Anxious about taking the Covid-19 vaccine? Here are things you can do to get rid of your fears. Read the blog to know more!
After a long wait, the Covid-19 vaccine is finally out. While some people are elated about the same, there are others who are anxious, and rightfully so. It’s common knowledge that developing vaccines can take a significant amount of years. So how can a vaccine-that has been prepared within a year- be trusted? What if there are adverse side effects? What if there are long-term illnesses? These are some of the common concerns surrounding the vaccine. Just know that your fears are legit and you are not alone.
But as a responsible citizen, it is propagated that you take care of yourself and your loved ones by taking the vaccine. However, if your anxiety is getting the better of you, how do you decide what you have to do? More so, how do you put your fears to rest regarding the Covid-19 vaccinations? Here are some ways you can do so.
1. Educate yourself thoroughly
With so much knowledge available on websites and varied social media platforms, it’s easy to get flustered and confused about what to believe. Therefore it’s important that you get your information only from reliable data. This includes the websites dedicated to covid-19 vaccine updates, along with information from WHO (World Health Organization). Steer clear of news circulated on Whatsapp, and social media channels about vaccines in general.
2. Focus on maintaining your health
You may be uncertain about getting the vaccine shot. But what you can do is focus on things you can control, which is taking care of your health. Eat right, exercise, and take supplements such as Vitamin C and Zinc, which are immunity boosters. These are things that you can do at your end to ensure that you are healthy. And even if god forbid you do get Covid, there’s a high chance you can recover and won’t suffer from severe symptoms.
3. Talk to healthcare professionals
You may have become a victim of misinformation. Therefore, it’s best that you keep in touch with health care workers and health care providers to understand the possible side effects of the vaccine. Health care workers are obviously well equipped and qualified to give you reliable information. So if you have any doubts or concerns, it’s best to go through them.
4. Eliminate your ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts)
ANTs can be super hard to control for some people. Those fearing the vaccines could be getting thoughts like “What if Covid doesn’t kill me but the vaccine shot does?” “What if I suffer from severe side effects due to the shot?” “What if I develop some disease years later that isn’t curable?” There are ways to control ANTs. These include distracting yourself with positive content, such as happy movies, TV shows, music, or anything that makes you peaceful in general.
Even tricks like deep breathing, writing down your thoughts, working out, etc., can help eliminate ANTs to a large extent.
5. Take a break
If constant information regarding the covid-19 vaccine shot is giving you anxiety, why make yourself go through it? The best way to heal your mind is by taking a break from all the vaccination news. Focus on things that make you calm and keep you distracted from the topic altogether.
6. Brain training
This is the most permanent and fast way for you to manage your anxiety and negative thoughts in general. With the US, FDA-approved, and NASA-inspired technology Neurofeedback, you can lead a life filled with calmness and happiness like you desire. This technology has been around for several years in the west and is getting much-needed recognition only recently in India. Brain & Co. is the only center in India to have this brain training technology that works towards restoring the imbalances in the brainwaves. How exactly does it operate? To know everything about Neurofeedback, click here.
