Hey Y'all! 😃
The
uncertainty of the COVID situation has led to wedding postponements.
To-be-married couples are stressed as they are witnessing a whirlwind of
emotions due to the pandemic. Understanding the roller coaster ride that our
real couples have experienced, we bring forth valuable insights from Dr
Santosh Bangar, Senior Consultant – Psychiatry at Global Hospitals in
Parel, Mumbai on how to deal with wedding postponement anxiety.
A wedding is the most important event in everyone’s life, so if a sudden cancellation or the wedding postponement is making you sad or disappointed, don't worry as it is completely normal. It is completely okay and understandable to acknowledge your real feelings. Further, throwing light on this Dr Santosh says, “It is important for couples to acknowledge that whatever their feeling—sadness, disappointment or frustration—is completely valid. There can be consequences to holding up emotions. If one doesn’t let themselves grieve, the sadness and frustration may come out in other ways, like irritability or even mild depression.
The postponement effects on mental health can be varied, ranging from anxiety, sleep disturbance, mood changes, depression, drug/alcohol abuse or simply behavioural problems like irritability, comfort eating or frustration regarding the uncertainty of the pandemic.
To know some tips from his expert's lens on how to deal with wedding postponement anxiety, read here: How to Deal With Wedding Postponement Anxiety?
