“Extraordinary”, “weird” and “unprecedented” seem to be watchwords of the times we are living through. I keep hearing people describe the present, and situations that arise using these and similar expressions, perhaps to remind ourselves that it is okay not to know exactly how we should be responding. We encourage each other to “stay safe”, although I can’t help but notice a little spike of anxiety whenever I hear it. Battling a foe as nebulous as COVID-19 is anxiety provoking, as we naturally seek certainty, which is scarce at this stage.
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Dr Charlie Tyack
Clinical Psychologist