The Enemy Within

Apart from a good diet, it is more of positive reinforcement that is helping to kill the Covid-19 virus within......

It was tough, more than that it was scary- because I didn't know who I was fighting. There is an enemy that has entered my being. I didn't give him permission to do so, but he has. 

I don't know the gender of the virus, so without sounding insulting, I will now refer the new Covid-19 strain as 'IT'.

IT scares you more than anything, because you feel vulnerable and unprepared. But there are some basic learning(s) that made me feel like a warrior to fight this enemy within.

For one, believe in yourself, because that is the first thing which hits you- breaking of your inner belief to heal yourself. While prevention is very important, ultimately, it was my inner resolve and immunity that helped me sail through the first few days of fighting the virus. 

This one is a nasty one, so immediate medical intervention is the best bet. 

Consult a doctor of someone who are recently recovered- that's your safest bet. 

This is when you will really realise how healthy you have been, whether skipping your exercise or over indulgence of food was a good thing or not. 

The role of the family is crucial here. I was isolated on a floor as I was visiting a distant family member. It was stressful time for them, as much as for me.  I was scared beyond explanation, because I couldn't think straight and couldn't act for myself either. Constant paracetamol tends to bring in hallucinations, so you suddenly don't know what is real. 

But this is the time when stress should be kept at bay. A dear family member shared an impressive PPT on a day-by-day plan of action to get yourself armoured to fight this enemy within.  I used it and now added some more of my learning(s) to it:

1. Don' t ask the person how h/she is feeling throughout the day. Get one person to call and communicate. The more you ask, the more you reiterate the feeling of sickness. The virus thrives of negativity and low immunity. 

2. Encourage the sick person into active talk about nature, good things and thoughts- believe me when I say, there is a lot good around as well, we  just need to add some different material to our conversations. 

3. Best help is to ask if the person needs food and supplements. Think of ways of getting that across. 

4. Don't transfer your stress to the patient. You are only helping the virus to thrive. The patient is simply a carrier and cannot fight as his/her immunity is also compromised. Believe in the patient's immunity and send good vibes. 

5. My own doctor shared how quickly people who were in positive environment, with family and friends only talking about recouping has helped them recover. 

6. Please be patient with the patient. Don't rush the process of illness and recouping. If the illness is stressing you, better to keep it away from the one who is actually the patient suffering. Believe me, there suffering is more than yours.

I could see my heartbeat raised and temperature change the moment I was stressed. Imagine what happens to someone who is far more critically infected. 

If you are really want to prevent this virus from overwhelming you, decide to be the master of yourself. 

I did everything I liked- watching nature, listening to birds, talking to my pets from the top floor, playing my favorite music, doing yoga to increase lung strength....

What I didn't do: 

1. Indulge in anger and frustration

2. Blame myself for falling sick

3. Entertain anxious friends and family 

4. Removed my focus from meditation to strengthen my own inner resolve 

5. Forgot to hydrate myself well and instead drink lots of hot liquids to kill the virus inside 

6. Ever forget to extend my co-operation to each and everyone who helped me in this trying time.

 

This is an interesting virus which is actually going to check how resilient is the human race, whether they have the attributes to live and thrive or just survive that even animals do.