Frustration, Fracture + Why We're Getting Super-Judgey

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07/02/20 • 30 min

How To Cope - with Becky Howard + Lucy Clyde

After 100+ days of lockdown, it's no wonder frustration is high as we've all felt desperate, a bit depressed and lonely. But now as lockdown begins to ease for some of us, what's happening as our 'we're all in this together' united society starts to fracture?

Psychotherapist Lucy Clyde and writer Becky Howard delve into the nation's mental health as we start to experience a personal choice pandemic. Whether you're still shielding, and nothing's changed or are back at work, have kids back at school, or are happily going down to the beach with the crowds, there are hundreds of new, different choices we all have to make every day.

With Covid-19 still looming over every part of our lives, it's no wonder we're emotional and confused - but what's behind all that appetite for public shaming that's everywhere? We get to the bottom of it!

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Previous Episode

How To Hold Onto Hope

Hope is a powerful emotion. But how can we feel hopeful, when often the pandemic leaves us feeling pretty hopeless? Whether that's feeling down about our future, the economy, our family, or even our likelihood of hugging friends in the next few months, it's easy to be overwhelmed by negative feelings.

But just like the legendary late George Michael, we've gotta have faith. In this episode, writer Becky Howard and psychotherapist Lucy Clyde look into just how we can do this - remembering that feelings AREN'T facts (who knew?) and that really, the worst-case scenarios very rarely happen.

Also - listen in for a fun reminisce down memory lane of another unpopular virus - our good old friend norovirus.

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Next Episode

So, How Was It For You?

Lockdown is easing, we're venturing out, but why don't things feel OK yet? Even if we HAVE had a haircut?

It's because we're returning not to a post-Covid world, but one where the virus is still with us, and that post-apocalyptic 28 Days Later vibe is now normal. What's it doing to our mental health?

Psychotherapist Lucy Clyde and writer Becky Howard wrap up the first series of How To Cope with a look into why the new outside world feels a very tense and stressful place to be. We look back at what we've been through on lockdown these past four months, big ourselves up for what we've all achieved in this crazy state, and have some helpful advice for how to face the next few uncertain months.

Plus - we record our FIRST episode together in person!

Thanks so much for listening to series 1 of How To Cope. Please like, subscribe and review our podcast - and you can follow us on Twitter @cope_podcast.

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