Hi
@Scooby Magic
First reaching out as you did is a good approach and talking about it.
Here is a link to Stanford Health which has a short video that gives some good pointers:
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/discover/covid-19-resource-center/covid-19-basics.html#
There is a video in that link that specifically addresses dealing with stress.
What works for you may be different on what works or others.
I focused on on doing things I could control and recognize that are things that I cannot control.
Doing the recommended steps to help prevent contracting and passing on the COVID virus for me, family, and others.
Staying in touch with family and friends much of which. Doing so on phone or video (e.g. Facetime) to catch up and also share how I am feeling (they have similar stresses usually). It helps me and it helps them to talk.
Eating and drinking healthy
Getting quality rest (harder when stressed)
Try and get some exercise even just a walk every day or two.
Do things that you enjoy that makes you feel good (btw one of mine is helping people on Photoshop Gurus)
Stay informed about the pandemic and requests from reliable resources yet I am also careful to limit how much news I get whether about pandemic or politics. Note that the most media do a bit to sensationalize that is not helpful.
I think stress should be expected yet if distress is experienced and advice such as above is inadequate then for sure talking with a therapist or counselor would be important. Most such visits can be done virtually and its common for it to be several visits yet there is not set limit depending on the individuals need. They are experts to help determine ones specific situation, concerns/stresses, and help map out a path to better cope and end up in a better place.
Thanks for bringing up this topic
John Wheeler