Harvard Health Blog Recovering from addiction during a time of uncertainty and social distancing POSTED APRIL 06, 2020, 10:31 AM Howard J. Shaffer, PhD, CAS, Contributor Debi LaPlante, PhDDebi LaPlante, PhD, Contributor The COVID-19 crisis has created a time of uncertainty and anxiety for people around the world. Health professionals and other hospital staff are working around the clock to reduce and prevent the harmful consequences of the virus’s spread. Many people are uneasily wondering how they will manage their existing health problems when the support systems they normally rely on have been altered or eliminated. During this time, anxiety can cause an uncomfortable feeling in the pit of the stomach. It also can create a sense of behavioral paralysis and disengagement from daily tasks and obligations. This distance and sense of dread can make self-care very difficult. Learn more »

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