My husband says I am being paranoid about the Coronavirus as I refuse to go to any place where there are crowds.  My mother died when I was 13 of a virus infection. I know it can happen. Can you help me?

• There are many people feeing fearful about the virus
• This may bring up unresolved grief.
• Do a behavior assessment and ask yourself
• Is not wanting to be in crowds a new behavior?
• Is it impacting your activities of daily living?
• Is the virus a trigger for you bringing us your mother’s death?
• Join a grief support.  Visit us at Open to Hope.

Things to do to avoid any illness

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Look at it rationally you are more likely to die in an automobile accident or a heart issues than a virus.
• Take a news break

• Keep yourself rationally informed. Center For Disease control is a good on-line resource

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