All the storms Long Island has been getting this winter can have a negative impact on one's mental health.
Christopher Fisher, director of Adult Outpatient Psychiatry at Northwell Zucker Hillside Hospital, says people get nervous before, during and after snowstorms.
"Many Long Islanders are experiencing dread, as a result of the recent series of snowfall, harboring thoughts of, 'Is the worst behind us or is the worst still ahead of us?'" says Fisher.
Psychologists say the back-to-back storms and the amount of snow the area has gotten are disrupting daily life and routines. They say it can be difficult to get back on track.
"The snow has really limited our opportunity to be active. It's really limited the range to feel accomplished, to do things that allow us to feel productive," says Fisher.
But getting back into a routine and staying calm is the key.
"Whether it's getting your laundry done, it's preparing what you need to take to work or school that day, getting that ready so that you're not scrambling when it comes time to do it and putting added pressure," says Fisher.
Fisher says these methods can help with your mental health during the snow:
- Taking a walk outside for fresh air
- Meditation
- Deep breathing
- Exercising in your home
- Talking to family members and friends