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In the context of military operations, the psychological state and resilience of people are extremely important. Adapting to stress, maintaining one’s own psychological state and the ability to self-support become important factors in maintaining psychological balance in unforeseen circumstances. These simple tips will help you cope with internal anxiety and restore your inner balance in the most frightening times.

• Healthy sleep

It is during sleep that the nervous system “reboots” and the brain processes the emotions experienced. Regular, deep sleep reduces stress levels, improves mood and helps maintain inner balance.

Not only the quantity of sleep hours is important, but also the quality. It is imperative to sleep on a horizontal, flat surface and in warmth. In cold rooms, bomb shelters, etc., you should put heating pads or ordinary plastic bottles with warm water on the bed.

If there are sleep disturbances and a person cannot sleep, you can start taking sedatives. You can start by drinking sedatives of natural origin (for example, valerian). For stronger sedatives, you should always consult a doctor.

• Nutrition

When stressed, people often forget to eat and don’t feel an appetite or even hunger. However, it is very important to monitor your nutrition under stressful conditions – it should be as regular as possible. Therefore, if possible, it is imperative that you provide yourself with regular meals three to four times a day. It is better to eat according to your usual routine, that is, at approximately the same time as before.

However, it is worth limiting yourself to certain foods that excite an already overstimulated nervous system. For example, coffee, energy drinks and, of course, alcohol.

• Information control

Today, many people monitor news sites around the clock to find a little ‘calm,’ but instead get only a new portion of stress and anxiety. In times of war, it is imperative to control thoughts and information consumption, no matter how difficult it may be. It is important to limit reading and discussing news about the war, watching videos with information that may frighten, and not to focus only on bad news. Folk and relaxing music is a good choice.