schmitt, a psychiatrist at the University of California, San Francisco.

People should, for example, disinfect themselves, wear masks in public, maintain social distance and maintain contact with family and friends to stay safe. They should also avoid spreading negative information, seeing or reading false news in the media. If no one knows who is infected and who is not, they should continue to apply coronavirus guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus.

For many of us, the closeness of people wearing masks triggers feelings of fear and insecurity, and the main reason for this is the constant reminder of the threat that surrounds us. If we are surrounded by people, it is an important step to reduce our fear of coronavirus and at the same time to lead a normal life again.

Seeing someone wearing a mask can provoke a fight or flight mode that induces an arousal that affects others mentally and physically. The mask is a virus that lurks in the shadows, fueling fear of an imminent, invisible enemy. Wearing masks in public places is an important step to avoid transmission, which should never be neglected. As states begin to revoke residency permits at home, Americans must prepare for a new normal.

If this new normal negatively affects your mental health and daily activities, make sure you seek help immediately to prevent further problems. If you feel stressed exposing yourself to the coronavirus again, do not hesitate to seek professional help in a rehabilitation center.